The aims of the course are to give an understanding to the technology of gas processing. General concepts are introduced which enable all participants to have a basic comprehension of the needs and requirements of gas sweetening systems, sulphur recovery processes and natural gas production, purification, transportation and re-gasification.

All those working in the petrochemical, oil and gas process industries with a need to understand the complete gas sweetening sulphur recovery and natural gas production. These will include geoscientists, petroleum engineers, production engineers, trainee process engineers, plant operators and economists.

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include;

• Lectures
• Workshop & Work Presentation
• Case Studies and Practical Exercise
• Videos and General Discussions   

Gas Sweetening

• General Considerations
• Types of Contaminants
• Process Selection and Classification
• Chemical Reaction Processes
• Chemistry
• Process Flow
• General Design Criteria
• Design Guidelines
• Amine Processes
• Process Flow Differences
• Common Amine Solutions
• Physical Solvent Processes

Combination (Chemical and Physical) Processes

• Alkaline Salt Processes Chemistry
• Batch Processes
• Iron Sponge
• Chem Sweet
• Sulpha-Check
• Sulpha-Treat
• Zinc Oxide – PURESPEC
• Molecular Sieve
• Iron Chelate processes
• LO-CAT Process
• SulFerox Process
• Membrane Separation
• Liquid Hydrocarbon Treating
• Caustic Wash
• Operating Problems
• Selective Sweetening Systems
• New Technology Developments
• Materials for Sour Gas Service
• Review: Computer Simulation Programs
• Example Calculations and Problems

Sulphur Recovery

• Claus Process Considerations and Modifications
• Reaction Furnace,
• Waste Heat Recovery
• Catalytic Converters
• Sulphur Condensers
• Reheat Methods
• Process Control
• Tail Gas Handling
• Incineration
• Clean-up
• Continuation Process
• SO2 Recovery Process
• H2S Recovery Process
• Direct Oxidation Process
• Liquid Redox
• The EUROCLAUS Concept
• S ZORB Sulphur Removal Technology
• Sulphur Storage and Handling
• Sulphur Properties
• Sulphur Degassing
• Sulphur Plant Testing and Optimization
• Claus Plant Start-up and Shutdown Procedures
• Claus Process Calculations and Problems
• Review: Computer Simulation Programs
• Safety in Gas Sweetening and Sulphur Recovery Operations

Natural Gas

• Origins and History Of Natural Gas
• The Nature of Natural Gas
• Exploration Principles
• Drilling Production and Processing
• Natural Gas Treatment and Sulphur Recovery
• Natural Gas Conditioning and Processing
• Dehydration
• Sour Gas Treatment
• Hydrate Control
• Stabilization
• Natural Gas Transmission
• Natural Gas Storage and Distribution
• Natural Gas Use
• Future Supply and Demand for Natural Gas
• Case Studies, Exercises & Group Discussions

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.