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CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER TRAINING

(ConstEng)

60 TRAINING DAYS

September 20 to December 10, 2009

Rueil-Malmaison (Paris) – FRANCE

CONTACT: exp.rueil@ifpt raining.com

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE COURSE?

Junior and more experienced Graduate Engineers to be trained for the position of “Construction Engineer” for Oil & Gas

surface production activities. The course is also very benefic to “Construction Site Supervisors”.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To give the technical background necessary for the design and/or construction supervision of the Oil & Gas production

facilities.

Upon completion of the course, participants:

• know the fundamentals of Oil & Gas field processing techniques,

• acquire a deeper understanding of the pipeline hydraulics, and the constraints relative to fluid flow,

• know the operating principle and technology of the main Oil & Gas equipment,

• are aware of the risks relative to the Oil & Gas production facilities and know the main safety engineering

techniques,

• know the main techniques relative to project management and construction work organization.

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PROGRAM OUTLINE

MODULE SUBJECTDURATION

(days)

A OIL & GAS FIELD PROCESSING 5

B PIPELINE HYDRAULICS AND MULTIPHASE FLOW 5

C CORROSION AND CORROSION PREVENTION APPLIED TO UPSTREAM ACTIVITIES 5

D TECHNOLOGY OF OIL & GAS PROCESSING EQUIPMENTModule 1: Static Equipment

5

E TECHNOLOGY OF OIL & GAS PROCESSING EQUIPMENTModule 2: Rotating Machinery

5

F OFFSHORE FIELDS DEVELOPMENT – PIPELINES & FLOW ASSURANCE 5

G HSE CONSIDERATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORKS – HSE AUDIT 5

H SCHEMATIZATION OF OIL & GAS PROCESSES 2

I PETROLEUM ECONOMICS 3

J CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES OF PRESSURE VESSELS 5

K SAFETY ENGINEERING – Fundamentals of Safety Engineering in Design 5

L COST ESTIMATION METHODS FOR OIL & GAS PROJECTS – Pract ice of QUESTOR software 5

M PROJECT MANAGEMENT 5

TOTAL 60

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OIL & GAS FIELD PROCESSINGDURATION: 5 DAYS

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?Engineers and technicians not directly involved in day-to-day Oil & Gas field processing operations, but concerned with it: reservoir engineers,

drilling and completion personnel, platform designers, architects, equipment suppliers, economists, etc.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To provide technical knowledge of Oil & Gas field processing operations.

On completion of the course, participants know the:

• main characteristics of Oil & Gas well effluents, and the main characterization parameters

• different problems posed by the undesirable components, and the required treatments

• Oil & Gas field processing operations, and their main operating conditions

• required treatments for injection and production waters

COURSE CONTENT

PRODUCTION WELL EFFLUENT 0.50 dayFundamentals of Oil & Gas production: hydrocarbon genesis, exploration, drilling, completion and workover

Constituents of production well effluents: hydrocarbons, impurities, water, sediments…

Different types of effluents (black oil, light oil, volatile oil, wet gas, retrograde gas, dry gas)

Maincharacterization parameters (GOR, CGR, BSW, WOR, Water Cut, Bo, Bg, B’g…)

Examples of crude oil and natural gas effluent compositions EFFLUENT BEHAVIOR – NEED FOR EFFLUENT FIELD PROCESSING 0.50 dayLiquid vapor equilibrium of pure substances – Vapor pressure curves – Volatility

Liquid vapor equilibrium of mixtures –Phase envelops

Well effluent behavior from pay zone to surface processing facilities

Constituents that pose problems for storage, transport, or commercialization/utilization

Different specifications to be respected

Required treatments to conform to these specifications

Examples of compositions of commercialized crude oils and natural gases CRUDE OIL TREATMENT 1.00 day

Crudestabilization (gas removal) by Multi Stage Separation (MSS) - Foaming problems and main available solutions.

Crudedehydration (water removal) and desalting - Emulsion problems and main treatments available.

Crudesweetening (H2S removal).

Examples of oil treatment and associated gas compression process schemes.

