The four years degree course in Petroleum Technology by the institute is permanently affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada and is accredited by AICTE. Over 400 hundred graduate and postgraduate students have been graduated from this department since 2014 and are working at different positions in Petroleum Industry in India and abroad with great distinction.

B.Tech (Petroleum Technology) is a four-year course of eight terms permanently affiliated to JNTU Kakinada and is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation, New Delhi. The program covers courses related to components in Petroleum Industry including Petroleum Geology, Petroleum Exploration, Well logging and Formation Evaluation,Reservoir Engineering, Petroleum Production Engineering, Well Engineering, Drilling Technology, enhanced oil recovery, Coal Bed Methane Engineering, Health safety and Environment and Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical Engineering. Elective subjects like unconventional hydrocarbon resources, Natural Gas Hydrates, Reservoir Simulation, Liquefied Natural Gas, Pipeline Engineering, petroleum economics and transportation of oil and gas are introduced in the curriculum of final year of petroleum Technology

The students are encouraged to participate in different co-curricular activities organized at national and international level. They are also exposed to internship/ summer training at the end of sixth term for duration of Four weeks. An industrial exposure gives them understanding of working environment and challenges in Petroleum Industry.

In addition, The department also offers a post-graduate course of Masters in Technology , Petroleum Engineering (M.Tech) affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada. This Program is aimed at developing expertise in petroleum engineering with an aptitude towards research and development work. Professionals in the industry find it useful to improve upon their academic qualifications for better prospects. It also helps graduates of other disciplines to convert themselves as petroleum engineers. The course work and dissertation work is highly demanding. Therefore candidates are advised to get acquainted with the curriculum and nature of study expected before opting for this course.

• There is no age limit for admission.
• Graduates of Petroleum / Petrochemical / Chemical / Mechanical / Production / Polymer Engineering are eligible for admission.
• Students who have qualified GATE/PGCET Examination are given preference.
• Eighteen seats are sanctioned for this course; out of which 3 seats are reserved for SC/ST category and 5 seats are reserved for students sponsored by various Institutes / Industrial Organizations.

The first and second semester of M.Tech (Petroleum Engineering) comprises advanced courses in Petroleum Geology &Reservoir Engineering, Drilling Engineering, Production Engineering, Advanced Mathematical and Statistical Methods applicable to Petroleum Engineering, Transportation of Oil and Gas in Petroleum Engineering, Artificial Lift Methods, Operational Aspects of Well Testing, Advanced Natural Gas Engineering, Process Safety and Environment Aspects, Reservoir Simulation with Computer Applications and two elective subjects related to Petroleum Engineering. The third and fourth semester of M.Tech. (Petroleum Engineering) is devoted to seminars and dissertation. The students are required to deliver total three seminars (one seminar every semester for every student) starting from the second semester. Every student has to undergo training in the petroleum industry.

M1:

To provide excellent instruction and design experience essential for Petroleum Engineers to enter the practice of petroleum engineering and pursue life-long professional development.

M2:

To conduct research that develops, communicates, and applies new knowledge for the betterment of society

M3:

To foster a spirit of service and leadership among students and faculty and assist the public in addressing issues concerning the use of resources, protection of the environment, and development of infrastructure

To attain recognition in research and equip students for meeting the challenging needs of petroleum, allied industries and society

PEO 1:

Be successful in diverse career paths in the petroleum or allied industries

PEO 2:

Enhance problem-solving skills that involve designing and conducting experiments, analyzing and interpreting data.

PEO 3:

Continue professional development by active participation in professional society activities. (SPE, AAPG, API & SPG).

PEO 4:

Display lifelong learning through continuing education or postgraduate education

PO 1:

Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems

PO 2:

Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems, reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.

PO 3:

Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PO 4:

Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.

PO 5:

Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations

PO 6:

Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice.

PO 7:

Understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

PO 8:

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.

PO 9:

Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multidisciplinary settings

PO 10:

Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions

PO 11:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.

PO 12:

Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

PSO 1:

Be proficient in mathematics through differential equations, strength of materials, and thermodynamics in oil and gas industry.

PSO 2:

Design and analysis of well systems and procedures for drilling and completing wells and increase the production of oil and gas.

PSO 3:

Characterization and evaluation of subsurface geological formations and their resources using geological and geophysical and engineering methods and tools like CMG, HYSYS & Petrel.

PSO 4:

Application of reservoir engineering principles and practices for optimizing resource development and effective management for the benefit of society in sustained manner