Petroleum Biotechnology detailed syllabus for Biotechnology (BioTech) for 2021 regulation curriculum has been taken from the Anna Universities official website and presented for the BioTech students. For course code, course name, number of credits for a course and other scheme related information, do visit full semester subjects post given below.
For Biotechnology 6th Sem scheme and its subjects, do visit BioTech 6th Sem 2021 regulation scheme. For Professional Elective-IV scheme and its subjects refer to BioTech Professional Elective-IV syllabus scheme. The detailed syllabus of petroleum biotechnology is as follows.
Course Objectives:
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Unit I
INTRODUCTION TO PETROLEUM BIOTECHNOLOGY 9
Introduction: Petroleum microbiology, principles of biotechnology, Biotransformation of petroleum constituents, Alkane derivatives, Aromatic hydrocarbon derivatives, Factors affecting biotransformation, Reservoir character, Temperature and Pressure effects.
Unit II
MICROBIAL ENHANCED AND BIO UPGRADING OIL RECOVERY 9
Oil Recovery: Primary, secondary and Tertiary process. Mechanism and effects-permeability, wettability, Biological demulsification of crude oil, Bio desulfurization, Biodemetallization, Biodearomatization. Bio degrading microorganisms-Aerobic and anaerobic biotransformation, Biotransformation of Asphalts. Case studies and challenges.
Unit III
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Unit IV
BIOREMEDATION 9
Kinetics of petroleum biotransformation in soil: Indigenous and augmented microbial population, pollutant type and concentration, soil characteristics studies- soil type, Degree of weathering, nutrient concentration, moisture (content, temperature, soil interactions with macro and microorganisms, aeration, acidity-alkalinity, heavy metals, surfactants. Oil spill remediation methods, factors influencing rates of oil spill remediation, bioremediation technology for marine oil spill. Case studies and challenges.
Unit V
THE FUTURE OF PETROLEUM BIOTECHNOLOGY Periods 9
Biorefining, technology potential, biorefinery products and by products, petroleum nano biotechnology-modern applications for sustainable future. Challenges and prospects in biotechnology.
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student would be able
- To demonstrate an ability to apply various process parameters.
- To conduct an experimental investigation in order to determine biotransformation process.
- To apply bioprocess and biochemical principles in petroleum refineries.
- To maintain a suitable environment to obtain quantitative qualitative outputs.
- To design an equipment for bio-based products to achieve production and yield Specifications in petroleum industries.
- To apply various methods to recovery, refining and remediation in the uses of petroleum and petroleum products.
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