School of Chemical Engineering

College of Engineering Process Design – CGE666

Universiti Teknologi MARA Sem Oct 2021-Feb 2022
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TUTORIAL CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION IN PROCESS DESIGN

Question 1
Explain the steps required when starting a new project. For better explanation, provide an example
in oil and gas industries.

Question 2
There are three types of diagram available during the design process. With an aid of diagram,
explain the functions of each diagrams.

Question 3
Figure 1 (in Appendix 1) shows an example of block diagram for a typical reactive process. Re-
draw the figure by using appropriate drawing convention symbols as typically used in the PFD
(assign your own equipment and stream numbers including stream table).

Figure 1: Block diagram of simple reactive process

Question 4
Process flow diagram (PFD) shows all major equipments with all important operating conditions.
Figure 2 show a part of process flow diagram (PFD) of inlet gas facility. Identify five (5)
discrepancies in the PFD shown and justify your answer.
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STREAM NUMBER 001 002 003 006 011 012 013 014
CONDENSATE CONDENSATE CONDENSATE
GAS FROM GAS FROM CONDENSATE
BLEND GAS FROM FROM FROM FROM
DESCRIPTION GAS PARTICULATE FROM
GAS SLUGCATCHER CONDENSATE CONDENSATE CONDENSATE
HEATER FILTER SLUGCATCHER
HEATER FLASH DRUM FLASH DRUM
PHASE VAPOR VAPOR VAPOR VAPOR LIQUID LIQUID LIQUID LIQUID
COMPOSITION
MOL. FRAC
Methane 0.7136 0.7136 0.7136 0.7136 0.2136 0.7136 0.0078 0.0078
Ethane 0.1041 0.1041 0.1041 0.1041 0.0993 0.1041 0.0125 0.0125
Propane 0.0606 0.0606 0.0606 0.0606 0.1259 0.0606 0.0381 0.0381
i-Butane 0.0073 0.0073 0.0073 0.0073 0.0243 0.0073 0.0132 0.0132
n-Butane 0.0161 0.0161 0.0161 0.0161 0.0633 0.0161 0.0419 0.0419
i-Pentane 0.004 0.004 0.004 0.004 0.0223 0.004 0.0236 0.0236
n-Pentane 0.004 0.004 0.004 0.004 0.0245 0.004 0.029 0.029
n-Hexane 0.0014 0.0014 0.0014 0.0014 0.0113 0.0014 0.0194 0.0194
C7+ 0 0 0 0 0.0926 0 0.1963 0.1963
Nitrogen 0.0063 0.0063 0.0063 0.0063 0 0.0063 0 0
H2S 0.0414 0.0414 0.0414 0.0414 0.0468 0.0414 0.0072 0.0072
CO2 0.0396 0.0396 0.0396 0.0396 0.0227 0.0396 0.0016 0.0016
Water 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016 0.2534 0.0016 0.6094 0.6094
DGA
VAPOUR FRACTION 1 1 1 1 0.396 0.396 0.147 0.147
TEMPERATURE (DEG.
107 107 105 105 220 105 116 220
F)
PRESSURE (PSIG) 960 960 950 950 948 948 5 2
TOTAL MOLAR
FLOWRATE (LB- 18148 18148 18148 18148 1744.6 1744.6 677.5 677.5
MOL/HR)
TOTAL MASS
411363 411363 411363 411363 66000 66000 28326 28326
FLOWRATE (LB/HR)
STANDARD VAPOUR
FLOWRATE (MNS- 165 165 165 165 6.3 6.3 0.91 0.91
CFD)
ACTUAL LIQUID
177.823 177.823 63.58 63.58
FLOWRATE (USGPW)
MOLECULAR WEIGHT 22.67 22.67 22.67 22.67 37.83 37.83 41.81 41.81
(LB/LB-MOL)
DENSITY (LB/FT3) 4.6 4.3 4.48 4.48 12.57 12.57 0.91 0.91
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VISCOSITY (CP) 0.014 0.014 0.014 0.014 0.112 0.112 0.352 0.352
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Universiti Teknologi MARA Sem Oct 2021-Feb 2022
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TUTORIAL CHAPTER 2
PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE DESIGN

1. In your words, describe what do you understand by these terms:

a. MAWP
b. MAOP
c. Design Pressure
d. Operating pressure

2. Why It is important to closely monitor equipment pressures in order to ensure it does

not exceed MAOP?

