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 International Training and Consultancy Services to
the Oil and Gas Industry
Mr. Eric Knott
Head of Oil & Gas
Consulting
Education:
I.Eng., A.M.I.G.E., A.M.I.E.,
M.Inst.Pet., Cert. Ed.
Incorporated Engineer
Associate
Member of the Institute of Gas Engineers
Associate Member
of the Institute of Energy
Member of the Institute of
Petroleum
Certificate of Education (D.o.E.
Registered)
Post Graduate Diplomas (Computing and Gas
Engineering)
We currently offer the following training
courses:
Course Number / Type Title
Course 01 INTRODUCTION TO THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY
Course Summary
Essentially technical in nature the fundamental aspects of
the oil and gas industry from exploration to utilisation are
examined in this course. How:
the industry is structured and fits into the global energy
scene;
oil and gas are discovered, produced and transported;
crude oil and natural gas are transformed in useful
products;
the financial aspects of oil and gas operations are
arranged
and what is the expected future for the industry.
Objectives
(a) To develop a basic understanding of the role of oil and
gas in the energy mix
(b) Have a good knowledge of state of the art Oil and Gas
operations
(c) To gain an understanding of the value chain functions
of exploration, production, transportation, refining and
marketing
(d) Understand the risks and hazards associated with Oil
and Gas
(e) Know how to carry out operational and safety related
procedures
(f) Have knowledge of the Oil and Gas business from
exploration to utilisation.
Who Should Attend
Managers, technicians, supervisory and safety personnel who
need to know about Oil and Gas operations or who need to
update their knowledge and skills in this subject. Personnel
new to the oil and gas industry will receive an excellent
background on which to build and those already involved will
receive the most up-to-date information necessary for the safe
and efficient operation of their facilities.
Seminar Outline
Day 1
Oil and Gas Basics – Properties and Specifications -Oil and
Gas Operations and the Role of Oil and Gas in Energy Supply
and Demand
Day 2
Exploring for Oil and Gas - Petroleum Geology and
Exploration Technology
Producing Oil and Gas - Drilling Operations, Conventional
Production Operations, Offshore Operations, and Enhanced Oil
Recovery
Day 3
Natural Gas Processing and Marketing - Natural Gas
International Specifications, Natural Gas as a Premium Fuel
and Tariffs
Day 4
Oil Refining and Marketing - Refined Products and Key
Qualities, Refinery Configuration and Operations, and Refined
Product Marketing
Day 5
The Industry's Structure and Future - The Role of Majors,
Independents, Service Companies, National Oil Companies and
OPEC in Oil Markets and the World Energy Situation,
Environmental Considerations and Business Challenges
Extensive use of videos, computer programmes and case
studies are used in this course.
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Course 02 OIL AND GAS PIPELINE ENGINEERING OVERVIEW
Course Summary
This course provides an overview of the principle
engineering requirements of oil and gas pipelines and is a
good foundation for the more advanced aspects of gas pipeline
design and operation. This course covers the basic hydraulic
and mechanical design aspects of oil and gas pipelines and
uses a variety of procedures and techniques, including
computer simulations, which are necessary in the design of oil
and gas supply systems.
Duration
Short Course – five days
Objectives
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To provide a good foundation in the engineering of oil
and gas pipelines.
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To give an appreciation of the safety and hazard
implications of operating pipelines.
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To provide an understanding of the design calculations
required and how to apply them.
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To develop an understanding of systems for controlling
the operation of oil and gas pipelines.
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To have an appreciation of the requirements for operation
and maintenance of pipelines.
Who Should Attend
Engineers, technicians and supervisory staff who need to
know about the engineering aspects of oil and gas pipelines
and for those who require a refresher course in the
subject.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Materials
- Hydraulic-design
- Mechanical-Design
- Route Planning
- Pipeline Installations
- System Control
- Operation and Maintenance
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Course 03 FLUID FLOW AND NETWORK ANALYSIS OVERVIEW
Course Summary
This course provides a thorough evaluation of the
principles of gas flow and network analysis. The fundamental
equations are developed and applied to practical problems for
both steady state and transient gas flow. The principles of
steady state and transient analysis of networks are explained.
Throughout the course participants will have the opportunity
to solve practical problems using state of the art graphical
network analysis programs.
Duration
Short Course - 5 Days
Objectives
On completion of this course each participant will:
(a) Have an understanding of fluid flow
fundamentals.
(b) Know how to apply fluid flow fundamentals
to all types of oil and gas flow.
(c) Understand the
importance of friction and the limitations of modelling
it.
(d) Understand the difference between steady state and
transient flow.
(e) Understand the principles of network
analysis and apply them to solving networks.
