Republic of the Philippines

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY

The National Engineering University
Alangilan Campus
Golden Country Homes, Alangilan Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines 4200
Tel Nos.: (+63 43) 425-0139 local 2121 / 2221
E-mail Address: ceafa@g.batstate-u.edu.ph | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph

College of Engineering- Department of Mechanical Engineering

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PETROLEUM ENGINEERING

MIDTERM EXAMINATION
First Semester, AY 2022- 2023

Course Code PetE-418

Course Title Production Engineering 2
Section
Date
Time

SR-Code
Name of Student

Instructions to Students
1. Answer FORTY FOUR (44) questions ILOs Questions Points
2. Start each question on a separate page 1 11 50
3. This paper is in THREE (3) section(s) only 2 34 50
NO. SECTIONS POINTS
1. Multiple Choices 30
2. Essay/Short Answer 70
3. Problem Solving
4 Others
TOTAL POINTS 100

4. This is a closed book examination; no notes are permitted.

5. Severe disciplinary action will be taken against those caught violating examination rules.

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 Republic of the Philippines
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
Alangilan Campus
Golden Country Homes, Alangilan Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines 4200
Tel Nos.: (+63 43) 425-0139 local 2121 / 2221
E-mail Address: ceafa@g.batstate-u.edu.ph | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph

College of Engineering- Department of Mechanical Engineering

Section 1. (Mapped to ILO2)
Instruction: aIn each of following questions, four words have been given of which three are alike
in some way and one is different. Find the odd one out.
In each of following questions, four words have been given of which three are alike in some way
and one is different. Find the odd one out.

1.
a. Diesel oil c. Crude oil
b. Pentane d. Gasoline
2.
a. Vapor pressure c. Temperature
b. Specific gravity d. Flash point
3.
a. Gauge Hatch c. Vapor vent
b. Breather valve d. Manhole
4.
a. Level control valve c. Chimney
b. Spreader d. Down comer
5.
a. Influent water c. Lubricants
b. Fire- fighting water d. Acids
6.
a. NPS 1 1/2 c. NPS 3 1/2
b. NPS 2 1/2 d. NPS 5
7.
a. Rim seal c. Overflow drain
b. Deck leg d. Pontoon Manhole
8.
a. Acetic acid c. Nitrotoluene
b. Isoprene d. Sulfuric acid
9.
a. High GOR c. Low GOR
b. More gas- liquid interface d. Less Pipping
10.
a. Carbon fiber c. Aramid
b. Steel d. Fiberglass
11.
a. Chloroform c. Chloroethanol
b. Acrolein d. Trichloroethylene
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BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
Alangilan Campus
Golden Country Homes, Alangilan Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines 4200
Tel Nos.: (+63 43) 425-0139 local 2121 / 2221
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College of Engineering- Department of Mechanical Engineering

12.
a. Alumina c. Molecular Sieve
b. Silica d. Glycol
13.
a. Mist Eliminator c. Pressure relief Valve
b. Gas back pressure valve d. Diverter
14.
a. Rim seal c. Guide pole
b. Deck leg d. Vacuum breaker
15.
a. Flow line c. Transmission line
b. Trunk line d. Production Header
16.
a. Ball valve c. Globe valve
b. Gate valve d. Check valve
17.
a. Gauge hatch c. Breather vent
b. Deck leg d. Gauge float
18.
a. Ethanol c. Ether
b. Benzene d. Naphtha
19.
a. Internal diameter c. Liquid capacity
b. Retention time d. Liquid settling section
20.
a. NPS 18 c. NPS 14
b. NPS 12 d. NPS 16

21. The first-stage separator operating pressure is generally determined by the flowline pressure and
operating characteristics of the well. In situations in which the flowline pressure is less than 600 psi,
it is practical to let the first stage separator ride the line.
a. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is c. Statement 1 and 2 is true.
false.
b. Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is d. Statement 1 and 2 is false.
true.

