College of Engineering

Course Work

Name of the programme BEng. Process Operations and Maintenance

Name of Module with Code Oil and Gas Treatment Processes, M3H124743
Level/Semester & AY Level 3 Sem B 2020-21
Name of the Module Ms. Sonia Ibarra Buscano
Leader/Tutor Ms. Joefel Jessica Cansino Dumaran
Dr. Saravanan A. M.

Coursework Type Group Assignment

Assessment weightage 50 %
Type and date of submission On-line (24 May 2021)

Aim To develop student’s ability to understand various

separation processes and mass transfer operations
applied in oil and gas processing industries.

Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this coursework, the student

should be able to:
1. Apply the engineering principles involved in gas
production.
2. Summarize the operating principles, functions and
design of gas handling equipment.
3. Examine and explain the working aspects of various
mass transfer and separation equipment such as but
not limited to distillation, extraction, absorption and
adsorption.

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TASK(S)
1. ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES
An online assignment will be completed in a small group of three to four students. This is designed to develop
collaborative efforts through a pooling of knowledge and skills and to enhance student’s communication skills. It
will also tackle more complex problems and understanding of the operating principles, functions, and design of
various separation equipment involved in the oil and gas industry. Each member should be assigned a specific
task and must make a comprehensive report with a length of at least 1500 words. Moreover, it should be clear
and easy to understand for readers having general engineering information. Online marking of the assignment
is to be done by the assigned Tutor. Report writing style & organization, overall structure, and referencing will be
assessed as well. Rubric is provided in Appendix 3.

2. TOPIC
Students have an option to choose a topic related to oil and gas treatment processes which will examine and
explain the working aspects of various mass transfer and separation equipment. This will also include
applications and significance of operation of distillation, absorption, adsorption, extraction, drying and membrane
processes with design and calculations. Guide of the processes involved in a typical gas plant is provided in
Appendix 1 while Cover Page with content of Assignment in Appendix 2. Additionally, each group can choose a
numerical problem to be solved and any resources are acceptable if it is properly cited to avoid plagiarism.
However, it will be subject to the approval of the module team member.

3. CONTENT OF ASSIGNMENT

1. Introduction/ Background
➢ Write proper background information on the topic given including aim and objectives.
➢ Provide a detailed industry/plant description and operation with a neat flow sheet if applicable.
➢ Identify a mass transfer and separation equipment used in oil and gas treatment. Discuss the operating
principles, functions and design of gas handling equipment including the advantages and disadvantages.
2. A numerical problem that is related to the Oil and gas treatment processes.
➢ Choose a numerical problem dealing with the mass transfer and separation equipment chosen for study.
➢ Clearly discuss the importance of the problem presented. This includes problem interpretation and
identification of given data.
3. Explanation of the operating principle, graphs, and calculations involved in the mass transfer operation
and/or separation process.
➢ Discuss the material balance and design of the selected equipment in the numerical problem including
the following:
3.1 Process Diagram/ Illustration
3.2 Steps and Assumptions
3.3 Detailed Calculations
4. Conclusion and recommendations.
➢ Write individually your personal insights and learning as to the treatment process discussed.
➢ A discussion of delegated roles and responsibilities in the assigned task is also to be included.
5. List of References
➢ Give at least 5 References and follow the NU-CoE referencing style.

4 SUBMISSION OF COURSEWORK
The coursework should be submitted individually through the Blackboard. For online submission and evaluation,
a word document file with an appropriate cover page mentioning the name of the students, student numbers and
title of the course work should be uploaded using the submission link created and made available by the Module
Leader. The Safe Assign report should be attached to the submitted work.

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Marking scheme

Component Description Weightage (%)

1 Introduction with aim and objectives of the topic together with 20%
advantages and disadvantages.
2 Problem interpretation and identification of given data. Design 20%
of various separation equipment through any software.
3 Explanation of each process, graphs and calculations involved 20%
of the mass transfer operation and/or separation process.
4 Conclusion and recommendations. This includes discussion of 25%
delegated roles and responsibilities in the group task.
5. Report writing style & organization, overall structure and 10
Referencing
6. Student participation in online activities/remote learning 5%
Total 100

Instructions

1. Plagiarism is a serious offence. In case of any plagiarism detected, penalty will be imposed leading to
zero mark. Policy and guidelines for dealing with plagiarism and malpractice in examination can be
viewed by clicking:
http://coeportal.nu.edu.om/member/contentdetails.aspx?id=490
2. The course work in terms of the prepared presentation slides shall be subject to plagiarism software
check.
3. Course work should be completed on time. Late presentation is subjected to the college guidelines on
late submission of coursework and can be viewed by clicking:
http://coeportal.nu.edu.om/member/contentdetails.aspx?id=565
4. Name, student identification and title of presentation slides to be written clearly and legibly on the cover
page to be uploaded in the Blackboard.