(f) Have
experience of using graphical interactive network analysis
software.
Who Should Attend
Personnel with a science or engineering background who need
to know how the principles of fluid flow are applied to
practical problems in the oil and gas industry.
Course Outline
- Gas Flow Fundamentals
- Steady State Gas Flow
- Unsteady State Gas Flow
- Network Analysis
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Course 04 LPG TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
Course Summary
This course provides a view of state of the art liquid
petroleum gas technology. It is designed to provide technical
personnel with the knowledge necessary to achieve a thorough
understanding of LPG technology. A strong emphasis is placed
on safety throughout the course.
Duration
Short course - 5 Days
Workshop - 10 Days
Objectives
(a) Have a good knowledge of state of the art LPG
technology
(b) Understand the risks and hazards associated
with LPG operations
(c) Know how to carry out operational
and safety related procedures
(d) Have a knowledge of the
LPG business from production to utilisation.
Who Should Attend
Managers, technicians, supervisory and safety personnel who
need to know about LPG operations or who need to update their
knowledge and skills in this subject. Personnel new to liquid
petroleum gas products will receive an excellent background on
which to build and those already involved will receive the
most up-to-date information necessary for the safe and
efficient operation of their facilities.
Course Outline
- Properties Of LPG
- Production Of LPG
- Bulk Storage
- Transport
- Operations
- Safety Aspects
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Course 05 GAS UTILISATION OVERVIEW
Course Summary
The course includes a review of the principles of gas
combustion and flames and their application to burner design
to meet the requirement of specific gas burning applications.
The applications of gas burners in industry are reviewed
including the associated pipework and safety standards.
Duration
Short Course - 5 Days
Objectives
On completion of this course participants will have a
general knowledge of the principles of natural gas combustion
science and technology in a wide range of applications.
Who Should Attend
Engineers and other technical personnel who need to have an
appreciation of how gas is burnt in a wide range of
applications.
Course Outline
- Combustion And Flames
- Combustion Technology
- Industrial Gas Utilisation
- Domestic Gas Utilisation
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Course 06 GAS PROPERTIES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Course Summary
The course covers all the important chemical and physical
properties of natural gases relevant to their production,
transmission, distribution and utilisation. The operational
and safety implications of gas properties in each of these
areas are highlighted and their inclusion in gas
specifications is discussed.
The importance of gas
properties and characteristics in the combustion and economic
use of gas, the implications for gas metering and custody
transfer and the implications for safety and environmental
issues are discussed including practical aspects such as
safety and ventilation requirements.
Typical natural gas
specifications are discussed and analysed from both the
technical and commercial aspects.
Duration
Short Course - 5 days
Objectives
On completion of this course each participant will:
(a) have a knowledge of the physical properties of natural
gases
(b) appreciate the role of thermodynamic properties
in the design and operation of gas systems
(c) understand
the nature of gas quality specifications
(d) be able to
demonstrate an awareness of the importance of gas properties
and characteristics in the design and safe operation of gas
equipment
(e) understand the commercial implications of gas
specifications.
Who Should Attend
This course is intended
for engineers and technicians involved in the production,
transmission, distribution and utilisation of gas. It is also
suitable for commercial and other non-technical personnel
involved in gas specifications and contracts.
Course Outline
- Physical-Properties
- Gas Quality
- Gas Characteristics and Combustion
- Gas Specifications
- Safety Implications
- Commercial and Contractual Implications
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Course 07 BULK DISTRIBUTION AND HANDLING OF LPG
Course Summary
The requirement for bulk storage is considered together
with the options available for storing LPG. The design of
vessels, plant and equipment required for storage is
considered in detail along with the associated transportation
facilities. Operational and safety considerations are
discussed in the context of case studies drawn from real
incidents.
Duration
5 Days
Objectives
(a) Have a good background knowledge of the principles
involved in the bulk distribution and handling of LPG
(b)
Understand the principles involved in the design of storage,
transportation and cylinder filling facilities
(c) Be able
to recognise potentially hazardous situations and know how to
deal with them
(d) Be familiar with good operating
procedures and how to implement them.
Who Should Attend
Engineers, technicians, supervisory and safety personnel
involved in LPG operations who wish to update their knowledge
in this area. The course is also suitable for those not
directly involved but who wish to know more about this
important aspect of LPG operations.
Course Outline
· Introduction
· Bulk Storage
· Transportation
· Cylinder Filling Plant
· Hazards And Safety
· Case Studies
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Course 08 SAFE INSTALLATION AND UTILISATION OF LPG
Course Summary
The utilisation of LPG requires external and internal
installations at the user's premises. This course provides an
understanding of the installations required, their design and
operation and the related safety requirements.
