COURSE OVERVIEW

This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of certified oil and gas pipeline operator. It covers the fundamentals of pipeline network operations and locate all collection and distribution networks; the network layout and philosophy; the various types of networks including LP rich gas network, HP rich gas network, condensate, HP lean gas/fuel, LP lean gas/fuel, HFO and gas oil network; the various types of valves, drip barrels and troubleshooting of valves; and the basics of network operations, manual network operation and control as well as guidelines for the definition of gas gathering lines.
During this interactive course, participants will learn the sludge catcher operations, pre/post start-up procedures, purge-in/purge-out procedures, gas utilization options and techniques; the pipelines and operational needs as well as the oil and gas fluid transport properties; the flaring and assess the need to flare, overprotection devices as well as different types and applications of flares; and operating, maintaining, monitoring, and controlling flare in a safely manner.