DURATION

5 Days

DESIGNED FOR

Engineers involved in simulation modeling of natural gas and liquids processing facilities who have completed our Gas Conditioning and Processing course (G-4) or comparable training

YOU WILL LEARN

• To recognize and appreciate the capabilities and limits of process simulators in the design and evaluation of production/processing facilities

• How to develop models to solve several real problems using commercial simulation packages

• To work independently to apply process simulations to profitably design new facilities or evaluate existing facilities

ABOUT THE COURSE

This extension of the Gas Conditioning and Processing (G-4) and Production/Processing Facilities (G-40) courses provides practical knowledge about using computers to solve operating problems more effectively and efficiently. Detailed discussions cover strengths, limitations and pitfalls of the calculation procedures used for the specification, design and operation of production processing facilities. Since most calculations are now made on a computer, this should be considered a required course in the normal training program for technical personnel. This course is presented using commercial simulator packages. The primary objective is to teach the participant how to work more effectively as an engineer by using a commercial simulator package as a tool. Familiarity with the simulation package used in the course is a prerequisite. The course is normally taught using HYSYS^®, but arrangements can be made with the instructor to use other packages as well.

COURSE CONTENT

• Overview of computer simulation as a tool in the management of engineering as it relates to the design, selection and operation of oil and gas production

• Equations of state and their application

• Calculation of thermodynamic properties

• Gas compression

• Preparation of a compressor train flow sheet

• Preparation of production train flow sheet with recycles and equipment sizing

• NGL recovery processing

• Preparation of offshore dew point control flow sheet

• Characterization of the C₆+ fraction

• Preparation of offshore dew point control flow sheet with emphasis on the potential risk of improper feed characterization

• Fractionation / distillation

• Modeling a fractionation train for multiple product specifications

• Fluid hydraulics

• Modeling a piping system with both pumps and compressors