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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Facilities
Reference ENM202 Version 13
Created March 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved April 2006 SCQF Points 15
Amended July 2023 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
This module aims to develop an ability to critically appraise the process and requirements for various components of surface and subsea production facilities for sustainable offshore oil and gas field development.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Critically appraise appropriate design methods for the selection and sizing of components for oil and gas production facilities.
2 Evaluate emission reduction strategies for oil and gas production operations.
3 Analyse in detail appropriate principles for hydrocarbon measurement and allocation in oil and gas field development.
4 Critically appraise subsea field development options.
5 Evaluate decommissioning options and techniques taking into consideration relevant decommissioning legislation and technologies.

Indicative Module Content
Fluid Processing; Emission Reduction Strategies; Machinery; Hydrocarbon Measurement and Allocation; Field Development; Decommissioning.

Module Delivery
Blended Delivery - Lectures, Guest Lectures, Group Presentations, and Guided Self-Study.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 35 35
Non-Contact Hours 115 115
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 150
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Description: Individual Report

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The module assessment is a 100% coursework, an overall D grade is required to pass the module.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Normally a UK honours degree, or equivalent, in Engineering or related discipline at class 2.2 or above and proficiency in English language for academic purposes (IELTS minimum score of 6.5 or equivalent)
Corequisites for module None
Precluded Modules This module is not suitable for students following an MSc in Professional Studies programme unless they meet the entry qualifications stipulated in the University Regulations on admission and the prerequisites above.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
Part Time refers to Online Learning Part Time (OLPT).

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 Laik, Sukumar. (2018). Offshore Petroleum Drilling and Production. CRC Press. Chapters 3,6-8,10
2 Lyons, William C. Plisga, Gary J. Lorenz, Michael D.. (2016). Standard Handbook of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering (3rd Edition). Elsevier. Chapters 6-7
3 Arnold, Ken Stewart, Maurice. (2008). Surface Production Operations - Design of Oil Handling Systems and Facilities, Volume 1 (3rd Edition). Elsevier.
4 Coker, A. Kayode. (2021). Petroleum Refining Design and Applications Handbook, Volume 2 - Rules of Thumb, Process Planning, Scheduling and Flowsheet Design, Process Piping Design, Pumps, Compressors, and Process Safety Incidents. John Wiley & Sons. Chapter 16
5 Bai, Yong Bai, Qiang. (2019). Subsea Engineering Handbook (2nd Edition). Elsevier. Chapter 2
6 Journal articles, conference proceedings, and appropriate websites. Example OnePetro, Knovel, ASME


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