OPRR 204 - Northern Lights PFO Top Up

Course Description
SAIT Polytechnic’s Production Field Operations Top Up courses are designed for intermediate to senior operators and will benefit any experienced operator requiring additional knowledge in oil and gas field 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 advanced understanding of selective aspects of oil and gas field operations.

Topics include:

Quality Control
Treating of Heavy and Ultraheavy Crude Oils
Flow Diagrams - Line Symbols, Drawings
Flow Diagrams - Electrical Drawings
Flow Diagrams - Process Flow, Material Balances
Hydrocarbon Treating - Caustic Systems
High Voltage Safety
Pump Seals and Bearings
Pump Theory II
Pump Application, Selection, and Code
Introduction to CBM, Shale Gas and Gas Hydrates
Coal Geology
Coal Well Evaluation
Stabilization Operations
CBM Drilling and Completion
Fractionation Tower, Tray Design
Fractionation Operational Procedures
CBM Production
Environmental and Regulatory Considerations
Future Development, Research and Plans for CBM