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Gas Process Operations

Operator Level A: Field Operations

SAIT Polytechnic’s Gas Processing Operations (GPO)—Level A course (PROP-210) provides an overview of exploration, discovery, oil and gas production and the hazards associated with oil and gas-producing systems. There are 30 modules in this course. Register Now.

Topics Covered:

  • Confined Space Entry
  • Drilling Methods and Equipment
  • Exploration for Petroleum Deposits
  • Field Operations – Conventional Separators
  • Field Operations – Design, Normal Operation
  • Field Operations – Gas Line Heating
  • Field Operations – Gas Separation Procedures and Equipment
  • Field Operations – Production Problems and Prevention
  • Field Operations – Selection and Operation of Separators
  • Field Operations – Stage and Low Temperature Separation
  • Flow Diagrams – Introduction
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Flow Diagrams – Mechanical Flow
  • Handling of Hydrocarbon Fluids
  • Flow Diagrams – Process Flow, Material Balances
  • Hydrocarbon Gas Sampling Methods
  • Hydrocarbon Liquid Sampling Methods
  • Hydrogen Sulphide Safety
  • Instrumentation Drawing Symbols
  • Introduction to Static Electricity
  • Isolation of Mechanical and Electrical Equipment
  • Land Survey Systems
  • Occurrence of Petroleum Deposits
  • Oil and Gas Composition and Sales Specifications
  • Plant Fire Protection
  • Portable Fire Extinguishers
  • Protection of Pressure Vessels from Fire
  • Sampling for Vapour Pressure of LPG
  • Sampling of Hydrocarbons
  • Testing, Completion and Production Methods

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This program is accessible in a self-directed online format.

You can receive SAIT certification for completion of our four-level Gas Process Operations program.

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