COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course will cover the fundamentals, basic design, layout, operation, control, monitoring, startup, shutdown and basic troubleshooting of key utility and auxiliary support systems within a Gas Treatment Plant, in line with standard operating procedures and safety requirements.

Participants will gain structured knowledge of breathing air systems, chilled water systems, combustion air blowers and air preheaters, demineralized water packages, steam and condensate systems, DGA reclaimers and high-pressure converter systems, lean solvent filtration packages, potable and utility water systems, sour water stripper units, sulphur rundown vessels and degassing contactors, utility area package boilers, waste heat boilers, boiler blowdown systems, waste water collection and transfer systems, waste water treatment systems and other supporting utilities.

By the end of the course, participants will understand how these systems support the main process units, how to operate and monitor them safely, and how to recognize and tackle common operational upsets and basic troubleshooting requirements.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

1. Describe the purpose and function of the main utility and auxiliary support systems in a Gas Treatment Plant.
2. Explain the basic design and layout of breathing air, water, steam, solvent and sulphur handling systems and how they interface with the main process units.
3. Operate, control and monitor the different utility and auxiliary systems in accordance with safe and standard operating procedures.
4. Outline correct startup and shutdown sequences for key utility and auxiliary systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.
5. Identify normal operating parameters and key performance indicators for the various utility systems.
6. Recognize early warning signs of abnormal operation and take appropriate first-line corrective actions.
7. Perform basic troubleshooting and simple service activities for utility and auxiliary systems within the permitted scope of operations personnel.
8. Understand key safety, environmental and quality considerations associated with utilities such as breathing air, steam, solvent systems and wastewater systems.
9. Communicate effectively with maintenance and technical support teams by accurately describing observed symptoms and operating conditions.
10. Apply best practices to improve reliability, availability and efficiency of utility and auxiliary support systems at their plant.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

-Utility personnel

-Plant and process operations personnel

-Control room and field operators

-Operation engineers and production engineers

-Senior technicians responsible for utility and support systems

-Any technical staff involved in the operation and monitoring of Gas Treatment Plant utilities

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions, as well as case studies, will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information, knowledge, and experience transfer. The course will be intensive but 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 learning. 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.