Under the patronage of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the 7th International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC) officially opened at the Qatar National Convention Center on Monday 20/01/14, with Qatar Petroleum (QP) serving as the host organization of the event.

His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, formally inaugurated the conference and exhibition, and he was accompanied by His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry and Chairman of QP, and Mr. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Director of Oil & Gas Ventures at QP and Co-Chairman of the 7th IPTC Executive Committee.

Speaking at the opening of the conference, H.E. Dr. Al-Sada called on the participants to give importance to achieving two main goals: “providing eco-friendly, high quality, and low cost products and technologies and achieving the best added values to quality, innovation and sustainable development.”

His Excellency said: “Experiences have proven that scientific innovations and breakthroughs are the means to overcome the challenges facing not just the oil industry, but also the various other industries around us. Therefore, this conference constitutes the ideal platform to seek solutions to providing the energy the world needs — specifically those related to the environment and safety — in order to maintain the required levels of living, health, and welfare.”

The Minister of Energy and Industry expressed Qatar’s pride in hosting this important event for the third time, which he said enhances its position an economic, commercial and industrial center, and emphasizes its growing role as an energy leader.”

H.E. Dr. Al-Sada said: “Qatar’s success in the development and the optimum utilization of its natural resources was achieved by a long-term strategy, which included the development of an advanced infrastructure, building a diverse and robust economy, a stable investment climate, the expansion of the county’s industrial base, achieving a higher added value, and the adoption of the best and latest technology solutions. This strategy is part of the Qatar National Vision 2030, the roadmap that was launched and guided by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar.”

Held with the theme “Unlocking Energy through Innovation, Technology and Capability,” the 7th IPTC is the third edition to be held in Qatar, following its inaugural launch in Doha in 2005 and its fourth edition in 2009.

This year’s event, which will be held until January 22, brings together over 6,000 industry professionals representing major oil & gas companies from all over the world. The conference features plenary and panel sessions as well as a technical programme that covers a comprehensive range of topics, from exploration and drilling, field development and production operations to reservoir management, geoscience, gas processing and new technologies.

Senior QP officials are taking part in the 7th IPTC either as chairpersons of the technical and panel sessions, as conference speakers, or as co-authors of the technical presentations. A large number of QP staff have also registered as delegates of the conference. Many of the papers to be presented at the conference will discuss the lessons learned as well as the experiences gained from QP’s operations in Dukhan, in its industrial cities, and in its offshore oilfields.

In addition to its prominent role in the conference, QP also has a strong presence in the 7th IPTC exhibition, which features the stands of many of the world’s major oil and gas companies. The QP pavilion covers a total area of 400 square meters, and it showcases the operations of QP and its Industrial Cities Directorate as well as three of its joint venture companies, namely RasGas Company Limited, Qatargas Operating Company Ltd., and Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO).

Besides being the host organization of the event, QP is also the titanium sponsor of the 7th IPTC’s Young Members Activities. These activities, which include friendly competitions and educational sessions, are all aimed at encouraging university and high school students to take up courses in any engineering discipline and to eventually pursue a fruitful career in the oil and gas industry.

The IPTC rotates between Asia Pacific and the Middle East, with Doha designated as its permanent home in the region. A collaborative effort of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE), the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), the IPTC is considered as “the largest multi-society and multi-disciplinary oil and gas event in the Eastern Hemisphere.” For more information, visit http://www.iptcnet.org/2014/doha/.

*Source : QP Facebook

I’m so proud two of my daughters have been choose as winner for monthly December 2013 Challenge “Imagine the Sky” s as bellow email :

Congratulations your child’s entry has won on Tasawory.qa

Thank you to all panel of judges Qatar Museum Authority. My child’s were exciting and very happy to know this news. I believe the prizes will more encourage them for creative play & exploration in nature.

Asset Integrity Management Systems (AIMS) outline the ability of an asset to perform its required function effectively and efficiently whilst protecting health, safety and the environment and the means of ensuring that the people, systems, processes and resources that deliver integrity are in place, in use and will perform when required over the whole life cycle of the asset.

An Integrity Management System should address the quality at every stage of the asset life cycle, from the design of new facilities to maintenance management to decommissioning. Inspections, auditing/assurance and overall quality processes are just some of the tools designed to make an integrity management system effective.

One of presentation shared best practiced for Asset Integrity & Safety Management with case study.

A few days ago on Monday 27-January 2014 I have attended event a discussion titled “How To Do Business in Qatar“, organized by the Indonesian Embassy Doha  in collaboration with a consulting firm headquartered in London, UHY Ammo & Co. The event was carried out at the Indonesian Ambassador’s Residence Dafna West Bay Doha .