PRODUCTION AND INJECTION WATER TREATMENT 1.00 dayQuality requirements for reject water –Environment related constraints

Main necessary treatments: oil skimmers (API tanks, plate separators), floating oil separators, hydrocyclones…

Reasons for water injection

Quality requirements and necessary treatments: chlorination, filtration, oxygen removal, sterilization

Examples process schemes for production and injection water treatment GAS PROCESSING AND CONDITIONING 2.00 days

Gasdehydration (drying): TEG units, desiccants – Hydrate formation inhibition: injection of MeOH, MEG, DEG, LDHI…Gassweetening – Acid components (H2S et CO2) removal: amine units, molecular sieves, membranes

Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) extraction: use of cryogenic refrigeration, Joule-Thomson expansion, or Turbo-expander

Fundamentals of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) chain

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PIPELINE HYDRAULICS AND MULTIPHASE FLOW

– Practice of OLGA simulation software

DURATION: 5 DAYS

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE COURSE?Graduate Engineers, whose activity is related to the design, construction and/or operation of Oil & Gas production facilities.

COURSE OBJECTIVESTo provide knowledge of the phenomena relative to pipeline hydraulics, as well as main methods for friction loss calculation and flow simulation.


• are able to calculate/estimate the friction losses in a pipeline and fittings for a single phase flow,

• know the flow patterns for multiphase flow and the main parameters that influence them,

• know the hydrodynamic phenomena relative to multi-phase flow for gas dominated or oil dominated systems,

• are sensitive to flow assurance issues, relative to flow in a pipeline,

• have a first experience in pipeline simulation.

COURSE CONTENT

FRICTION LOSSES FOR SINGLE PHASE FLOW 2 daysTotal energy of a fluid – Bernoulli law

Real fluid flow: Viscosity, Friction coefficient

Flow regimes: Laminar and Turbulent (eddy) flows – Reynolds number

Calculation of friction loss through pipes

Moody chart

AFTP charts (Lefevre)

Calculation of friction loss through fittings

Method 1: Resistance Coefficient

Method 2: Equivalent Straight Pipe Length

Case of compressible fluids (gas) – Main empirical equations (Weymouth, Panhandle A, Panhandle B…)

Several exercises

MULTIPHASE FLOW IN OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION 0.5 dayIncentives

Definitions

Flow patterns or flow regimes / Slugging phenomena

Fluid physico-chemistry related issues / Flow Assurance

TWO-PHASE FLOW MODELING / SIMULATION 0.5 dayHistorical methods to study steady-state two-phase flow

Modeling two-phase flow

Simulation software

GAS DOMINATED SYSTEMS 0.75 dayField development schemes: “dry” scheme versus “ wet” scheme – Incidence on hydrate formation and corrosion issues

Multiphase pipeline design criteria

Slug catcher design - Examples

OIL DOMINATED SYSTEMS 0.5 dayHydrodynamic slug flow – Examples

Severe slugging – Examples

FLOW ASSURANCE ISSUES (FOCUS ON DEEP OFFSHORE) 0.75 dayWax management

Hydrate management

Examples

Classical subsea loop versus alternative development architectures

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CORROSION AND CORROSION PREVENTION APPLIED TO OIL & GAS UPSTREAM INSTALLATIONS

DURATION: 5 DAYS

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Engineers and technicians working for the Design, Construction, Operation, Inspection or Maintenance of oil & Gas upstream production facilities.

OBJECTIVES:

To improve participants’ knowledge of corrosion of metal elements integrated in Oil & Gas equipment.


• know the main characteristics and types of corrosion of metal materials used in the Oil & Gas industries,

• are aware of the means of protection against each type of corrosion,

• are able to select the most appropriate material for a given Oil & Gas application,

• know the available ways for monitoring the state of corrosion of a metallic equipment.

COURSE PROGRAM

DEFINITION AND MECHANISMS OF CORROSION 1.00 dayFerrous and non-ferrous metals: structure, composition, mechanical properties

Definitions: wet corrosion, dry corrosion

Cost of corrosion: financial and human

Basics: electrochemical mechanisms, polarization, passivity, diffusion

COMMON TYPES OF CORROSION 1.00 day

Analysis of the origin and development process of each form of corrosion and possible methods of prevention

Forms of corrosion studied: uniform, galvanic, pitting, crevice, inter-granular, selective, corrosion-erosion and cavitation, stress corrosion,

contact corrosion

TYPES OF CORROSION ENCOUNTERED IN THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY 1.00 dayEach type of corrosion is studied together with possible remedial treatment:

Corrosion by hydrogen sulfide

Corrosion by carbon dioxide

Corrosion due to Naphthenic acid and Polythionic acid

Caustic soda corrosion

Corrosion in an aqueous environment

Atmospheric corrosion or corrosion by sea water

Corrosion by oxidation

Corrosion of reinforced concrete

Case studies of corrosion observed in Oil & Gas installations: identification of the types of corrosion and suggested remedial

treatment

CORROSION PREVENTION 1.00 day

Design of equipment aimed at avoiding certain types of corrosion

Choice of the materials best suited to the environment

Corrosion inhibitors, filming, passivating, neutralizing, absorbing the oxygen

Anti-corrosion coatings and systems

Cathodic protection with sacrificial anodes or imposed current

Methodology and control of processes. Control of process and environmental parameters

