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Gas Conditioning and Processing Techniques | 1st – 5th September 2025

This 5-day course provides an extensive exploration of gas conditioning and processing, focusing on the critical processes involved in natural ... Show more
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Course Overview

This 5-day course provides an extensive exploration of gas conditioning and processing, focusing on the critical processes involved in natural gas handling, separation, dehydration, and sweetening. Participants will gain practical insights into engineering principles, process equipment, troubleshooting techniques, and risk management in gas processing plants. Emphasis is placed on operational efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance, equipping participants to handle industry challenges effectively.

Course Objectives

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

  1. Understand the fundamentals of natural gas processing and conditioning.
  2. Design and operate gas-liquid separation and dehydration systems.
  3. Identify and resolve mercury and hydrate-related problems in natural gas systems.
  4. Manage the recovery of natural gas liquids and heavy hydrocarbons.
  5. Operate and troubleshoot sweetening systems for acid gas removal.
  6. Apply effective risk management strategies in gas processing.
  7. Analyse case studies to enhance decision-making and process optimisation.

 

Target Audience

  • Process engineers and operators in natural gas facilities.
  • Project managers in gas conditioning and processing plants.
  • Maintenance and reliability engineers in the gas industry.
  • HSE professionals focused on gas processing safety.
  • Plant supervisors and managers.

Day One: Introduction to Natural Gas Processing

  • Fundamentals of natural gas engineering.
  • Physical properties of natural gas.
  • Overview of natural gas production and impurities.
  • Contract terms and the significance of heating value (BTU).
  • Plant operations: normal and abnormal conditions.
  • Start-up procedures and initial operation.
  • Introduction to NGL, GTL, and LPG.

Day Two: Gas-Liquid Separation Systems

  • Overview of gas-liquid separation systems.
  • Types and sizing of separators.
  • Key variables: pressure, temperature, flow, and level.
  • Instrumentation, control, and measurement systems.
  • Control valves and actuators.
  • Process operation planning and management.
  • Contaminants removal and plant shutdown planning.

Day Three: Mercury Removal Systems / Hydrate Problems / Dehydration of Natural Gas

  • Understanding mercury issues in natural gas.
  • Process description of mercury removal units.
  • Hydrate formation conditions and mitigation methods.
  • Water content estimation and dew point control.
  • Overview of natural gas dehydration systems and methods.

Day Four: Dehydration of Natural Gas / NGL Recovery and Removal of Heavy Hydrocarbons

  • Glycol dehydration unit and TEG process description.
  • Factors affecting TEG performance and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Removal of heavy hydrocarbons via LTS and turbo-expander systems.
  • Condensate stabilisation and refrigeration system operations.
  • Applications of cryogenics and turbo-expanders.

Day Five: Sweetening Systems

  • Removal of acid gases (Hâ‚‚S, COâ‚‚) using sweetening systems.
  • Membrane systems for gas sweetening.
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques.
  • Risk management strategies in sweetening systems.
  • Introduction to the theory of inventive problem-solving.
  • Impact of maintenance on operations.
  • Case studies on managing environmental, safety, and quality concerns.

Why Choose this Course?

This course delivers comprehensive training in gas processing, combining theoretical knowledge with practical insights to address the complexities of natural gas handling. Participants will gain the expertise needed to improve plant performance, ensure safety, and optimise production. The inclusion of case studies provides real-world scenarios for effective application of learned concepts.

Learning Outcome

Upon completing this course, participants will:

  1. Master gas processing techniques, including separation, dehydration, and sweetening.
  2. Operate and troubleshoot key systems such as TEG units and turbo-expander systems.
  3. Mitigate mercury and hydrate-related problems in natural gas systems.
  4. Implement strategies to recover NGLs and remove heavy hydrocarbons.
  5. Develop effective risk management approaches in gas processing plants.
  6. Optimise plant safety, quality, and environmental performance.
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