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Study plan for MAMN-PRO Energy and Process Technology, Master's, 2 years, fall 2024

Name of qualification

The master's programme leads to the degree Master of Science in Energy and Process Technology. It is a two year programme (120 ECTS credits).

Semester

Autumn (main admission) and spring (supplementary admission).

Objectives and content

Objective

The Master's programme in Energy og Process Technology gives a broad basic understanding of current challenges in the process industry. The work with the master thesis involves analysing measurements and evaluating the results in light of the hypotheses that are tested. The study will give experience with oral and written presentation of results and theories, and training to read and evaluate relevant scientific literature.

Content

Process Safety:

The process industry in Norway (oil/gas, chemical, metallurgy etc.) is export oriented and has a major impact on the economy of our country. However, raw materials, intermediate products, finished products, and the many different processes involved may represent a risk of accidents and safety efforts are therefore a high priority. Key tasks include prevention and control of explosions, fires, heat emitting chemical reactions ("run-away") and emissions of toxic / corrosive substances. Research tasks are often carried out in close cooperation with external agencies, particularly GexCon AS, Bergen, one of the leading research environments in the world in the fields of oil mist, dust, and gas explosions, both experimentally and theoretically.

Advanced Thermodynamics for Industrial Separation Processes:

Exchange of energy is the fundament of process plants. A fundamental understanding of how these energy changes are related to mass exchange and fluid flow is a necessity for the processes, whether it is processes that involves several phases and chemical reactions or changes in conditions of a single phase. It is a goal that candidates from this specialisation should be able to analyze different unit operations with respect to energy- and flow conditions, and be able to combine processes in complete process plants in order to meet specific demands for quality and economics. As part of these goals strong focus is on estimations of thermodynamic data, physical properties and phase transitions by means of industrial methods as well as more fundamental approaches like molecular simulations and modern theories from statistical mechanics. Candidates with a master's degree in Energy and process technology will be able to analyze the complex problems that occur in the process industry today.

Multiphase systems:

The specialisation in multiphase technology focuses on the transport phenomena in multiphase systems, i.e. flow and heat and mass transport in such systems. The study is focused on building knowledge-based macro models for multiphase systems by examining the sub-processes at the micro level. As advanced software takes over the more traditional and routine process-technological tasks, the industrial process technology focuses increasingly on the complex tasks that are involved in systems that contain more than one phase, tasks that often requires knowledge of a variety of disciplines. Tasks normally have a strong interdisciplinary character and are performed in collaboration with mathematics, physics or chemistry and are thus collaborative work between theorists on the one hand and the processing industry on the other. A broad spectrum of experimental, numerical, and theoretical tools is used.

Required Learning Outcomes

After completing a master's degree in Energy and Process Technology the candidate will be able to:

Knowledge:

  • analyse complex problems that exist in the process industry today
  • make a critical assessment of the existing knowledge base and identify areas that require new knowledge or understanding
  • present the research both in writing and orally within the framework of scientific dissemination
  • have extensive knowledge that qualifies for further independent work within this research field, both in working life and in further research education.

Skills:

  • carry out an independent, limited research project under supervision, but with a large degree of independence and own initiative, and in coherence with good ethical conduct
  • manage and present scientific data, discuss precision and accuracy and use programming tools to analyse and process data
  • analyse problems in separation and discuss ways to explore these with the aid of theory and experimental methods
  • orient oneself in the scientific community and collect, analyse and utilize necessary knowledge and tools needed to carry out a research project
  • analyse and critically evaluate scientific sources of information and apply these to structure and formulate reasoning and new ideas within separation
  • analyse, interpret and discuss own results in a scientifically sound and critical way, and in light of data and theories within his/her own field

General knowledge:

  • be able to analyse scientific problems in general and participate in discussions about different ways to address and solve problems
  • give good written and oral presentation of scientific topics and results
  • communicate scientific problems, analyses, and conclusions within process technology, both to specialists and the general public
  • be able to reflect over central scientific problems in his/her own work and other people's work
  • demonstrate understanding and respect for scientific values like openness, precision and reliability

Specific learning outcome for each specialisation:

Process safety:

Knowledge

  • formulate a hypothesis or research question that can be tested
  • assess methods and select an approach that can generate new knowledge to carry out the work
  • interpret the results in relation to the research question
  • demonstrate good knowledge in process safety overall, and advanced expertise in a specific area related to the master's project

Advanced Thermodynamics for Industrial Separation Processes:

Knowledge

  • be able to analyze various unit operations with respect to the energy and flow conditions and could put together processes in process facilities to meet certain requirements
  • understand how one can estimate thermodynamic data, physical properties and phase transitions using industrial methods and more fundamental approaches such as molecular simulations and contemporary theories from statistical mechanics
  • know the principles for the design and optimization of process facilities
  • know the principles of modeling necessary thermodynamic properties that are central to industrial processes
  • exhibit a fundamental understanding of processes in nature and industry which are unable to reach equilibrium and an ability to establish modelling strategies for these processes
  • a fundamental understanding of thermodynamically controlled prosesses in sediments and reservoirs related to natural gas hydrates
  • show that one has good knowledge in separation in general, and specialized insight in a smaller area connected to the master's thesis

Multiphase systems:

Knowledge

  • understand the transport phenomena in multiphase systems in terms of flowing and heat and mass transport
  • know the micro-processes that occur in process equipment involving several phases, and use this to formulate macro models
  • be able to analyze complex problems that exist in the process industry today
  • show that one has good knowledge in multiphase systems in general, and specialized insight in a smaller area connected to the master's thesis

Admission Requirements

The master's degree program in Energy and Process Technology, builds on a relevant bachelor's degree in science / engineering or equivalent (for example petroleum technology, physics, mathematics, chemistry, process, machinery, energy, statistics, etc.) and requires 80 ECTS in relevant subjects with an average of grade C (3.0). For students with a bachelor's degree in petroleum- and process technology for UiB and students that have an external bachelor's degree, the grade average will be based on 80 study points fro relevant subjects.

