| Arabian American Center | October | Training & Development |
- Program Title:
- Crude Oil Process Plant Operational Troubleshooting
- Location:
- Dubai
- Date:
- 16.06.2019 - 20.06.2019
- Fees:
- $ 3900
Description
Course Objectives
By the end of this course ,the Participants will be able to:
• To learn and understand the fluid properties
• To learn how the process plant work and control
• To Check data accuracy, system function, report discrepancies to maintenance of valves.
• To explain theory behind flow lines ,wellhed and check valves for preparing and testing
according to standard procedures
• Understanding well testing procedures
• Understanding the mechanisms ,function of separation process
• To explain the theory and mechanisms of emulsion
Course Methodology
• Power point presentation
• Practical exercises
• Cases studies
• Open discussion
COURSE CONTENTS
• Introduction
o Crude oil properties and compositions
o Crude oil types
o Crude oil handling problems
o Making the Equipment Work, Facility Types
o Well flow lines gathering point
o Plant layout and integration
• Principles ofprocess operation
o Introduction to control systems
o GC processes troubleshooting and systems
o DCS, system operation and monitoring
o PLC systems and operation
• UPS systems and monitoring systems
o SCADA systems and monitoring techniques.
o Control systems using simulator
o Principles of calibration of control systems
o Precautions during calibration Steps in control systems calibration
• Monitoring equipment performance
o Routine instrumentation
o Controllers checks & reporting defective controls to maintenance
o Conducting root cause analysis for all operating parameters
o Control system response for ESD
• Choosing a Process
o Introduction
o Controlling the Process, Operation of a Control Valve, Pressure Control, Level
Control, Temperature Control, Flow Control
• Basic System Configuration
o Wellhead and Manifold, Separation, Oil Treating, Lease Automatic Custody
Transfer (LACT), Pumps, Water Treating, Compressors, Gas Dehydrators
• Control types, components
o Level control
o Pressure Control
o Temperature control
o Control loops type
o Control loop components
• Basics of operation on Instrumentation controls (LCV, PCB, transmitter, switches)
o Instrumentation functions
o Types of instrumentation
o Instrumentation locations
o Control loop types
o Components of instruments
o Instrument variable measurement
o Control troubleshooting
o Sample exercises
• Control Systems
o Control systems type
o Check data accuracy ,
o System function and operate
o Check control system functions
o DSC,PLC, SCADA
o Performance of control system
o Calibration and adjustment
o Troubleshooting of control system and take action
• Fluid Properties
o Introduction,
o Basic Principles
o Specific Gravity and Density, Viscosity
• Oil and Gas Separation
o Introduction
o Factors Affecting Separation
o Equipment Description
Horizontal Separators, Vertical Separator
Spherical Separators, Other Configurations
Scrubbers
o Horizontal vs. Vertical Vessel Selection,
o Vessel Internals
Inlet Diverters, Wave Breaker, Defoaming Plates
Vortex Breaker, Mist Extractor
o Potential Operating Problems
Foamy Crudes, Paraffin, Sand
Liquid Carryover and Gas Blowby
Troubleshooting and take action
o Theory
Settling, Drop Size, Retention Time
Re-entrainment
• Oil and Water Separation
o Introduction,
o Equipment Description,
Horizontal Separators, Vertical Separators
Horizontal vs. Vertical Selection
o Vessel Internals
Coalescing Plates 143, Sand Jets and Drains
o Emulsions
o Theory,
Gas Separation, Oil/Water Settling
Water Droplet Size in Oil, Oil Droplet Size in Water
Retention Time
Separation problems
Troubleshooting and take action
• Crude Oil Treating Systems
o Introduction
o Methods of emulsion treatment Heating
o Chemical demulsfiers
o Washing water with mixing valve
o Electromagnetic field ( dehydration and desalter)
o Emulsion Treating Theory
Forming Emulsions, Emulsifying Agent
Demulsifiers
o Gravity Separation,
• Coalescence, Viscosity, Temperature Effects
• Heat Input Equations, Water Droplet Size and Retention
• Time, Coalescing Media Electrostatic Coalescers
o Treating Equipment
• Vertical Treaters, Horizontal Treaters
• Electrostatic Treaters Troubleshooting and take action
• Produced-Water Treating Systems
o Introduction,
o System Description
o Theory
• Gravity Separation, Dispersion, Coalescence, Flotation
• Treating Equipment,
o Settling Tanks and Skimmer Vessels
o Skimmer Sizing Equations, Plate Coalescers
o Skimmer/Coalescers, Precipitators/ Coalescing Filters
o Free-Flow Turbulent Coalescers (SP Packs)
o Flotation Units, Hydrocyclones, Disposal Piles
o Skim Pile
• Drain Systems
• Information Required for Design
• Influent Water Quality,
• Produced Water, Soluble Oil Deck Drainage
o Equipment Selection Procedure
o Equipment Specification
o Example: Design the Produced-Water Treating System for the
o Data Given Troubleshooting and take action
• Safety System (Normal & Emergency shutdown System, Fire & Gas detection).
o Risk assessment
o Safety precaution
o Fire and explosion
o Loss prevention
o Types of hazards
o The HAZOP study techniques
o Hazards analysis
o Preventing fire
o Safety culture
o The importance of PPE
o Safety manage system
o The safety procedures and policies
o The emergency response
o The noise hazard
o The leaks and spills
o The fumes and volatile vapours
o The gas detectors uses and operation
o Health and safety related to ranks and tanks farm
o Safety Operation of Storage Tanks (Safety related devices)
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