Duration
5 Days
Objectives
(a) Be aware of safety legislation and codes of practice
relating to the installation and use of LPG equipment
(b)
Have a good background knowledge of the plant and equipment
installed at users premises
(c) Understand the function of
each item of equipment
(d) Recognise faulty or incorrectly
adjusted equipment
(e) Be aware of the consequences of a
failure of any item of plant.
Who Should Attend
All personnel concerned with LPG installations at
industrial, commercial or domestic users.
Course Outline
- Safety Legislation And General Safety
- External Installations
- Internal Installations
- Appliances
- Combustion And Its Control
- Flues And Ventilation
- Explosions
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Course 09 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PLANNING AND DESIGN
Course Summary
The course presents the design essentials and practical
aspects of low-pressure gas distribution, with a particular
emphasis on planning and design. Case Studies and computer
simulation exercises are combined with theoretical studies to
give the students the ability to co-ordinate design,
operational and safety aspects into the planning process.
Duration
Short Course - 5 Days
Objectives
On completion of this course each participant will:
a) Have a knowledge of the parameters to be considered when
planning and designing a gas distribution system.
b)
Understand the hazards associated with the operation of a
distribution system and how to minimise them.
c) Be
familiar with the design process.
d) Have an appreciation
of the economics of gas distribution.
Who Should Attend
Managers, engineers and supervisory staff concerned with
the planning and design of gas distribution systems.
Course Outline
- Distribution Systems
- Network Design
- Hazard Assessment
- Diurnal Storage Installations
- Pressure Control Installations
- Distribution Economics
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Course 10 GAS UTILISATION PRINCIPLES - BURNER DESIGN
Course Summary
This course builds on the fundamentals presented in GU2 to
provide the skills necessary for the design of efficient and
safe practical gas burner systems and their selection for both
domestic and industrial applications. Additionally the
incidence, characteristics and effects of fully-confined,
vented and unconfined gas explosions are presented to provide
a basis for their investigation and prevention.
Duration
Short Course - 5 Days
Objectives
On completion of this course participants will:
(a) Have an appreciation of the design of gas
burners.
(b) Understand the selection parameters for
specific applications.
(c) Understand the principles of
burner controls and the safety implications.
(d) Be able to
describe the mechanism of gas explosions and understand their
causes.
Who Should Attend
This course is for engineers and other technical staff who
need to update their existing knowledge or learn more about
the principles of gas burners and the mechanism and prevention
of explosions associated with such equipment.
- Course Outline
Post Aerated Burners
- Atmospheric Aerated Burners
- Gas Modulus
- High Pressure Atmospheric Burners
- Airblast Burners
- Flame Stability
- Injector And Burner-Head Design
- Burner Types
- Air-Gas Ratio Control
- Burner Control Systems
- Novel Burner Control Systems
- Gas Explosions
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Course 11 GAS UTILISATION PRINCIPLES - COMBUSTION &
FLAMES
Course Summary
Flame properties and characteristics are analysed to
provide a necessary understanding of their significance in the
design, operation and selection of practical gas-burning
equipment.
Duration
Short Course - 5 Days
Objectives
On completion of this course participants will:
(a) Be able to carry out combustion calculations and
analyse the combustion process.
(b) Understand the nature
of gas flames, their properties and how flames
propagate.
(c) Recognise the different types of flames and
their characteristics.
(d) Have an appreciation of the
theory of interchangeability and the practical
implications.
Who Should Attend
This course is for engineers and other technical staff who
need to update their existing knowledge or learn more about
the principles of combustion and flames.
Course Outline
- Combustion-Principles
- Flame Propagation
- Premixed Flame Stability
- Properties Of Flame Gases
- Ignition
- Turbulent-Flames
- Diffusion-Flames
- Interchangeability
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Course 12 INDUSTRIAL GAS UTILISATION
Course Summary
Industrial gas design concepts are presented to provide the
necessary skills for engineering and economic decisions to be
made in the context of competitive industrial and commercial
markets.
Safety standards are emphasised and their underlying
principles analysed. New techniques to improve the efficiency
and productivity of industrial and commercial gas applications
are considered throughout.
Duration
Short Course - 5 Days
Objectives
On completion of this course each participant will:
(a) understand the nature of the industrial and commercial
gas markets
(b) appreciate the safety implications of gas
burning equipment
(c) understand the application of gas in
high and low temperature processes
(d) have a knowledge of
the design and operation of gas burning equipment for specific
applications.
Who Should Attend
This course is for engineers and other technical staff who
need to update their existing knowledge or learn more about
the principles of industrial gas appliance installations.
Course Outline
- Industrial & Commercial Markets
- Safety Standards
- Pipework Systems
- High Temperature Processes
- Low Temperature Processes
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