You must also have:

Recommended previous knowledge

Expertice: You must have completed a bachelor's degree in natural sciences, STEM fields, or engineering with a specialization in energy, process technology, petroleum technology, physics, or chemistry

Skills: Basic understanding of natural sciences and engineering, analytical skills, technical skills, technical proficiency (applicants should be comfortalbe using technical tools and software), and excellent communication skills.

Compulsory units

The master's Program in Energy and Process Technology includes an independent scientific work (master's thesis) of 60 credits and courses or specialized curriculum totaling 60 credits, comprising both compulsory and elective courses. The overall academic package is agreed upon in each case in collaboration with the supervisor, considering the current specialization and research task.

Process safety:

Compulsory units: PTEK350 and ENERGI352

Specialized curriculum is chosen in consultation with the supervisor. A master's program starting in the autumn may look like this:

1. semester: ENERGI352, PTEK350. Elective

2. semester: Elective, Elective, Thesis OR Elective, Elective, Elective

3. semester: Elective, Thesis, Thesis OR Thesis, Thesis, Thesis

4. semester: Thesis, Thesis, Thesis

Recommended electives:

ENERGI351, ENERGI353, PTEK354, PHYS114, PHYS112, KJEM210

Advanced Thermodynamics for Industrial Separation Processes:

Compulsory units: ENERGI356.

Specialized curriculum is chosen in consultation with the supervisor.

A master's program starting in the autumn may look like this:

1. semester: ENERGI352, PTEK350, Elective

2. semester: Elective, Elective, Thesis OR Elective, Elective, Elective

3. semester: Elective, Thesis, Thesis OR Thesis, Thesis, Thesis

4. semester: Thesis, Thesis, Thesis

Recommended electives:

MAT234, MAT252, PHYS206, ENERGI261, KJEM220, ENERGI366, ENERGI300, ENERGI360

Multiphase system:

Compulsory units: ENERGI353 .

Specialized curriculum is chosen in consultation with the supervisor.

A master's program starting in the autumn may look like this:

1. semester: Elective, Elective, Elective

2. semester: ENERGI353, Elective, Thesis OR ENERGI353, Elective, Elective

3. semester: Elective, Thesis, Thesis OR Thesis, Thesis, Thesis

4. semester: Thesis, Thesis, Thesis

Recommended electives:

ENERGI257, KJEM214, ENERGI255, ENERGI352, KJEM220, ENERGI360

Master thesis credits

In consultation with your academic supervisor, you will choose a master's thesis (60 ECTS credits) and produce a progress plan containing important milestones for your project. The master's thesis can have a theoretical (modelling and simulation) or an experimental character, but often be a combination of the two. External partners (industry, research institutions) are also often involved.

Sequential Requirements, courses

The recommended sequence of the courses in the programme can be found under the heading ¿Compulsory units¿.

Teaching and learning methods

A combination of teaching and learning methods is used in the various courses, including [lectures, hands-on laboratory, workshops]. You may find more information in the course description.

The master's thesis is an independently scientific work, under supervision of an academic supervisor.

Assessment methods

The assessment methods in the courses are (reports, written and oral examination). The assessment methods for each course are described in the course description.

The final step in the programme is an oral examination. The examination is held when the master's thesis is submitted, evaluated and approved. The most common assessment methods in the courses are (written and oral examination). The assessment methods for each course are described in the course description.

Grading scale

At UiB the grades are given in one of two possible grading scales: passed/failed and A to F.

The master¿s thesis will be graded A to F.

The grading scale for each course is given in the course description.

Diploma and Diploma supplement

The Diploma, in Norwegian, and the Diploma Supplement, in English, will be issued when the degree is completed.

Access to further studies

To be eligible for admission to the Doctoral education (PhD) the candidate must have completed a master's degree. To qualify for the Doctoral education (PhD) at UiB the average grade for the master's thesis, the Master's degree and the bachelor's degree should be at least C.

In order to get enrolled you have to be granted a fellowship for doctoral training.

Employability

Former students are now active within energy companies (including oil and gas), consulting firms, and various branches of the process industry. Work tasks range from the development of advanced products and materials to consulting services and management/operation of industrial facilities. Several also work in research and teaching, illustrating the breadth and depth of career opportunities within process technology. Additionally, opportunities exist within the environmental and energy fields, technical consulting, and innovation. This demonstrates that an education in process technology opens doors to a variety of exciting career paths in today's workforce.

Evaluation

The programme will be evaluated according to the quality assurance system of the University of Bergen.

Programme committee

The programme committee is responsible for the academic content, the structure and the quality of the programme

Administrative responsibility

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences by the Department of Physics and Technology, holds the administrative responsibility for the programme.

Contact information

Please contact the student adviser for the programme if you have any questions: studie.ptek@uib.no