CHEMICAL ENGINEERING - The Petroleum Institute

Prepared by the Outreach Committee of Chemical Engineering;Ahmad Nafees, Bianca Breure, Carmen Gutierrez, Francisco Vargas and Saeed Alhassan (2011)Revised by: Ahmad Nafees (2013)Graphic Design: Shereef CherikkallanCopyright © 2013, The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi2 Chemical Engineering | The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE

CONTENTItemsPage No.Chairman’s Message ..........................................................................................................................Program Mission and Goals .................................................................................................................Student outcomes .............................................................................................................................What is Chemical Engineering? ...........................................................................................................Careers in Chemical Engineering .........................................................................................................Chemical Engineering at The Petroleum Institute ...................................................................................Chemical Engineering Curriculum ........................................................................................................Chemical Engineering Curriculum – A Close Up .....................................................................................Chemical Engineering Faculty .............................................................................................................Student Advising ...............................................................................................................................Laboratory Facilities ..........................................................................................................................Student Life and Extracurricular Activities .............................................................................................Alumni Testimonial ............................................................................................................................Employer Perspective ........................................................................................................................Collaborations ..................................................................................................................................Accreditation ....................................................................................................................................12345678912131415161718Chemical Engineering | The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE3

CHAIRMAN’S MessageOn behalf of our faculty and staff, I welcome you to the Department of Chemical Engineeringat the Petroleum Institute. Thank you for your interest in our program.The Department of Chemical Engineering, one of The Petroleum Institute’s five keystoneprograms, provides a unique opportunity for young men and women to develop theknowledge and skills needed to pursue a rewarding and productive career in the chemicalindustries. The Petroleum Institute seeks to develop engineers with the complete range ofskills required to work and live effectively in the multicultural environment that pervades today’s global community.The program features a summer internship in industry which offers students significant exposure to the petroleumand chemical processing industries in the Middle East and elsewhere in the world.Our students can look forward to a rewarding education in the Department of Chemical Engineering. We strive toproduce professionals who can apply the broad range of engineering, team work and social skills necessary to excelin our rapidly evolving global environment. In addition to providing the skills required for the first few years aftergraduation, the program provides a sound technical background that engineering professionals can apply along theirpathway to life-long learning.The Department of Chemical Engineering is particularly proud of our highly qualified faculty and staff, who have awide-range of experience in academia and industry and diverse cultural backgrounds. With the key combination ofexcellent faculty, highly trained staff and state-of-the-art facilities, the program delivers a modern curriculum that isaccredited and well recognized. Our current students are dedicated individuals who are engaged in the classroomand are poised to be tomorrow’s leaders in ADNOC and other companies.Sincerely,Dr. Ali AlmansooriChair, Department of Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering | The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE1

Program Mission and goalsPROGRAM MISSIONThe vision of the chemical engineering program at The Petroleum Institute is:1. To provide a world-class education in chemical engineering science and practice, and2. To produce graduates who are capable of meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of ADNOCand other allied sponsors.PROGRAM GOALSThe specific goals of the program are to,1. Develop strong technical skills, sound knowledge, and the highest level of competencies necessary towork effectively in the global engineering community,2. Ascribe to the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental awareness,3. Build communication skills to communicate effectively in both engineering circles and the internationalbusiness community,4. Strengthen collaborative working skills required to solve important engineering problems,5. Provide opportunities to develop critical leadership skills required to effectively lead engineering projectteams,6. Address key issues concerning engineering ethics and7. Afford opportunities for young adults to strengthen their social skills through extracurricular activities.2 Chemical Engineering | The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE

STUDENT OUTCOMESUpon completion of the DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING at the Petroleum Institute, our graduates willbe able to:1. apply knowledge of basic sciences (mathematics, chemistry, and physics) and engineering;2. design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data;3. carry out safe and economic design of chemical engineering processes and systems fulfillingenvironmental and societal constraints;4. function effectively in inter- and intra-disciplinary teams;5. apply knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals to the identification, formulation, analysis andsolution of chemical engineering problems;6. demonstrate understanding of professional integrity and ethical responsibility;7. communicate effectively in English, both oral and written;8. exhibit an understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental,and societal context;9. inculcate a passion for life-long learning and self-education;10. demonstrate an awareness and understanding of contemporary environmental and social issues in theregional and global context; and11. use the computational and process simulation tools necessary for chemical engineering practice.Chemical Engineering | The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE3

