ASSIGNMENT 2: CPE656

Semester: 20242
Lecturer Ir. Ts. Mohd Fadhil Majnis

Programme Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) Oil and Gas (EH243)

Course Petroleum Refining Engineering

Credit Hours 3

Evaluation Group Assignment 40 marks

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This assignment utilizes a problem-based learning approach related to the petroleum refinery's process
flow, unit operations, technology, and health and safety issues. This assignment is motivated by
understanding the characteristics of crude oil, refinery technology and the health and safety aspects that
should be considered in the petroleum refinery's design and operation.

2.0 COURSE AND PROGRAMME OUTCOMES WITH COMPLEX ENGINEERING PROBLEMS &
KNOWLEDGE PROFILE

This assignment addresses two (2) course outcomes and one (1) programme outcome (PO), which are
mapped to complex engineering problem characteristics (WP) and the required knowledge profiles (WK),
as shown in Table 1.

Table 1: Mapping of Course Outcomes-Programme Outcome- Complex Engineering Problems (WP) &
Knowledge Profile (WKs)

Course Outcomes Programme Outcome Complex Engineering Knowledge Profile

Problems (WP) (WKs)
CO2 - Illustrate the overall PO5: Design solutions for WP1 (Knowledge) – in- WK5: Knowledge that
refinery operations of crude complex chemical/oil and depth engineering supports engineering
petroleum in converting gas engineering problems knowledge at the level of design in a practice area.
raw materials to valuable and design systems, one or more of WK3, WK4,
major products. components or processes WK6: Knowledge of
WK5, WK6 or WK8, which
that meet specified needs engineering practice
CO3 - Analyze a specific allows a fundamental-
with appropriate (technology) in the
major process in petroleum based, first principles practice areas in the
consideration on health,
refining and able to solve analytical approach. engineering discipline.
the health and safety safety, society and
issues that arise due to environment.
WP6 – Extent of WK8: Engagement with
process operation and stakeholder involvement selected knowledge in
chemicals used. and level of conflicting the research literature of
requirements the discipline.
WP7 (Interdependence) -
Are high-level problems
including many
components parts to
subproblems.
3.0 LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR ASSIGNMENT 2

At the end of this assignment, the students should be able to:

(a) Illustrate a block flow diagram of a petroleum refinery based on crude oil assay. (CO2, C4, PO5)
(b) Develop and explain a complete process flow diagram of a process stage in a petroleum
refinery.(CO3, C6, PO5)
(c) Recommend new and emerging technology in the process or mechanical designs of related unit
operations in petroleum refineries. (CO3, C6, PO5)

4.0 DESCRIPTION

Crude oil assay is a critical step in the petroleum refining business that thoroughly evaluates crude oil
feedstock chemical composition and physical qualities. Understanding these properties is crucial in
designing efficient and optimized petroleum refinery processes. By analyzing the chemical composition and
physical properties of crude oil, engineers can make informed decisions regarding the selection of refining
processes, equipment, and operating conditions while ensuring compliance with environmental and safety
standards. Crude oil assay data serves as the foundation for petroleum refinery design, enabling engineers
to develop tailored solutions that maximize product yields, quality, and operational efficiency. Table 1
depicts the available crude oil assays that provide critical insights into the molecular structure, sulfur
content, API gravity, viscosity, and other essential characteristics of crude oil.

Table 1: List of crude oils with their characteristics.

Group
Crude name* Description Country API
No.
1 Peregrino Heavy, high-sulfur crude oil Brazil 13.5
2 Martin Linge Medium-density, low-sulfur crude oil Norway 30.0
3 Heidrun Heavy, medium-sulphur crude oil Norway 24.4
4 Bakken Light, low-sulfur crude oil US 43.3
5 Dalia Heavy, medium-sulphur crude oil Angola 23.5
*You may click the crude name to download the crude oil assay file.