Analysis of the means of prevention implemented in the units

CORROSION MONITORING – FUNDAMENTALS OF INSPECTION 1.00 dayCorrosion coupons and probes

Non-destructive testing of the state of walls

Corrosion monitoring plan

Fundamentals of inspection

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Technology of Oil & Gas Processing Equipment Module 1:

STATIC EQUIPMENT

DURATION: 5 DAYSCOURSE OBJECTIVES To provide knowledge of the technology and the operating principle of the static equipment used in the Oil & Gas field processing facilities.


• know the technology, the operating principle and the applications domain of the different piping, vessels, thermal equipment, storage

equipment, and instrumentation & process control equipment,

• know the main equipment selection criteria, with respect to the operating conditions and the different safety considerations,

• know the fundamentals of metallurgy, corrosion and corrosion protection,

• are able to identify the main origins of equipment operation trouble.

COURSE CONTENT

PIPING & VALVES 0.50 dayPipes, flanges and gaskets : types, standards

Valves: globe valves, gate valves, other valve types (butterfly, membrane, piston…), check valvesPigs types, Pig valves, pig launcher and receiver

Miscellaneous: filters, flame arrestors, steam traps…

Pressure relief equipment: pressure safety valves, thermal expansion valves, rupture disks

Different Codes and standards

STORAGE EQUIPMENT 0.50 dayDifferent storage equipment: atmospherics tanks, spheres, cigars, refrigerated and cryogenic storage…

Miscellaneous equipment

Case of floating storage vessels (FSO, FPSO)

METALLURGY – CORROSION – FUNDAMENTALS OF INSPECTION 1.00 dayDifferent material types

Main corrosion types

Different materials resistance to corrosion

Corrosion protection and prevention

THERMAL EQUIPMENT 1.00 dayFundamentals of heat transfer

Technology of heat exchangers and air coolers

Technology of furnaces and fire tubes

Examples of thermal equipment applications

FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICITY 0.50 dayElectrical Architecture in Onshore / Offshore installations: Power distribution network, Main components

Electrical Safety – Equipment for Explosive atmospheres

Example of Electrical balance for an offshore installation – Power generation capabilities selection / redundancy etc.

INSTRUMENTATION & PROCESS CONTROL 1.25 dayConstitution of a control loop: sensor, transmitter, controller, recorder, control valve, signals (pneumatic, electrical, digital…)

and signal converters -Tags and symbols

Different types of pressure, temperature, flow rate and level sensors

Transmitters types

Technology of control valves: simple and double seat plug valves, cage valves, “Camflex” type valves, tree-way valves...

Different types of control loops: simple loop, cascade, split-range…

Distributed Control System (DCS): network architecture and constitution – Examples

Practice of Dynamic Simulation for process control

SAFETY INSTRUMENTED SYSTEMS (SIS) 0.25 dayHigh Integrity Protection System (HIPS)

Emergency Shut-down System (ESD)

Fire & Gas (F&G)

Ultimate Safety System (USS)

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Technology of Oil & Gas Processing Equipment Module 2:

ROTATING MACHINERY DURATION: 5 DAYS

COURSE OBJECTIVES To provide knowledge of the technology, the operating principle and the performances of the rotating machinery used in the Oil & Gas field

processing facilities.Upon completion of the course, participants know the:

• different types of rotating machinery and their main applications

• working principle and main performances of these equipment

• technology of the rotating machinery and their main operating constraints

COURSE CONTENT

FUNDAMENTALS OF FLUID FLOW – FRICTION LOSSES 1.00 dayCharacteristics of liquid and gas single phase flow

Flow rate measurement

Calculation of friction losses in industrial plants

Influence of control valves

Circuit characteristics, examples of typical circuitsApplication: study of a pumping circuit

PUMPS 1.50 daysMain types of pumps and classification - Selection criteria

Centrifugal pumps :

Types of centrifugal pumps: single or multi stage, radial of horizontal split, high speed, in line, vertical barrel, pit

suction, magnetic drive, canned motor, electrical submersible (ESP)…

Typical centrifugal pump installation in a circuit: block valves, filter, check valve, manometers, vent and drain,…

Technology of the centrifugal pumps: impellers, seals, couplings, bearings, driving machine…