Chemical Engineering CurriculumStudents who are studying chemical engineering start by taking basic science courses in mathematics, chemistry,and physics. Chemical engineering students also take advanced basic science courses such as organic and physicalchemistry along with two years of engineering science courses which focus on applications of heat, mass, andmomentum transport, chemical reaction, and chemical process simulation, design, optimization and control. Chemicalengineering students also study the application of process economics and project investment analysis.This pie- chart shows a breakdown of the Chemical Engineering Curriculum by credit hours:Other, 15Mathematics, 14Chemistry, 20ChemicalEngineering, 61Physics, 8Communication, 8Humanity and SocialSciences, 12For more information visit the following website:http://www.pi.ac.ae/PI_ACA/ce/undergraduate/curriculum_plans.phpChemical Engineering | The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE7

Chemical Engineering FacultyDr. Ali S. AlmansooriDepartment Chair & Associate ProfessorPh.D., Imperial College LondonB.S., Florida Institute of TechnologyDr. Cornelis PetersDistinguished Professor & GRC DirectorPh.D., M.S., B.S., Delft University ofTechnologyInterests: Mathematical and computational methods processsimulation, modeling and optimization.Interests: thermodynamics, phase equilibria, ionic liquids,hydrogen storage, gas hydrates and CO2-sequestrationDr. Fawzi BanatActing Chair & ProfessorPh.D., McGill UniversityM.Sc., University of JordanDr. Costas A. KiparissidesBorealis Chair ProfessorPh.D., M.S., McMaster UniversityDip., National University of AthensB.Sc., University of JordanInterests: Desalination and water purification processes,membrane separation processes, wastewater treatment.Interests: Polymer reaction engineering, multi-scalemodeling of polymerization plantsDr. Ahmed A. AbdalaDeputy Chair & Associate ProfessorPh.D., M.S., North Carolina StateUniversityB.S., Suez Canal UniversityDr. Rajinder PalVisiting ProfessorPh.D., University of WaterlooB.Sc., Indian Institute of TechnologyInterests: Polymers (rheology and nanocomposites) andnanomaterialsInterests: Rheology of Dispersed Systems; Pipeline Flow ofDispersed Systems; Drag Reduction.Chemical Engineering | The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE9

Chemical Engineering FacultyDr. C.S. KannanAssociate ProfessorPh.D., Indian Institute of TechnologyM.Tech, Coimbatore Institute ofTechnologyDr. Ahmed S. AlShoaibiDean of Academic Affairs and AssistantProfessorPh.D., M.S., Colorado School of MinesB.S., Florida State UniversityB.E., Annamalai UniversityInterests: Fluidization, Biomass gasification/Pyrolysis,Porous Carbons/ Adsorption, Waste water treatmentInterests: kinetics, pyrolysisDr. Kean WangAssociate ProfessorPh.D., University of QueenslandM.E., Beijing University of ChemicalTechnologyB.E., Zhejiang UniversityDr. Abdallah Sofiane BerroukAssistant ProfessorPhD. The University of ManchesterM.Sc., University of AberdeenM. Eng., National Mechanical EngineeringInstituteInterests: Adsorption science and membrane technology inseparation/purification applicationsInterests: Computational Fluid Dynamics, Multiphase Flows,Fluidized Bed Reactors, Oil and Gas ProcessingDr. Saleh Al HashimiAssistant ProfessorPh.D., M.S., B.S., Tufts UniversityDr. Francisco M. VargasManager of ADNOC Flow Assurance R&DProject & Assistant ProfessorPh.D., Rice UniversityM.S., B.S., Tecnológico de MonterreyInterests: Catalysis, Process ModelingInterests: Thermodynamics, Petroleum Phase BehaviorModeling, Asphaltene Deposition10 Chemical Engineering | The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Chemical Engineering FacultyDr. Vikas MittalAssistant ProfessorPh.D., Swiss Federal Institute ofTechnology,M. Tech., Indian Institute of Technology,B. Tech., Punjab Technical UniversityInterests: Polymer Nanotechnology, Polymer Colloids,Coating Technologies, Design of Experiments and Six Sigma.Dr. Saeed M. AlhassanAssistant ProfessorPh.D., Case Western Reserve UniversityM.S., Colorado School of MinesB.S., Vanderbilt UniversityInterests: Polymer Nanocomposites, Colloids and PorousSolids, Surface Science and Catalysis, EOR.Dr. Abhijeet RajAssistant ProfessorPh.D., University of waterlooB.S., Indian Institute of TechnologyGuwahatiInterests: Chemical kinetics, reaction mechanism, soot andPAH modeling, experimental and theoretical studies.Chemical Engineering | The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE11

