Advanced Gas Processing and Compression Techniques

Objectives:

• Understand advanced gas processing technologies and techniques.
• Gain insights into gas compression principles and equipment.
• Learn about optimization strategies in gas processing and compression.
• Analyze and troubleshoot common challenges in gas processing systems.

Gas Processing Fundamentals and Advanced Techniques

• Overview of gas processing stages: separation, dehydration, sweetening, and compression.
• Advanced separation techniques: membrane, adsorption, and absorption.
• Gas dehydration methods: glycol systems, solid desiccants, and molecular sieves.
• Gas sweetening processes: amine systems, physical solvents, and membrane technology.
• Integration of new technologies in gas processing for efficiency and cost reduction.

Compression Principles and Equipment

• Basic principles of gas compression: thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.
• Types of compressors: reciprocating, centrifugal, and screw compressors.
• Compressor performance curves and efficiency.
• Design considerations for compressors: capacity, pressure, and temperature.
• Key components of compression systems: intercoolers, aftercoolers, and separators.

Optimization and Efficiency in Gas Processing

• Energy optimization in gas processing plants.
• Minimizing losses and maximizing throughput.
• Process control and automation in gas processing and compression.
• Integration of digital tools and sensors for real-time monitoring and optimization.
• Techniques for reducing operational costs while maintaining performance.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance of Gas Processing and Compression Systems

• Common operational issues in gas processing systems.
• Troubleshooting techniques for compressors: vibration, leakage, and efficiency loss.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance strategies for compressors and processing units.
• Safety protocols in gas processing and compression systems.
• Case studies of failure analysis and lessons learned.

DATE:

1ST BATCH:        3rd – 6th Feb, 2026      

2ND BATCH:       26th – 29th May, 2026

3RD BATCH:       22nd – 25th Sept, 2026