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PUBLISHED 2019-2020 Non-credit Catalog 
    
PUBLISHED 2019-2020 Non-credit Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PTOP 133 - Non Technical Series Level D


Course Description
Learn more about your clients and co-workers in the oil patch and the challenges they face on a daily basis. This is the fourth course in SAIT’s Oil Patch Introductory Series for Non-Technical Personnel Certificate. It provides an awareness of oil patch operations for non-technical and non-operating personnel in the petroleum sector. This training will also be of interest to technical personnel and service organizations that deal directly with petroleum companies.

This course is available exclusively online and is available for registration year round. Multiple Choice Final Examination: 1.5 hours

This course covers the following 16 modules:

  • Introduction to Valves
  • Introduction to Pumps
  • Basic Heat Exchangers
  • Introduction to Chemistry
  • Elements, Compounds, Mixtures
  • Classification of Light Hydrocarbons
  • Properties and Characteristics of Natural Gases
  • Gas Operations Overview
  • Dehydration - Chemicals, Liquid Desiccants
  • Hydrate Control
  • Pipeline Pigging
  • Oilfield Operations Overview
  • Battery Operations Overview
  • Oil Treating - Introduction
  • Custody Transfer of Crude Oil
  • Wastewater Treatment and Disposal


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Prerequisite(s):
 

  • PTOP 132

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Distance Fee
575
International Distance Fee
575
Registration Statement
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