COURSE OVERVIEW:

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) represents a critical suite of technologies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from industrial sources. This course provides an in-depth examination of the surface facilities required to capture carbon dioxide from flue gases and process streams, focusing on the engineering and operational aspects of the capture unit. Participants will explore the various chemical and physical separation methods, including amine-based absorption, membrane separation, and cryogenic fractionation, to understand the technical trade-offs between different capture architectures.

The scope of this training extends to the critical midstream operations of compression, dehydration, and transport. Attendees will analyze the phase behavior of carbon dioxide and the impact of impurities on pipeline integrity and compressor performance. The course details the mechanical requirements for high-pressure CO2 pumps and the design of dehydration units using molecular sieves or triethylene glycol to prevent hydrate formation and corrosion in transport infrastructure.

Coverage includes the operational logic for integrating CCUS facilities with existing power plants or industrial refineries. Participants will examine the utilization pathways, such as enhanced oil recovery and chemical synthesis, as well as the surface requirements for geological sequestration. By focusing on the practical challenges of solvent management, energy integration, and leak detection, this course equips engineers and operators with the necessary skills to manage the full life cycle of carbon capture surface operations.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

1.  Explain the fundamental role of CCUS in the global energy transition and industrial decarbonization.

2.  Evaluate the performance of pre-combustion, post-combustion, and oxy-fuel capture methods.

3.  Optimize the operation of amine absorption columns and solvent regeneration strippers.

4.  Manage solvent degradation and the environmental impact of amine emissions.

5.  Analyze the phase diagram of carbon dioxide for supercritical and dense-phase transport.

6.  Design and operate multi-stage CO2 compression systems with inter-stage cooling.

7.  Implement dehydration strategies to meet stringent CO2 pipeline specifications.

8.  Identify the impact of impurities like sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides on capture efficiency.

9.  Execute safe procedures for the storage and loading of liquefied carbon dioxide.

10.  Monitor and detect CO2 leaks in surface facilities using advanced sensor networks.

11.  Integrate CCUS heat requirements with existing plant steam and utility systems.

12.  Assess the surface facility requirements for CO2-enhanced oil recovery (EOR) projects.

13.  Develop a maintenance plan for specialized CCUS equipment and rotating machinery.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Process Engineers, Facility Engineers, Environmental Consultants, and Operations Supervisors involved in the design and management of carbon capture projects.

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.