BSc in Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
Course Information Package
Course Unit Title | LNG PRODUCTION, STORAGE, TRANSPORT AND USE |
Course Unit Code | ASOG401 |
Course Unit Details | |
Number of ECTS credits allocated | 5 |
| Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:- Understand the main LNG liquefaction process, AP-C3MR.
- Know the methods of storing and transporting LNG.
- Understand the main type of regasification terminals and method of LNG regasification.
- Understand the recent market trends in LNG shipment and the future potential.
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Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face |
Prerequisites | NONE | Co-requisites | NONE |
Recommended optional program components | Oilfield Processing of Petroleum, Volume 1: Natural Gas |
Course Contents | -Natural Gas Composition.
- Natural Gas Processing/Purification (Gas/Oilseparation, Gassweetening/dehydration)
-Natural Gas Storage (Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquid Natural Gas (LNG)).
-Natural Gas Terminal (Mainland, island, Platform terminals)
- LNG production by Natural Gas Liquefaction(refrigerants, heat-exchangers, compressors, refrigeration process)
- LNG Storage (above-ground, in-ground, under-groundstorage).
- LNG Transport (LNG pipe transfer, sea-transport)
- LNG Re-gasification to Natural Gas (heat-exchangersfor LNG).
- LNG Markets (Producers, Consumers, Market Trends) |
Recommended and/or required reading: |
Textbooks | - LNG: Basics of Liquefied Natural Gas
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References | - BP Statistical Review of World Energy.
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods | The taught part of course is delivered to the students by means of lectures, conducted with the help of computer presentations. Lecture notes and presentations are available through the web for students to use in combination with the textbooks.
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Assessment methods and criteria | Assignments | 20% | Midterm Exam | 20% | Final Exam | 60% |
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Language of instruction | English |
Work placement(s) | NO |
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