COURSE OVERVIEW:

The transport of hydrocarbons from the wellhead to processing facilities requires a sophisticated network of pipelines and flowlines that must operate under diverse environmental conditions. This course focuses on the engineering principles required to design, construct, and maintain these conduits, ensuring safety and efficiency throughout the life of the field. Production engineers will gain a deep understanding of how fluid properties, pressure drops, and temperature gradients dictate the selection of pipe diameters, wall thicknesses, and materials.

The scope of the program covers the transition from subsurface production to surface transportation, emphasizing the technical challenges of multiphase flow. It details the mechanical design requirements specified by international codes, as well as the hydraulic modeling necessary to prevent bottlenecks in the production system. Participants will examine the nuances of both onshore and offshore gathering systems, including the complexities of terrain-induced slugging and the thermal insulation requirements for heavy oil or deepwater applications.

Beyond physical design, the coverage includes the critical aspects of flow assurance and integrity management. This encompasses the prevention of hydrates, wax, and scale, alongside the implementation of corrosion control measures such as internal coating and cathodic protection. By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped to manage the entire lifecycle of a pipeline project, from initial routing and hydraulic optimization to decommissioning, while adhering to stringent environmental and safety regulations.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Identify the fundamental components and configurations of field gathering systems.
• Apply international design codes such as ASME B31.4 and B31.8.
• Calculate pressure drops and flow rates for single-phase and multiphase fluids.
• Select appropriate pipe materials based on fluid chemistry and pressure.
• Determine required pipe wall thickness for internal and external pressure.
• Analyze the impact of topography and elevation changes on flow stability.
• Design effective slug catchers and separator inlet configurations.
• Evaluate the necessity for thermal insulation or heat tracing in flowlines.
• Implement corrosion management programs using inhibitors and coatings.
• Plan pipeline pigging operations for cleaning and inspection purposes.
• Assess the mechanical integrity of pipelines using hydrotesting methods.
• Optimize flowline routing to minimize environmental impact and cost.
• Manage flow assurance risks including hydrate and wax deposition.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Production Engineers, Facilities Engineers, Pipeline Engineers, and Field Operations Supervisors responsible for the design and maintenance of hydrocarbon transport systems.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise 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.