This discussion is followed by about 75 Indonesian Diaspora businesses that have been operating in Qatar in the range of micro, small , medium , and corporations of members of the Indonesian Business Association in Qatar (IBAQ). In addition, participants in the discussion are other Indonesian Diaspora who showed strong interest to do business in Qatar.

Mr. Muhammad Aula, Second Secretary for Economic Affairs as Master of Ceremony. The event took place interesting discussion is intended to provide additional information related to how to officially start operations in Qatar ; provide information about the sectors open to be used by the Indonesian business people along with the development of Qatar to host the World Cup ( World Cup ) 2022 , as well as the achievement of Qatar National Vision 2030 ; adding networking to start and expand business scale has been owned . Moreover after this discussion the participants are expected to invite partners in Indonesia to conduct business in Qatar .

Indonesian Ambassador for Qatar HE Deddy Saiful Hadi in  his opening speech, said that the macro -scale economic bilateral relations with Qatar in Indonesia this time has been reached at a very good level as evidenced by the increasing volume of trade between the two States significantly from U.S. $ 600 Million in 2011 to U.S. $ 1.6 billion in 2012 . And in the year 2013 from the data that there is likely to be even greater.

From the point of view does Indonesia import more oil and gas to buy products worth U.S. $ 1.5 billion and the product has been “given ” to the needs of Indonesian Embassy in Doha therefore focus in efforts to increase non- oil and gas exports in the year 2012 where the increase is much increased by U.S. $ 19 Million ( U.S. $ 74 million in 2011 to U.S. $ 93 million ) or nineteen times more than the increase that occurred in the year 2011 which is only U.S. $ 1 million ( from U.S. $ 73 million in 2010 to U.S. $ 74 million in 2011 ) . Seeing these data , the discussion is expected to be the catalyst of the increase in trade volume between the two countries , and will be a bridge for communication businesses to attract investment to Indonesia Qatar, Indonesia and invite investors to invest into Qatar.

The Ambassador also stated that this discussion took momentum increase in the value of trade between Indonesia – Qatar which reached 300 % in 2012 valued at approximately U.S. $ 1.6 billion , and is expected to continue to increase in line with economic activities between the two countries is increasingly intense.

Mr . Kefah Deeb , Managing Partner of UHY Ammo & Co, this discussion is a moment that is very effective for businesses Indonesian Diaspora determine economic opportunities in Qatar , and vice versa is a good opportunity for UHY Ammo & Co. to play a role as a bridge for businessmen economic relations between the two countries .

Discussion is effective with a wide range of technical questions about the business fields of interest to foreigners in Qatar and tips doing business right , safe and healthy.

Mabrook & Congratulation for Dukhan Operations bagged the Bronze Award for its work on “Risk Assessment Suite – An Innovative and Proactive Approach for Dukhan Wells Integrity Assurance.

05 May 2014 • Doha, Qatar – His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry and Chairman & Managing Director of Qatar Petroleum (QP), recognized a total of ten winners of the Qatar Oil & Gas Industry HSE Excellence Awards 2013 during the awarding ceremony held earlier today at the Grand Hyatt Doha.

Initiated under the guidance of H.E. Dr. Al-Sada, the HSE Excellence Awards primarily aims to recognize outstanding health, safety and environment (HSE) programs being implemented in Qatar’s oil & gas industry and to promote continual improvement as well as the sharing of best practices in the field of HSE.

Launched in 2010, the Qatar Oil & Gas Industry HSE Excellence Awards is being administered by QP’s Corporate HSE Department. Under the program, oil & gas companies operating in the country are invited to submit their ongoing HSE programs and initiatives for consideration. An independent team of judges then evaluates all the submissions against a pre-established set of criteria. After establishing a short list, a second round of judging subsequently takes place in the form of an audiovisual presentation.

In a keynote speech at the awards ceremony, H.E. Dr. Al-Sada, hailed the long legacy of achievements by Qatar’s oil and gas industry.

Drawing attention to 75 years since oil was discovered in Qatar, H.E. Dr. Al-Sada said: “Looking at this long and hard journey, we take special pride in our record in health and safety, as well as in protecting the environment, which are valuable attributes and core constituents of our business. They are also fundamental components and cornerstones of Qatar’s Vision and National Development Strategy, the foundations of which were laid and guided by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar.”

H.E. Dr. Al-Sada commended the oil and gas industry for their strong commitment, engagement and resilience saying “it is very gratifying to see the size and scope of the efforts exerted by our industry over many years in every HSE aspect.”

H.E. the Energy Minister congratulated all participants in the award program saying he was encouraged by their efforts to translate objectives into tangible results and by their unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation by never letting success stand in the way of raising the bar higher.

