University of Chakwal

Faculty of Engineering

Department of Petroleum & Gas Engineering

Introduction

Like all the other engineering disciplines, Petroleum and Gas Engineering Undergraduate Education can only provide the students with the fundamental knowledge, selected from a wide range of subjects, all of which are highly important in Petroleum and Gas Engineering practice. This Graduate program is very useful not only for the specialization necessary to handle specific problems that are encountered in industry, but also for providing the skills that are required to follow the technological innovations in the field of Petroleum and Gas Engineering.
In the light of these necessities, the objectives of the graduate program in Petroleum and Gas Engineering can be summarized as providing the specialization in the fields of Drilling, Production and Reservoir Engineering, Enhanced Oil Recovery, Natural Gas Engineering and Geothermal Energy, and developing the skills of analysis and synthesis necessary for initiating and conducting research and development activities.

Implementation of Outcome Based Education (OBE) System

HEC, PEC and numerous educational institutions of Pakistan are currently moving towards OBE in view of its relative points of interest over the traditional education framework. OBE emphasizes the accomplishment of the student outcomes and in this way enhances the quality of education and will carry it at standard with global standards. Outcome based educational technique has been implemented in educational frameworks around the globe, from essential to advanced education levels. Accreditation bodies like ‘Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)’ and Washington Accord both acknowledge OBE as the main teaching approach. As most Pakistani engineering programs are planning to get the OBE accreditation from Washington Accord, it is the need of the day to build up an exhaustive comprehension of this new standard in Pakistan and be on the forefronts of this change procedure.

Laboratories

The Department of Petroleum & Gas Engineering has well equipped laboratories required for conducting the laboratory work prescribed for individual courses and for conducting research. The department has following laboratories:

Petrophysics Laboratory

The Laboratory covers the courses like Petrophysics, Petroleum Production Engineering-I, Petroleum Production Engineering-II, Well Logging and other related subjects. This lab includes Soxhlet Extractor, Dean Stark Distillation System, Capillary Pressure Cell, Gas Permeameter, Helium Porosimeter, Liquid Permeameter System, Manual Saturator, Digital Calliper, Core Holder 1.5'' dia core sample, Electrical Properties System @ ambient conditions, Benchtop Unsteady state Permeameter system BRP350 or equivalent, AMOTT Cell for spontaneous Imbibition Test, AMOTT Cell for spontaneous Drainage Test with Stand.

Reservoir Fluids Laboratory

The lab provides practical work facilities for courses Properties of Reservoir Fluid, Reservoir Engineering-I, Reservoir Engineering-II, EOR, Well Testing. This lab includes Educational PVT Cell, Sulphur Content of Petroleum Products Tester (Lamp Method), Petroleum Products Density Tester, Gasometer, Vacuum Pump, HP/HT Density Cell, High Precision Electronic Balance. Lab equipment’s to be purchased for this lab are, Pour and Cloud Point Tester (In Process), Surface Tension and Interfacial Tension (In Process)

Drilling Engineering Laboratory

This lab covers the practical demonstrations related to subject Drilling Engineering-I, Drilling Engineering-II. This lab includes Weighing Balance, Electric Viscometer, Filter Press, Liquid Pycnometer. Lab equipment’s to be purchased for this lab, Variable Speed Electronic Fann Rheometer (In Process), Marsh Funnel (In Process), Electrical Stirrer (In Process), Emulsion Stability Tester (In Process), Mud Balance (In Process), Oil and Water Retort Kit 50 ml (In Process), Dead Weight Hydraulic Filter Press (In Process), Sand Content Kit (In Process).

Gas Engineering Lab

This Lab provides the facilities for the practical demonstration of experiments related to subject of Natural Gas Engineering. The workstations in this lab are Gas Meter for Wet Test. Lab equipment’s to be purchased for this lab are, Gas Chromatograph (In Process), Gas Pycnometer (In Process), Calorimeter (In Process).

