Course Description
This course provides practical knowledge of pipeline systems, flow assurance, hydraulic analysis, simulation, and optimization. Participants will learn how to analyze pipeline performance, identify operational challenges, and apply simulation and calculation techniques to improve pipeline capacity, reliability, and efficiency.
Course Outline
- Pipeline System Introduction.
- Pipeline Transmission System.
- Pipeline Distribution System.
- Real-time Monitoring System.
- Pipeline Optimization.
- Pipeline Simulation and Calculation :
- Flow Assurance.
- Hydrate Detection.
- Condensate Formation.
- Wax Deposition.
- Debottlenecking Problem.
- Line Pack Calculation.
- Pressure Drop Calculation.
- Pressure Distribution Analysis.
- Compositional Tracking.
- Maximum Pipeline Capacities.
- Compressor Optimization.
Laboratory Exercise
- Pipeline Simulation Software.
Objectives :
- Provide the fundamental knowledge needed to design and specify gas pipelines and components.
- Provide an understanding of online/real-time gas transmission & distribution monitoring systems.
- Provide an understanding of pipeline optimization for gas transmission & distribution.
Who Should Attend
- Engineers responsible for pipeline design or providing pipeline O&M (Operations & Maintenance) support.
- Managers / Engineers responsible for pipeline operations and maintenance.