Cryogenic NGL Recovery and NGL Fractionation (OT)
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Discipline: |
Operator Training |
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Level: |
Basic |
DURATION
4 Days
DESIGNED FOR
Plant and facility operators, supervisors and technicians
YOU WILL LEARN
- To use hydrocarbon system language
- Basic principles of gas processing
- The physical properties of natural gas and NGL components
- Practical application of the principles of hydrocarbon phase behavior
- Principles, operation, and troubleshooting of mechanical refrigeration systems
- Operating principles and issues in gas expansion NGL recovery (Turboexpander and J-T Valve) processes
- Operating principles and techniques for NGL stabilization and fractionation
ABOUT THE COURSE
This course will provide the basic knowledge required for understanding operating issues in cryogenic NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) extraction and stabilization/fractionation. Course content is non-mathematical and customizable to client needs.
COURSE CONTENT
- Hydrocarbon systems: reservoir fluids
- Hydrocarbon series: paraffins
- Physical properties of hydrocarbons
- Fluid properties: VLE, vapor pressure, boiling point, etc.
- Pressure-temperature phase diagrams (phase envelopes)
- Application of phase envelopes: hydrocarbon dewpoint control, equilibrium stage concepts, flash separators and fractionators
- Mechanical refrigeration: principles and equipment
- Tray-type towers; packed towers
- Components of turboexpander NGL recovery plants
- Turboexpander-compressor and utilities
- Principles of gas expansion NGL recovery and process variations
- Stabilizers, fractionators, and fractionation trains
- The basic fractionator and operator control techniques
- Troubleshooting
This course is offered only on an in-house basis. For more information about this course, or to schedule an in-house course, please contact Joann Daniel at in-house@jmcampbell.com.