Simulation / Computer Laboratory

The lab has latest computers to support all courses requiring computer simulations including Computer Programming and Application Software, Reservoir Simulation, Applied Numerical Methods, and other related courses.

Applied Physics Laboratory

This lab covers the subject of Applied physics and fluid mechanics. Equipment’s available in this lab are Recording the characteristics of a transistor, Determining the specific charge of the electron, Determining the velocity of sound in gases, Measuring the surface tension using the "break-away" method, Determining the Frequency of AC Supply by CRO. Lab equipment’s to be purchased for this lab are, Franck-Hertz experiment with mercury - Recording with the oscilloscope (In Process), Measuring the earth’s magnetic field (In Process), Recording the initial magnetization and the hysteresis curve of a ferromagnetic material (In Process).

Chemistry Laboratory

This lab provides the facilities for the practical applications of the subject Applied Chemistry, Refinery Engineering and Chemical Technology of Petroleum. This lab includes workstation of Hotplate with Stirrer, Water Still Merit, Conduct meter, Analytical Balance, Digital Oven, Water Bath: Bath, Rotatory Evaporator System (In Process), UV Single Beam Spectrophotometer, Glassware Dryer, Heating Mantle, Magnetic Stirrer Voltage(v) 220V/50HZ, Refrigerator, Laboratory Centrifuge, Conductivity meter, Viscometer, Distillation Apparatus, Abbe’s Refracto meter. Lab equipment’s to be purchased for this lab are, pH, Conductivity TDS Meter (In Process), Rotatory Evaporator System (In Process).

Curriculum

The curriculum is well-diversified that includes the courses in Production Engineering, Artificial Lift Methods, Reservoir Engineering, Petroleum Fluid Properties, Enhanced Oil Recovery techniques, Well Testing, Well Logging, Natural Gas Transmission & Distribution, Rock Properties, Petroleum Economics, storage problems and many other related subjects. In addition to these, strong support of basic sciences courses at different levels is also a part of the curriculum.
Actual field data and related problems are included in the courses to develop field-oriented approach in the students. The spread of the course contents is broad enough to groom the graduates for any major area of the petroleum engineering profession.

Vision

Our vision is to promote quality higher education and research culture so that highly efficient and market job-oriented graduates are produced who could serve the nation with zeal and zest.

Mission

The program aims to produce quality petroleum graduates with strong theoretical and practical skills for the oil & gas industry and its related fields in the world, especially in Pakistan.

Curriculum

Summary of Scheme of Studies for B.Sc. Petroleum & Gas Engineering


Total number of courses	43
Total number of credit hours	136
Number of credit hours per semester	16 - 18
Engineering Proportion	65 – 70 %
Non-Engineering Proportion	30 – 35 %

Summary of Domains and Knowledge Areas in Scheme of Studies for B.Sc. Petroleum & Gas Engineering

Domain	Knowledge Area	Total Courses	Total Credit Hours	Overall %
Non- Engineering	Humanities	6	14	30.88 %
	Management Sciences	2	06
	Mathematics	3	09
	Natural Sciences	7	13
	Sub Total	15	42
Engineering	Computing	2	6	69.12 %
	Engineering Foundation	6	14
	Major Based Core (Breadth)	7	26
	Major Based Core (Depth)	7	27
	Inter-Disciplinary Engineering Breadth	5	15
	Petroleum Engineering Project	1	06
	Sub Total	28	94
Total		43	136	100.00

1^st Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours		Prerequisite
Course Code	Course Title	Th.	Pr.	Prerequisite
PG-111	Fundamentals of Petroleum Engineering	2	0
HS-122	Pakistan Studies	2	0
HS-113	Islamic Studies / Ethics	2	0
GS-114	Calculus	3	0
GS-115	Applied Physics	3	1
EN-116	Functional English	2	0
ME-117	Workshop Practice	0	2
Total		14	03

