COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course provides a comprehensive and practical understanding of gas compression systems as used in oil and gas production, gas processing, pipelines, petrochemical facilities, and power plants. It covers gas properties, thermodynamic principles, compressor types, system configuration, design and selection principles, auxiliary systems, control and protection, daily operation, performance monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Emphasis is placed on designing robust compression systems and operating them safely and efficiently within their allowable envelopes, using real industrial examples and case studies.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

1. Describe the role of gas compression systems within production, processing, transmission, and storage facilities.
2. Explain the fundamental thermodynamic principles that govern gas compression processes.
3. Identify the main compressor types (reciprocating, centrifugal, screw, and others) and their typical applications and limitations.
4. Interpret compressor datasheets, manufacturer curves, and performance maps for various operating conditions.
5. Define key design parameters such as pressure ratio, flow, power, number of stages, discharge temperature, and efficiency.
6. Evaluate the impact of gas composition, molecular weight, temperature, and compressibility on compressor performance.
7. Develop conceptual designs and basic sizing for gas compression systems including stages, intercoolers, and separators.
8. Select appropriate compressor technology and driver type for a given duty and site condition.
9. Describe the design and function of auxiliary systems including lubrication, sealing, cooling, and distance pieces.
10. Explain basic principles of compressor control, anti-surge protection, capacity control, and recycle systems.
11. Apply correct field procedures for startup, loading, normal operation, shutdown, and emergency handling.
12. Recognize early warning signs of performance deterioration and mechanical problems using trends and monitoring data.
13. Plan and support preventive and corrective maintenance for compressors and auxiliaries to enhance reliability.
14. Diagnose common operating, process, and mechanical problems and develop structured troubleshooting actions.
15. Identify major safety hazards associated with high pressure gas compression systems and apply appropriate risk controls.
16. Communicate compressor system performance, constraints, and improvement opportunities to operations and management.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

-Process and operations engineers working with gas compression systems

-Mechanical, rotating equipment, reliability, and maintenance engineers

-Control and instrumentation engineers involved in compressor control and protection

-Operations supervisors, panel operators, and field operators in gas plants, refineries, and pipelines

-Project and design engineers involved in new compression projects, revamps, or debottlenecking

-HSE, risk, and integrity engineers concerned with high-pressure gas systems and process safety

-Technical support, troubleshooting, and optimization teams for compression 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 after 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.