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Course Description
This comprehensive training course provides participants with a strong operational understanding of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) plant processes.
The course focuses on the control room activities, emphasizing monitoring, control strategies, troubleshooting, and safety procedures within LPG and NGL fractionation and handling systems. Participants will also gain insight into loading operations for liquid hydrocarbons, fractionation control, and emergency response techniques in plant operations.
Through practical sessions, real case studies, and DCS-based operational scenarios, participants will develop the confidence to manage LPG and NGL plant operations safely and efficiently.
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Training Objective
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Realize the configuration and operation of LPG and NGL plants.
- Apply knowledge of fractionation processes and gas conditioning systems.
- Operate and monitor the LPG/NGL systems using DCS controls.
- Identify sales specifications and product quality parameters for LPG and NGL products.
- Recognize and handle troubleshooting and emergency situations effectively.
- Cognize cargo loading operations and the associated safety requirements.
- Comprehend the behavior and properties of gas–liquid phases in operational contexts.
Target Audience
Control Room Operators, Field Operators, and Supervisors involved in the operation and control of LPG and NGL processing, storage, and loading systems.
Training Methods
Daily Agenda
Day 1 – Introduction to LPG and NGL Systems
- Course introduction and objectives
- Overview of LPG and NGL industry
- Composition and properties of LPG and NGL products
- Introduction to gas processing: separation, compression, and dehydration
- Overview of LPG and NGL plant layout and main process flow
- Control room operator’s role in LPG/NGL plant operation
Day 2 – Fractionation Unit and Process Control
- Introduction to fractionation and distillation principles
- Description of fractionation columns: deethanizer, depropanizer, debutanizer
- Key equipment: reboilers, condensers, trays, and packing
- Operating parameters and control loops in DCS
- Typical alarms and interlocks for column operation
- Case study: fractionation system start-up and shutdown sequences
Day 3 – Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) System Operation
- Overview of NGL recovery and stabilization
- NGL composition and processing stages
- Gas conditioning and dew point control
- Process variables and monitoring through DCS
- Troubleshooting operational upsets (pressure, temperature, composition deviations)
- Emergency handling procedures for NGL units
Day 4 – LPG Plant Operation and Cargo Loading Systems
- LPG storage and transfer systems
- Loading of liquid hydrocarbons on ships and trucks
- Operation of pumps, compressors, and vapour return systems
- Cargo measurement and documentation requirements
- Loading safety procedures and control system interlocks
- Case study: safe ship loading operation under control room supervision
Day 5 – Depropanizer Control, Troubleshooting & Integrated Plant Operation
- Depropanizer column operation principles
- Common control problems and troubleshooting methods
- DCS trending and alarm management techniques
- Integrated operation of LPG/NGL plant units
- Product quality control and meeting sales specifications
- Review session, case studies, and open discussion/Q&A
Accreditation
BTS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.
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