Course Objectives:

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Fundamentals of Gas Processing

• Understand the importance of gas processing in natural gas production, refining, and petrochemicals.
• Identify key gas components (methane, ethane, propane, CO₂, H₂S, water vapor, nitrogen).
• Explain the impact of gas impurities on processing and transportation.

2. Gas Processing Unit Operations and Design Considerations

• Learn about key gas processing steps:
• Gas Sweetening (H₂S and CO₂ removal).
• Gas Dehydration (Glycol, solid desiccants, membranes).
• Gas Compression (Types of compressors, performance optimization).
• Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Recovery (Cryogenic processing, J-T expansion, lean oil absorption).
• Fractionation and Gas Separation (Distillation columns, membrane separation).

3. Equipment Design for Gas Processing

• Separator Design:
• Two-phase and three-phase separators.
• Sizing criteria and internals (demisters, weirs, baffles).
• Heat Exchangers:
• Shell & tube vs. plate heat exchangers.
• Heat recovery and energy efficiency strategies.
• Compressors & Expanders:
• Reciprocating, centrifugal, and screw compressors.
• Turboexpanders for cryogenic processes.
• Reactors and Absorbers:
• Amine absorbers for acid gas removal.
• Molecular sieve beds for dehydration.

4. Process Optimization and Performance Enhancement

• Identify key parameters affecting gas processing efficiency.
• Optimize separation efficiencies, heat integration, and energy consumption.
• Implement automation and process control strategies for real-time monitoring.

5. Environmental, Safety, and Regulatory Compliance

• Identify safety risks in gas processing, including high-pressure operations, H₂S exposure, and flaring.
• Understand industry best practices for emissions control (flare gas recovery, CO₂ capture).
• Comply with environmental regulations for VOC emissions, sulfur recovery, and greenhouse gas reductions.

6. Troubleshooting and Case Studies

• Analyze real-world gas processing system failures and operational challenges.
• Develop systematic problem-solving approaches for common issues like hydrate formation, foaming, and corrosion.
• Apply reliability-centered maintenance strategies to ensure long-term equipment performance.

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals involved in gas processing, refining, and industrial gas handling, including:

1. Engineers & Technical Personnel

• Process Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Chemical Engineers
• Instrumentation & Control Engineers

2. Operations & Maintenance Teams

• Gas Processing Plant Operators
• Maintenance Engineers
• Reliability Engineers