Pideya Learning Academy

Gas Processing and Process Control Expertise

Upcoming Schedules

  • Live Online Training
  • Classroom Training

Date Venue Duration Fee (USD)
10 Feb - 14 Feb 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
24 Mar - 28 Mar 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
26 May - 30 May 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
16 Jun - 20 Jun 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
07 Jul - 11 Jul 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
25 Aug - 29 Aug 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
20 Oct - 24 Oct 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
08 Dec - 12 Dec 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750

Course Overview

In an era where the energy transition is redefining global priorities, natural gas continues to play a pivotal role as a reliable, cleaner-burning fuel. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), natural gas comprised approximately 24% of global energy consumption in 2023, solidifying its position as a bridge fuel in the shift toward lower-carbon energy systems. As investments in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminals, midstream infrastructure, and downstream gas utilization expand across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, the demand for advanced gas processing knowledge and control system expertise is surging among energy professionals.
The Gas Processing and Process Control Expertise course by Pideya Learning Academy is strategically designed to address this growing need. This immersive training program provides an in-depth exploration of the end-to-end gas processing lifecycle—from the initial separation and treatment of raw natural gas to its conditioning, measurement, and safe delivery to market. The course also emphasizes the crucial role of process control systems and instrumentation in maintaining operational integrity, efficiency, and regulatory compliance within gas facilities.
Participants will be guided through the key stages of gas treatment, including separation, dehydration, acid gas removal, sweetening, sulfur recovery, fractionation, and liquefaction. Each topic is coupled with detailed discussions on supporting equipment such as compressors, separators, heat exchangers, control valves, and reboilers, allowing participants to understand how these components interact within the larger system architecture. In parallel, the course introduces foundational knowledge in control systems, including signal transmission, field instrumentation, DCS (Distributed Control Systems), SIS (Safety Instrumented Systems), and alarm management strategies.
A major emphasis is placed on automation strategies, integration of safety and monitoring functions, and system optimization—ensuring participants can critically assess operational data, diagnose abnormal conditions, and apply corrective actions that enhance plant stability and performance. With a focus on the intersection between gas processing technologies and control systems, this course fosters the technical confidence required to operate and support complex processing environments.
Integrated throughout the training are several key learning highlights to ensure a holistic development experience. These include:
Comprehensive coverage of separation systems, dehydration methods, and acid gas treatment techniques
In-depth understanding of instrumentation principles and control system configurations
Explanation of flow regulation, pressure management, and monitoring systems for enhanced reliability
Insight into Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and alarm prioritization
Exposure to real-world gas processing components and control strategies in varied plant contexts
Practical diagnostic frameworks for identifying system inefficiencies and mitigating operational risks
Strong emphasis on environmental standards, process safety, and energy optimization principles
The Gas Processing and Process Control Expertise course by Pideya Learning Academy is ideally suited for technical professionals seeking to sharpen their understanding of gas processing systems and the controls that ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable operations. Whether supporting daily plant operations or involved in commissioning, design, or maintenance, participants will walk away with valuable insights that can be immediately applied in the field.
By combining technical theory with application-oriented insights, this course empowers professionals to elevate plant performance, reduce operational costs, and meet the evolving demands of the energy industry with confidence.

Key Takeaways:

  • Comprehensive coverage of separation systems, dehydration methods, and acid gas treatment techniques
  • In-depth understanding of instrumentation principles and control system configurations
  • Explanation of flow regulation, pressure management, and monitoring systems for enhanced reliability
  • Insight into Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and alarm prioritization
  • Exposure to real-world gas processing components and control strategies in varied plant contexts
  • Practical diagnostic frameworks for identifying system inefficiencies and mitigating operational risks
  • Strong emphasis on environmental standards, process safety, and energy optimization principles
  • Comprehensive coverage of separation systems, dehydration methods, and acid gas treatment techniques
  • In-depth understanding of instrumentation principles and control system configurations
  • Explanation of flow regulation, pressure management, and monitoring systems for enhanced reliability
  • Insight into Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and alarm prioritization
  • Exposure to real-world gas processing components and control strategies in varied plant contexts
  • Practical diagnostic frameworks for identifying system inefficiencies and mitigating operational risks
  • Strong emphasis on environmental standards, process safety, and energy optimization principles

