Operator Level D: Process Operations

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Production Field Operations

Operator Level D: Process Operations

SAIT Polytechnic’s Production Field Operations Level D course looks at the processes required to separate the hydrocarbons mixture (including impurities) into saleable product. This course provides an understanding of processes such as stabilization, fractionation, dehydration, refrigeration and hydrocarbon treating. Module topics covered in this program include:

Subsurface Principles and Equipment
Artificial Lift – Progressive Cavity Pump Systems
Artificial Lift –  Submersible Pump System
Artificial Lift – Gas Lift/Plunger Lift

Surface Principles and Equipment
Emulsions and Treatment

Surface Processing—General
Gas Compression – Classifications and Types
Gas Compression – Compressor Components
Gas Compression – Dynamic Compressors
Gas Compression – Auxiliaries, Stage Arrangements
Gas Compression – Drivers, Operational Procedures
Field Operations – Selection and Operation of Separators
Corrosion Monitoring

Surface Processing—Oil Operations
Condensate Stabilization Systems
Stabilization Equipment
Gas Plant – Stabilization Operations

Surface Processing—Gas Operations
Dehydration – Chemicals, Liquid Desiccants
Dehydration – Solid Desiccants
Refrigeration – External Process
Refrigeration – Cryogenic Process
Introduction to Fractionation
Fractionation Tower and Tray Design
Fractionation Equipment
Fractionation Systems
Fractionation Operational Procedures
Hydrocarbon Treating – Caustic Systems
Hydrocarbon Treating – Molecular Sieve Process
Hydrocarbons – Storage and Loading

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

You can receive SAIT Certification for completion of this four-level program.

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