“Let us all use this opportunity to promote and develop a deep-rooted safety culture and a safe working environment for all … to ensure the highest level of environmental protection … and to adopt the necessary preventive measures to ensure public health,” H.E. Dr. Al-Sada concluded.

As unanimously selected by the panel of judges, the winners of the HSE Excellence Awards 2013 under the QP Joint Ventures Category are the following: Oryx GTL Limited (Gold Award) for its “Road to Zero Harm” initiative; Qatar Shell (Silver Award) for its “Behavioural Safety Improves Performance at Pearl GTL” program; and Qatalum (Bronze Award) for its “Sustainable Management of Process By-Products” initiative.

For the QP Contractors Category, the winners are JGC Corporation (Gold Award) for its “ Barzan Onshore SHE&S Excellence and Innovation” program, Consolidated Contractors Company (Silver Award) for its “Behavioural Observation & Intervention” program; and Schlumberger (Bronze Award) for its submission on “Mechanical Lifting Safety.”

In the QP Business Units Category, the Industrial Cities Directorate received the Gold Award for its “Driving Safety Performance to the Edge” program; Offshore Operations won the Silver Award for its initiative on the “1st Step on Process Safety Management Path – Ensure Safe Production;” and Dukhan Operations bagged the Bronze Award for its work on “Risk Assessment Suite – An Innovative and Proactive Approach for Dukhan Wells Integrity Assurance.”

ExxonMobil Research Qatar received the HSE Excellence Innovation Award for its submission on “InteliRed™ System – Autonomous Detection of Hydrocarbon Gas Releases”.

H.E. Dr. Al-Sada presented each of the winners with a trophy and a Certificate of HSE Excellence and he personally congratulated them on their achievements. He encouraged those who did not win an award this year to continue the hard work on improving their HSE initiatives and he also called on all the participants to learn from each other through the sharing of best practices.

(Source : Qatar Petroleum News)

Muhammed Zulfikar Rakhmat, a 21-year-old Indonesian student who recently graduated from Qatar University, is no stranger to adversity.

The expat was born with a severe movement disorder in both his arms, which makes it difficult for him to use his hands for soft-motor movements like writing and picking up items. The condition also causes him to stammer, making his pronunciation unclear.

Though the disability put his future in doubt for many years, Rakhmat said his family’s decision to move to Qatar, where schools were accommodating of his disorder, has changed his life.

Muhammed Zulfikar Rakhmat’s story recently struck a chord with several college students here after his graduation picture (which entailed meeting the Emir) was published on the Facebook page Humans of Qatar University, a picture that received more than 700 likes and 68 comments.

The expat graduated from QU with a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs.

His 3.93 grade point average helped him obtain a full scholarship, and he finished school in three and a half years instead of four.

In an email interview with Doha News, Rakhmat said he felt honored and motivated by the support and positive feedback he received for that photo.

He was frank about his condition, but said he did not let it slow him down:

“It has been difficult because hands are important parts of our body. Without them functioning properly, there are many activities that I cannot do or at least I have to do them in different ways than other people. Whenever I feel down, I just turn to the Qur’an where it says that ‘God will never give you burdens more than what you can bear.’”

He also shared stories about his past, his fight to educate others about people with disabilities and plans for the future.

Growing up

Over the past two decades, Rakhmat said he and his family have overcome an endless list of everyday struggles, including bullying by peers, school rejections, lack of access to public facilities and educating society on disability.

When Rakhmat began kindergarten, he said he realized he was different from the other kids because it would take a lot of time for him to complete certain tasks. His parents initially evaded his questions about his condition, but told him what he was facing later on (his doctor said the disorder doesn’t have a name).

School life was never easy for young Rakhmat. It was here that he remembers experiencing intense bullying from other students in and elementary school.

“There were times when school scared me,” Rakhmat told Doha News. “Nevertheless, my parents always told me that staying away from school means letting my disability wins. I always tried to attend school despite all the bullying and I believe this has made me a stronger individual.”

He added that another form of bullying that he experiences to this day is when people question his ability to achieve his dreams.

Growing up as the eldest in a family of five – including his doctor father, housewife mother and younger sister and brother in a small village in Indonesia – Rakhmat recalled how people would advise his parents to send him to a special needs school.

However, his parents refused, and the greatest struggle for him was to gain admission into a public school in Indonesia, because these institutions were not equipped to handle disabled children. He said:

“In order for students like myself to be accepted into regular schools, pressures must be applied to schools to provide suitable facilities… Many of these schools assumed that because of my physical disability I might also have impaired intelligence.”

