Gas Process Operations

Operator Level B: Plant Equipment

SAIT Polytechnic’s Gas Process Operations (GPO)—Level B course (PROP-220) covers topics related to the equipment used in the field and plant. This equipment is required to separate hydrocarbon mixture into saleable products and to transport the products. There are 33 modules in this course. Register Now.

Topics Covered:

Basic Heat Exchangers
Centrifugal Pumps
Gas Compression – Auxiliaries, Stage Arrangements
Gas Compression – Basic Controls
Gas Compression – Classification and Types
Gas Compression – Compressor Components
Gas Compression – Drivers, Operational Procedures
Gas Compression – Dynamic Compressors
Gas Compression – Lubrication
Gas Compression – Rotary Machines
Gas Compression – Valves and Rod Packing
Gaskets
Gas Turbines I
Gas Turbines II
Hot Oil Systems
Internal Combustion Engines I

Internal Combustion Engine Classification
Internal Combustion Engine Operation and Construction
Introduction to Piping and Piping Fittings
Introduction to Pumps
Introduction to Valves
Lubrication Principles
Piping Expansion, Support Insulation
Piping Materials and Connections
Principles of Heat Exchangers
Pumps, Seals and Bearings
Reciprocating Pumps
Rotary Pumps
Specialized Heat Exchangers
Specialized Valves
Standard Valves
Types of Bearing Lubrication
Valve Actuators

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Did You Know?

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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