OPRR 245 - Suncor MacKay River Op 5

Course Description
SAIT Polytechnic Thermal Production Operator 5 course is designed for intermediate operators and will benefit any operator requiring advanced knowledge in thermal process/SAGD operations. This training will be a valuable addition to operators seeking to upgrade their skills to further their professional development and career progression, and to prepare for subsequent on-the-job training within an operating environment. This modular training is also an excellent professional development opportunity for individuals working in various roles, facilities and industry sectors who require more understanding of selective aspects of thermal process/SAGD operations.

Topics include:

Gas Compression - Rotary Machines
Flow Measurement - Velocity Flowmeters
Geological Setting
Heavy Oil Processes and Facilities Part 1
Heavy Oil Processes and Facilities Part 2
Specialized Valves
Well Equipment - Casing, Tubing and Wellheads
Principles of Heat Exchangers
Dehydration - Glycol Equipment and Operation
Corrosion Control
Corrosion Mechanisms
Custody Transfer of Crude Oil
Emulsions
Field Operations - Design, Normal Operations
Field Operations - Gas Line Heating
Field Operations - Production Problems and Prevention
Field Operations - Stage and Low-Temperature Separation
Hydrate Control
Oil Treating - Treating Systems
Artificial Lift - Bottom hole Pumps
Artificial Lift - Sucker Rod Strings
Artificial Lift - Well Optimization and Diagnostics
Pump Application, Selection, and Code Requirements
Pump Installation and Maintenance
Pump Operations and Drivers
Pump Theory I
Pump Theory II