Referencing

Harvard Referencing (CCE Style) First Edition 2013 should be followed for both in-text and listing references.
This downloadable document can be found in our CCE portal at:
http://coeportal.nu.edu.om/member/contentdetails.aspx?id=693

Name and Signature of Course Leader

Sonia Ibarra Buscano

------------------------------------------------- Date: 17 February 2021

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APPENDIX 1

SOURCE: Whitney. G., Behrens. C., Energy: Natural gas

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APPENDIX 2

College of Engineering

Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Session: 2020-2021 Sem B

M3H124743: Oil and Gas Treatment Processes

CW 1: Group Assignment

TOPIC: _______________________________________

Sl # Student # Name Task

1 1. Introduction/ Background

2 2. A problem that is related to

the Oil and gas treatment
processes.
3 3. Explanation of the operating
principle

Batch #:____ Tutor: _________________________

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 CONTENT OF ASSIGNMENT

1. Introduction/ Background

1.1 Aims and Objectives.

1.2 Plant Operation/ Flowsheet (if applicable)

1.3 Mass transfer and separation equipment used in oil and gas treatment.

i. Operating principles, functions and design of gas handling equipment.

ii. Advantages and disadvantages.

2. A problem that is related to the Oil and gas treatment processes.

2.1 Numerical problem dealing with the mass transfer and separation equipment chosen for study.

2.2 Importance of the numerical problem presented.

2.3 Problem interpretation and identification of given data

3. Explanation of the operating principle, graphs, and calculations involved in the mass transfer operation

and/or separation process. (Refer to Task 2)

3.1 Process Diagram/ Illustration

3.2 Steps and Assumptions

3.3 Detailed Calculations

4. Conclusion and Recommendations (Individual)

4.1 Personal insights and learning as to the treatment process discussed.

4.2 Discussion of the delegated roles and responsibilities in the group task

4.3 Recommendations related to the group assignment and topic discussed.

REFERENCES

SAFE ASSIGN ORIGINALITY REPORT

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CATEGORY
Introduction with aim and
objectives of the topic together
with advantages and
disadvantages
(20 points)
Problem interpretation and
identification of given data.
(20 points)
Explanation of each process,
graphs and calculations involved
of the mass transfer operation
and/or separation process.
(20 points)
Conclusion and
recommendations. This includes
discussion of delegated roles and
responsibilities in the group task
(25 points)
Report writing style &
organization, overall structure and
Referencing.
(10 points)
Student participation in online
activities/remote learning
(5 points)
Additional Comments (if any)
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APPENDIX 3: RUBRIC FOR GROUP ASSIGNMENT
Oil and Gas Treatment Processes (M3H124743)
TOPIC: _____________________________________________________________________________
Fail Satisfactory Good Very Good Excellent Outstanding Marks
(0-49%) (50-59%) (60-69%) (70-79%) (80-89%) (90-100%)
Topic is incompletely Aims and objectives Introductory paragraph Introductory paragraph is Excellent organization of Introduction is logically
covered in the are included but is clearly written but clearly stated, has a the introduction. Enhances organized. Information
introduction. Aims and introductory paragraph lacks focus. sharp and distinct focus. readability and/or directly relevant to the
objectives not is not clear understandability of the topic and enhances the / 20
mentioned. topic impact of the report.
Failure to focus on Insufficient analysis of Reasonable level of Discussion is attention- Information is presented in Material included is
problem set and to the problem presented problem interpretation getting, lays out the a logical sequence and relevant to the overall
identify the data problem well, contains establishes a framework design process. Technical / 20
accurately accurate information for the rest of the terms are well-defined.
discussion.
Missing important steps Steps for solving Accurate results, (may Contain necessary / Graphs and calculations Information was well
for solving the problem problem based on miss some steps important steps with components support the communicated.
theory and principles which are not very relevant units. main points of the solution Calculations and final
is not logically critical to problem presented. answer with desired units. / 20
presented solving)
Lacks important and No substantial Good interpretations of Coherently reasoned A clear understanding of Truly outstanding work to
critical analysis of each interpretation of the each process (may be statement with empirical the material presented. be recognized in all
process towards final result incomplete) evidence. Delivery is poised, aspects. Good language / 25
obtaining final result controlled, and smooth skills and pronunciation
are used.
Pages or paragraphs Numerous significant Minor grammar or No grammar or spelling Clear and complete as to Unique format aspects
with multiple grammar grammar and spelling spelling errors. errors. Some resources enhance impact of report. that enhance report /10
and spelling errors errors. Resources not Resources cited in are cited but not all. Not All resources are cited, but impact. All resources are
cited in report report, but proper formatted correctly. formatting isn’t correct. cited and appear with
format not used. correct formatting
No student involvement. Student involvement Student involvement in All answers connect to Questions are answered Student chooses multiple
Did not explore any minimal. May need some aspects. Answers assigned task. Meeting more than enough. Meets ways to demonstrate /5
online learning activities reminders to respond may or may not connect the minimum expectation understanding. Exceeds
that were required to prompts with the assigned task requirements. expectations
TOTAL /100
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