Auxiliaries: flushing and quench, lubrication, cooling

Centrifugal pumps performances: characteristics curves, pump-circuit coupling, problems encountered (cavitation

and NPSH, adaptation to operating conditions…)

Positive displacement pumps:

Rotating positive displacement pumps: Progressing Cavity Pumps (PCP),…

Reciprocating positive displacement pumps (piston or plunger type)

Technology of the positive displacement pumps and main applications

Safety and environment related to pumps operation

FUNDAMENTALS OF GAS COMPRESSION AND EXPANSION 0.50 dayIsentropic and polytropic gas compression

Practical gas compression laws

Case of gas expansion

COMPRESSORS AND EXPANDERS 1.50 daysMain types of compressors and classification - Selection criteria

Reciprocating compressors :

Technology of reciprocating compressors: frame, cylinders, piston and rings, piston rod and crank head, crankshaft

and connecting rods, bearings, compartment distance piece, specific emphasis on valves

Auxiliaries: pulsation dampeners, crank mechanism and cylinder lubrication systems, cooling system, safety devices

Main instrumentation

Typical mechanical incidents

Centrifugal compressors :

Technology of centrifugal compressors: rotor and stator, journal and thrust bearings, internal and shaft seals,

balance disc…

Auxiliaries: lubrication, sealing (liquid or gas) and cooling systems



Turbo-expanders: technology and main uses

Safety and environment related to compressors and expanders operation

GAS TURBINES 0.50 dayOperating principle of gas turbines : compression, combustion and expansion – Typical cycles and performances

Technology of gas turbines: compressor part, combustion chamber, turbines part, internal cooling, lubrication,…

Auxiliaries: fuel supply and filtering, exhaust gas, fire fighting system



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OFFSHORE FIELD DEVELOPMENT – PIPELINES & FLOW ASSURANCE

DURATION: 5 DAYS

COURSE OBJECTIVESTo provide technical knowledge of Oil & Gas offshore technology.

Upon completion of the course, participants know the:

• technology and selection criteria for the different structures used for offshore production activities,• typical offshore and especially deep offshore development architecture,

• technology of pipelines, the laying techniques and the main operating problems,

• main problems of flow assurance, and prevention techniques.

COURSE CONTENT

CONTEXT OF OFFSHORE DEVELOPMENTS – DEVELOPMENT DECISION PROCESS 0.25 dayConstraints specific to offshore production

Present performances and future perspectives – Technological barriers

FIXED AND FLOATING PRODUCTION STRUCTURES 0.25 dayDifferent offshore production structures: jacket, semi-submersible, SPAR, TLP, FPSO…

Selection criteria - LimitationsTerminology: shallow water, deep offshore, ultra deep offshore…

CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF PLATFORMS 0.50 dayPlatform technology

Platform installation techniques

Examples of shallow water developments

PIPELINES : TECHNOLOGY, LAYING AND OPERATION 1.00 dayTechnology of pipelines: standards, material grades, insulation techniques and insulating materials

Pipeline laying techniques (offshore and shore approach) – Illustrations

Pipeline operation and maintenance:

Main flow assurance problems – Main available technical solutions

Pipe corrosion monitoring and prevention – Cathodic protectionPipeline maintenance / Maintenance management

DEEP OFFSHORE DEVELOPMENTS 0.50 dayTypical subsea architecture: subsea wellheads, well jumpers, production manifolds, production lines, production risers,

preservation lines, umbilicals…

Role and technology of each piece of equipment

Examples of deep offshore developments

FPSO/FSO TECHNOLOGY 0.50 dayTechnology of Floating (Production) Storage and Offloading vessels

Ballast tanks – Atmosphere control

Oil, methanol,… storage tanks – Blanketing system

Storage tanks start-up procedures - Incidents

Technology and operation of FPSO/FSO offloading (tanker loading) buoy

OPERATION OF TERMINALS 0.25 dayTechnology of tankers and Loading/Offloading equipment

Marine operations of reception and exports

Terminal constraints: storage capacity, scheduling…

NEW DEEPWATER TECHNOLOGIES 0.25 dayOverview of new DEEPWATER technologies that are in R&D or pilot stages

FLOW ASSURANCE 1/2 : PREVENTION OF DEPOSITS IN FLOWLINES 0.50 dayMain Flow Assurance problems for offshore production: hydrates, paraffins, sulfates, sand, salt, naphtenates…

Main technical solutions and preservation operations

Intervention techniques in case of plugging

FLOW ASSURANCE 2/2 : MONITORING OF MULTI-PHASE FLOW THROUGH FLOWLINES 1.00 dayMulti-phase flow patterns – Application to Oil & Gas upstream activities

Two-phase flow modeling / Introduction to OLGA Simulation

Gas dominated systems: Dry versus Wet scheme, Flowline and Slug Catcher design constraints

Oil dominated systems: hydrodynamic slug flow, examples

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HSE CONSIDERATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORKS – HSE AUDIT

DURATION: 5 DAYS

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Engineers and staff involved in the supervision of construction and maintenance activities for projects or modifications to Oil & Gas field processingfacilities.

