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MSc in

Process SystemsEngineering

School of Engineering

www.cranfield.ac.uk/soe/process-systems



Postgraduate studyCranfield University

2School of Engineering MSc in Process Systems Engineering

Process Systems Engineering

MSc in

Many industry sectors are facing an escalation in competitive market conditions, dwindlingresources, substantial increases in unit energy costs and the requirement to comply with theincreasingly restrictive pollution control standards.

Process Systems Engineering is a contemporary engineering discipline that has evolved to assistindustries in improving their competitiveness in the face of these modern world challenges.

Through computer-aided systematic approaches, process systems engineering deals with thedesign, operation, control, and optimization of all kinds of chemical, physical, and biologicalprocesses for a vast range of industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, mineral processing,advanced material, food, pharmaceutical, biotechnological, power and water industries.

The Process Systems Engineering MSc course has been developed to equip graduates andpracticing engineers with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental issues of processsystems within the process industries. It furnishes students with the up to date technicalknowledge and skills required for achieving the best management, designing, optimizing,controlling and maintaining of efficient process systems.

The course is suitable for engineering and applied science graduates who wish to embark onsuccessful careers as process engineering professionals.

Stand out from the crowd

The course, established in 2000, is one of the most prestigiousmaster courses in Process Systems Engineering in the UK.

From its conception to the present day, the course has

continuously evolved from discussions with industrial advisory

panels, employers, sponsors and previous students. The

content of the programme of study is up dated regularly to

reect changes arising from technical advances, economic

factors and changes in legislation, regulations and standards.

Craneld University has a world class reputation for its industrial

scale research and pilot-scale demonstration facilities in the

Process Systems Engineeing sector. Close engagement

with the process industry over the last 11 years has produced

long standing strategic partnerships with the sectors most

prominent p layers includ ing Alstom Power, BP, Chevron,

Conoco Philips, Emerson Process Management, RWE npower,Shell, Siemens and Total amongst others.

The strategic links with industry ensures that all of the materials

taught on the course are relevant, timely and meets the needs

of organisations competing within the energy sector. This industry

led education makes Craneld graduates some of the most

desirable in the world for process industrial companies to recruit.

Focus on your interests

The MSc in Process Systems Engineering is comprised of a

taught component consisting of 9 modules (4 compulsory and

5 optional) and an individual MSc thesis research project.

The individual research project provides the opportunity for

students to deepen their knowledge of an area that is of particular

interest to them and is often associated with a practical problem

that one of our industry partners are looking to resolve.

Unique facilities

The close working relationship with many of the proces andenergy sectors key players and the high level of academic

research within the Department of Offshore, Process and

Energy Engineering are underp inned by the indust rial

scale fully automated experimental facilities that exist

within the Department, the School of Engineering and at

Craneld University.

Research and education at Craneld University are supported

by heavy investment in electronic information retrieval systems

and computing facilities and a wide range of specialist

software packages.

Learning environment

Craneld University is a wholly postgraduate institution which

offers a mature and focused learning environment. This makes

Cranfield uniquely structured to maximise its alliances with

industry and, in turn, our students benet from being involved

in its extensive delivery of applied research.

It has an international student society and reputation which

offers a rich learning environment and opens the potential of a

global career path.

As well as attracting top level students, Craneld also attracts

some of the most procient academic staff which combined

with its industrial scale facilities offers an exceptional learning

experience.



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Research and Careers

Research at Cranfield University

The Department of Offshore, Process and Energy Engineering

is a leading process engineering research and development

centre, with particular emphasis on oil and gas production

systems, water and waste water treatment processes, power

generation systems modelling and simulation, renewable

energy utilisation schemes, production of biofuels and

environmental protection. The Department works in association

with Government bodies, UK Research Councils and a number

of UK and international process industrial companies.

MSc Research Thesis ProjectThe individual thesis research project allows students to

delve deeper into a specic area of interest. As our academic

research is so closely related to industry, it is common for our

industrial partners to put forward real practical problems or

areas of development as potential research topics. For part-

time students their research project is usually undertaken in

collaboration with their place of work.

