Code No: 157EW R18

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

B. Tech IV Year I Semester Examinations, July/August - 2022
NATURAL GAS ENGINEERING
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 75
Answer any Five Questions
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All Questions Carry Equal Marks
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1.a) State and explain Bubble Point Curve, and Dew Point Curve , briefly present Dry- and Wet-
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Gas Phase Behaviors.
b) Given the natural gas gravity to air gg = 0.75, the pseudocritical pressure, ppc and
temperature, Tpc are 667 psi and 405 R, respectively. If the pressure and temperature are
1,500 psi and 200F, respectively, calculate how many lb of gas can fit in 1,000 ft3 of space.
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At what pressure increase would the mass increase by 50%, if the temperature remains
constant. [7+8]
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2.a) Briefly discuss the Natural Gas Origin-Accumulation and resource of natural gas.
b) What is unconventional gas and explain Unique Issues in Natural Gas Exploration.[8+7]
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3.a) Calculate maximum JD, optimum CfD, and indicated fracture geometry (length and
width). Apply to two different permeabilities: 1 and 100 md. In this example, ignore the
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effects of turbulence. What would be the folds of increase between fractured and non-
fractured wells?
Drainage area (square) = 4.0E + 6 ft2 (equivalent drainage radius for radial flow = 1,130 ft)
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Mass of proppant = 200,000 lb
Proppant specific gravity = 2.65
Porosity of proppant = 0.38
Proppant permeability = 220,000 md (20/40 ceramic)
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b) What is well deliverability, Summarize the determination of well deliverability for gas
wells? [8+7]
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4.a) State and demonstrate the overview of hydra fracturing and its applications.
b) Discuss Natural gas well performance based on its flow characteristics under different
flow regimes. [7+8]

5.a) Give examples and explain diagrammatically Hub-and-Spoke CNG Distribution Pattern
for CNG distribution to N receiving sites.
b) Write short on marine compressed natural gas transportation. [8+7]

6.a) Differentiate between CNG and LNG in related to processes and cargo.
b) Illustrate the Marine CNG Transportation required for onshore and offshore facilities for
loading and offloading. [6+9]
7.a) Illustrate the basic GTL technology, and discuss GTL based indirect conversion natural
gas with flow chart.
b) Describe Mixed Fluid Cascade Process (MFCP) with flow charts in LNG. [8+7]

8. Explain the advantages of fossil fuels and discuss natural gas storage measures. [15]
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