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Thermal Operations & Water Treatment

Introduction:

This course is designed to cover the operation of steam injection used in Thermal Recovery technique in the oil industry for Heavy Oil recovery. Thermal Recovery Methods are the best techniques for ultimate recovery and it is usually applied to heavy and medium oil. The course will mainly deal with the operation of surface facilities for steam injection process plants and will provide a practical guide to water treatment operations, steam generation, chemical dosing and boiler water treatment strategies. The candidates will also learn the importance of water treatment guidelines, thermodynamic properties of water (steam), heat loss and heat transmission calculation and how to prevent scale, corrosion and fouling.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course delegates will learn about:

· Oil production and enhanced oil recovery

· Steam injection & thermal recovery

· Water treatment for steam generation

· Steam generation and steam properties

· Thermodynamics of water (steam) phases

· Surface troubleshooting and steam process upsets

Who Should Attend?

Steam Process Engineers & Technicians, LSP Shift Supervisor, Production Engineers & Technicians, Mechanical & Instrumentation Engineers & Technicians, Quality Control Chemists & Technicians, Corrosion Control Personnel

Course Outline:

Overview of Reservoir Characteristics

· Porosity; oil saturation and permeability

· Reservoir depth; reservoir geology, viscosity and temperature

· Reservoir production mechanics and crude oil composition

· Formation thickness; oil gravity and mobility


 Thermal Properties of Rocks and Fluids

· Thermodynamics properties of water (steam)

· Water: solid, liquid and vapor Enthalpy

· Superheated steam behavior

· Tables and charts for specific volume for saturated steam and superheated steam

· Steam quality, measurement and calculation

· Thermodynamic correlations to determine steam properties                    

Steam Generators for Thermal Recovery

· General specs and practices

· Steam generator efficiency calculations and efficiency determination

· Water characteristics for steam generation

Properties of Water

· Dissolved gases and minerals

· Dissolved and suspended solids

· Stability index

Water Chemistry

· pH

· Alkalinity

· Hardness

· Chlorides

· Conductivity

Pre-Treatment Methods

· De-aeration

· Filtration

Post-Treatment Methods

· Chemicals for boiler water

Water Desalination Plants

· Ion exchangers

· Reverse Osmosis

Boiler Fundamentals

· Fire tube boilers

· High pressure boilers

· Steam boilers

Boiler Operation and Testing

· Start-up and shut-down

· Normal operation

· Valve types

· Safety valves

· Low water cutoff controls

Controls and Safety Devices for Boilers

· Water level control

· Temperature control

· Pressure control

Piping, Fittings and Distribution Network

· Piping materials and construction

· Pipe sizing

· Steam fittings

· Expansion joints

· Energy loss

· Asbestos insulation

Steam Valve Maintenance

· Types of manual control, pilot control & automatic operation

· Leakage and leak detection

· Valve testing , maintenance and packing, lapping & adjustments

Safety Relief Valves

· Types and codes

· Setting and testing

· Maintenance & adjustments

Steam System Management and Maintenance

· Steam effects on mechanical components

· Steam system troubleshooting

Boiler & Steam Water Side Problems

· Corrosion & pitting

· Biological fouling

· Scale formation

COURSE LOCATIONS

Code From To City Fee
PO42 03 Feb 2020 07 Feb 2020 Zurich US$ 6000 Book
PO42 26 Apr 2020 30 Apr 2020 Cairo US$ 3900 Book
PO42 15 Jun 2020 19 Jun 2020 Barcelona US$ 5500 Book
PO42 17 Aug 2020 21 Aug 2020 Milan US$ 5500 Book
PO42 19 Oct 2020 23 Oct 2020 London US$ 5000 Book
PO42 28 Dec 2020 01 Jan 2021 Bali US$ 5500 Book


DUBAI OFFICE

Ittihad Deira Building,
Al Ittihad Rd, Deira
Dubai,
UAE

info@petrogas-training.com

USA OFFICE

642 E14 Street,
10009-13 Manhattan,
New York (NY)
USA

info@petrogas-training.com

EGYPT OFFICE

52 General Kamal Hejab Street,
Suez Bridge,
Cairo,
Egypt

info@petrogas-training.com
 

COURSE CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Completion will be provided to the candidate(s) who successfully attend and complete the course. Training hours attendance percentage of 75% is required.


TRAINING HOURS

Standard course hours: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Informal discussions: 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.


TRAINING METHODOLOGY

We use a blend of interactive and hands-on methods, active participation, a variety of instructional techniques, dynamic presentations, individual and group exercises, in depth discussion, DVD’s, role-plays, case studies, examples. All of the information, competencies, knowledge and skills acquired within our training programs, are 100% transferrable to the participants’ workplace.


ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

Pre-Test and Post-Test Assessment are applied on 5-day and 10-day programs. Also, post course evaluation and candidate’s evaluation are applied to add another level of quality measurement. Candidates’ feedback is highly appreciated to elevate the training service quality.


ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

A- Have staff trained in the latest training and development approaches

B- Support nationalization and talent management initiatives

C- Have properly trained and informed people who will be able to add value

D- Gain relevant technical knowledge, skills and competencies


PERSONAL IMPACT

A- Develop job related skills

B- Develop personal skills in subject matter

C- Have a record of your growth and learning results

D- Bring proof of your progress back to your organization

F- Become competent, effective and productive

G- Be more able to make sound decisions

H- Be more effective in day to day work by mastering job-related processes

I- Create and develop competency to perform job well


FREQUENT NOMINATIONS SCHEME

A- 10% discount after 05 candidates’ registration.

B- 15% discount after 10 candidates’ registration.    

C- 20% discount after 20 candidates’ registration.

D- 25% discount after 25 candidates’ registration.

E- 30% discount after 30 candidates’ registration

F- Higher discount rates will be offered based on work volume with different clients.  


SEVERAL NOMINATIONS ON THE SAME COURSE SCHEME

A- One extra free seat is offered on 4 candidates on the same course and dates.

B- Two extra free seats are offered on 6 candidates on the same course and dates.

C- Three extra free seats are offered on 8 candidates on the same course and dates.

D- Four extra free seats are offered on 10 candidates on the same course and dates.

E- Five extra free seats are offered on 12 candidates on the same course and dates.


REGISTRATION POLICY

Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s Training and/or HR departments. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. A confirmation will be issued to the relevant department official(s). 


CANCELLATION POLICY

If a confirmed registration is cancelled less than 5 working days prior to the course start date, a substitute participant may be nominated to attend the same course or a 20% cancellation charge is applied. In case of a no-show, a 100% fee will be charged.


PAYMENT POLICY

Payment is due upon receiving the course confirmation, invoice and/or proforma invoice. However; the fee due can be wire transferred to our bank account directly after course completion. Our bank details are illustrated on the confirmation, invoice and proforma invoice, as well. The above documents can be communicated electronically, i.e., in a soft copy or/and in hard copy based on customer’s request.


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