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UTM
F a c u lty o f C h e m ic a l &
E n e rg y E n g in e e rin g
UNIVERSITi TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA
FINAL EXAMINATION SEMESTER II

SESSION 2016/2017
COURSE CODE SKPP4523
COURSE GAS ENGINEERING
PROGRAMME B.ENG.(PETROLEUM)
TIME 3 HOURS
DATE 13 JUNE 2017
INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENT:
1. PLEASE ANSWER ALL FOUR QUESTIONS
2. STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO REFER ANY NOTES OR BOOKS
3. NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES, SUCH AS HANDPHONE, PROGRAMMED

CALCULATOR, ETC., ARE ALLOWED IN THE EXAMINATION HALL.
CHEATING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED DURING EXAMINATION
THIS EXAMINATION PAPER CONSISTS OF SEVEN PRINTED PAGES

INCLUSIVE OF THIS PAGE
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QUESTION 1 (30 Marks)
CO CC>1
(a) (b)
Marks 10 20
(a) Sketch typical graphs of “flowrate versus time” and “pressure versus time” for the
following deliverability tests:
(i) Isochronal test

(ii) Modified isochronal test
(10 Marks)
(b) The following is a result of deliverability test from a gas well:
Duration Bottomhole flowing Flowrate, Qsc

(hours) pressure, PWf (psia) (MMSCF/D)
Initial shut-in 18 1,950
Flow 1 8 1,785 5.0
Shut-in 8 1,920
Flow 2 8 1,680 6.0
Shut-in 8 1,915
Flow 3 8 1,570 7.0
Shut-in 8 1,890
Flow 4 8 1,360 8.5
Extended flow 50 1,235 8.0
Final shut-in 100 1,950
(i) What type of deliverability test is conducted for this well? Give at least 3
reasons to support your answer.
(4 Marks)
(ii) Calculate the values of n, C, and AOF. Write a general deliverability equation
for this well.
(16 Marks)
2
CO C02
Marks 30
A natural gas with a specific gravity of 0.69 is to be compressed in a two-stage compression,

with a capacity o f 20 MMSCF/D, at a base conditions of 14.65 psia and 60°F. The suction
pressure is 115 psia and the suction temperature is 90°F. The intercooler reduces the
temperature to 110 °F, and also contributes to a 4% pressure drop.
Ps = 115 psia Pd = 1035 psia

--------- =>
T, = 90°F
lststage 2nd stage
compressor compressor
If the discharge pressure is 1,035 psia, find the total horsepower required for the compressor.
[Assume: Avg. compressor temperature = 150°F, (SG)C0IT= 1.0 and (Pls)corr = 1.0] Analyse
this case and identified the possible problems
(30 Marks)
Formula:
S(R P M )(2 A p - A r)
PD =
1728
r =
P.
AMW
7
g 28.97
t, = r , K " '* ]
MCn MC.
k =- p
MCV MCp - 1.986
“
Zs (
r-C r k -1
-Zd \ /
( n \ Cm \
Q = (PD)(VE) — 1(1440)
T
(Pb1
\ Pby/ V s y v
( Ts \
BHP = Q(BHP / MM) ( Z av g ) { y g ) c o rr {P is ) o
1:14.4J
3
CO CC>3
(a) (b)
Marks 6 14
(a) What is hydrate? Discuss the characteristics of hydrate.

(6 M arks)
(b) One of the methods used to control the hydrate from a gas well is using indirect heaters.
i. Sketch the diagram of indirect heaters
ii. Explain its operation and the flow process.
(14 M arks)
QUESTION 4 (20 M arks)
CO CC>3
(a) (b)
M arks 6 14
(a) Discuss three reasons why CO2 must be removed from natural gas.
(6 M arks)
(b) Dry bed adsorption has been classified as one of the sweetening processes available in
the market. The two commonly processes are “iron sponge” and “molecular sieve”.
Select one o f this process and answer the following.
i. Sketch the flow diagram and briefly explain this process.

ii. List one advantages and one disadvantages of this process.
(14 M arks)
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UNIVERSITi TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA

FINAL EXAMINATION SEMESTER II

COURSE CODE SKPP4523

COURSE GAS ENGINEERING

DATE 13 JUNE 2017

1. PLEASE ANSWER ALL FOUR QUESTIONS

2. STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO REFER ANY NOTES OR BOOKS

3. NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES, SUCH AS HANDPHONE, PROGRAMMED

CHEATING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED DURING EXAMINATION

THIS EXAMINATION PAPER CONSISTS OF SEVEN PRINTED PAGES

(i) Isochronal test

(b) The following is a result of deliverability test from a gas well:

Duration Bottomhole flowing Flowrate, Qsc

A natural gas with a specific gravity of 0.69 is to be compressed in a two-stage compression,

Ps = 115 psia Pd = 1035 psia

(a) What is hydrate? Discuss the characteristics of hydrate.

QUESTION 4 (20 M arks)

i. Sketch the flow diagram and briefly explain this process.

C o rre c tio n f a c t o r For sp « c ific g r a v i t y

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