2^nd Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours		Prerequisite
Course Code	Course Title	Th.	Pr.	Prerequisite
HS-121	Communication Skills	3	0
GE-112	Applied Geology	2	1
GS-123	Differential Equation	3	0	Calculus
CH-124	Applied Chemistry	2	1
ME-125	Engineering Drawing	0	2
CS-126	Computer Programming and Application Software	2	1
Total		12	05

3^rd Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours		Prerequisite
Course Code	Course Title	Th.	Pr.	Prerequisite
HS-211	Technical Report Writing	2	0
GS-212	Complex Variables and Linear Transform	3	0	Differential Equation
CE-213	Fluid Mechanics	2	1
EE-214	Principles of Electrical Engineering	2	1
PG-215	Petroleum Geology and Geophysical Exploration	3	0	Applied Geology
CH-216	Applied Thermodynamics	2	1
Total		14	03

4^th Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours		Prerequisite
Course Code	Course Title	Th.	Pr.	Prerequisite
PG-221	Unconventional Reservoirs	3	0
CE-222	Mechanics of Materials	2	1
PG-223	Drilling Engineering-I	3	1
PG-224	Petrophysics	3	1
HS-225	Professional Ethics	3	0
Total		14	03

5^th Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours		Prerequisite
Course Code	Course Title	Th.	Pr.	Prerequisite
CS-311	Applied Numerical Methods	2	1
PG-312	Properties of Reservoir Fluids	3	1
PG-313	Drilling Engineering-II	3	1	Drilling Engineering-I
MS-314	Environment and Safety Management	3	0
CH-315	Principles of Corrosion Control	3	0	Applied Chemistry
Total		14	03

6^th Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours		Prerequisite
Course Code	Course Title	Th.	Pr.	Prerequisite
PG-321	Reservoir Geomechanics	2	0	Petroleum Geology and Geophysical Exploration
PG-322	Well Logging	2	1	Petrophysics
PG-323	Reservoir Engineering – I	3	1
PG-324	Petroleum Production Engineering-I	3	1
CH-325	Petroleum Refinery Engineering	3	1
Total		13	04

7^th Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours		Prerequisite
Course Code	Course Title	Th.	Pr.	Prerequisite
PG-411	Natural Gas Engineering	2	1
PG-412	Well Testing	3	1
PG-413	Petroleum Production Engineering-II	3	1	Petroleum Production Engineering-I
PG-414	Reservoir Simulation	3	1	Reservoir Engineering – I
PG-415	Final Year Project-I	0	3
Total		11	07

8^th Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours		Prerequisite
Course Code	Course Title	Th.	Pr.	Prerequisite
PG-421	Final Year Project-II	0	3	Final Year Project-I
PG-422	Petroleum Economics	2	0
MS-423	Project Planning and Management	3	0
PG-424	Principles of Enhanced Oil Recovery	3	1
PG-425	Reservoir Engineering – II	3	1	Reservoir Engineering – I
Total		13	04
Grand Total		103	33

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO1: To inculcate the graduates with up-to-date petroleum engineering knowledge along with essential technical skills to solve complex engineering problems.
PEO2: To strengthen graduates with professional skills for developing sustainable engineering solutions in compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
PEO3: To develop progressive aptitude in individuals with ethical and interpersonal skills who can also work as a team to accomplish multidisciplinary engineering projects.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO's)

Adoption of PLOs

The Department of Petroleum and Gas Engineering has adopted the Programme Learning Outcomes defined by Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and are supported by our defined PEOs. These PLOs relate to the aptitude, awareness, and performance that students acquire with the progression of the program.

PLO-01: Engineering Knowledge

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PLO-02: Problem Analysis

An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

PLO-03: Design/Development of Solutions

An ability to design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PLO-04: Investigation

An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.

PLO-05: Modern Tool Usage

An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.

PLO-06: The Engineer and Society

An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solution to complex engineering problems.

PLO-07: Environment and Sustainability

An ability to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.

PLO-08: Ethics

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.

PLO-09: Individual and Teamwork

An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings.

PLO-10: Communication

An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

PLO-11: Project Management

An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.