Scientific Activities

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

Halliburton Site Visit

2024-06-06T11:02:45+00:00

On Monday, May 6th, 2024, faculty members from the Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at Tishk International University (TIU) participated in an site visit to the Erbil base of Halliburton Company.This visit was a continuation of the training course that was conducted in partnership with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and Pulsar Petroleum Company. The objective of the site visit was to offer additional hands-on-learning and insights into the most advanced oil industry operations. Mr. Omar Azad and Mr. Ibrahim Fatih, who represented the department, were joined by professionals from a variety of national and international [...]

Halliburton Site Visit2024-06-06T11:02:45+00:00

TIU Hosts Well Services Training Course

2024-06-06T10:40:13+00:00

TIU Hosts Well Services Training Course In collaboration with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), and Pulsar Petroleum (PP), the Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering at Tishk International University (TIU) organized a comprehensive well services training program, hosted from April 27th to May 1st, 2024. The event attracted over 50 participants, primarily professionals from a variety of petroleum companies in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Staff members, Dr. Fadhil Ali, Mr. Mohammed Ariwan, Mr. Omar Azad, and Mr. Ibrahim Fatih, played an essential part in the organising committee, ensuring the success of the training programme and the courses [...]

TIU Hosts Well Services Training Course2024-06-06T10:40:13+00:00

Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department at the 7th Spring Festival

2024-06-06T10:12:16+00:00

Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department at the 7th Spring Festival The Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering at Tishk International University (TIU) participated in the 7th International Festival of Language, Culture, and Science, hosted by Tishk International University (TIU) under the theme "The Spring of Excitement." An environment of cultural exchange and collaboration was fostered by this dynamic event, which was organised by the Dean of Students, and brought together over 5,000 participants from a variety of backgrounds. The festival, which was held on April 25th, 2024, commemorated intellectual exploration and diversity. The Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department [...]

Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department at the 7th Spring Festival2024-06-06T10:12:16+00:00
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