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Departmental Seminar: Heat Exchangers

2025-08-30T12:56:35+00:00

As part of the departmental seminar series organized by the Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department at Tishk International University (TIU), an internal seminar was presented by Asst. Prof. Ziyad Jamil on February 11, 2025. The seminar was attended by staff members from various departments, fostering interdisciplinary knowledge exchange. Fundamentals of Heat Exchangers During the session, Asst. Prof. Ziyad Jamil provided an in-depth explanation of heat exchangers, defining them as essential equipment that transfers heat energy from a hot liquid to a cold liquid. He discussed both direct and indirect heat transfer methods, highlighting examples such as air coolers, shell and [...]

Departmental Seminar: Heat Exchangers2025-08-30T12:56:35+00:00

TIU Petroleum Students Complete Internship at North Gas Company

2025-08-30T12:53:49+00:00

The Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering at Tishk International University (TIU) successfully conducted a two-week internship program for fourth-grade students at North Gas Company in Kirkuk City. The intensive training, which ran from January 26 to February 6, 2025, aimed to enhance students' technical knowledge and prepare them for real-world challenges in the oil and gas sector. Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Industry During the program, students gained valuable industry experience through practical sessions, theoretical lectures, exams, and evaluations. This hands-on initiative was a crucial step in preparing them for professional careers. The department’s staff member, Mr. Omar [...]

TIU Petroleum Students Complete Internship at North Gas Company2025-08-30T12:53:49+00:00

Departmental Seminar: Well Control in Drilling Operations

2025-08-30T12:51:45+00:00

On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department at Tishk International University (TIU) successfully organized a seminar on "Well Control in Drilling Operations." The session was presented by Mohammed Ariwan Jamal and aimed to provide students and faculty with a deeper understanding of well control systems and their critical role in drilling. Understanding Well Control Systems During the seminar, Mr. Jamal highlighted the function of well control systems in detecting, preventing, and managing kicks in drilling operations. He explained the significance of primary and secondary well control methods to ensure safety and efficiency. Attendees also learned about [...]

Departmental Seminar: Well Control in Drilling Operations2025-08-30T12:51:45+00:00

PAME Students Visit MASS Erbil Power Station

2025-08-30T12:49:25+00:00

On December 17th, 2024, the Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering at Tishk International University (TIU) organized an insightful site visit to the MASS Erbil Power Station, a key energy hub in Erbil city. The visit was supervised by Ms. Jwan Khaleel Mohammed and Mr. Ibrahim Fatih, with second-year students participating in this educational experience. Bridging Academia with Industry During the guided tour, students explored critical components of the Power Station, including the Central Controlling Rooms (CCRs), gas turbines, steam turbines, and other facilities. Specialized engineers in each section provided detailed explanations about workplace safety policies, gas transportation, and mechanical [...]

PAME Students Visit MASS Erbil Power Station2025-08-30T12:49:25+00:00

Departmental Seminar – Earthquakes: Definition and Measurement

2024-12-22T13:25:16+00:00

On December 10th, 2024, the Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering at Tishk International University (TIU) hosted an internal seminar titled "Earthquakes, Definition, Measurements and Scales," presented by Prof. Dr. Fadhil Ali. The seminar delved into the definition of earthquakes, their causes related to energy release along faults at tectonic plate boundaries, and the types of plate boundaries, including convergent, divergent, and transform. Prof. Dr. Fadhil Ali explained how seismographs are used to record seismic activity and elaborated on the two main measurement scales: the Richter Scale for magnitude and the Mercalli Intensity Scale for effects. This insightful session offered [...]

Departmental Seminar – Earthquakes: Definition and Measurement2024-12-22T13:25:16+00:00

Geological Field Trip for Second-Grade Students

2025-08-30T12:43:34+00:00

On December 9, 2024, the Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering at Tishk International University organized a geological field trip for second-grade students. The excursion took place along the road from Erbil to Shaqlawa, focusing on exposing students to the geological structures along the route. Hands-On Learning and Geological Exploration The trip included stops at six significant locations, each showcasing distinct rock formations. It began at the Upper Bakhtiari Formation in Khanzad District and continued through the Lower Bakhtiari, Upper Fars, Lower Fars, Pila Spi, and Gercus Formations, ending with the Kolosh Formation at Sheraswar. Students also studied the [...]

Geological Field Trip for Second-Grade Students2025-08-30T12:43:34+00:00

PAME Department Celebrates the 2024-25 Academic Year with Welcome Back Ceremony

2025-08-30T12:29:25+00:00

On October 16, 2024, the Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department at Tishk International University (TIU) organized a Welcome Back Ceremony for its students. This event was held in cooperation with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) TIU Chapter and the Dean of Students at TIU. Ceremony Highlights The ceremony began with a welcome speech by the Head of the Department, who encouraged students to strive for excellence during the academic year and aim to become top performers. A major highlight was the proud announcement that the Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department had recently achieved accreditation from ASIIN, a prestigious European [...]

PAME Department Celebrates the 2024-25 Academic Year with Welcome Back Ceremony2025-08-30T12:29:25+00:00

H2S Awareness Training Successfully Conducted at TIU

2025-08-30T12:23:54+00:00

As part of the ongoing series of professional training programs organized by the Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering 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. The H2S Awareness Training, instructed by Mr. Abdul Karim Razzak, an H2S Master [...]

H2S Awareness Training Successfully Conducted at TIU2025-08-30T12:23:54+00:00

International Workshop – New Frontiers in Intelligent Completions

2025-08-30T12:21:00+00:00

On September 8, 2024, the Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering at Tishk International University (TIU), in collaboration with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Northern Iraq Section, successfully organized an international workshop. Held at Campus Hall 302, the event attracted over 70 participants and focused on the topic of New Frontiers in Intelligent Completions. Workshop Highlights 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 in carbonate formations. Dr. Arsalan's presentation introduced the revolutionary Thru-tubing Retrievable Intelligent Completion System (TRICS), [...]

International Workshop – New Frontiers in Intelligent Completions2025-08-30T12:21:00+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
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