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October 2002Chemical Engineering Department
King Fahd University of Petroleum & MineralsDhahran
EnvironmentEnvironment
RefineryRefinery
PetrochemicalsPetrochemicals
DesalinationDesalination
Gas PlantGas Plant
What is Chemical Engineering ?
Chemical Engineering at KFUPM
Chemical Engineering Opportunities
Future of Chemical Engineering in Saudi Arabia
A Brief Overview
A Petrochemical PlantA Petrochemical Plant
What is Chemical Engineering ?
Chemical engineering has to do with industrial processes in which raw materials are changed or separated into useful products.
A view of chemical plant at nightA view of chemical plant at night
Who is a Chemical Engineer ?
Chemical engineers must have knowledge of:
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Engineering Concepts to design and safely operate chemical plants to produce value added products.
Who is a Chemical Engineer ?
Chemical Engineers deal with plant-scale production of chemicals
Involved in both economical and technical calculations in chemical industry.
Design and Fabrication of the Plant to accommodate high production capacity
Who is a Chemical Engineer ?
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the market value of the productpossible raw materials; how they can be obtained? regulations for petrochemicals production, transportation, and storage.Environmental concern of petrochemical products
The Chemical Engineer has also to consider:
Who is a Chemical Engineer ?
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Petrochemical plant operations
Optimization to increase profitability
Knowledge of process control for petrochemical plants
Familiar with new technology for the petrochemical industries
Tools of Chemical Engineering
As preparation for the roles outlined in the previous slides, a Chemical Engineer should take the required chemical engineering Courses in the University.
Courses required for prospective chemical engineering students
Major Courses in Chemical Major Courses in Chemical Engineering DisciplineEngineering Discipline
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Mass Conservation Laws
Energy Conservation Laws
Major Courses in Chemical Major Courses in Chemical Engineering DisciplineEngineering Discipline
Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics
Heat Transfer
Mass Transfer
Unit Operations such as Distillation Columns, Gas Absorbers, Gas Stripping
Reactor Design and Operation
Major Courses in Chemical Major Courses in Chemical Engineering DisciplineEngineering Discipline
Computer ApplicationsProcess Design & EconomicsProcess ControlOptimizationElective Courses:
- Environment- Petroleum Refining- Corrosion- Desalination- Petrochemicals
Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engineering at KFUPMKFUPMOur Mission
Provide Quality Education to Students
Contribute Effectively in the Development and Operation of the Saudi Chemical and Petrochemical Industries
Provide the Advanced Technical Knowledge to students in all Classical and Allied fields of Chemical Engineering
Prepare students to join the Saudi Industry immediately after graduation
Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engineering at KFUPMKFUPM -Continued-Continued
Conduct Basic and Applied Research relevant to the needs of the Kingdom.
Students are taught both core and elective courses in chemical engineering
Students study 133 credit hours to earn a B.S degree in Chemical Engineering
Faculty Strength
Professors: 8
Assist. Profs: 10
Assoc. Profs: 9
Lecturers: 5
Others: 9
Expertise in Catalysis & Kinetics Refining Materials & Polymer Thermodynamics Process Control Separation Processes Computer Simulation Transport Phenomena Electrochemical Eng. Environment
Expertise in Catalysis & Kinetics Refining Materials & Polymer Thermodynamics Process Control Separation Processes Computer Simulation Transport Phenomena Electrochemical Eng. Environment
Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engineering at KFUPM (Facilities)KFUPM (Facilities)
Unit Operations
Distillation Experiment
(i.e., separation of chemicals)
Distillation Experiment
(i.e., separation of chemicals)
Unit Operations deals primarily with steps used in either preparing reactants, separating and purifying
the products, recycling unconverted reactants, or controlling the energy transfer into or out of the chemical
reactor
Unit Operations deals primarily with steps used in either preparing reactants, separating and purifying
