Introduction:

This Gas Conditioning & Processing training course covers the basic concepts and techniques necessary to design, specify and manage gas field production facilities. It includes complete and up-to-date overview of gas conditioning and processing technology and provides a clear understanding of the equipment and processes used in common separation and gas treating systems.

This training course will also cover gas dehydration, sweetening and gas processing operations and the integration between the individual processing operations will be clarified. The gathering, separation and final treatment systems for natural gas will be discussed, as well as the concepts of export quality natural gas, field and fiscal measurements error. The products (Natural Gas, Condensate, Commercial Propane and Commercial Butane, etc.) specifications and the processes available to condition the gas in order to meet these requirements will also be covered.

Training Objectives and Goals:

By the end of this training course, participants will learn to:

• Understand the inflow and outflow performance as well as the system analysis in subsurface production operations
• Understand gas treatment process
• Understand gas dehydration and processing, absorption, refrigeration and fractionation, cryogenics and LNG production
• Understanding the normal operating conditions of the plant
• Have a good background of oil and gas processing and be able to understand the scope of LNG (NGL) gas processing
• Become familiar with the transfer operations in the gas field and be able to carry-out the measurement techniques
• Understand the conversion factors and be able to learn data analysis
• Acquire in-depth understanding of gas compression, natural gas, slug catcher and NGL recovery
• Define abnormal conditions such as high liquid level, heat loss, tanks getting dry, foams, plugged outlets
• Learn about instrumentation, measurement and control of natural gas and gas liquids in addition to gas facility maintenance
• Handle abnormal conditions such as loss of power, loss of control, loss of air, shortage of man power, foam and hydrate formation, Troubleshoot the problems
• Emphasize the importance of water content in the gas field operations and be able to review & improve gas treatment
• Know the procedure of condensate stabilization
• Apply troubleshooting and safety considerations

Detailed Training Content (5 days):

Day1: Introduction to Natural Gas Processing

• Introduction to Natural Gas Processing
• Fundamentals of Natural Gas Engineering
• Physical Properties of Natural Gas
• Natural Gas Production
• Impurities in the Gas
• Contract Terms
• Heating Value / BTU (British Thermal Unit) Importance
• Plant Normal and Abnormal Conditions
• Startup and Initial Operation
• Natural Gas Liquid (NGL), Gas-to-Liquid (GTL), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

Day2: Gas-Liquid Separation Systems

• Gas-liquid Separation System
• Separators (types of separators - separator sizing)
• Common Variables such as Pressure, Temperature, Flow and Level
• Instrumentation, Control, and Measurement of Natural Gas and Gas Liquids
• Control Valves & Actuators
• Pressure, Temperature, and Level Controls
• Field Application of Instruments
• Structured Approach to the Process Operation
• Contaminants Removal
• Process Plant Machinery Specific Plant Issues 
• Management, Planning and Control
• Startup and Shutdown Planning & Control

Day3: Mercury Removal Systems / Hydrate Problems / Dehydration of Natural Gas

• Mercury Problem in Natural Gas
• Process Description of the Mercury Removal Units
• Hydrate Formation Conditions
• Hydrate Prevention and Mitigation Methods
• Water Content Estimation
• Water Dew Point Control
• Dehydration Systems and Methods

Day4: Dehydration of Natural Gas / NGL Recovery and Removal of Heavy Hydrocarbon

• Glycol Dehydration Unit
• Process Description of the TEG (Triethylene Glycol) Dehydration Unit
• The Factors affect the TEG Dehydration Unit Performance
• Troubleshooting of the TEG Dehydration Unit
• The Nature of Process Problems Affecting Performance
• Removal of Heavy Hydrocarbons (LTS  & turbo expanders systems)
• Condensate Stabilization - Refrigeration System - Cryogenics Applications – Turbo-expanders

Day5: Sweetening Systems

• Removal of Acid Gases (H₂S, CO₂)
• Sweetening Systems: Membrane System
• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
• Risk Management
• Introduction to the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving  
• Effect of Maintenance on Operation
• Managing, Environment, Safety and Quality Concern