Introduction to Petroleum Refining Equipment

Engr. Elisa G. Eleazar

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 Course Description

This course focuses on the major motive and thermal refining equipment,
components of a Distributed Control System (DCS) set-up, tuning of a process control
system, typical fluid flow system, typical process control system and the different
sources of process design standards.

Prerequisite: PRT191 / PRT192

No. of Credits: 3

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 Course Outcomes
After completing the course, the student must be able to:
• Recall and organize the major refining processes into an Student Outcomes Addressed by the Course Outcomes
1 integrated full-conversion refining and petrochemical facility

a
• Explain the roles, operation and troubleshooting basics of
2 major motive refining equipment
• an ability to apply
knowledge of
• Explain the roles, operation and troubleshooting basics of
major thermal refining equipment
mathematics, science,
3 and engineering
• Describe the equipment, instruments, control loops, piping and
4 operational data found in process control diagrams

• Explain the elements and mechanism of reactor and separation

5 systems in the refinery

• Identify and differentiate the sources of process design

6 standards

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 Course Outline

Week Activity Week Activity

1 Discussion: Introduction to the Course 6–7 Discussion: Basic Instrumentation and Control

Discussion: Review of Refinery Processes Exam 3

2-3 Discussion: Motive Equipment 8-9 Discussion: Reactor and Separation Systems
10 Discussion: Codes and Standards
Exam 1
4-5 Discussion: Thermal Equipment Exam 4

Exam 2

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 Course Evaluation
CO Assessment Task Weight CO Assessment Task Weight
1 Exam 1 5% 4 Exam 3 10%
Learning Task 1 5% Learning Task 4 10%
Final Exam 2.5% Final Exam 5%
2 Exam 1 5% 5 Exam 4 5%
Learning Task 2 5% Learning Task 5 5%
Final Exam 2.5% Final Exam 2.5%
3 Exam 2 10% 6 Exam 4 5%
Learning Task 3 10% Learning Task 6 5%
Final Exam 5% Final Exam 2.5%

Average Grade Average Grade

Below 60 5.00 80 – 84 2.00
60 – 64 3.00 85 – 89 1.75
65 – 69 2.75 90 – 94 1.50
70 – 74 2.50 95 – 96 1.25
77 – 79 2.25 97 – 100 1.00
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 Introduction to Petroleum Refining Equipment
Engr. Elisa G. Eleazar

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