COURSE OBJECTIVES To provide a better understanding of the risks related to products, equipment, different works, for a safer execution of construction works activities.


• have a deeper sight of the hazards to be considered in the preparation of construction activities,

• are aware of the risks inherent to the different works, and the good practices to adopt,

• know the typical safety management practices (prevention and protection) to handle the problems related to HSE,

• are able to lead an safety audit team to carryout an audit for construction activities.

COURSE CONTENT

INTRODUCTION 0.25 dayHazards and risks - Consequences: accidents, health problems and environment related damage

Risk management means: equipment, organizational and human aspects

PRODUCT RELATED HAZARDS 0.50 dayHazards incurred by flammable products: flash point, explosive limits…

Ignition sources: flames, self-ignition temperature, sparks and static electricity, pyrophoric products

Presence of oxygen - Hazards incurred by air inlet

Hazards related to the use of utilities: inert gases, liquid water, steam, air, gas oil, fuel gas

Preventive measures and precautions

OCCUPATIONAL HEATH HAZARDS 0.25 dayChemical risks: toxic, corrosive, cancerous

Physical risks: lack of oxygen, thermal burn, radioactivity, electricityProtection and prevention means – Individual Protection Equipment

HAZARDS RELATIVE TO CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORKS 2.00 daysLifting: manual and mechanical

Work at Height / Over water / Diving

Use of tools: sand cleaning, lifting, chemical and HP cleaning, hydraulic tests, flexible pipes, welding tools, milling…

Radioactive sources : hazards, markers, use

Electrical equipment: electrical classes, hazards, habilitation, consignation, personnel protection

Confined space works: ventilation, gas detection, oxygen content of air, penetration, evolution of hazard during works

Hydrostatic testing

Welding / Grinding / Cutting

HAZARDS RELATED TO CONCURRENT OPERATIONS 0.50 day

SIMOPS Simultaneous Operations (Construction & Operation)Downgraded Situations

SAFETY MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES 0.50 dayResponsibilities

Work Permit System

Risk Assessment for construction activities

Reporting; anomalies, Near Miss, Lost Time Incident (LTI) etc.

Accident / Incident Investigation

Learning from Incidents & Accidents - Fault Tree analysis

Competence & Training

AUDITS – MEANS OF IMPROVING THE SAFETY PERFORMANCE 1.00 dayObjectives of an Audit

Pre-audit preparations: Audit boundaries, Expectations, Audit checklists, Audit plans

Audit: findings versus expectations

Post Audit: feedback (Report, findings vs targets, recommendations and action plan), Audit action plan follow-up

Participants will have the opportunity to practice the preparation, execution and follow-up of an audit related to construction

activities.

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SCHEMATIZATION OF OIL & GAS PROCESSES – Block Flow Diagrams, PFD, PID, Plot Plans, and Isometrics

DURATION: 2 DAYS

COURSE OBJECTIVES To provide technical knowledge of the Oil & Gas process schematization.


• are able to distinguish between the different diagrams used in the Oil & Gas industry,

• are able to read and analyze each of these types of schemes,

• know which type of diagram to refer to, in order to obtain specific required information,

• are able to communicate better with other teams from different disciplines, contributing to an Oil & Gas project.

COURSE CONTENT

DIFFERENT DIAGRAMS USED IN OIL & GAS PROCESSING 0.25 day

Different types of diagrams used in the Oil and Gas industry:Block Flow Diagrams

Process Flow diagrams (PFD)

Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID)

Plot Plan onshore and offshore

Isometrics

Symbolization: representation of the different pieces of equipment, the instrumentation…

Illustration by examples of schemes corresponding to the same process unit

DRAWING OF A BLOCK FLOW DIAGRAM 0.25 dayDrawing of the Block flow diagram

Identification of the different connections between the blocks

Analysis of the working principle of the whole process

DRAWING OF A PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM 0.50 day

Reminder of the working principle of main equipment: valves, separators, desalter, pumps, compressors, heat

exchangers…

Drawing of a PFD starting from an illustration and a written description of a crude oil stabilization plant, including associated

gases compression unit, crude oil storage and export pumps

Emphasis on the schematization mistakes to avoid: inlet and outlet connections of each piece of equipment, tube side

and shell side of heat exchangers, suction and discharge lines of rotating machinery, typical arrangement of compressors

