Optimizing Natural Gas Value: Gas Processing and Conditioning Training Course

Introduction

Natural gas, upon extraction from reservoirs, contains various impurities such as water, acid gases (hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide), and heavier hydrocarbons, making it unsuitable for direct pipeline transportation or end-use. Gas processing and conditioning are critical steps that transform raw natural gas into sales-gas specifications and valuable natural gas liquids (NGLs). These processes are essential for ensuring pipeline integrity, preventing hydrate formation, meeting environmental regulations, and maximizing the economic value of the gas.

This intensive training course is meticulously designed to equip participants with a comprehensive and practical understanding of gas processing and conditioning technologies. From exploring the fundamental principles of gas-liquid separation and dehydration to mastering acid gas removal, NGL recovery, and troubleshooting techniques, you will gain the expertise to manage these vital operations effectively. This empowers you to optimize plant performance, ensure compliance with quality specifications, enhance safety, and strategically contribute to the efficient and profitable exploitation of natural gas resources.

Target Audience

  • Process Engineers and Chemical Engineers in Gas Processing.
  • Operations Managers and Supervisors in Gas Plants.
  • Production Engineers in Upstream Oil & Gas.
  • Project Engineers involved in Gas Facility Development.
  • Field Operators and Technicians in Gas Processing.
  • Commercial and Business Development Professionals in Natural Gas.
  • HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Professionals.
  • Technical Support Staff for Gas Conditioning Equipment.

Duration: 10 days

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the composition and properties of natural gas and its impurities.
  • Grasp the fundamental principles of gas-liquid separation.
  • Analyze various gas dehydration technologies and their applications.
  • Comprehend different acid gas removal (sweetening) processes.
  • Evaluate the methods for natural gas liquids (NGL) recovery and fractionation.
  • Develop practical skills in troubleshooting common operational problems in gas plants.
  • Navigate relevant industry standards and environmental regulations for gas quality.
  • Formulate robust strategies for optimizing gas processing facilities for efficiency and profitability.

Course Content

  1. Introduction to Natural Gas Properties and Contaminants
  • Composition of natural gas from various sources (associated, non-associated, shale gas).
  • Physical properties of natural gas components (methane, ethane, propane, N-butane, I-butane, C5+).
  • Common impurities: water, H2S, CO2, mercury, nitrogen.
  • Impact of impurities on pipeline integrity, equipment, and end-use.
  • Overview of sales gas specifications and product quality requirements.
  1. Gas-Liquid Separation Systems
  • Principles of gas-liquid separation: gravity, centrifugal force, impingement.
  • Types of separators: vertical, horizontal, spherical.
  • Design considerations for two-phase and three-phase separators.
  • Slug catchers for multiphase flow.
  • Internals of separators: demisters, baffles, weirs.
  1. Gas Dehydration Technologies
  • Necessity of water removal: hydrate formation, corrosion, pipeline integrity.
  • Glycol dehydration: Triethylene Glycol (TEG) process, absorption/regeneration cycle.
  • Solid bed dehydration: molecular sieves, silica gel, activated alumina.
  • Dew point control and water content specifications.
  • Troubleshooting common dehydration unit problems.
  1. Acid Gas Removal (Gas Sweetening)
  • Purpose of acid gas removal: H2S and CO2 removal.
  • Amine treating: types of amines (MEA, DEA, MDEA), absorption and regeneration.
  • Physical solvent processes (e.g., Selexol, Rectisol).
  • Membrane separation for acid gas removal.
  • Solid bed adsorbents for selective H2S removal.
  1. Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Recovery
  • Definition and value of NGLs (ethane, propane, butanes, natural gasoline).
  • Methods of NGL recovery: refrigeration, turbo-expander, lean oil absorption.
  • Principles of cryogenic processing for deep NGL recovery.
  • Economic drivers for NGL extraction.
  • Overview of NGL product specifications.
  1. NGL Fractionation and Product Treating
  • Principles of distillation for NGL separation.
  • Demethanizer, deethanizer, depropanizer, debutanizer columns.
  • Design and operation of NGL fractionation columns.
  • Treating of NGL products to meet purity specifications (e.g., mercaptan removal).
  • Storage and transportation of NGL products.
  1. Gas Compression and Measurement
  • Purpose of gas compression in processing and transportation.
  • Types of compressors: reciprocating, centrifugal.
  • Compressor station design and operation.
  • Gas metering and measurement: orifice plates, ultrasonic meters, turbine meters.
  • Custody transfer measurement principles.
  1. Hydrate Formation and Prevention
  • Conditions for hydrate formation in natural gas systems.
  • Impact of hydrates: plugging, pressure drop, safety hazards.
  • Hydrate prevention methods: dehydration, chemical injection (methanol, MEG).
  • Hydrate prediction software and models.
  • Troubleshooting hydrate-related issues.
  1. Gas Processing Plant Operations and Troubleshooting
  • Start-up, shutdown, and normal operating procedures for gas plants.
  • Common operational problems: foaming, fouling, corrosion, off-spec product.
  • Systematic troubleshooting methodology for gas processing units.
  • Process flow diagrams (PFDs) and P&IDs interpretation for gas plants.
  • Integration of different processing units.
  1. Safety, Environmental, and Emerging Technologies
  • Process safety management (PSM) in gas processing facilities.
  • Environmental regulations for emissions and waste from gas plants.
  • Carbon capture and storage (CCS) in gas processing.
  • Digitalization, automation, and AI in gas plant optimization.
  • Sustainable gas processing technologies and future trends.

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

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