Explore the programs and courses offered by Transport and Distribution of Hydrocarbons / Faculty of Hydrocarbons and Chemistry
Browse Programs Admission InformationThe Master’s in Transport and Distribution of Hydrocarbons is a distinguished, innovative, and comprehensive program in the field of petroleum mechanics. Designed by industry experts, the program is grounded in technological advancements and the need for specialized expertise. It encompasses the entire hydrocarbon transport chain, from extraction to commercialization. This Master’s program stands out for its balanced approach, combining rigorous theoretical foundations with hands-on operational practices. The modules are carefully selected to provide students with an in-depth understanding and the skills required to achieve the program’s objectives.
The program is built on a strong partnership with key industry stakeholders, ensuring it addresses the real-world demands of the sector. Graduates are equipped to tackle current and future challenges in the hydrocarbon logistics chain, incorporating innovation and sustainability into their practices. It also prepares graduates for careers in applied research, laboratories, consulting firms, higher education, and for pursuing doctoral studies.
- Numerical Analysis
- Mechanics of Petroleum Fluids
- Thermodynamics of Petroleum Products
- Simulation in Hydrocarbon Transport
- Transfer Phenomena
- Optimization of Hydrocarbon Treatment and Transport Systems
- Pipeline Rehabilitation
- Storage Facilities and Marine Terminal Operations.
- Optimization of transport networks: pipelines, sea-lines, and maritime transport.
- Leak monitoring and detection technologies: Advanced detection systems based on AI.
- Advanced materials for pipelines: Use of new alloys and coatings to improve corrosion resistance and increase equipment longevity.
- Innovations in polymer materials for lightweight and efficient solutions.
- Modeling and simulation of multiphase flows: Analysis of complex flows (oil-water-gas) in pipelines.
- Development of specialized software to predict pressure losses, flow regimes, and transient phenomena.
- Environmental impact and emissions reduction: Strategies to minimize the carbon footprint of transport systems. Introduction of “green” pipelines using renewable energy sources for pumping stations.
- Circular economy and infrastructure reuse: Adaptation of existing pipelines for the transport of hydrogen or CO₂ in a transition energy perspective.
• Admission to this Master’s program in Transport and Distribution of Hydrocarbons is open to candidates holding License's degree in the following fields: Transport and Distribution of Hydrocarbons, Hydrocarbon Technology and Equipment.
• A quota of 20% is reserved for students holding a License’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Energy Engineering, or an equivalent qualification, subject to a review of their application and, if necessary, an interview.
The admission session takes place in September of each academic year.
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