18 Questions
What is the main task for a Petroleum Engineer according to the text?
Extracting oil and gas to the surface
Which of the following hydrocarbon compounds is NOT mentioned as part of crude oil in the text?
Alkynes
What is the main component of Natural Gas mentioned in the text?
Methane (CH4)
Why must certain components like CO2 and H2S be removed from Natural Gas before use?
To reduce the risk of corrosion in pipelines
In which year was the first exploration oil well drilled in Oman according to the text?
1956
What is the term commonly used to describe Crude Oil's composition according to the text?
'Black Gold'
What type of facility is needed to separate oil, gas, water, and other impurities before transportation or storage?
3-phase separators, dehydrators, desalters
In the petroleum engineering work environment, what is a common schedule pattern?
2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
What do Chemical Engineers primarily focus on in their work?
Converting materials into more valuable materials using a process
Which type of engineering is involved in the conversion of raw materials (chemicals) into more valuable materials?
Chemical Engineering
What is the nickname for the Oil pump mentioned in the text?
"Pumpjack"
Which facility is responsible for separating oil, gas, water, and other impurities in the petroleum industry?
"3-phase separators, dehydrators, desalters"
What are the three main criteria that any Chemical Process should meet?
Safe, Economic, Environmentally friendly
Which of the following is NOT a product that Chemical Engineers are involved in?
Solid Waste Biofuel
What is the difference between a Chemical Engineer and a Chemist?
Chemical Engineers work on distillation, Chemists work on filtration
What is the main purpose of the unit operation 'Distillation' in chemical engineering?
Separating liquids based on boiling points
According to the Laws of Conservation of Mass & Energy, what do these laws state?
Mass and energy must always be conserved in any chemical process
What is the oldest and most common separation technique used in chemical engineering?
Distillation
Study Notes
Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Engineers are involved in converting materials (Chemicals) into more valuable materials using a Process.
- They ensure that any Chemical Process is: Safe, Economic, and Environmentally friendly.
- Products of Chemical Engineers include:
- Fuels (all kinds!)
- Pesticides
- Synthetic rubber
- Chemicals (all kinds!)
- Petrochemicals
- Polymers
- Paints
- Detergents
- Cosmetics
- Cement
- Fertilizers
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food & Drinks
- Batteries
- Pulp and paper
Laws of Conservation
- The Laws of Conservation of Mass & Energy must be observed in any chemical process.
- The law of conservation of mass states that matter cannot be created or destroyed, only converted.
- The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted.
Main Unit Operations in CHPE
- Distillation is the oldest and most common separation technique used in chemical engineering.
- It is used to separate a mixture of liquids based on the difference in their boiling points.
Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering (PNGE)
- PNGE involves getting Oil & Gas out to the surface.
- Crude Oil is a complex organic mixture of large number of Hydrocarbon compounds.
- Natural Gas is mainly made of Methane (CH4) and smaller amounts of other hydrocarbons.
Oil and Gas in Oman
- The first exploration oil well in Oman was drilled in 1956 in Fahud oil field.
- Fahud oil field is still producing oil until now.
Surface Production Facility
- A surface facility is needed to separate oil/gas/water and other impurities before it can be transported or stored.
- This includes 3-phase separators, dehydrators, desalters, etc.
Potential Employers in Oman
- Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
- British Petroleum (BP)
- Shell Oil Company
- Occidental Oman
- Halliburton
Explore the fundamentals of Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering including topics such as crude oil, natural gas, rock formations, and extraction processes. Learn about the valuable resources of petroleum and natural gas that exist deep underground.
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