Process and Petroleum Engineering Winter School
February 4-13, 2019
Objectives:
- Getting Introduced to novel techniques and technologies in Process and Petroleum Engineering
- Getting familiar with the activities and scientific achievements in PGU
- Visiting selected giant or medium gas and petrochemical plants
Who can attend?
Postgraduate students of the following disciplines can attend the PGU winter school:
- Chemical Engineering
- Process Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
Venue: Faculty of Petroleum, Gas and Petrochemical Engineering (FPGPE), Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, Iran
Day 1: Registration and Opening
- Presentation 1: Dean of FPGPE Faculty
- Presentation 2: Director of International Affairs and Overseas Students
- Presentation 3: Gas Condensate Research Group
- Presentation 4: Membrane Research Group
- Visit to Faculty Laboratories
- Technology Innovation Workshop at Persian Gulf Science and Technology Park (PGSTP)
- Visit to Bushehr Old Architecture
Day 2: Parallel Sets of Sessions Run by the GCRG
Set A: Process Simulation and Modeling
- Introduction to Process Flow Diagrams
- Introduction to Process Simulation
- Introduction to Process Simulation Software (HYSYS, ASPEN, ProMax)
- Introduction to General Procedures of a Process Simulation
- Working with examples
- Heat Exchanger
- Column
- Amine Plant
- …
Set B: Reservoir Simulation and Modeling
- Basics of Reservoir Simulation
- Commercial Reservoir Simulation Software (CMG, ECLIPSE, MRST)
- Static Modeling
- Dynamic Modeling
- PVT Modeling
- Working with Examples
Day 2 and 4 Morning (SMTRG): Introduction to Membrane Technology and Application
- Materials (Polymers, Ceramics, Metals, MMMs, TFC, ….)
- Synthesis (Phase Inversions, IP, Melting, …)
- Characterizations (SEM, DSC, TGA, GPT, AFM,….)
- Applications (RO, UF-NF, MD, MC, SLM, PV…)
- Mechanisms
- Challenges (Conc. Po., Fouling, Aging, Temp. Pol….)
- Processes and Case Studies (Hybridization, ….)
Day 3: Advanced Laboratory
- Introduction to HSE Regulations and Requirements
- Introduction to Selected Hi-Tech Facilities:
- DLS, Zeta Potential, BET, Rheometry, …
- Testing with Selected Hi-Tech Equipment (Assisted by Laboratory Technician)
Day 2 and 4 Afternoon (SMTRG): Advanced Membrane Laboratory Experience
- Flat Sheet Membrane Fabrication
- Gas Permeation Test
- Contact Angle Test
- Pure Water Flux Test
- UF Performance Test
- HF Spinning
- MD Rig Run
- MC Rig Run
Day 4 Morning: Advanced Reservoir Engineering Laboratory (GCRG)
- Diffusion Coefficient
- Core Flooding
Day 4 Afternoon Parallel Sessions:
Process Simulation and Modeling Continued (GCRG)
Reservoir Simulation and Modeling Continued (GCRG)
Days 5-6: Industrial Visits and Workshops
Days 7-8: Visits to Shiraz and Persepolis
Registration Fee: 500 Euro per person (covering food, accommodation, domestic transportation by bus, industrial tour and cultural tour.
Contact Person: Ms. Zohreh Farmani,
Email: fpgpe@pgu.ac.ir;
Mobile Phone: +989379961392