(gas cooler, scrubber, anti-surge line…) …

Implementation of the different control loops on the previous schematic, starting from a written description

Emphasis on the instrumentation mistakes to avoid: connection of sensors, positioning of control valves (inlet or outlet

of capacities, suction or discharge or rotating machinery, inlet or outlet of heat exchangers…)

STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF A P&ID 0.50 dayTeam work exercises

Analysis of a set of Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, symbols, line numbering, safety systems, etc..

Identification of the different systems: hydrocarbon, water, utilities…

Analysis of the instrumentation and process control

Drawing of the process flow diagrams corresponding to the studied P&ID’s

Presentation of the results of each team to the other groups

DRAWING OF ISOMETRICS 0.50 dayUse of isometrics

Exercises of isometric drawing

This course is based on several case studies, based on common Oil & Gas processing facilities.

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PETROLEUM ECONOMICS

DURATION: 3 DAYS

COURSE OBJECTIVES: To provide participants with a better understanding of the tools used in economic analysis and for investment decision making in the upstream

industry.


• know the main contracts specific to petroleum exploration & Production

• know the project profitability evaluation methods

• are sensitive to risks relative to Exploration & Production projects

• know the main cost estimation methods

COURSE CONTENT

FUNDAMENTALS OF CONTRACTS 0.50 day

Various phases of Exploration & Production

Technical cost – Evolution of the economic environment

Petroleum Exploration & Productions contracts.

Concessions, Production sharing contracts, service contracts.

Sharing of the economic rent.

Economic flexibility in petroleum contracts.

Economic clauses.

PROJECT PROFITABILITY EVALUATION 1.00 day

Financing of Oil & Gas projects – Cost of capital and discount rate.

Review of economic criteria for investment project evaluations.

Global profitability of invested capital.

Specific method for Exploration & Production: shadow interest.

Case study: Economic study of an oil field development project.

RISK ANALYSIS OF EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION PROJECTS 0.50 day

Probability of success, economic risk analysis for oil exploration.Evaluation of development projects

Economic risk associated with a marginal development

Decision trees and subjective probabilities, decision theory.

COST ESTIMATION AND COST CONTROL 1.00 day

Main objective of project cost estimation

Main estimation methods – Precision

Influence of main parameters: project localization, inflation, currency rate changes

Fundamentals of cost control

Applications

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CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES OF PRESSURE VESSELS(Organized in collaboration wi th INSTITUT DE SOUDURE)

DURATION: 5 DAYS

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE COURSE?

Graduate Engineers, whose activity is related to the design, construction and/or operation of Oil & Gas production facilities.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To provide the technical knowledge relative to metallurgy, as well as the design and construction of pressure vessels.


• know the main types of metals used for Oil & Gas applications,

• are familiar with the main calculation codes for pressure vessels,

• know the fundamentals of materials cutting, shaping and welding techniques.

COURSE CONTENT

FUNDAMENTALS OF METALLURGY 1.00 daySteel: manufacturing, structure transformations, influence of added elements

Thermal treatments – Ageing phenomena

Characteristics of metals and mechanical tests

Standardization and designation of steel

Different types of steel

Non ferrous metals: nickel, titan, zirconium, tantalum, copper, aluminum, and their alloys

Metals rupture: fragile, ductile, fatigue

FUNDAMENTALS OF DESIGN AND CALCULATION 1.00 day

Basics of shell calculation

Introduction to thickness calculation based on standards: CODAP – ASME – NFA 32100

Calculation conditions, construction categories, weld coefficient.

