Construction and maintenance of oil and gas pipelines, bases and storages
Qualification given: Researcher in the field of Engineering sciences
Academic degree: PhD in Engineering sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Mechanics and Technology
Department: Department of Pipeline Transport and Hydraulics
Forms of study: full-time — 3 years / part-time — 4 years / independent degree seekers — 5 years
Construction and maintenance of oil and gas pipelines, bases and storages is a field of science and engineering where the scope of the programme is: theory and practice of construction and maintenance of oil and gas pipelines, bases and storages; methods of construction and maintenance of oil and gas industry objects; technological processes and engineering tools of pipeline transport, preparation and storing of gas and oil.
Areas of study
- Strength, hydraulic, and thermal calculations of oil and gas pipelines and storage facilities, taking into account interactions with the environment under various operating conditions.
- Development of equipment, structures, and technological processes for oil and gas pipelines, oil depots, and storage facilities, considering environmental protection, industrial safety, and labor protection.
- Ensuring the safety and reliability of oil and gas pipelines and storage facilities at all stages of their life cycle through technical regulation and management systems.
- Technical diagnostics, corrosion protection, and maintenance of the mechanical properties of materials in the structures and equipment of oil and gas storage facilities, pumping stations, and pipelines.
- Research on operational damage, resource assessment, and extension of the service life of structures in oil and gas pipelines and storage facilities.
Professional competencies
- Deep understanding of the principles and technologies of construction, installation, and operation of oil and gas pipelines, bases, and storage facilities.
- Ability to conduct design and calculations of oil and gas pipelines, bases, and storage facilities, considering strength, hydraulic, and thermal parameters.
- Knowledge and application of regulatory requirements, standards, and norms for environmental safety, industrial safety, and labor protection in the context of construction and operation of facilities.
- Skills in developing and optimizing technological processes related to the construction and operation of oil and gas pipelines, bases, and storage facilities.
- Technical diagnostics, conducting tests, and monitoring the condition of structures and equipment of oil and gas pipelines, bases, and storage facilities.
- Investigation of the causes and consequences of operational damage, assessment, and extension of the service life of oil and gas pipelines, bases, and storage facilities.
- Readiness for innovative research, adaptation, and implementation of new technologies and methodologies in construction and operation processes.
Graduate destinations
- Research activities.
- Teaching at higher education institutions.
- Engineer or technical specialist in companies engaged in the design, construction, and operation of oil and gas pipelines, bases, and storage facilities.
- Work in consulting companies providing services in the construction and operation of oil and gas pipelines, bases, and storage facilities.