5.0 YOUR TASK

(a) Illustrate a complete process flow of a crude refinery by considering the crude oil assay listed in
Table 1 (based on your group) with a clear justification of refinery objective(s). The process flow
must consist of five process categories: (i) crude processing, (ii) treatment process, (iii) cracking
process, (iv) combination process, and (v) blending process in the form of a block flow diagram.
(10 marks)
(b) Based on Task (a), develop a process flow of a unit operation using a complete label process flow
diagram (PFD). The PFD should use the appropriate standard symbols. Table 2 shows the unit
operation assigned for each group.

Table 2: List of unit operations.

Group Unit operation
1 Vacuum Distillation Unit
2 Thermal Cracking Unit
3 Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit
4 Crude Distillation Unit
5 Hydrotreating Unit

(10 marks)

(c) Explain the suitability of the unit operation (Task (b)) in your proposed crude refinery in terms of
cost, relevant role of stakeholders, safety, and health aspects.
(10 marks)

(d) Recommend a technology (in terms of equipment design, reactor design, retrofitted design, or
process system, etc.) that can enhance the performance of your unit operation. You may include
any appropriate diagram.

(10 marks)
(e) A progress presentation for Task (a) will be held on Week 10 or 11.
(f) This assignment should not exceed 15 pages.

6.0 SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENT

Date released 10 May 2024 (Week 77

: 03 6)
Submission deadline : 28 June 2024 (Week 13) at 11.59 pm

(a) This assignment is a group assignment of 4 - 5 students. The assignment should be submitted only
by the group leader in hardcopy and softcopy to the given link:
https://forms.gle/Tdu7aFCTvywi2Z2T6

(b) Use the following file name for the softcopy submission: Group No.X_EH2438A/B_CPE656_20242

(c) Plagiarism is not allowed, and PENALTY will be given to those involved.

(d) Late submissions will not be entertained and will be considered no submissions.

(e) The assignment should follow the given template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R_xK4K0p-

4MljbA-tJaE-fFN12tpJf9I/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101120704613060557160&rtpof=true&sd=true
(f) Please insert the page number for your report. The group number and name of the group members
should be stated in the report.

(g) The final page of the assignment must include a list of references and the marking rubric.

7.0 EVALUATION SCHEME

The detailed rubric for each area is given in the appendix.

Prepared by: Vetted by: Moderated by:

Ir. Ts. Mohd Fadhil Majnis Dr. Munawar Zaman Bin OBE Committee
Lecturer Shahruddin
School of Chemical Field Coordinator
Engineering, Petroleum Engineering
UiTM Shah Alam School of Chemical
Engineering

Date: 09/05/2024 Date: 09/05/2024 Date:

 Appendix
RUBRIC ASSESSMENT
Rubric Indicators

CO 2 Illustrate the overall refinery operations of crude petroleum in converting raw materials to valuable major products.

Analyze a specific major process in petroleum refining and able to solve the health and safety issues that arise due to process
CO 3
operation and chemicals used.

Design solutions for complex chemical/oil and gas engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that
PO 5
meet specified needs with appropriate consideration on health, safety, society and environment.

(Knowledge) in-depth engineering knowledge at the level of one or more of WK3, WK4, WK5, WK6 or WK8, which allows a
1
fundamental-based, first principles analytical approach.

WP 6 Extent of stakeholder involvement and level of conflicting requirements

7 (Interdependence) - Are high-level problems including many components parts to subproblems.

