By the end of this programme, participants will:
- Understand gas treatment, dehydration, processing, and liquefaction (including absorption, refrigeration, cryogenics, and LNG production).
- Learn inflow and outflow performance analysis, along with system analysis in subsurface production operations.
- Gain knowledge of oil and gas processing, LNG (NGL) gas processing scope, and normal operating conditions of plants.
- Master measurement techniques and transfer operations in the gas field, with a focus on data analysis and conversion factors.
- Develop troubleshooting skills for abnormal conditions (e.g., foam, hydrate formation, heat loss, and control system failures).
- Understand the importance of water content, condensate stabilization, and gas facility maintenance, emphasizing safety and operational improvements.
DAY 1
Introduction to Natural Gas Processing
- Overview of Natural Gas Processing
- Basic Principles of Natural Gas Engineering
- Key Physical Properties of Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Production Processes
- Identifying Impurities in Natural Gas
- Understanding Contractual Agreements
- The Role of Heating Value / BTU (British Thermal Unit)
- Distinguishing Between Normal and Abnormal Plant Conditions
- Startup and Initial Operations of Gas Facilities
- Overview of Natural Gas Liquids (NGL), Gas-to-Liquid (GTL), and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
DAY 2
Gas-Liquid Separation Systems
- Principles of Gas-Liquid Separation
- Types of Separators and Sizing Considerations
- Common Operating Variables: Pressure, Temperature, Flow, and Level
- Instrumentation, Control, and Measurement Techniques for Natural Gas and Gas Liquids
- Control Valves, Actuators, and Field Applications
- Managing Pressure, Temperature, and Level Control Systems
- Structured Approach to Process Operations
- Techniques for Contaminant Removal
- Specific Challenges and Issues in Process Plant Machinery
- Effective Management, Planning, and Control Practices
- Startup and Shutdown Procedures and Their Control
DAY 3
Mercury Removal, Hydrate Management, and Gas Dehydration
- Addressing Mercury Contamination in Natural Gas
- Mercury Removal Unit Process Overview
- Understanding Hydrate Formation Conditions
- Methods for Preventing and Mitigating Hydrate Formation
- Estimating Water Content and Controlling Dew Points
- Water Dew Point Control in Gas Processing
- Techniques and Systems for Gas Dehydration
DAY 4
Gas Dehydration, NGL Recovery, and Heavy Hydrocarbon Removal
- Glycol Dehydration Unit Overview
- Process Description and Performance Factors of TEG (Triethylene Glycol) Dehydration Units
- Troubleshooting and Optimizing TEG Dehydration Systems
- Identifying and Addressing Process Performance Issues
- Removing Heavy Hydrocarbons Using LTS and Turbo Expander Systems
- Overview of Condensate Stabilization, Refrigeration Systems, Cryogenics, and Turbo Expander Applications
DAY 5
Sweetening Systems and Risk Management
- Techniques for Acid Gas Removal (H2S, CO2)
- Overview of Sweetening Systems, Including Membrane Technology
- Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving in Gas Treatment
- Risk Management Practices in Gas Processing
- Introduction to Inventive Problem-Solving Theories
- Impact of Maintenance on Gas Processing Operations
- Managing Environmental, Safety, and Quality Concerns in Gas Facilities