the products, recycling unconverted reactants, or controlling the energy transfer into or out of the chemical
reactor
Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engineering at KFUPM (Facilities) KFUPM (Facilities) -Continued-Continued
Unit Operation
Continuous Distillation of a Binary Mixture under steady state conditions
Continuous Distillation of a Binary Mixture under steady state conditions
Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engineering at KFUPM (Facilities) KFUPM (Facilities) -Continued-Continued
Unit Operation
Gas Absorption
(absorption of gas by liquid)
Gas Absorption
(absorption of gas by liquid)
Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engineering at KFUPM (Facilities) KFUPM (Facilities) -Continued-Continued
Unit Operation
Double Effect Evaporator
(Multi Stage Flash Evaporation is used to produce drinking water in the Kingdom)
Double Effect Evaporator
(Multi Stage Flash Evaporation is used to produce drinking water in the Kingdom)
Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engineering at KFUPM (Facilities) KFUPM (Facilities) -Continued-Continued
Unit Operation
Immiscible Liquid-Liquid Extraction (used to extract a chemical between phases)
Immiscible Liquid-Liquid Extraction (used to extract a chemical between phases)
Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engineering at KFUPM (Facilities) KFUPM (Facilities) -Continued-Continued
Reaction Kinetics
Neutralization of Aqueous Solution of Acetic Acid
Neutralization of Aqueous Solution of Acetic Acid
Chemical aspects of processing arestudied in Reaction Kinetics.Chemical aspects of processing arestudied in Reaction Kinetics.
Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engineering at KFUPM (Facilities) KFUPM (Facilities) -Continued-Continued
Reaction Kinetics
Analyzing Results from a Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor CSTR
Analyzing Results from a Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor CSTR
Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engineering at KFUPM (Facilities) KFUPM (Facilities) -Continued-Continued
Reaction Kinetics
Homogeneous Tubular Reactor
Homogeneous Tubular Reactor
Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engineering at KFUPM (Facilities) KFUPM (Facilities) -Continued-Continued
Dynamics & Process Control
Temperature, Level and Flow rate control
Temperature, Level and Flow rate control
Applying control strategies in operating modern processes safely and profitably, while satisfying plant quality standards
Applying control strategies in operating modern processes safely and profitably, while satisfying plant quality standards
Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engineering at KFUPM (Facilities) KFUPM (Facilities) -Continued-Continued
Dynamics & Process Control
Dynamics of Stirred Tanks
Dynamics of Stirred Tanks
Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engineering at KFUPM (Facilities) KFUPM (Facilities) -Continued-Continued
Dynamics & Process Control
Time constants of Thermocouples (e.g. control of temperature setting in a specific reaction)
Time constants of Thermocouples (e.g. control of temperature setting in a specific reaction)
Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engineering at KFUPM (Facilities) KFUPM (Facilities) -Continued-Continued
Heat Transfer
Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger
Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger
Deals with mechanisms of energy transfer and the fundamental relationships used in evaluating the rate of the energy transfer.
Deals with mechanisms of energy transfer and the fundamental relationships used in evaluating the rate of the energy transfer.
Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engineering at KFUPM (Facilities) KFUPM (Facilities) -Continued-Continued
Heat Transfer
Heat Transfer by Conduction-metal to metal contact
Heat Transfer by Conduction-metal to metal contact
Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engineering at KFUPM (Facilities) KFUPM (Facilities) -Continued-Continued
Heat Transfer
Free & Forced Convection-flow of fluid over a hot surface
Free & Forced Convection-flow of fluid over a hot surface
Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engineering at KFUPM (Facilities) KFUPM (Facilities) -Continued-Continued
Fluid Mechanics
Fluidized Bed (to promote mixing)
Fluidized Bed (to promote mixing)
Involves the study of the motion of fluids and the forces that produce these motions.
Involves the study of the motion of fluids and the forces that produce these motions.
Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engineering at KFUPM (Facilities) KFUPM (Facilities) -Continued-Continued
Mass Transfer
Drying Experiment
Drying Experiment
Transport of one-component from a region of higher concentration to that of a lower concentration
Transport of one-component from a region of higher concentration to that of a lower concentration
Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engineering at KFUPM (Facilities) KFUPM (Facilities) -Continued-Continued
PC Applications
Chemical Engineering Computing laboratory
Chemical Engineering Computing laboratory
Simulation of Petrochemical Plants & solution of
chemical engineering problems
Simulation of Petrochemical Plants & solution of
chemical engineering problems
Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engineering at KFUPM (Facilities) KFUPM (Facilities) -Continued-Continued
PC Applications
Chemical Engineering Computing laboratory
Chemical Engineering Computing laboratory
Polymer Research lab A Graduate student
working with ARES
(Advanced Rheometric Extrusion System)
Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engineering at KFUPM (Facilities) KFUPM (Facilities) -Continued-Continued
Polymer Research lab A Graduate student
working with ACER 2000
(Advanced Capillary Extrusion Rheometer)
Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engineering at KFUPM (Facilities) KFUPM (Facilities) -Continued-Continued
Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engineering at KFUPM (Facilities) KFUPM (Facilities) -Continued-Continued
Reaction Kinetics Research lab
RISER Simulator
Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engineering at KFUPM (Facilities) KFUPM (Facilities) -Continued-Continued
Reaction Kinetics Research lab Research students
working with RISER Simulator
Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering OpportunitiesOpportunities
Refineries
Petrochemicals, Polymers & Specialty Chemicals
Process Design
Gas Plants
Desalination
Air & Water Pollution
Control
Research & Dev.
Optimization & Process ControlEnvironmental Health and Safety industries
Biotechnology
Pulp and Paper, Food processing
Fertilizers, Cement
Typical Career Paths
Process or Technical Engineer (3-5 years)
Operations Engineer (3-5 years)
Area Supervisor (3-5 years)
Technical Manager or Plant Supervisor (3-5 years)
Plant Manager (3 to 5 years)
Company Vice-President (3-5 years)
Company President (i.e., SADAF)
Major Employers
Saudi AramcoSABIC IndustriesGovernment Ministries in Petroleum, and Petrochemicals.Environmental OrganizationsGovernment MinistriesPrivate Industries (hundreds of them)Local Supplier Industries to Majors.Research Laboratories
Future of Chemical Engineering in Saudi
Arabia
Chemical Engineers have a very good future in Saudi Arabia.
The Gas projects coming up will provide employment to a large number of Chemical Engineers
Employers of Chemical Engineers in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Aramco Ras-Tanura Refinery
Saudi Aramco Ras-Tanura Refinery
Employers of Chemical Engineers in Saudi Arabia --
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Yanbu’ RefineryYanbu’ Refinery
Employers of Chemical Engineers in Saudi Arabia --
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Buwayeb Desalination PlantsBuwayeb Desalination Plants
Employers of Chemical Engineers in Saudi Arabia --
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YANPET Saudi-Yanbu Petrochemical Company YANPET Saudi-Yanbu Petrochemical Company
Employers of Chemical Engineers in Saudi Arabia --
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Jeddah RefineryJeddah Refinery
Employers of Chemical Engineers in Saudi Arabia --
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IBN HAYYAN National Plastic Company, Al-Jubail IBN HAYYAN National Plastic Company, Al-Jubail
Employers of Chemical Engineers in Saudi Arabia --
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SAFCO Saudi Arabian Fertilizer Company, Dammam SAFCO Saudi Arabian Fertilizer Company, Dammam
Employers of Chemical Engineers in Saudi Arabia --
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SHARQ Eastern Petrochemical Company, Al-Jubail SHARQ Eastern Petrochemical Company, Al-Jubail
Employers of Chemical Engineers in Saudi Arabia --
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Ju’aymah Gas PlantJu’aymah Gas Plant
Employers of Chemical Engineers in Saudi Arabia --
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GAS National Industrial Gases Company, Al-Jubail GAS National Industrial Gases Company, Al-Jubail
Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering
Make Plans to become a Chemical Engineer today
Thank you