 1 2 3 4 5
Weighta
Performance Descriptors for Rubric Needs work Developing Satisfactory Competent Excellent Mark Total
WP ge
Criteria Design F,E D, D+, C- C, C+ B-, B, B+ A-, A, A+ (%) Marks
(0 - 100)
(0 - 39.9) (40.0 - 49.9) (50.0-59.9) (60.0 - 74.9) (75.0 - 100.0)

Task (a)

Depth of A well-defined
knowledge Clear explanation and coherent Comprehensive and
Determine the
required Limited or unclear Partially clear of refinery explanation of insightful explanation
Refinery Objective(s).
explanation of explanation, objectives, but refinery of refinery objectives,
1&6 The clarity and depth 4
Extent of refinery lacking depth or may lack some objectives, demonstrating a deep
of the explanation
stakeholder objectives. coherence. detail or demonstrating a understanding and
regarding the
involvement specificity. good clear objectives.
refinery's objective(s).
and level of understanding.
(WK5, WK6)
conflicting
requirements

Present Block Flow Diagram is Diagram is highly

Diagram is
Diagram. complete, detailed,
Diagram is complete and
The completeness and Diagram is accurate, and comprehensive, and
incomplete or accurate,
accuracy of the block partially complete well-organized, visually appealing,
Interdepende inaccurate, representing all
7 flow diagram and may contain representing all demonstrating an 6
nce missing key process
representing the inaccuracies or process exceptional
process categories, but
process flow of the inconsistencies. categories with understanding of the
categories. may lack some
crude refinery. appropriate process flow.
detail.
(WK5, WK8) detail.

Task (b)
 Develop a Process Incorrect or Some correct use Proper and Flawless use of
Consistent use of
Flow Diagram (PDF). inconsistent use of symbols, but consistent use of symbols,
correct symbols
Interdepende The correct use of of symbols, may be symbols, demonstrating a
7 throughout the 10
nce standard symbols in leading to inconsistent or accurately thorough
PFD, with minor
the PFD of petroleum confusion or missing key representing the understanding and
errors.
refinery. ambiguity. symbols. unit operation. attention to detail.
(WK5, WK6)

Task (c)

Explain the Unit Well-defined and

Operation Suitability. coherent Comprehensive and
Depth of Limited or Partially clear Clear explanation
The depth and clarity explanation of insightful explanation
knowledge superficial explanation of of unit operation
of the explanation unit operation of unit operation
required explanation of unit operation suitability,
regarding the suitability, suitability,
unit operation suitability, but considering cost,
1&6 suitability of the unit demonstrating a demonstrating a deep 10
Extent of suitability, lacking may lack depth or safety, and health
operation in the good understanding and
stakeholder consideration of detail in aspects, but may
proposed crude understanding thorough analysis of
involvement cost, safety, and addressing all lack some depth
refinery, considering and analysis of cost, safety, and
and level of health aspects. aspects. or analysis.
cost, relevant role of cost, safety, and health aspects.
conflicting
stakeholders, safety, health aspects.
requirements
and health aspects.
(WK5, WK8)

Task (d)
 Recommend a
Well-defined and
Technology in
coherent Comprehensive and
Petroleum Refinery.
Partially clear Clear and technology insightful technology
Clarity and depth of Limited or
technology appropriate recommendation, recommendation,
the explanation inappropriate
recommendation, technology demonstrating a supported by detailed
Depth of regarding the technology
1 but may lack recommendation, good analysis and relevant 6
knowledge recommended recommendation,
specificity or supported by understanding diagrams,
required technology to lacking detail or
supporting relevant details or and relevance to demonstrating a deep
enhance unit relevance.
details. diagrams. enhancing unit understanding and
operation
operation clear applicability.
performance.
performance.
(WK5, WK6)

Clear and
High-quality and
Support with Limited or informative
visually appealing
Diagram/Illustrations. inadequate use of diagrams or
Some relevant diagrams or
The inclusion of supporting illustrations
No supporting diagrams or illustrations that
relevant diagrams or diagrams or provided,
Interdepende diagrams or illustrations significantly enhance
7 illustrations to support illustrations, effectively 4
nce illustrations included, but may the recommended
the recommended which may not complementing
provided. lack clarity or technology
technology effectively the
detail. explanation, providing
explanation. enhance the recommended
additional clarity and
(WK5, WK8) explanation. technology
insight.
explanation.

Overall
40
Performance