Efficient Gas Processing and Conditioning for Field Engineers

Course overview

Course outline

1. 1Day 1: Fundamentals of Natural Gas Processing

   • Understanding natural gas production, processing, and field operations
   • Reviewing the physical and chemical properties of natural gas
   • Understanding gas production systems and multiphase flow behavior
   • Identifying common gas contaminants and their operational impacts
   • Evaluating gas quality specifications, heating value, and commercial requirements
   • Reviewing natural gas liquids, liquefied petroleum gas, and gas-to-liquids processes
   • Understanding plant startup procedures and operating conditions under normal and abnormal scenarios
2. 2Day 2: Gas Separation Systems and Process Instrumentation

   • Understanding the principles of gas-liquid separation in processing facilities
   • Reviewing separator configurations and selection criteria for field applications
   • Evaluating key operating parameters affecting separator performance
   • Understanding instrumentation, control systems, and process monitoring techniques
   • Applying control valves, actuators, and measurement systems in gas processing operations
   • Integrating automation and process control into daily plant operations
   • Planning safe startup, shutdown, and operational activities
3. 3Day 3: Gas Contaminant Management and Hydrate Prevention

   • Understanding mercury contamination sources and operational risks
   • Reviewing technologies for mercury removal and process protection
   • Understanding hydrate formation mechanisms and operating conditions
   • Applying hydrate prevention and mitigation strategies during gas processing
   • Estimating water content and controlling hydrocarbon dew points
   • Reviewing the principles and applications of gas dehydration technologies
4. 4Day 4: Gas Dehydration and Natural Gas Liquids Recovery

   • Understanding glycol dehydration processes and system operation
   • Reviewing the function of major dehydration equipment and process flow arrangements
   • Identifying operating conditions that affect dehydration performance and efficiency
   • Troubleshooting common operational problems within glycol dehydration units
   • Understanding heavy hydrocarbon recovery and refrigeration processes
   • Reviewing condensate stabilization techniques and cryogenic processing fundamentals
   • Understanding natural gas liquids recovery and product optimization strategies
5. 5Day 5: Gas Sweetening, Troubleshooting, and Operational Excellence

   • Understanding acid gas removal principles and gas quality requirements
   • Reviewing amine treating systems, membrane technologies, and gas sweetening processes
   • Applying structured troubleshooting techniques to gas processing operations
   • Managing abnormal operating conditions and process upsets effectively
   • Understanding operational risk management within gas processing facilities
   • Evaluating the impact of maintenance activities on plant reliability and performance
   • Applying environmental protection, process safety, and quality management principles
   • Final workshop: Integrated gas processing case studies, troubleshooting exercises, and operational best practices