Hydraulic test pressure

Exercises: verification of the resistance of corroded surfaces

FUNDAMENTALS OF NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING TECHNIQUES 0.50 day

Visual controls, magnetoscopy, ultrasounds, radiography, Foucault’s currents…

Acoustic emissions, thermography…

Demonstrations of quality control equipment

CUTTING AND SHAPING OF MATERIALS 0.50 day

Thermal and mechanical cutting

Shaping techniques and required thermal treatments

WELDING OF FERROUS AND NON FERROUS MATERIALS 1.00 day

Welding technology. Different welding techniques

Welding metallurgy

Welding of metals: carbon steel, refractory metals, heterogeneous assemblies, non ferrous metals…

Heat treatments required after welding

CASE STUDY 1.00 day

Repair of a pressure vessel after degradation:

Analysis of degradation mode

Establishment of repair procedure

List of operations to be conducted

Definition of inspection plan of the repaired equipment

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SAFETY ENGINEERING:Fundamentals of Safety Engineering in Design

DURATION: 5 DAYS

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE COURSE?Engineers, involved in the conceptual / feasibility / basic or detailed design of modifications and / or architecture of oil & gas projects who are not

familiar with the concepts of Safety Engineering in Design.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: To provide the knowledge necessary to apply the requirements of i ndustry codes and practices for safety in design to any modification or oil &

gas project. To give techniques to enable a better understanding of the risks related to the design, construction & operation of oil & gas processing

facilities and review of design options to prevent control and / or mitigate hazardous events.

At the end of this training the participants will be able to understand and apply safety engineering techniques for the identification and control of

hazards associated with the design of offshore and onshore oil and gas production facilities.

COURSE CONTENT

OVERVIEW 0.25 dayAims of Safety EngineeringImportant Terms & DefinitionsSafety Engineering throughout the life of a project and during operations

PRELIMINARY HAZARD ANALYSIS 0.25 dayObjectives of Preliminary Hazard Identification during Conceptual / Feasibility studiesHazards Related to typical Oil & Gas ProcessMethodology for carrying out a HAZIDHAZID exercise

INTRODUCTION TO RISK ASSESSMENT 0.25 dayDefinition of Risk / Tolerable riskRisk reduction processSafety Engineer design practices to reduce risk

HAZARD AND OPERABILITY (HAZOP) STUDY 0.25 dayMethodology to be usedShort group HAZOP exercise

CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS METHODOLOGY 0.50 dayExamples of types of scenarios to be consideredConsequence modeling e.g. Blast overpressure, Dispersion modeling etc.Criteria for Impact assessment

INSTALLATION LAYOUT 0.50 dayCase HistoriesSafety Engineering approach to plant layoutExercise in Plant Layout

IDENTIFICATION OF MAJOR ACCIDENT HAZARDS 0.50 dayExamples of Accident scenariosRisk Matrices and ALARP principleSafety critical measures / elements

OBJECTIVES AND METHODOLOGY OF SPECIFIC STUDIES TO QUANTIFY RISKS 0.50 dayQuantitative Risk AssessmentDropped ObjectsBoat impactFire & Explosion Risk Analysis (FERA)Evacuation, Escape and Rescue Analysis (EERA)

REDUCTION OF IGNITION SOURCES – CONSIDERATIONS IN BASIC / DETAILED DESIGN 0.50 dayHazardous area classifications methodology and examplesElectrical Equipment and suitability with regard to hazardous area classificationVentilation: types and functional analysis

MINIMIZE THE INVENTORY OF HYDROCARBON RELEASE 1.00 daySafety Systems : Instrumented Safety Systems (incl. HIPS case study), Shutdown System, Blowdown SystemOverpressure protection and gaseous HC disposal : PSV’s and mechanical systemsFlares / vents and flare network systems

Liquid Drainage: Open / Closed drains, Surface drainage

MITIGATING THE CONSEQUENCES OF A HYDROCARBON RELEASE 0.50 dayFire and Gas Detection SystemsPassive Fire & Blast ProtectionActive Fire fighting systemsAlarm / Evacuation, Escape & Rescue

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COST ESTIMATION METHODS FOR OIL & GAS PROJECTS

– PRACTICE OF QUESTOR SOFTWARE

DURATION: 5 DAYS

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE COURSE?Anyone requiring a comprehensive understanding of the various elements necessary for an upstream Oil & Gas project cost estimate: project

engineers and managers, petroleum architects, engineers in charge of modification/extension of existing facilities, R&D engineers…

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The training program will provide participants with a structured and comprehensive approach towards project cost estimation.

Upon completions of the course, participants:

• know how to technically define a project for a comprehensive cost estimate,

• understand the role of regional project cost estimates and “internal cost tools”,

• understand the need for a defined contractual strategy and basis for contingency values,

• know how to use QUESTOR.