Research projects undertaken by individual students may involve

designs, computer simulations, feasibility assessments, reviews,

practical evaluations and experimental investigations. Typical

research areas include:

• Process and Energy Systems Design, Simulation and

Optimisation

• Multi-Phase Flow and Processes

• Flow Measurement

• Process Control

• Technical and Economic Viability Assessments of

Conventional and Renewable Energy Systems

• Environmental Protection.

Your career

There is a considerable demand for process engineering

specialists with in depth technical knowledge and practical

skills. The industry led education makes Craneld graduates

some of the most desirable in the world for recruitment by

companies and organisations competing in the Process

Engineering sector. Graduates of the course have been

successful in gaining employment in:

• Engineering consultancies and design practices

• Industry

• Research organisations

• Central government departments

• Local governments

• Academic institutions.

Photo: Marit Hommedal / Statoil

Photo: Royal Dutch/Shell Group

Photo: DONG Energy




4School of Engineering MSc in Process Systems Engineering

Compulsory Modules

Ô Introduction to Process Systems Engineering

The module reviews and introduces subject areas that are key to the

discipline of process systems engineering.

Ô Management for Technology

The module provides knowledge of those aspects of management

which will enable an engineer to full a wider role in a businessorganisation more effectively.

The MSc in Process Systems Engineering is undertaken on either a one year full-time or three year part-time basis.

The programme of study consists of nine taught modules and an individual MSc thesis research project. There are 4 compulsory

modules. The remaining modules are selected from a suite of 7 opt ional modules. Modules typically consist of ve days of intensive

postgraduate level structured lectures and tutorials or workshops covering advanced aspects of the subject being studied. Practical

knowledge is further enhanced by additional seminars, delivered by invited industrial or academic experts, and industrial site visits.

Ô Risk and Reliability Engineering

The module introduces the principles and techniques of reliability

analysis and risk analysis and develops skills in the application of

methods.

Ô Environmental Management

The module provides comprehensive appreciation of human impactson the environment and updated knowledge of pollution control

equipment and environmental management systems and tools.

Optional Modules

Ô Pumps and Pumping Systems

The module provides knowledge of the design principles of major

components in uid pumping systems and explores the interactions

between equipment and systems.

Ô Process Measurement Systems

The module introduces a systematic approach to the design of

measurement systems for process applications.

Ô Process Plant OperationsThe module introduces the principles, equipment design and

operating characteristics of typical unit operations in process plants.

Ô Advanced Control Systems

The module introduces methodologies for the design of control

systems for process applications.

Course information

Key facts

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have a minimum of a UK second

class honours degree, or its equivalent, in engineering or

related applied science degree.

Duration

Full Time: 1 year commencing in October.

Part Time: nominally 3 years.

Number of places

30

Methods of study

Full-time or part-time

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Contact

MSc Course AdministratorDepartment of Offshore, Process and Energy Engineering

School of Engineering

Craneld UniversityBedfordshire, MK43 0AL

T: +44 (0) 1234 758252

+44 (0) 1234 754695

E: [email protected]

www.cranfield.ac.uk/soe/process-systems

Ô Process Simulation and Design

The module introduces techniques and tools for the design, analysis

and optimisation of processes, process equipment and plants.

Ô Computational Fluid Dynamics

The module introduces Computational Fluid Dynamics techniques

for modelling, simulating and analysing practical engineering

problems with hands on experience of using commercial software

packages employed in industry.

Ô Thermal Systems Operation and Design

The module provides advanced knowledge on the fundamentals and

technologies employed in the management of thermal energy for

heating and cooling purposes and the tools available for the analysis

of performance and design of thermal systems. The module is split

into three identiable units: Heat Exchanger Design and Operation,

Waste Heat Recovery and Thermal Storage, and Refrigeration and Air

Conditioning.

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