Course Objectives

After completing this Pideya Learning Academy training, the participants will learn:
The complete sequence of natural gas treatment processes and their operational rationale
Key design principles and configurations of gas processing units
Fundamentals of instrumentation and control logic used in process systems
The role and application of control valves, sensors, transmitters, and actuators
The configuration and use of Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Alarm management and safety integration within processing facilities
Best practices for achieving energy efficiency and minimizing flaring
Methods to analyze and troubleshoot gas plant operations effectively

Personal Benefits

Strengthened technical understanding of gas processing systems and equipment
Increased confidence in working with instrumentation and control systems
Ability to interpret system diagrams, P&IDs, and control logic
Improved diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities
Enhanced career prospects through specialized knowledge in gas processing

Organisational Benefits

Enhanced operational efficiency and system reliability in gas processing facilities
Improved safety and environmental compliance across units
Reduced downtime and maintenance costs through better system knowledge
Development of technically skilled teams capable of solving process challenges
Stronger collaboration between operations, engineering, and instrumentation departments

Who Should Attend

Junior and senior operators working in gas processing or treatment facilities
Process engineers and instrumentation professionals in the oil and gas sector
Maintenance engineers involved in gas plant operations and system reliability
Technical personnel seeking to enhance their understanding of gas processing and control systems
Project engineers responsible for gas processing facility upgrades or commissioning

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Natural Gas Processing
Composition of raw natural gas streams Industry specifications for processed natural gas Overview of processing stages: separation, treating, and conditioning Introduction to NGL recovery: propane, butane, and gasoline Basics of hydrocarbon dew point control Overview of contaminant removal: CO₂, H₂S, H₂O Safety and environmental considerations in gas processing
Module 2: Thermophysical Behavior of Hydrocarbon Mixtures
Physical and thermodynamic properties of hydrocarbons Application of real gas laws and gas compressibility factor (Z-factor) Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures in gas systems Sour gas handling and compressibility Gas mixture specific gravity calculations Transport properties: viscosity, thermal conductivity Interfacial properties: surface tension, phase equilibrium Phase behavior analysis using PVT data
Module 3: Water Content Estimation and Hydrate Formation
Predicting water content in sweet and sour gases Maddox correlation method for water estimation Hydrate formation conditions and types Structure and classification of gas hydrates Hydrate suppression techniques and inhibitors Thermodynamic modeling for hydrate prediction
Module 4: Gas Dehydration Technologies
Principles of natural gas dehydration Use of liquid desiccants (glycols) in dehydration systems Overview of solid desiccant dehydration (molecular sieves) Sizing and design of glycol contactor towers Determination of contactor diameter and tray design Operating challenges in dehydration units Emission control and glycol reclamation systems
Module 5: Cryogenic Separation and Refrigeration Systems
Fundamentals of cryogenic gas processing Mechanical refrigeration system components and cycles Joule-Thomson expansion and value expansion methods Design and operation of turboexpander systems Expander process calculations and performance metrics Heat recovery in cryogenic systems Low-temperature separation and NGL extraction
Module 6: Process Equipment in Gas Plants
Classification and function of pressure vessels Two-phase and three-phase separators Design and operation of filters and coalescers Compressor technologies: centrifugal, reciprocating, screw Compressor drivers: gas turbines, electric motors, engines Overview of process pumps and applications Heat exchanger types: shell-and-tube, plate, air-cooled Application and integration of process equipment
Module 7: Gas Sweetening and Acid Gas Removal
Overview of H₂S and CO₂ removal processes Amine gas treating systems: MEA, DEA, MDEA, etc. Process flow diagrams and operating principles Regeneration of amine solutions Solid adsorbents for acid gas removal Environmental compliance in acid gas treatment
Module 8: Hydrocarbon Recovery and Fractionation
Principles of NGL recovery and stabilization Fractionation columns: design and internals LPG production and product specifications Stabilizer column operation Plant integration and product storage
Module 9: Safety Systems and Operational Control
Process safety management (PSM) in gas plants Hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA) Control system architecture: DCS and PLC basics Alarm management and emergency shutdown systems (ESD) Fire and gas detection systems Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM)
Module 10: Process Optimization and Troubleshooting
Process simulation tools for gas processing Optimization of separation efficiency Troubleshooting common issues in dehydration and compression Performance monitoring and diagnostics Energy integration and heat recovery strategies Case studies on plant upsets and resolution techniques

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