Rakhmat said he had to undertake a series of special tests to prove he was academically capable to study with his non-disabled peers. After several months, he finally got placed in a prestigious Islamic school.

But in planning for the future, Rakhmat said he had to think carefully about what universities to apply to, not just taking into account a school’s reputation or rankings, but whether it could accommodate his disability.

Qatar years

The struggle to find an accepting school continued when his family shifted to Qatar in 2007, until Cambridge School Doha welcomed him to complete his IGCSE and A levels.

Later, Rakhmat obtained a full academic scholarship to QU. He said that the best times as a student took place at the university, thanks to the accommodating teachers and helpful friends he came across.

“To be honest, Qatar University was the most exciting and happiest moment in my academic life,” he recalled, adding that teachers and the special needs section worked with him to ensure he was allowed to use a laptop or provided a writer to help him with handwriting.

His peers, knowing that getting around was a problem, often offered him rides to school, he added.

While Rakhmat said his friends motivate him to move ahead in life, meeting new people has always been a challenge.

“Sometimes I have negative experiences especially when I meet new people who have no idea that I have disability. Some of them looked at me in a strange way, some of them looked down upon me, and some of them laugh.”

But the expat also gives his disability credit for being his toughest teacher, because coping with it has taught him to not give up on his dreams.

Additionally, Rakhmat’s inability to write has made him tech-savvy and improve his computer skills. The fact that he can’t drive or use any mode of transportation easily has spurred him to spend more time reading and learning new things, thereby expanding his knowledge on different subjects, ranging from politics to religion.

Rakhmat also said that he owed his parents for helping him convert his weaknesses into strengths:

“My parents have taught me how to deal with struggles, overcome obstacles, and have inspired me to reach the highest goals through dedication, hard work, and a positive attitude. When I was a little, my father used to tell me ‘Do not let your disability win.’ This has been the motto that I follow in my life.”

Changing society’s perception

While speaking to Doha News, Rakhmat remembered how he would be treated like a little kid by shopkeepers who refused to serve him on many occasions and other instances where taxi drivers would decline to take him home, thinking he had a mental problem.

“Society needs to change their perception towards disabled people. Even today, people continue to perpetuate the idea that the disabled are less intelligent, less able and thus incapable of becoming functioning members of society. These people are denied their rights, their equal opportunities and are often separated from mainstream society.”

He added that he feels disability still remains a taboo subject within many cultures. However, Rakhmat said that in some societies, the perceptions are slowly beginning to shift.

Zulfikar said he also feels that disabled people should not sit around feeling sorry for themselves, but instead take steps to prove the perceptions wrong and most importantly educate society.

“Many people with disabilities, including myself before, did nothing, and sometimes get angry. But what we actually have to do is to be calm, and let them know our condition and what help we need. By voicing our conditions and our needs, the society will become more aware of our existence and hopefully ready to accommodate the differences.”

Future plans

Rakhmat currently remains in Qatar, conducting research for an organization in Indonesia that focuses on disabled people in Palestine.

But he will soon head to the UK to work toward a Master’s degree in International Politics at the University of Manchester. This will be the first time he lives independently, and said he anticipates a “challenging and exciting experience.”

His ultimate ambition is to become a professor and a researcher, and he hopes to pursue a Ph.D after his Master’s.

He also hopes to become a voice for many disabled people out there who are ignored by society and as a conclusion said, “Physical disability is not really a disability – the real disability is giving up easily.”

*Source : Doha News

An Operator Training Simulator (OTS) is a computer-based training system that uses a dynamic simulation of an industrial process, usually integrated with an emulator of the process Distributed Control System (DCS).

An OTS uses a dynamic simulation of the process in order to generate the appropriated data to feed an emulation of the plant’s control system.

The elements of a typical OTS are the following:

• Dynamic simulation software
• Process model
• Instructor interface
• Control system integration software
• DCS emulator
• Replica of the operator station

Qatar Petroleum Improves Operator Performance and Training with UniSim

Common applications of OTS systems are the following:

• New control room operator training (e.g., start-up, shutdown, and emergency procedures)
• Existing control room operator refresher training (e.g., start-up, shutdown, and emergency procedures)
• Platform for advanced process control (APC) and optimization
• Validating DCS control and logic checkout
• Validating and improving plant operating procedures
• “What if?” analysis (scenario analysis)
• Engineering tool for developing and testing new control strategies

If you want to study in Germany you can either chose between ‘Universities’ or ‘Fachhochschulen’ (often called Universities of Applied Sciences in English). The qualifications offered at both types of institution are regarded as being equal in value but they tend to offer very different types of education. ‘Fachhochschulen’ in Germany are more practically orientated than universities. Normally the ‘Fachhochschulen’ route takes four years to complete because students have to undertake internships as an integral part of their degree. Technical or artistic subjects are more likely to be taught at ‘Fachhochschulen’ than at universities.

