Knowledge

The MSc candidate:

• Has advanced theoretical knowledge on thermodynamics, fluid flow, heat transfer and energy conversion in relation to Natural Gas systems and processing.
• Has detailed knowledge of simulation methods applied in the Natural Gas value chain, numerical methods and solvers.
• Has first principle understanding of components, mechanical machinery and instrumentation in the Natural Gas value chain from well to product.
• Has detailed knowledge of power and process systems for Natural Gas.
• Has understanding of safety, environmental and economic aspects of the Natural Gas chain

Skills

The MSc candidate:

• Can, based on first principles conservation laws, formulate and use applied models for Natural Gas components and processes.
• Can use numerical simulators for Natural Gas components and systems and evaluate the results with a critical view of uncertainties and reliabilities.
• Has programming skills to solve limited problems and to analyze and present data.
• Can evaluate components and instrumentation used in Natural Gas chain regarding design and operation of systems.
• Can design or evaluate Natural Gas power and processing systems: flow sheets, process optimization and integration, CO2 capture

General expertise

The MSc candidate:

• Can understand and take part in evaluation of the full Natural Gas value chain: technological, environmental, economical and ethical issues.
• Can understand and take part in dimensioning of transport and process options on conceptual levels.
• Has a good general understanding of limitations and uncertainties using simulators and models: theory vs. reality
• Has respect and understanding for collaborative work in groups.
• Has a general understanding of the interaction between control/monitoring and risk/uncertainty analysis of complex systems