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Study Programmes 2005/2006 / Subjects / Technology / Engineering / 940 Master of science, Process Technology

940 Master of science, Process Technology

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About the Study Programme
Subject:
Technology (Engineering)
Location:
Porsgrunn
Level:
Master in Technology
Duration:
2 year(s)
ECTS:
120
Faculty:
Faculty of Technology
Department:
PEM
Programme code:
220940

Target Group and Admission Requirements

Bachelor in chemical or mechanical engineering.

At least 24 credits mathematics and 6 credits statistics must be included in the bachelor degree.

Aim of the Programme

The program offers a broad knowledge within areas of process design and syntehsis, fluid flow processes, applied thermodyanmics,handling of  particulate materials, and separation technologies . A common feature of the majjority of the activities is natural gas technology.   Specialization is also given in the field of process safety.

The successful candidate can find employment with companies working with safety and environmental risk analysis, design and operation of process industry, both on shore and off shore, and with institutes and companies doing research and development.

The program qualifies for admission to doctor studies in technology at Norwegian and foreign universities.

Curriculum and structure

Study Programme for Process Technology.

Course overview


Compulsory Subjects
Code Course title Credits O/V *) Credits pr. semester
  S1(A) S2(S) S3(A) S4(S) S5(A) S6(S)
F1495 Transport processes 6.00 O 6          
F1395 Process Technology 6.00 O 6          
F1202 Numerical Methods with MATLAB 6.00 O 6          
F1502 Modeling of dynamic systems 6.00 O 6          
P3000 Process equipment and modelling 6.00 O   6        
F4495 Process control 6.00 O   6        
F2395 Applied Thermodynamics 6.00 O   6        
F3291 Final Project 9.00 O     9      
F2293 Process Synthesis 6.00 O     6      
F4393 Technology and Society 3.00 O     3      
F4203 Thesis 30.00 O            
Total: 24 18 18 0 0 0
*) O - Mandatory course, V - Optional course

Optional Subjects
Code Course title Credits O/V *) Credits pr. semester
  S1(A) S2(S) S3(A) S4(S) S5(A) S6(S)
I3202 Combustion and Process Safety 6.00 V 6          
P3395 Handling of Particulate Materials 6.00 V 6   6      
S3196 Biologiske renseprosesser 6.00 V   6        
I2602 Environmental Impact and Safety Risk
Analysis 		6.00 V   6        
I2702 Gas Cleaning 6.00 V   6        
A3994 Experimental Design and Data Analysis 6.00 V   6        
F3102 Applied Cost Engineering 6.00 V     6      
P3001 Fluid Flow Analysis by CFD 6.00 V     6      
I3102 Energy Technology 6.00 V     6      
S3802 Membrane Technology 6.00 V     6      
Total: 12 24 36 0 0 0
*) O - Mandatory course, V - Optional course

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

S3802 Membrane Technology and F3102 Applied Cost Engineering are intensive two weeks courses.

THE CURRICULUM MIGHT BE CHANGED DURING THE STUDY PERIOD.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Central teaching methods are lectures and tutorials, group work or projects and laboratoty work. Experimental equipment, advanced mathematical models and powerful computers are used.

To complete the program, the candidate writes an individual thesis of 30 credits on a topic from research, or on a relevant topic presented by one of our industrial collaborators.

The program has international students and the teaching medium is English.

The master thesis can be carried out abroad.


Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean


Published by Unni Stamland Kaasin - 09/06/2005