‘Fachhochschulen’ are more likely to offer teaching in smaller groups whereas universities tend to follow the traditional lecture and tutorial approach to learning. Professors at Fachhochschulen have to have a minimum of 5 years working experience to be able to demonstrate knowledge of real case studies.For some vocational courses it is necessary to have relevant work experience before you can apply to study there although this is not often a restriction on English-taught courses.

As in the UK most universities offer a more theory-based approach to learning without internship possibilities. However this also depends on each university. There are public and private examples of both universities and ‘Fachhochschulen’. German universities are currently suffering from significant overcrowding. Demand for places at university is artificially high because of changes to the German school system. As Germany moves from a 13 to a 12 year schooling system, in some parts of the country two school year groups are leaving at once, leaving to a corresponding increase in applications to university.

Entry requirements for German Universities

Entry requirements depend on the University/Fachhochschule. However you must have finished your A levels in order to be considered. What grades and subjects you need also differs. Yet you should consider that if you want to apply for courses like physics and engineering, you will need specific, relevant A levels. While A levels must be recognised by EU law as sufficient for entry to a German higher education institution, they are not comparable with the German Abitur.

The Abitur is a much broader qualification closer to the International Baccalaureate in the subject range that it covers. For this reason, German universities usually insist on seeing a grade for maths at either A or AS level. Without this, many German universities will regard a British student’s education to be incomplete. This can apply even where the subject you wish to study has nothing to do with maths. For some courses, particularly in English literature, even where the full degree is taught entirely in English there may still be a requirement to demonstrate knowledge of the German language. Other Level 3 qualifications are often not accepted for entry to German universities. Some Universities/Fachhochschulen offer one year preparatory courses, in case you cannot meet the requirements.

Moreover if you decide to study a course that is only offered in German, you have to undertake a language proficiency test, which is normally offered by the chosen institution. Private universities in Germany are usually a little more flexible with regard to recognition of British qualifications. However, they will usually still insist that relevant subjects have been taken. For many subjects there is open entry to university or fachhochschule meaning that a student only needs to have relevant qualifications to be awarded a place. However, for more popular subjects there are restrictions on entry known as ‘Numerus Clausus’. This restriction means that, with some exceptions, universities are free to choose the students they wish to accept based on a variety of criteria which may include predicted grades. Usually there will be an entrance exam that applicants are expected to take in addition to their A levels. Weaker applicants from the UK might struggle to be offered a place on any course that is subject to ‘Numerus Clausus’.

Entry requirements to German universities can be summarised as follows:

1. General Requirements

• you must have studied three or four different subjects to A level. If you have only studied three A levels you must also present your grade in one AS level. Qualifications in the same subject (including maths and further maths) will only count as one subject. There is no clear guidance on whether General Studies is considered as one of your A levels.
• The four subjects that you offer at A and AS level must include a language and maths. The language does not need to be in German but it can be. Please bear in mind that almost every Bachelor degree in Germany is offered in the German language. You must also have maths or a natural science as one of your A levels or AS levels.
• You cannot gain access to a German university with vocational qualifications such as BTECs.

2. Subject Specific Requirements

• For social sciences, law, economics etc, one A level must be in related subject. Maths A level is the minimum required for economics and social sciences.
• For science, engineering and maths, Maths A level is essential. Also, you will require at least one A level in the natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology)
• For medicine, Chemistry A level and Maths A level are essential and you will also require an additional A or AS level in a natural science.

3. Other Factors

• Two AS levels can replace one A level.
• Vocational Certificates of Education will not be taken into consideration
• You can commence your studies before you receive your A level certificates as long as you have your “Statement of Results” or “Candidate Statement of Provisional Results”. Original certificates must be available before the start of the second semester.
• Cambridge Pre-U qualifications are accepted as alternatives to A levels with Principle Subjects compared directly to A levels and Short Courses to AS levels.

Applying to German Universities

If you want to register for a programme at a German University/Fachhochschule, you have to organise this individually for each institution of your choice. This can be done online via the university’s website. You can either start in summer or winter. Please see below the time period, in which you can apply. Please ensure to check, when the application deadline is for your university of choice as this also fluctuates by Bundesland (federal region) and University/Fachhochschule.