STUDENT advisingAcademic Advising is an integral aspect of academic progress, and a shared responsibility between the studentand the academic advisor. Every student at the Petroleum Institute will be assigned an academic advisor. AcademicAdvisors provide students with information on academic requirements, campus resources, and future professionalplans. Additional individuals may be assigned to assist a student in achieving and maintaining good academicstanding.12 Chemical Engineering | The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE

LABORATORY FACILITIESWith state-of-the-art facilities, our faculty, research staff and students succeed in their educational and researchobjectives.Chemical Engineering | The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE13

Student life and extracurricular activitiesThe Petroleum Institute offers a wide array of student activities and services to cater student’s extra-curricularinterests.Student CouncilStudent Councils are dedicated to bringing about a sense of community amongst the students and to enabling thestudents to organize themselves.Student Clubs & Professional ChaptersExtra-curricular activities are an integral aspect of on-campus life at the Petroleum Institute. Students are encouragedto propose new clubs, participate in student-run activities, and become active members of our community.The American Institute of chemical engineers (AIChE) is a professional association of more than 40,000 chemicalengineers in 93 countries. The AIChE student chapter was launched in spring 2009 under the supervision ofDr. Ahmed Al Shoaibi. The aim of this student chapter at the PI is to involve our students with other chemicalengineering students from various institutions in the world through conferences and forums. The AIChE female andmale student chapters organize events such seminars, regional quiz competitions, plant trips, BBQ’s, ports day,bowling evenings, movie nights, among others.Sports Facilities and RecreationThe current sports facilities (Asab Building) comprise two gymnasiums, four indoor halls (volleyball, handball,basketball,and badminton), two studios (aerobics and martial arts), two indoor tennis courts, two squash courts and a grassfootball pitch.Student Centers/LoungesPI provides students with comfortable lounge facilities throughout the two campuses. These areas offer studentsa focal point for meetings and relaxation. The students can find in these centers board games, table tennis tables,pool tables, foosball tables, wireless internet, cable TVs, newspapers and magazine section, and much more.14 Chemical Engineering | The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Alumni Testimonials“I joined Borouge in the summer of 2010 as a Process Engineer. During this period, I utilized many of the concepts that Ihave acquired during my study at the PI. The chemical engineering program has proven to be very beneficial in improvingand developing my technical skills as a person which helped me in developing the company. I am very grateful to myprofessors whom have carved in me the sense of eagerness and willingness to always seek knowledge.”Khaled Jamal Al Neaimi, Process Engineer-Borouge, PI Chemical Engineering BSc, Class of 2010.“The Petroleum Institute offered a great environment for engineering education and skills development. It has all theresources that focus on real applications linked to the oil and gas industry”.Khalfan M. Al Marzouqi, Chemical Engineer-Abu Dhabi Development Ltd (Al Hosn Gas), PI Chemical Engineering BSc,Class of 2010.“The PI has developed many technical and non-technical skills in which I use quite frequently during my work as a processengineer. It has given me the confidence to be knowledgeable, countable, and trustworthy in any work environment that Imight be on”Abdulla Omar Ahmed B. Al Ameri, Process Engineer - Borouge, PI Chemical Engineering BSc, Class of 2010.“I discovered that PI prepared me well to compete against students coming from top universities around the world. Courses,taught in PI, are on par with tier one universities in USA”Ali Abdul Kareem Al Hammadi, Graduate Chemical Engineering student at Rice University, PI Chemical Engineering BSc,Class of 2011.“I gained valuable knowledge and experience by being involved in the process of learning and studying ChemicalEngineering major in the Petroleum Institute. Many sound skills have been developed during my studies in this professionalcollege that have facilitated reaching my goals in my workplace. I believe that it is very important to not give up easily onwhat I want to achieve, whatever the obstacles encountered! “If you have the desire, struggle until you get what you want”.Ayesha Al Zaabi, Chemical Treatment Engineer-ZADCO, PI Chemical Engineering BSc, Class of 2011.“If you mess up in something or were defeated, never give up because this is what makes you a prisoner of your past. Youcannot go back in time and change the beginning, but you can start today, build your future and make a new ending. Eachand every one has the ability to excel at something and it will only be impossible if you believe so. So dare to be yourself,for no one else can, and keep in mind, every day is a gift. “Maryam Khaleel, PhD Chemical Engineering student at the University of Minnesota, PI Chemical Engineering BSc, Class of2011.Chemical Engineering | The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE15

