COURSE OVERVIEW:

The LNG - Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) Operation course is a highly specialized technical program focusing on the dual-purpose nature of floating LNG terminals. This course examines the complex systems required to both store Liquefied Natural Gas at cryogenic temperatures and convert it back into a gaseous state for pipeline distribution. It provides a technical analysis of the thermodynamics involved in high-pressure regasification and the critical stability requirements of a vessel acting as a permanent offshore terminal.

The scope of this training involves the detailed study of various regasification technologies, including open-loop, closed-loop, and combined systems using seawater or intermediate fluids. Participants will explore the operational interface between the FSRU and visiting LNG carriers during Ship-to-Ship (STS) transfer operations. The program emphasizes the management of high-pressure gas send-out systems, the maintenance of submerged pumps, and the calibration of sophisticated custody transfer measurement systems (CTMS).

Coverage includes the safety protocols for managing "Boil-off Gas" (BOG) and the prevention of "Rollover" incidents within the storage tanks. The course addresses the unique environmental considerations of FSRU operations, such as the impact of cold-water discharge and the use of anti-fouling agents in heat exchangers. By providing a comprehensive guide to FSRU management, this course equips senior officers and terminal engineers with the expertise to ensure the continuous and safe supply of energy to shore-based grids.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

1. Explain the fundamental design differences between an LNGC and an FSRU.
2. Manage the thermodynamics of LNG regasification at various pressures.
3. Distinguish between Open-Loop, Closed-Loop, and Combined regasification modes.
4. Oversee the operation of high-pressure (HP) LNG pumps and vaporizers.
5. Coordinate safe Ship-to-Ship (STS) LNG transfer operations.
6. Manage the "Boil-off Gas" (BOG) using re-condensers and gas combustion units.
7. Implement stability and mooring monitoring for permanent offshore stations.
8. Operate and maintain intermediate fluid heat exchangers (IFV).
9. Execute Custody Transfer Measurement (CTMS) for gas send-out.
10. Manage the risks of cryogenic spills and high-pressure gas leaks.
11. Implement environmental protection measures regarding seawater intake and discharge.
12. Oversee the Emergency Shutdown (ESD) logic across the ship-shore-pipeline interface.
13. Drive operational efficiency through optimized heat management and BOG control.

TARGET AUDIENCE:  

FSRU Senior Officers, Gas Engineers, Terminal Managers, Offshore Superintendents, and Technical Directors.

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.