About Petroleum Engineering


In this modern age, industrialisation stands at the epicentre of every form of development in numerous countries across the world. With the growing scope of technology, there has been a growing demand for training experts who have the ability to engage with the industry and prescribe effective solutions which ensure the continuous growth of the industry as well as the sustainability of the environment. Petroleum Engineering deals with the design and development methods for extracting oil and gas deposits. The Faculty of Engineering offers this B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering which is a four year bachelor's program designed to introduce students to petroleum geology, reservoir engineering, economics and artificial lift systems. As a way providing students with the much needed practical hands on training, the Faculty has been equipped with state of the art facilties for research and experimentation. Various laboratories and workshops have been set up and these have been serving the purpose of ensuring the constant and regular engagement of the petroleum students under the guidance of expert faculties. The program has been strategically developed in line with the contemporary trends in the industry, therefore students get to acquire the most effective training in the scope of this field. All this promotes in sudents an ability to design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas deposits. 

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Petroleum EngineeringProgram Outcomes


Why Study Petroleum Engineering

This Bachelors in Petroleum Engineering has been designed in such a manner which meets the demand of the industry. With the growing scope of technological advancement, the field of petroleum technology has maintained a place of significance with new and modern technologies and innovations being introduced to the sector. The program seeks to develop students who possess the ability to navigate the scope of this field placing them a step ahead in the career.
Petroleum Geologists

Petroleum Geologists

An ability to carry out substance analysis on geographical landscapes for the purpose of oil drilling

Reservoir Engineer

An ability to effectively manage and supervise oil reservoirs and provide effective engineering solutions

Reservoir Engineer
Drilling Experts

Drilling Experts

An ability to operate and direct drilling processes in oil and gas fields and to employ effective strategies

Petroleum Logistician

An ability to effectively execute the supply chain process in regards to transportation and warehousing of gas and oil

Petroleum Logistician

Duration: 4 years (Semester System).


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Affiliation

Constituent College of Parul University

eligibility

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate shall have Passed 12th Examination with Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Biology subjects and in these subjects along with theory or theory + practical candidate should have obtained at least 45% in case of general category and 40% in case of reserved category from recognized board.

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Mode of Admission

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Petroleum Engineering feesFees


Petroleum Engineering

₹ 94,800/- Annually*

* Tuition Fees may vary depending on the Country/ State in which the candidate has passed their qualifying examination.

Petroleum Engineering CurriculumCurriculum

Semester 1

Semester 2

Elements of Civil Engineering

Workshop

Fundamental of Programming

Environmental Science

Elements of Mechanical Engineering

Basic Electrical Engineering

Mathematics-I

Engineering Graphics

Engineering Physics

Chemistry

Communication Skills - 1

Mathematics-II

 

Communication Skills - 2

 

Semester 3

Semester 4

Introduction to Petroleum Geology

Heat and Mass Transfer

Drilling Engineering-1 Lab

Heat and Mass Transfer laboratory

Drilling Engineering-1

Drilling Engineering-II

Fluid Flow Operations Lab

Elements of Reservoir Engineering

Fluid Flow Operations

Elements of Reservoir Engineering lab

Petroleum Exploration

Production Operations-1

Thermodynamics

Probability, Statistics and Numerical Methods

Product Realization

Professional Grooming & Personality Development

Complex Variables and PDE

 

Professional Communication Skills

 

 

Semester 5

Semester 6

Applied Petroleum Reservoir Engineering

Surface Production Operations

Petroleum Geochemistry Lab

Formation Evaluation

Petroleum Geochemistry

Oil and Gas Well Testing

Offshore Engineering

Oil and Gas Well Testing Lab

Natural Gas Engineering

Pumps and compressor

Professionalism & Corporate Ethics

Employbility Skills

Open Elective 01 (Complsory Subjects :1)

Open Elective 02 (Complsory Subjects :1)

PEC 01 (Complsory Subjects :1)

PEC 02 (Complsory Subjects :1)

 

Semester 7

Semester 8

Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques

Unconventional Energy Resources

Project-I

Project II

Industrial training/Internship

Health, Safety and Environment in petroleum Industry

Reservoir Modeling and Simulation

Advanced Production Technologies

Reservoir Modeling and Simulation Lab

PEC 04 (Complsory Subjects :1)

Petroleum Engineering Design

PEC 04 (Complsory Subjects :1)

PEC 03 (Complsory Subjects :1)

 

 

Petroleum Engineering Curriculum Laboratories


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Research and Development Lab.

As a way of promoting research in robotics and automation, a specific laboratory has been reserved for research and development where students can constantly engage in practical research activities for social and industrial significance.

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Computer Labs

Equipped with a total of 15 computer laboratories which are strategically designed to provide students with the most vital practical training exposure. Each lab allows students to develop and shape their understanding in the various areas of MySQL, SQL Server, TurboC, VisualStudio, MATLAB, NetBeans, Linux, Windows OS, and Macromedia Dreamweaver.

https://paruluniversity.ac.in/index.php/DSIR lab for research work with good facilities

DSIR lab for research work with good facilities

https://paruluniversity.ac.in/index.php/Animal house for scientific trials

Animal house for scientific trials

https://paruluniversity.ac.in/index.php/Animal tissue culture and plant tissue culture labs for high-end research

Animal tissue culture and plant tissue culture labs for high-end research

https://paruluniversity.ac.in/index.php/Central instrumentation lab for use of sophisticated equipment

Central instrumentation lab for use of sophisticated equipment

https://paruluniversity.ac.in/index.php/Analysis lab for analysis of biomolecules

Analysis lab for analysis of biomolecules

https://paruluniversity.ac.in/index.php/Biochemistry lab for biochemical estimations

Biochemistry lab for biochemical estimations

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