For Fachhochschulen

•  Summer Semester: generally March to August (courses begin: 15 March)
•  Winter Semester: generally September to February (courses begin: 15 September)

For Universities 

• Summer Semester: generally April to September (courses begin: 15 April)
• Winter Semester: enerally October to March (courses begin: 15 October)

There are some changes to the application process to courses subject to Numerus Clausus and courses in medicine, veterinary medicine etc. For details on how to apply to these courses please see the Hochschulstart website (only in German at the moment).

How much does it cost to study in Germany?

In Germany, higher education is currently organised at the regional rather than national level although this will change in 2015. The main result of this change is that tuition fees will be abolished in all regions of the country; you only have to pay a small contribution of up to €150 per semester depending on the University/Fachhochschule. If you decide to go to a Private University prices vary between €10.000 – €20.000. Private Fachhochschulen are less expensive, however still charge between €3.000 – €10.000.

How do I get a visa to study in Germany?

No visa is required for EU citizens. If you are not EU citizen, As an international student you may need an entry visa for Germany depending on where you come from and how long you plan to stay here. For more information about visa requirements, contact the German embassy or German consulate in your home country. You can find the address on the website of the German Federal Foreign Office.

Can I work there as a student?

Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students. International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year. If you want to work more, you need a permit from the “Agentur für Arbeit” (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners’ authority. Whether you are issued a work permit largely depends on the condition of the local job market. You are less likely to receive a permit to work more than 120 days in regions with higher unemployment rates.

Which are the best universities in Germany?

1.    Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich
2.    Georg-August University, Gottingen
3.    Heidelberg University, Heidelberg
4.    Technical University, Munich
5.    Humboldt University, Berlin

The only bachelors degrees taught in English at any of these universities is one specialist programme at Georg-August University in forestry.

For further information

http://www.daad.de/deutschland/index.en.html

Thousands of Qatar’s brightest and best science students from elementary, middle and senior schools are making final preparations ahead of competing in the 2015 Qatar National Robot Olympiad (NRO), on 30-31 October 2015.

More than 1,000 students from over 400 teams representing 250 schools are registered to take part in this unique event, which is set to be the biggest yet in Qatar. The competition represents the culmination of the year-long schools robotics programme, GO ROBOT, part of Maersk Oil Qatar’s ambitious commitment to Qatar to build Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) skills for generations to come.

The NRO taking place at Doha’s Al Shaqab Equestrian. During the competition, students will be tasked with building and programming LEGO MINDSTORMS robots under strict time limits to complete a set of challenges under the theme of “Robot Explorers.” With the support and guidance of teachers, educators and mentors, participating students have spent the past year training to design and programme the best and fastest robots they can.The NRO will test to the limits their problem solving, engineering and programming skills as well as their teamwork and initiative.

Speaking at the event, H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry said: “It is a landmark event and a unique celebration for the budding talent of the science and technology community of Qatar. This amazing event has brought together the country’s brightest science students who have excelled themselves. I have no doubt that together you represent the very best of Qatar’s science and engineering talent. To fulfill the ambitions of the Qatar National Vision 2030, it is essential that we inspire, build and support future generations of scientists and engineers who are passionately engaged in such creative pursuits, right from a young age. This is exactly what this event has truly done.”

Dukhan English School has sent their best team to participate for this event.  I was so proud since last year during National Robotic Olympiad 2014 one of my son was participated and This year, one of my daughter was participate too. She was enjoyed this event. Thank you to all coach and teacher to bringing them a lot of experience engineering and programming skills.

Well done to all of the teams at the #NROQatar and best of luck to the 34 teams that qualified for the #WRO2015.

The International World Robot Olympiad (WRO) take place in Doha for the first time in Qatar, November 6-8. WRO 2015 is sponsored by Maersk Oil Qatar and hosted by the College of the North Atlantic Qatar under the patronage of the Supreme Education Council and supported by Qatar Petroleum. Concluded yesterday Nov-08 with teams from Chinese Taipei winning most places.

The theme for this year’s WRO Open Category is “Robot Explorers” and in WRO Regular Category the challenges are:

• “Pearl Diving” (Elementary)
• “Treasure Hunt” (Junior High)
• “Mountaineering” (High School).
• WRO GEN II Football is of course also featured – and in Doha we will also see teams competing in the new WRO University Regular game, WRO Bowling.

Teams from Malaysia grabbed the second highest number of places in eight categories. The contest featured 33 Qatari teams with talented students, participating alongside some of the youngest scientists and engineers.

The competition, under the patronage of Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, was the largest science event hosted in Qatar and attracted over 3,000 participants from 44 countries to compete in challenges under the theme ‘Robot Explorers’.

The introduction of Maersk Oil Qatar ‘Inspiration in Science’ Award was one of the main highlights of the event. It was presented to a Qatari team from Khalid Bin Ahamed Independent Middle School. The team demonstrated collective passion for science, creativity and teamwork and ability to share enthusiasm and inspirational qualities with others.