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BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
Alangilan Campus
Golden Country Homes, Alangilan Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines 4200
Tel Nos.: (+63 43) 425-0139 local 2121 / 2221
E-mail Address: ceafa@g.batstate-u.edu.ph | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph

College of Engineering- Department of Mechanical Engineering

22. A two-stage separation requires one separator and a storage tank. While a three-stage separation
requires two separators and a storage tank.
a. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is c. Statement 1 and 2 is true.
false.
b. Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is d. Statement 1 and 2 is false.
true.
23. Reaction time of the liquid within the vessel determines liquid capacity of a separator. The
liquid capacity of a separator relates to the retention time through the volume.
a. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is c. Statement 1 and 2 is true.
false.
b. Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is d. Statement 1 and 2 is false.
true.
24. Natural gas's ability to contain water vapor decreases as the temperature is increased at constant
pressure. Excess water in the vapor state condenses and is removed from the system during the
cooling process.
a. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is c. Statement 1 and 2 is true.
false.
b. Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is d. Statement 1 and 2 is false.
true.

25. The glycol circulating pump can be sized using the glycol circulation rate and the contactor's
maximum operating temperature. The lean glycol from the bottom of the contactor is used to power
the pump, while the rich glycol is pumped to the top of the contactor.
a. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is c. Statement 1 and 2 is true.
false.
b. Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is d. Statement 1 and 2 is false.
true.

Section 2. Short Answer. (Mapped to ILO 1)

Part 1. Instruction: Answer the following question briefly. Please answer less than five sentences.
1. What is the importance of determining porosity of rocks? (2 pts)
2. What about permeability? (2 pts)
3. What is the difference between net height and gross height? (2 pts)
4. What is the inflow performance rating (IPR)? (3 pts)
5. What is vertical flow performance (VFR)? (3 pts)
6. What is the difference between gross height and net height? (3 pts)
7. What is acidizing and what is its role in inflow performance rating? (5 pts)
8. What is perforation and what is its role in inflow performance rating? (5 pts)
9. What is hydraulic fracturing and what is its role in inflow performance rating? (5 pts)

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 Republic of the Philippines
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
Alangilan Campus
Golden Country Homes, Alangilan Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines 4200
Tel Nos.: (+63 43) 425-0139 local 2121 / 2221
E-mail Address: ceafa@g.batstate-u.edu.ph | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph

College of Engineering- Department of Mechanical Engineering

Section 2. Short Answer. (Mapped to ILO 2)
Part 2. Instruction: Answer the following question briefly. Please answer less than five sentences.
1. What is the difference between low-pressure oil wells and high- pressure gas wells? (3 pts)
2. Why are vertical separators used in treating low to intermediate gas-oil ratio well stream? (2
pts)
3. Why are horizontal separators used in treating high gas- oil ratio well stream? (2 pts)
4. Why is it desirable to have a lower value of dew point depression? (2 pts)
5. Difference between nominal capacity, net capacity, and gross capacity of tank. (3 pts)
6. Difference between reciprocating, screw and axial blade compressors. (3 pts)

Section 3. Essay (Mapped to ILO 1)

1. Briefly discuss each stage of the oil and gas life cycle process. (5 pts)
2. Discuss how are IPR and VFP used in determining the well deliverability. Draw the well
deliverability gap between original well performance and improved well performance. (10
pts)

Section 3. Essay (Mapped to ILO 2)

1. Draw and discuss the solid dehydration process diagram according to your own
understanding. (5 pts)
2. Draw and discuss the glycol dehydration process diagram according to your own
understanding. (10 pts)

Prepared by:

Engr. Roxanne R. Navarro

Instructor, PetE- 418
Date: October 10, 2022

Engr. Ericka M. Red

Instructor, PetE- 418
Date: October 10, 2022

Approved by:

Prof. Donnalyn C. Cabaces

Department Chair
Date:

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