Scientific Activities

H2S Awareness Training Successfully Conducted at TIU

2024-09-12T13:19:22+00:00

As part of the ongoing series of professional training programs organized by the Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department at Tishk International University (TIU), a two-day training course on Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) was held on September 7th and 8th, 2024. This course, organized in collaboration with Pulsar Petroleum and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Northern Iraq Section, reflects the continuous efforts of the department, particularly through its Industrial Committee, to deliver high-quality, practical training to students and professionals in the oil and gas industry. Course Highlights: The H2S Awareness Training, instructed by Mr. Abdul Karim Razzak, an H2S Master Trainer, [...]

H2S Awareness Training Successfully Conducted at TIU2024-09-12T13:19:22+00:00

International Workshop – New Frontiers in Intelligent Completions

2024-09-12T13:03:07+00:00

On Sunday, September 8, 2024, the Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department at Tishk International University (TIU), in collaboration with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Northern Iraq Section, successfully organized an International Workshop as part of the SPE Distinguished Lecture Program for the 2024-25 season. The workshop, held at Campus Hall 302, attracted over 70 participants and focused on the topic of New Frontiers in Intelligent Completions. Workshop Topic: New Frontiers in Intelligent Completions The workshop was led by Dr. Muhammad Arsalan, an expert from Saudi Aramco, who provided valuable insights into the challenges of managing uncertainties in reservoirs, particularly [...]

International Workshop – New Frontiers in Intelligent Completions2024-09-12T13:03:07+00:00

Well Control Training Course at TIU

2024-09-10T09:49:42+00:00

Tishk International University (TIU), in collaboration with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Northern Iraq Section and Pulsar Petroleum Company, proudly announces the successful completion of a five-day Well Control Training Course, which ran from August 25 to August 29, 2024. This course was organized as part of the ongoing efforts of the Industrial Committee at the Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department at TIU and forms a key component of the department’s commitment to offering industry-relevant training programs. The Well Control course aimed to equip participants with essential knowledge and hands-on experience in the critical area of well control. The [...]

Well Control Training Course at TIU2024-09-10T09:49:42+00:00

Successful Completion of Drilling Engineering Course at TIU

2024-08-26T08:59:11+00:00

The Drilling Engineering Course, a five-day training program, was successfully completed from August 11 to August 15, 2024. This course was hosted and sponsored by Tishk International University, with additional sponsorship from the SPE Erbil Section and Pulsar Petroleum Company. The course is part of an ongoing series of training programs initiated by Tishk International University, reflecting the combined efforts of the Industrial Committee at the Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department and other key contributors. Course Overview: Day 1 (August 11, 2024): The course commenced with a session on "Drilling Rig and Rig Inspection," presented by [...]

Successful Completion of Drilling Engineering Course at TIU2024-08-26T08:59:11+00:00

Internal Seminar – Environmental Pollution

2024-07-01T09:14:17+00:00

Internal Seminar - Environmental Pollution On June 5th, 2024, the Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at Tishk International University (TIU) hosted an internal seminar presented by Shayma Hamza Sadon, focusing on the critical topic of environmental pollution. Concurrent with World Environment Day, the seminar, "Environment Pollution," offered an appropriate setting for discussions regarding this pressing problem. Seminar Details: Title: Environment Pollution Presenter: Shayma Hamza Sadon Specialization & Area: Environmental Pollution Types, Reasons and Effects, and Ways to Prevent Date: June 5th, 2024 Synopsis: Today, environmental pollution is recognised as a substantial issue internationally. The seminar examined [...]

Internal Seminar – Environmental Pollution2024-07-01T09:14:17+00:00

The PME Department Hosts Drilling Fluid School Course in Collaboration with Pulsar Petroleum

2024-06-08T10:25:27+00:00

The PME Department Hosts Drilling Fluid School Course in Collaboration with Pulsar Petroleum As part of the Industrial Committee's duties in the Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering at Tishk International University (TIU), Pulsar Petroleum, in partnership with TIU, recently held a comprehensive course entitled "Drilling Fluid School." The course was specifically tailored to the requirements and interests of professionals in the oil and gas industry, and it consisted of a combination of theoretical lectures and practical sessions that span five intensive days. The "Drilling Fluid School" was conducted on the TIU campus from May 19th to 23rd, 2024, [...]

The PME Department Hosts Drilling Fluid School Course in Collaboration with Pulsar Petroleum2024-06-08T10:25:27+00:00

Scientific Geological Trip to Shaqlawa

2024-06-06T12:31:27+00:00

A scientific geological trip was organised on May 23rd, 2024, in accordance with the annual plan of the Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at Tishk International University (TIU) for the academic year 2023-2024. The Shaqlawa district, located to the east of Erbil City, was the destination of this trip, which was organised for first-year students. The goal was to provide students with an understanding of the geological structures and features that are present along the Erbil-Shaqlawa highway. This includes a variety of rock types in geological units (layers), bedding planes, joints, and faults. The trip was supervised [...]

Scientific Geological Trip to Shaqlawa2024-06-06T12:31:27+00:00

Internal Seminar – Mechanical Vibration

2024-06-11T08:16:19+00:00

On May 16th, 2024, Ms. Jwan Khaleel Mohammed, Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at Tishk International University (TIU), delivered a seminar titled “What is Mechanical Vibration and How to Control?” The seminar, held from 15:30 to 16:30 in Hall 122, discussed the fundamental concepts of mechanical vibration, its causes, and its impact on drilling operations, equipment reliability, and operational safety. In her presentation, Ms. Jwan examined the distinction between desirable and undesirable vibrations, with a particular emphasis on the potential for the latter to result in noise, wear, and mechanical failures. She [...]

Internal Seminar – Mechanical Vibration2024-06-11T08:16:19+00:00

Geological Field Trip to Aqra

2024-06-06T11:20:28+00:00

On May 16th, 2024, the Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at Tishk International University (TIU) organized a scientific trip for 2nd year students to the Aqra. The trip aimed to introduce the components of petroleum systems to students and to illustrate the efficient operation of these systems. Further to this, students acquired knowledge regarding oil seeps, the measurement of dip and strike, and various rock types and stratigraphic units in order to establish a strong foundation for their future careers in the petroleum industry. The students were greeted by Dr. Rzger Abdulkarim Abdula, the instructor for the [...]

Geological Field Trip to Aqra2024-06-06T11:20:28+00:00

Visit KAR Refinery for Educational Field Trip

2024-06-06T11:12:21+00:00

A field trip was arranged for second-year students of the Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at Tishk International University (TIU) on May 15th, 2024, to visit the KAR refinery in Kawrgosk. The trip offered students a practical perspective on refinery operations, which improved their comprehension of industrial processes in the petroleum industry. Students were greeted at the reception upon their arrival and issued industrial safety clothing. The industrial safety director provided critical guidance regarding the refinery's safety protocols. The tour commenced at the refinery's control building, where a comprehensive diagram illustrated the production process's various stages. The [...]

Visit KAR Refinery for Educational Field Trip2024-06-06T11:12:21+00:00
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