B.E. (Chemical Engineering) Petroleum Refining Lab Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
The University has moved this degree onto NEP 2020 one year at a time. The first, second and third years are on NEP 2020; the final year is still on the REV-2019 'C' Scheme, which is what the University sets for it this year.
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Syllabus for Petroleum Refining Lab
Module 1: Basic Petroleum Properties Testing
- Flash point and fire point determination using Pensky-Martens method; smoke point of kerosene; significance in fire safety, storage and handling of petroleum products.
Module 2: Low Temperature & Flow Properties
- Pour point and cloud point of lubricating oils; aniline point determination; relevance to temperature behavior and composition of petroleum fractions.
Module 3: Viscosity & Rheological Properties
- Measurement of viscosity using Redwood, Saybolt and Engler viscometers; importance in lubrication and performance evaluation.
Module 4: Bitumen, Asphalt & Grease Testing
- Softening point of grease; penetration test of bitumen/asphalt/grease; assessment of consistency and grading.
Module 5: Refinery Processes & Flow Representation
- Preparation of refinery process charts; drawing process flow diagrams (PFDs) using software tools; understanding refinery configurations.
Module 6: Industrial Safety & Case Studies
- Case study on refinery disasters or industrial visits; analysis of hazards, safety measures and engineering responsibility.
Text Books
- 1 B.K Bhaskara Rao, Modern Petroleum Refining Process.
- 2 Fundamentals of Petroleum Chemicals Technology, P.Belov.
- 3 Petroleum Processing, Principles and Applications, R.J.Hengstebeck, Mc Graw Hill Book Co,
- 1 W.L Nelson, Petroleum Refinery Engineering 4th ed, McGraw Hill.
- 2 Petroleum Chemistry and Refining Edited by James G. Speight, Taylor and Francis.
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.E. (Chemical Engineering) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.
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