Faculty of Chemical and Natural Resources Engineering

University Malaysia Pahang

Subject Name
Subject Code
Number of Lecture Hours
Number of Tutorial Hours
Number of Lab Hours
Pre-requisite

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Gas Transmission & Distribution

BKG3433
3
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Synopsis
This course aims to provide fundamentals knowledge to design piping systems for oil and gas
transmission and distribution. These include gas pipeline design, engineering, fabrication,
installation, testing and commissioning, as well as the gas pipeline network analysis. Students will
also be exposed on the requirements for installation, codes and standards used in the design and
installation of gas systems. Other relevant topics such as welding, corrosion control, odorizer
system and gas metering skids will also be introduced.
Course Outcomes
P
O
1

P
O
2

Explain the conceptual understanding of

natural gas pipeline in Malaysia

Design the basic equipment in gas pipeline

installation and gas metering station

Calculate the pressure losses in gas pipeline

using several network analysis method

Classify the relevant standard that be used

in gas pipeline installation

CO

Design the gas pipeline system and

metering skid while applying relevant codes
and standards.
1-Poor, 2-Moderate, 3-Significant

P
O
3

P
O
4

P
O
5

P
O
6

P
O
7

P
O
8

P
O
9

P
O
10

P
O
11

P
O
12

Delivery
Methods

Assessment
Methods

Lecture,
group
discussion
Lecture,
group
discussion
Lecture,
group
discussion
Lecture,
group
discussion
Lecture,
group
discussion

Exam, Test,
Quiz,
Assignments
Exam, Test,
Quiz,
Assignments
Exam, Test,
Quiz,
Assignments
Exam, Test,
Quiz,
Assignments
Exam, Test,
Quiz,
Assignments

Course Outcomes Summary

Course
BKG3433

PO
1
3

PO
2
1

PO
3

PO
4
3

Course Outline
Chapter
Topic
1
Review of the Malaysian
Gas Industry
Gas piping system in
Malaysia
Code and standards in gas
transmission systems

PO
5

PO
6
1

PO
7
1

PO
8
1

PO
9
1

PO
10

PO
11
1

PO
12

Topic Outcomes
It is expected that students will be able to:
explain the history of gas industry both in
Malaysia and overseas
describe on the gas piping system used
locally and overseas
explain on the code and standards
involved in gas transmission system

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Chapter
2

Topic
Gas Transmission System

Introduction

Natural gas production

Compressor

Other components

Gas Distribution System

Introduction

Gas Flow Equations

Fluid Equation

Ideal Gas Law

Commonly used equation

Steady-state gas flow

Transient flow

Gas Pipeline Network

Analysis
Hardy Cross method
Node method

Loop method
Hybrid method

Pipelines
Pipeline materials

Types of pipeline in
distribution system
Other components

Pipe fittings

Gas Pipeline Construction

Methods of pipeline
construction
Welding, bending,
trenching, floating,
hydrostatic/pneumatic test,
cathodic protection, river
crossing, roads, railway,
utility

Topic Outcomes
It is expected that students will be able to:

explain on the process involved in

gas transmission system, including natural gas
production, equipment involved especially on
compressor unit and other components
It is expected that students will be able to:

explain on the process

involved in gas distribution system

discuss on the types of

pipeline used for transmission system
It is expected that students will be able to:

Choose and apply the gas flow

equations in solving related problems

describe the application of

fluid equation, ideal gas flow and other
commonly used equation

identify the relation of gas

flow equation with steady state gas flow and
transient flow

perform calculations using

stated gas flow equations
It is expected that students will be able to:
explain the gas pipeline network analysis by
using Hardy-Cross method, node method, loop
method and hybrid method
perform calculations using the gas pipeline
network
analyze the gas pipeline network
It is expected

fittings

standards

that students will be able to:

explain the pipe material and pipe
identify the national and international
for fitting materials

It is expected that students will be able to:

explain the fundamentals of the gas pipeline
construction
explain the method of pipeline construction,
welding, trenching and floating
describe the hydrostatic or pneumatic test,
cathodic protection, river crossing, roads,
railway and other utility factors affecting the
uses of natural gas

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References
1. American National Standard ASME B31.8, Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping System,
USA 1995.
2. Malaysian Standard 830, Code of Practice for The Storage, Handling and Transportation,
Malaysia, 1994.
3. Malaysian Standard 930, Code of Practice for The Installation of Fuel Gas Piping System and
Appliances, Malaysia, 1986.
4. Katz D.L, et al., Handbook of Natural Gas Engineering, McGraw-Hill, 1986.
5. American Gas Association, Gas Engineering Handbook, Industrial Press Inc., 1984.
6. Osiadacz A.J., Simulation and Analysis of Gas Network, E & F.N. SPON, London.
Assessments
1. Courseworks
2. Final Exam

70%
30%

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