3. Identify 3 possible location /parts that would be considered as the weakest parts in a
pressure vessel. And explain why these location/parts are considered as weakest
points.

4. If these pressure values (for a pressure vessel) are given, identify the possible
designation for each value
a. 1013 psi
b. 900 psi
c. 1110 psi
d. 750 psi

5. Based on your understanding, discuss the difference between “maximum design

temperature” and the “minimum design metal temperature (MDMT)”.

6. MDMT determines the use of impact testing. Explain what you understand by impact
testing, give an example.

7. Differentiate between the pressure relief valve and HIPPS in the aspect of functions
and applications in industry.
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TUTORIAL CHAPTER 3

LINE SIZING CRITERIA

1. Given that for a liquid condensate-water pipeline system;

Flow rates: Condensate = 800 bpd , Water = 230 bpd
SG: Condensate = 0.87 , Water = 1.05
Viscosity = 3 cp
Length = 7000 ft
Inlet pressure = 900 psi
Temperature = 80oF
Pipe roughness = 0.004
Determine pressure drop in a 2 inch and 4 inch ID of pipeline

2. Using similar data as Question 1, in which liquid flow to a pressure separator

operating at 150 psi. Line is rated at 1480 psi. Determine a line size and wall
thickness using B31.3, B 31.4 and B 31.8.

3. Given that for a gas pipeline system;

Flow rates: Gas = 23 MMscfd
SG Gas = 0.85
Viscosity = 3 cp
Length = 7000 ft
Inlet pressure = 900 psi
Temperature = 80 F
Pipe roughness = 0.004
a) Solve for pressure drop in a 4-inch and 6-inch ID using Panhandle and
Weymouth equations.
b) Compare and discuss your results.

4. Using similar data as Question 3, in which gas flow to a dehydrator operating

at 800 psi. Line is rated at 1480 psi. Determine a line size and wall thickness
using B31.3 and B 31.8.
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TUTORIAL CHAPTER 4
DETAIL REQUIREMENTS FOR SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

1. Summarize the process of isolation.

2. There are two (2) techniques in isolation i.e. primary and specialist. Provide three (3)
examples for each technique and discuss their advantages and disadvantages.

3. Explain the differences when isolation and decommissioning of pipeline is carried out for
entire pipeline and localised section.

4. List out four (4) reasons on why the natural gas needs to be released to the air.

5. Compare the concept of flaring and venting.

6. Differentiate the elevated flare and ground flare.

7. List the main criteria in designing the flare lines.

8. List out other alternatives for releasing the natural other than flaring and venting.

9. Explain the concept of process drainage system.

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TUTORIAL CHAPTER 5
INSULATION & HEAT TRACING

1. There are many different types of insulation materials available for commercial and
industrial piping applications. Each material has its own set of properties and performance
characteristics. For each insulation material available, a correct application procedure and
corresponding accessory materials or system are available. Explain 3 (three) types/forms
of insulation that are available in the market.

2. During a multiphase production especially in sour gas producing, hydrate formation and
corrosion tend to happen.
(a) Justify the necessity of having insulation to minimize both issues
(b) Assess the factors that can influence the design of insulation system

3. Table 1 shows some examples of Time versus Temperature Loss in an Insulated Pipe. In
a case of 6-hours and 2 hours power supply failure, predict which system will experience
major system upset. Justify your prediction.

Table 1 Examples of Time versus Temperature Loss in an Insulated Pipe.

4. The purpose of heat tracing system is to supply heat either continuously or intermittently
to a pipeline or vessel in order to replace heat loss to ambient. This type of system can be
divided into two broad classes, electric and fluid. By giving an example, explain each type
of heat- tracing system.

5. Explain the advantages and limitations of electric heat tracing system.

6. List 2 (two) types of fluids that can be used in heat tracing and describe its application.