OPRR 126 - Northern Lights Segment 2

Course Description
SAIT Polytechnic’s Gas Process Operations (Segment 2) courses are designed for junior-to-intermediate operators and will benefit any operator requiring foundational knowledge in natural gas plant 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 an understanding of selective aspects of natural gas plant operations.

Topics include:

Gas Operations Overview
Field Operations - Design, Normal Operations
Field Operations - Production Problems and Prevention
Field Operations - Gas Separation Procedures and Equipment
Hydrate Control
Field Operations - Stage and Low-Temperature Separation
Field Operations - Conventional Separators
Field Operations - Gas Line Heating
Gas Plant - Development and Types
Gas Plant - Process Description
Gas Plant - Inlet Separation
Gas Plant - Inlet Equipment and Operations
Condensate Stabilization Systems
Stabilization Equipment
Sweetening Processes
Sweetening Chemicals
Sweetening Equipment
Sweetening Operations
Dehydration - Definitions and Testing
Dehydration - Chemicals, Liquid Desiccants
Dehydration - Glycol Equipment and Operation
Dehydration - Solid Desiccants
Hydrocarbon Treating - Molecular Sieve Process
Basic Heat Exchangers
Specialized Heat Exchangers
Refrigeration - External Process
Refrigeration - Cryogenic Process
Introduction to Fractionation
Fractionation Equipment
Fractionation Systems
Hydrocarbons Storage and Loading
Sampling of Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbon Liquid Sampling Methods
Hydrocarbon Gas Sampling Methods