Production Field Operations

Operator Level B: Field Production

SAIT Polytechnic’s Production Field Operations—Level B course looks at flow diagrams, drilling methods, testing and completions, flow measurement and introduction to pump and compression theory. Module topics covered in this program include:

Production Operations
Flow Diagrams – Introduction
Instrumentation Drawing Symbols
Flow Diagrams – Line Symbols, Drawings
Oil and Gas Compositions and Sales Specifications
Regulatory Compliance
Pressure Safety Devices
Emergency Shutdowns
Surface Principles – General
Reciprocating Pumps
Rotary Pumps
Centrifugal Pumps
Pumps Seals and Bearings
Pump Theory I
Pump Theory II
Pump Installation and Maintenance
Pump Application, Selection and Code Requirements
Gas Compression – Basic Controls
Gas Compression – Lubrication

Surface Principles and Equipment
Valve Actuators
Flow Measurement – Orifice Plates
Flow Measurement – Orifice Plate Installation
Flow Measurement – Orifice Transmitter Installation
Basic Transmitter Principles
Introduction to Pneumatic Controllers

Subsurface Principles and Equipment
Artificial Lift –  Pumpjacks
Drilling Methods and Equipment
Testing, Completion and Production Method

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This program is accessible in paper-based/correspondence and online/Internet formats.

You can receive SAIT certification upon completion of our four-level program.

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