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CGE687 FACULTY OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

GAS TRANSMISSION AND UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
DISTRIBUTION
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1.0 COURSE INFORMATION :

COURSE NAME : GAS TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
COURSE CODE : CGE687
PROGRAM : EH223
SEMESTER : 8
CREDIT HOURS : 3
CONTACT HOURS : 4
COURSE STATUS : CORE
PRE-REQUISITE : NIL

2.0 SYNOPSIS:

This course has been designed to expose students to hydrocarbon gas pipeline system
used locally and overseas. The course contents include an introduction to gas industry,
types of gas transmission and distribution system, the related gas floe equations, methods
used to design gas pipeline system, gas pipeline network analysis and the construction
materials and procedures
.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Describe gas transmission and distribution system.
2. Apply general gas flow equation by incorporating low pressure system and high
pressure piping system and apply concept of network analysis.
3. Evaluate various material properties for pipe construction, piping construction and
maintenance and explain gas regulation and measurement.

3.0 METHODS OF INSTRUCTION :

Lectures and tutorials
Lecture: 3hrs/wk
Tutorial: 1 hr/wk
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4.0 LESSON PLAN :

WEEK DURATION 1.1 CHAPTER ACTIVITIES

1.0 Introduction to Gas Industry
The history of gas industry
Gas piping in Malaysia
1&2 3 Lectures
Overview on LPG,NG, LNG in
industry

2.0 Gas Transportation System

Gas Transmission System Lectures &
3&4&5 2 Gas Distribution System Quiz 1

3.0 Gas Flow Equation

General gas flow equation
Lectures &
6&7 2 Factor that affect the gas flow Test 1
equation

4.0 Gas Pipeline Network Analysis

Concept of network analysis
8&9 2 Lectures
Methods for network analysis

5.0 Materials and Components

Material selection for piping design Lectures &
10 & 11 2
Methods for piping joints Quiz 2

6.0 Construction and Maintenance

Type of pipeline construction
Maintenance program (corrosion Lectures &
12 & 13 2
control, pigging and public Presentation
awareness)

7.0 Gas Regulation and Measurement

Requirement for pressure regulator or
Lectures &
14 1 station design
Test 2
Measurement principal and type of
meters
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5.0 ASSESSMENT:
i) Examination: 60%
ii) Test, Assignment, Presentation : 40%
6.0 RECOMMENDED TEXT:
i) Saied, M., William, A.P. and James, G.S. (2006). Handbook Natural Gas
Transmission and Processing. Gulf Professional Publishing.
ii) Katz, D.L. (1986). Handbook of Natural Gas Engineering. McGraw-Hill.
iii) American Gas Association. (1984). Gas Engineering Handbook. Industrial
Press Inc.
iv) Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping System, ASME B31.8

7.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. Attendance is compulsory. Students who fail to comply with 80% of attendance
will be barred from sitting for the final examination. Absence from lectures,
tutorials, tests, or presentations must be supported with relevant documentation.
2. Marks will be deducted for late submission of assignment.
3. Any form of cheating and/or plagiarism in examinations, tests, reports and
assignment will be penalized

8.0 OTHER INFORMATION/ DETAILS :

PREPARED BY: APPROVED BY:

SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE:

NAME : NUR HASHIMAH ALIAS NAME: ROHANI MOHD ZIN

POSITION: Lecturer POSITION: Head of Centre Studies Oil
DATE : 4/3/2013 & Gas Engineering EH 223
DATE: 4/3/2013
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Course Learning Outcomes Methods of

Week Discussed Topic Course Outcome Assessment
Students should be able to: Instruction
Describe the history of
gas industry
1.0 Introduction to Gas Industry Discuss the gas piping
The history of gas industry Course Outcome 1 (CO1): concept in Malaysia Lectures &
Gas piping in Malaysia Describe gas transmission and
1&2 Tutorials Lectures
Overview on LPG,NG, LNG distribution system. Describe the overview
in industry on LPG,NG, LNG in
industry

Describe the Gas

Course Outcome 1 (CO1): Transmission System Lectures &
2.0 Gas Transportation System Describe gas transmission and concept Tutorials
Lectures &
distribution system. Describe the Gas
3&4&5 Gas Transmission System Quiz 1
Gas Distribution System Distribution System
concept
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Apply General gas flow

3.0 Gas Flow Equation
General gas flow equation
6&7
Factor that affect the gas
flow equation
Course Outcome 2 (CO2): equation
Apply general gas flow equation Describe the Factor that Lectures &
by incorporating low pressure affect the gas flow Tutorials Lectures &
system and high pressure piping equation Test 1
system and apply concept of
network analysis.

