AU الجامعة الأسترالية AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY الكويت - KUWAIT Advanced process simulation (PBL) / 21SPTE323 Spring 2024 Project Title: Gasification in the Oil and Gas Industry for Sustainable Resource Management Project statement: In the dynamic oil and gas industry landscape, effective waste management is paramount to ensure environmental sustainability and resource efficiency. The oil and Gas Industry generates diverse waste streams, ranging from coal and petroleum coke to biomass, plastics, and refinery residues. The treatment and utilization of these materials present both challenges and opportunities. It is within this context that gasification emerges as a pivotal solution. Gasification, a sustainable and versatile process, is vital to transforming waste products into valuable syngas, aligning with the industry's commitment to cleaner energy production and resource optimization. In the following questions and tasks, students will delve into the multifaceted realm of gasification, exploring its technical intricacies and broader implications within the oil and gas sector. 1. Literature Review: - Evaluate the technologies currently used to treat Oil and Gas Industry Wastes. Investigate the current state of gasification technology. Explore recent advancements and innovations in gasification processes. Review case studies or projects that have successfully implemented gasification in the oil and gas industry for different applications. 2. Process Design Using Promax Software: - Design a gasification process using Promax software. Simulate the key reactions in a gasifier and analyze the composition of the produced syngas. 3. Environmental Impact Assessment: Assess the environmental impact of gasification, particularly in terms of carbon dioxide emissions. Explore methods to minimize environmental impact, such as carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies. Explore ways to integrate renewable energy sources into gasification to enhance sustainability and reduce dependence on non-renewable resources. 4. Feedstock Flexibility: Investigate the suitability of different feedstocks (petroleum coke, petroleum sludge, biomass, waste streams) for gasification. Analyze how the choice of feedstock influences the composition and characteristics of the syngas. AU الجامعة الأسترالية AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY الكويت - KUWAIT 5. Product Flexibility and Polygeneration: Advanced process simulation (PBL) / 21SPTE323 Explore the possibilities of polygeneration plants using gasification. Spring 2024 Consider the production of various products like hydrogen, ammonia, and gasoline from the same gasification process. 6. Infrastructure Requirements: Analyze the infrastructure needed for implementing gasification on a large scale. Consider transportation and storage logistics for syngas and its by-products. 7. Techno-Economic Analysis: Conduct a techno-economic analysis of a gasification plant, considering factors such as capital and operating costs. 8. Outlook and Market Potential: Explore the potential growth of gasification in the global energy and industrial sectors. Consider how advancements in technology and changes in market dynamics may impact the future of gasification.