COURSE OVERVIEW:

The meaning of this course lies in the technical precision required to evaluate the energy content and purity of gaseous hydrocarbon streams. In the oil and gas sector, the gaseous phase represents a massive portion of custody transfer and process control, where even a minor error in component identification can lead to significant financial discrepancies. This program provides the specialized knowledge needed to manage gas chromatographs configured for complex energy-sector matrices.

The scope of the training focuses on the hardware engineering and method application for natural gas, refinery gas, and specialty gaseous fuels. It addresses the mechanics of high-pressure sampling, the use of backflush valves to protect analytical columns from heavy hydrocarbons, and the integration of multiple detectors for simultaneous permanent gas and hydrocarbon analysis. Participants will explore the implementation of GPA and ASTM standards that define the industry’s benchmarks for accuracy and reproducibility.

The coverage includes a deep investigation into the determination of heating values, compressibility factors, and the detection of trace contaminants like sulfur and moisture. The course emphasizes the troubleshooting of valve timings, the optimization of carrier gas flows, and the calibration of analyzers used in fiscal measurement. By mastering these specialized GC techniques, participants will be able to ensure the integrity of data supporting global energy markets and industrial process safety.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Define the unique requirements for hydrocarbon gas chromatography.
• Configure multi-column systems for the analysis of natural gas.
• Implement ASTM D1945 and GPA 2261 standard methodologies.
• Calculate Gross Heating Value and Relative Density from gas data.
• Manage high-pressure gas sampling systems and pressure reduction.
• Optimize Thermal Conductivity Detectors for permanent gas analysis.
• Troubleshoot valve switching and backflush timing sequences.
• Detect trace sulfur compounds using specialized GC detectors.
• Execute multi-point calibrations for custody transfer gas analyzers.
• Evaluate the impact of moisture and heavy ends on column life.
• Perform hydrocarbon dew point calculations based on GC results.
• Design preventative maintenance protocols for field-based gas analyzers.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Gas Chemists, Measurement Engineers, Instrument Technicians, and Refinery Laboratory Supervisors.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.