Academic Catalog

PETE495 PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS I

Course Code:	5660495
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(3-0)
ECTS Credit:	5.0
Department:	Petroleum And Natural Gas Engineering
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:	Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÝSMAÝL DURGUT
Offered Semester:	Fall Semesters.

Course Content

Importance of pipelines: pipelines as element of infrastructure. economical comparison of pipelines with other transportation systems. safety of pipelines. transportation tasks and dimensioning of pipelines. profitability investigation of pipelines. Planning and designing pipelines: right of way. pipelines. stations. and execution of pipeline projects. Calculation of pipelines: pressure losses and flow rates. energy demand. pressure surge calculations. pipe strength calculations. Line pipes and fittings: line pipe materials. fabrication of line pipes. fittings. line pipe testing and inspection. Construction works and corrosion protection of pipelines.