Employer perspective“Maryam is a first year graduate student that just joined our research group at the University of Minnesota. Her thoroughpreparation at PI allowed her to excel during the demanding 1st semester of graduate courses in Minnesota and providedthe necessary foundation for starting her Ph.D. studies.”Michael Tsapatsis, Professor and Amundson Chair, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of MinnesotaUSA. PhD Adviser of Ms Maryam Khaleel.“I was impressed by the general and specific knowledge level that Abdulla showed upon arrival in Borouge. His technicalengineering skills combined with a positive mindset and attitude will allow him to play an important role for Borouge “Dirk Van Doeselaer, Technical Support Manager – Polyolefins, line manager of Abdulla Omar Ahmed B. Al Ameri“Khaled has been working with us for the last 18 months and we find him a very hard working chemical engineer. Weappreciate the training and exposure he got during his tenure at the Petroleum Institute, which enables him to surpass ourexpectations on his day to day tasks. I would showcase him as a role model for all you students”Venkat Raman, Technical Development Manager – Olefins, Line manager of Khaled Al Neaimi.“Abdullah Saber joined Borouge in October as Developee Process Engineer. He has shown very great enthusiasm to learnthe organization and understand the production process. He is eager to complete his development and take up a role in theBorouge organization.”Jan De Weerdt, Production Support Manager- Olefins, line manager of Abdulla Saber16 Chemical Engineering | The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE

CollaborationsThe Chemical Engineering department has collaborations with various educational and industrial partners. Educationalcollaborations involve student internships, faculty and student exchange programs, student activities and researchprojects. With our industrial partners we work together for technology and software exchange, student internshipsand the use of facilities and resources.Educational partnersIndustrial partnersChemical Engineering | The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE17

AccreditationThe chemical engineering undergraduate program is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and ScientificResearch in the United Arab Emirates and is licensed to award degrees and qualifications in higher education.The Chemical Engineering undergraduate program has been fully accredited by Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology (ABET), United States of America. ABET (http://www.abet.org) is a recognized accrediting organizationfor college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and technology of the United States.18 Chemical Engineering | The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE

easons to studyING CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AT PIHighly qualified faculty and staff.Small ratio of students to chemical engineering advisor of 15 to 1.Strong connection with the ADNOC OPCO’s. Students have the opportunity to participate in summerinternships and eventually incorporate themselves into the ADNOC OPCO’s engineering group.Close interaction with our partner universities, where eligible students have the opportunity to do asummer internship, and potentially incorporate themselves into their graduate study programs.State-of-the-art laboratories and library facilities.Tuition fee and books covered by scholarship for newly admitted students. Scholarship will sustain bymerit in subsequent semesters.Great opportunities for students to get involved in and out of campus with the multiple student clubs,professional chapters, and PI organized events.Cost effective campus dining is offered to all students for three meals in the male campus and two mealsin the female campus.Fully accredited program from Accreditation board for engineering and Technology (ABET), USAFull accreditation from Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific research, UAEJOB placement with one of ADNOC operating companies (OPCOs)The Petroleum Institute,Bu Hasa Building, Room 2207, Sas Al Nakhl Campus,P.O. Box 2533, Abu Dhabi, UAETel: +971 2 607 5276 | Fax: +971 2 607 5200E-mail: chego@pi.ac.aeChemical Engineering | The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE19