GRADUATE CATALOG - The Petroleum Institute

Graduate Catalog |MEEG 551 SURFACE ENGINEERINGThis course deals with the fundamentals and applications of surface engineering science from a materialsprocessing-environmentperspective. Different types of failures of engineering materials are discussed at bothmacroscopic and microscopic levels, along with the tribological, mechanical and environmental factors causing them.The various surface treatments and coating are discussed with respect to the improvement of surface propertiessuch as hardness, strength, friction, thermal and chemical stabilities. The course gives both theoretical andphenomenological description of the mechanisms of surface modifications during processing and the interactionsbetween the materials properties and processing factorsPrerequisite MEEG 334 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)MEEG 554 DESIGN OF PRESSURE VESSELSThis course introduces students to the principles that form the basis of design of pressure vessels for powergeneration and process equipment. It is intended for senior and graduate engineering students as well as forpracticing engineers who are interested in learning the basic principles associated with pressure vessel design asthey are outlined in the various codes, such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and PressureVessel Code. The course will cover components such as cylindrical shells, formed heads and transition sections,covers and flanges, openings and nozzles, bolted flanges and vessel supports. The course will also introduce studentsto computer aided practices of pressure vessels using PVElite and ANSYS for the design of pressure vessels andboilers to conduct design studies of practical real life design problems.Pre-requisite MEEG 344 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)MEEG 561 ADVANCED VISCOUS FLOW ANALYSISThis course provides an overview of concepts related to viscous fluid flow and helps students to apply theseprinciples in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis. The underlying fundamental advanced fluid dynamicsprinciples in viscous flow (Laminar Boundary Layer, Shear Flows, Stability of the Laminar Flow, CompressibleLaminar Boundary Layer) are reviewed, in addition to turbulence modeling, and the finite volume method of solvingthermofluid problems using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software. Model problems are used throughout thecourse to illustrate the interaction of physical processes and numerical techniques. Practice on the use ofcommercially-available CFD codes will be given to students through laboratory exercises.Prerequisite MEEG354 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(2-3-3)MEEG 565 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICSOverview of the methods and analytical techniques used in computational solutions of fluid mechanics and heattransfer problems. The governing equations and boundary conditions of viscous fluid flows, turbulence modeling, andthe finite volume method of solving thermofluid problems using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software. Modelproblems are used throughout the course to illustrate the interaction of physical processes and numerical techniques.Use of commercially-available CFD codes will be given to students through laboratory exercises.Prerequisite MEEG385 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(2-3-3)MEEG 566 MULTIPHASE FLOW ENGINEERINGMEEG 566 is designed to introduce the fundamental concepts and principles that underlie multiphase flow processes.It introduces the fundamentals necessary for the analysis of two phase flows such as liquid-gas and liquid-solid flows.It also focuses on challenges for studying three phase liquid-solid-gas flows. Measurements techniques andapplications of multiphase flow processes are covered together with examples of applications involving the oil and gasindustries.Prerequisites MEEG 354, MEEG 394 and MEEG 585 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)Page 83