WRO 2015 representatives from Maersk Oil Qatar, CNA-Q and the SEC took part in an official handover ceremony, which saw Qatar formally pass the WRO flag to India, ahead of the country hosting the event in 2016. A beautiful display with the Arabian horses at the closing ceremony.

Snapshot photos during visited The World Robot Olympiad 2015, Proud of you Qatar as I’m resident..!

the first SPE Qatar Section Award Night on Sunday, November 15^th, 2015 at the Sheraton Hotel, Doha.

2015 was certainly a very successful year for the Qatar Section as the section received SPE Gold Standard Award for 2015, in recognition of its exceptional programs in industry engagement, operations and planning, community involvement, professional development and innovation. In September 2015 Qatar Section Chairperson Sheikh Faisal Bin Fahad Al-Thani became a recipient of the SPE Middle East Regional Service Award as an acknowledgment of his exceptional contributions to the SPE at section and regional levels and recognition of his singular devotion of time and effort to the programs and development of technical expertise.

We are honored to have Sheikh Faisal to present Qatar Section Awards to section’s outstanding professional members and students in recognition of their enthusiasm and great efforts in developing and conducting section’s programs and promoting SPE values and mission.

We are very pleased to have the following speakers:

• Mr. Nayef Mohammed Al-Hajri, Asst. Manager Offshore Operation Oversight/Excellence, Qatar Petroleum, present “Development of Knowledge / Best Practices Sharing Platform”.

• Mr. Mike Gunningham, Program Chair of SPE Qatar Section, Head of Subsurface Support Team, Maersk Oil Qatar, present “A Celebration of Success – SPE Qatar Section 2015”.

The details for the event as follows:

WELCOME REFRESHMENTS: 17:00 – 17:30 hrs

INTRODUCTION : 17:30 – 17:40 hrs

PRESENTATIONS: 17:40 – 18:20 hrs

AWARD CEREMONY : 18:20 – 18:40 hrs

CLOSING REMARKS : 18:40 – 18:45 hrs

BUFFET DINNER: 18:45 – 20:30 hrs

I was so proud one of my son’s friend, “Ali Al-Obaidly” was received the Award. Well done and Congratulation ألف مبروك  Ali …..

That was great opportunity for me to involve upgrade the existing ARAB-D OTS and modelling new AGRP OTS for my department.  The new OTS system Acid Gas Removal Plant (AGRP) used Honeywell simulation software Unisim Design (USD) & Unisim Suite Operation (USO) R430.

Honeywell’s UniSim® Operations is part of the comprehensive UniSim Competency Suite, which helps better train today’s industrial workforce. This solution can be used to replicate and assess the operational readiness of plant assets long before they are applied in real-world production scenarios. More detail about UniSim Operations, you can read below :

UniSim® Design Suite is Process modelling software for process design, simulation, safety studies, operations monitoring and debottlenecking, process optimization and business planning. More detail product information you can read below :

The purpose of this Model Acceptance Test (MAT) is to ensure that the process model is tested thoroughly. There will be no DCS/ESD and any third party PLC connected to the system.

The activities that will be performed during the MAT are listed below:
· Verify Model Scope: Determine whether the process model has been built to match the scope defined on the marked up P&IDs and FDS 
· Verify Steady State Conditions:  Determine whether the process model is capable of achieving the steady state at the supplied design values 
·   Execute Plant Start-up Procedures: Determine whether the process model is capable of executing the normal startup procedures as outlined in the Operating Guidelines supplied by the Qatar Petroleum
·  Verify Initial Conditions: Determine whether the model is presented in the correct initial state upon initiation of a training session from the initial condition snapshot training.
· Verify Instructor Graphics: Determine whether the process model is represented correctly through the Instructor Graphics built using HMI Web Display
·  Verify Process Upsets:  Determine whether the process model is capable of responding appropriately to the custom process upsets configured
·  Verify Instructor Variables:  Determine that the functionality of the Instructor Variables is adequately represented and generates the correct process response when activated.

Modelling Acceptance Test (MAT) has been conducted at Honeywell Doha Head Office and completed on 2 weeks as per schedule.

Below sample tutorial introduces the fundamental concepts required to build a dynamic simulation case for a distillation column using UniSim Design Suite.

 The oil and gas production, gas processing, petroleum refining and chemicals industries make widespread use of Operator Training Simulators (OTS) for training and competency management of process operations staff.

The training simulator provides the tools and techniques for trainees to experience and practice routine normal, nonroutine normal (start-up and shutdown) and non-routine abnormal (emergency operations) activities in a safe environment.

