CHEME 5207 - [Petroleum Refining Processes and Economics]

Spring. Not offered: 2022-2023. Next offered: 2023-2024. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Module course.

A.M. Center.

Petroleum refining and economics describing the properties of crude oils and petroleum products and the processing steps required to convert crude oil to saleable products. Refining economics, crude oil valuation and refining configuration are explored via refinery model.

Outcome 1: A basic understanding of hydrocarbon geology. (a,c,e)

Outcome 2: A basic understanding of hydrocarbon exploration methodologies and reservoir characterization. (a,c,e)

Outcome 3: A basic understanding of hydrocarbon well drilling. (a,c,e)

Outcome 4: A basic understanding of surface processing of well fluid and how they are converted to transportable products. (a,c,e,h)

Outcome 5: An understanding of petroleum refining and the interaction between processing schemes and the profitable processing of different crude oils. (b,c,e,j)

Outcome 6: Outcome 6: An understanding of the petroleum supply chain (c,h,j)