Course Outcome 2 (CO2):

4.0 Gas Pipeline Network Analysis
Apply the concept of
Concept of network analysis Apply general gas flow equation
network analysis
8&9 Methods for network by incorporating low pressure Lectures & Lectures
Apply the methods for
analysis system and high pressure piping network analysis Tutorials
system and apply concept of
network analysis.

5.0 Materials and Components Course Outcome 3 (CO3): Describe material

Material selection for piping Evaluate various material selection for piping Lectures &
design properties for pipe construction, design Tutorials Lectures &
10&11
Methods for piping joints piping construction and Evaluate methods for Quiz 2
maintenance and explain gas piping joints
regulation and measurement.
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Course Outcome 3 (CO3): Describe type of

6.0 Construction and Maintenance Evaluate various material pipeline construction
Type of pipeline construction properties for pipe construction, Discuss the the
maintenance program Lectures & Lectures &
12&13 Maintenance program piping construction and
Presentation
maintenance and explain gas such as corrosion Tutorials
(corrosion control, pigging
regulation and measurement. control, pigging and
and public awareness)
public awareness

7.0 Gas Regulation and Course Outcome 3 (CO3): Evaluate the

Measurement Evaluate various material requirement for pressure
regulator or station
Requirement for pressure properties for pipe construction,
Lectures &
14 piping construction and design Lectures &
regulator or station design Test 2
maintenance and explain gas Discuss measurement Tutorials
Measurement principal and principal and type of
type of meters regulation and measurement.
meters

COURSE OUTCOME: Statements describing what the student who completes the course is expected to acquire
LEARNING OUTCOME: Statements describing the student action that serves as evidence of knowledge, skills and attitude
PROGRAM OUTCOME: Statements describing the knowledge, skills and attitude acquired upon graduation

LIST OF PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

PO2 Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems, including complex engineering problems, using the principles of
mathematics, basic and applied science, and engineering fundamentals.
PO6 Ability to acquire in-depth technical knowledge in chemical and related engineering principles.
PO8 Ability to apply the knowledge of safety, health, and the environment and sustainable development issues in engineering
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scenarios.

Program Outcomes
1
Ability to identify and apply knowledge of mathematics, basic and applied science, engineering fundamentals and specialisation to solve engineering problems, including complex engineering
problems.
2
Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems, including complex engineering problems, using the principles of mathematics, basic and applied science, and engineering
fundamentals.
3
Ability to perform research, design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze, interpret, conclude and validate data of research-based fundamental and complex engineering problems.
4
Ability to utilize modern science, engineering or IT tools and systems to solve common engineering problems, including complex system.
5
Ability to utilize system approach to design and evaluate operational performance with appropriate consideration on health, safety, society and environment.
6
Ability to acquire in-depth technical knowledge in chemical and related engineering principles.
7
Ability to communicate effectively not only with engineers but also with the community at large.

8
Ability to apply the knowledge of safety, health, and the environment and sustainable development issues in engineering scenarios.
9
Ability to function effectively as an individual and in a group with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member.

10
Ability to apply entrepreneurial business acumen in engineering.
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11
Ability to recognize and evaluate the importance of social, cultural and global contemporary issues and professional ethics in engineering practice.

12
Ability to recognize the necessity for lifelong learning and actively implement it in their professional activities.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES INSTRUCTIONAL

ASSESSMENT
METHODS
COURSE OUTCOMES
PO PO PO 3 PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO
1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

CO1: Quiz
Describe gas Test
transmission and Lectures & Tutorials Assignment
distribution system. Final Exam

CO2: Lectures & Tutorials Quiz

Apply general gas flow Test
equation by incorporating Assignment
low pressure system and Final Exam
high pressure piping
system and apply
concept of network
analysis.
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CO3:
Evaluate various material
properties for pipe Quiz
construction, piping Test
Lectures & Tutorials
construction and Assignment
maintenance and explain Final Exam
gas regulation and
measurement.
.

Indicator: 3 Strongly emphasized, 2 Moderately emphasized, 1 Slightly emphasized

Program PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
Outcomes
Performance 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
Criteria
Courses
CGE687