 The training simulator plays a critical role in operational effectiveness and competency management. To ensure credible and realistic trainee experiences and outcomes, the OTS must be relevant, reliable and realistic, aligned with industry training trends while reflecting, as much as practical, the current real world dynamic operating environment. The face of the training simulator system is the set of instructor features, training tools, man-machine interface and integration capabilities with learning management, competency management systems and other training tools.

The heart of the training simulator system is the replication of real world systems by the process, control, and logic modeling engines. Both aspects are important in the development of high performing process operators. As the process and automation systems evolve, an OTS without regular updates and maintenance will deviate from the real world experience, leading to compromised training outcomes and related risks. A well maintained OTS system, deploying the latest tools and capabilities can create well trained, high performance operators via more effective training interventions and improved trainee outcomes. Well trained operators improve process operations, performance, reliability and safety.

Honeywell’s Safety Manager, part of the Experion® Process Knowledge System (PKS), enhances the safety, reliability and efficiency of critical processes. Experion® PKS – The Knowledge to Make it Possible.

Safety Manager combines Honeywell’s proven Quadruple Modular Redundancy (QMR®) 2oo4D technology with extensive process safety management expertise in integrating process safety data, applications, system diagnostics and critical control strategies.

Honeywell’s IEC 61511 and IEC 61508 SIL 3 TÜV certified solution provides the optimal level of safety and process integration while still maintaining functional safety preparation as mandated by those standards.

Through Experion operational integration, all systems are unified into one operationally integrated architecture, providing a unique opportunity to improve safety, process availability and efficiency.

Experion provides unprecedented connectivity through all levels of process and business operations to optimize work processes, improve routine maintenance efficiencies, enhance safety management and release personnel from manual processes.

 Aspen HYSYS^® the best process simulation software for the oil and gas industry is continuously upgraded to add new functionalities for improved process design and safe, optimized plant operations all in a unified engineering environment.

I have collected some tutorial video for our Learning purpose. You can check out below :

1-Gas Processing – Amine Sweetening Process with Aspen hysys 7.3

2-Gas Processing – Glycol Dehydration Process with Aspen hysys 7.3

3-Gas Processing – Dew Point Control by: (1/2) Heavy Hydrocarbons Removal Process – Aspen hysys 7.3

4-Gas Processing – Dew Point Control by: (2/2) Joule Thomson Plant with Aspen hysys 7.3

5-Gas Processing – Nitrogen Removal with Cryogenic Distillation – Aspen hysys 7.3

6-Gas Processing – LNG Fractionation Unit with Aspen hysys 7.3

7-Gas Processing – SynGas Production Plant with Aspen hysys 7.3

8-LNG Production – (1/2) LNG Cascade cycle – hysys 7.3

9- LNG Production – (2/2) DMR cycle – hysys 7.3

10 -Refining Processes – Hydrodesulfurization Unit – Aspen hysys 7.3

Since 1980, Simulation Solutions and its predecessor, Atlantic Simulation, pioneered the field of microcomputer process training simulators by using low cost, readily available computer hardware. Since then, the power and speed of these low cost machines have substantially increased, allowing us to exploit the tremendous capabilities of today’s technology.

From the beginning, their focus has centered around cost effective simulator packages utilizing a wide range of available Standard Process Models and Emulated Distributed Control System (DCS) operator training stations.  Low cost hardware solutions coupled with readily available Standard Process Models permits clients to implement simulator technology in the face of budget constraints. Today, advanced programming methods allow Simulation Solutions to stress model fidelity and control system realism that others find difficult to duplicate.

In 2001, Simulation Solutions created a major breakthrough in simulator training technology. Our new Hands On Training System contains a broad range of high fidelity process models and realistic DCS system emulations which have been integrated into a network based, fully automated training system that includes detailed training exercises, comprehensive on-line help, self and graded evaluations, and the recording of test scores and results.

Clients using this newly developed technology are able to deliver hands on training on shift and around the clock. Automated system frees up available simulator Instructors for more coaching and advising, and/or allows for complete self-paced, self-study and practice. Immediately after taking a classroom or network based course on theory, operators can see this theory put into action through the use of dynamic and realistic simulator training exercises.

Operator Training Simulators

Pump & Valve

Water enters a series of tanks in a unit that features feed, level and pressure controllers. Specifically, the pressure on each tank is controlled using a split-range controller utilizing a nitrogen blanket, and vent valve. The first tank in the system features a level controller managing feed entering the tank, while the second tank in the system has a level controller managing feed out of the tank. A series of pumps can be swung during exercises. A Virtual Reality Outside Operator accompanies the program.

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