COURSE CONTENT

SOFTWARE PRESENTATION & PROJECT TECHNICAL DEFINITION 0.50 daySoftware simulation principle

Presentation of the different architectural development options, Onshore & Offshore

Reservoir & Depletion Plan

Drilling & Completion

Development Scheme/Architecture

WEIGHT ESTIMATION – TOPSIDE EQUIPMENT 0.50 dayEquipment Layout & Modulisation

Choices and Impact on overall project cost – CASE STUDIES

PIPELINE UMBILICALS, FLOWLINE & RISERS 0.25 dayDesign Criteria, i.e. Flow Assurance, Environment, Tie-back distance, Fixed/Floating treatment facilities

Design Options & Cost Impact

CONTRACTUAL STRATEGY 0.25 dayEngineering & Procurement

Construction & Installation

Commissioning

Local Content

BUILDING INTERNAL COST DATA BASE 0.50 dayPast Project Costs & Benchmarks

CASE STUDIES INSPIRED FROM EXISTING ONSHORE AND OFFSHORE FACILITIES 1.50 daysDevelopment schemes & Cost Impact

Review of Pipeline cost

Review of Jacket cost

Review of well cost / DRILLEX

Review of Floating Facility Costs

PROJECT EXERCISE 1.50 daysDry run through selected cost estimating exercises relevant to delegates and respective sponsor company

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Field Operations

PROJECT MANAGEMENT – Application to Oil & Gas upstream activi ties

DURATION: 5 DAYS

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE COURSE?Anyone requiring a comprehensive understanding of Oil & Gas upstream project management techniques.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To provide participants with a broader understanding of project management, its objectives, roles and techniques.The course will present the constraints, challenges and industry practices in connection with the hydrocarbon field development from Discovery to First Oil/Gas. It

will be illustrated by the presentation of major development projects and the projection of several projects movies and/or pictures. Practical case studies are

illustrating the magisterial course.

COURSE CONTENT

PETROLEUM ECONOMICS AND FIELD EVALUATION PROCESS 0.50 dayIntroduction to the main elements used in connection with the economics in the petroleum industry: reserves, associations, economic analysis,

petroleum contracts

Field evaluation process from discovery to decision to develop: Field evaluation, Preliminary studies (feasibility and conceptual study – Example of

Dunbar project), Front End Engineering, Pre-project activities and project execution plan, key documents, specifications, HSE fundamentals (HAZOP,

Technical review), decision to develop.

Fundamentals of cost estimating

PROJECT ORGANIZATION

0.50 dayProject key issues, characteristics and objectives

Different Oil & Gas project organizations - Relationship between the project content, and it’s technical challenges, the contractor’s market conditions, on

one hand, and the sponsors, contractor’s organization etc on the another hand

Client’s organization for Basic Engineering, Detail Engineering, Procurement, Yard Fabrication, Onshore Works, Offshore Works, Commissioning

Role of project leader and communication within the project team

Exercise: Case simulation for project organization

CONTRACTING STRATEGY AND CONTRACTS 1.00 dayDifferent contract types in view of the target, service types, and degree of responsibility of the different involved parties.

Advantages and disadvantages of the different types

Contractual strategy: Contractual Plan Option (reimbursable, at cost + fee, lump sum), Options comparison, and how to prepare a contractual strategy?

Four main types of contractual strategy: Separate Contracts, EPSC, EPSCC, Turn Key Contracts

Contracts General: Contract Definition, Contract Documents (Agreements, Annexes, Exhibits), Call for Tender procedure, Operator and Contractor

objectives, Risks in contract performances, HSE

Contracts Particular Conditions: Review of very key but specific conditions such as contract law, Independent Contractor, Correctness and Sufficiency

of contract documents, Subcontractors, Insurances

Case study and exercise

PROGRESS AND SCHEDULE CONTROL – REPORTING 0.50 dayPreparation of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Definition of terms and coherence between the Project Schedule, the Budget and the Cost Control

Initial Schedule: from the General Bar Chart to the Critical Path Schedule (PERT)

Monitoring of the Project: Progress method, man-hours, various methods of payment

Practical exercise: Scheduling of an offshore project

TECHNICAL CONTROL OF A PROJECT 0.50 dayQuality aspects of a project: Quality assurance, Quality control characteristics and principles, Quality assurance organization

Operation and maintenance philosophies

Quality control to be implemented during each phase of a project: Basic Engineering, Detail Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Transportation,

Pre-commissioning, Commissioning

Constraints to be considered: Reference documents, Project specifications, Specific requirements, Methods, tools and organization

Constraints to be specifically highlighted while dealing with engineering: monitoring of safety requirements, weight control…

Functional acceptance tests and transfer of installation to production organization

Exercise

SAFETY ORGANIZATION FOR A PROJECT 0.50 dayThis point is detailed through various examples and exercises

Safety engineering fundamentals, Safety aspects to be considered for operation, Safety organization at contractor’s sites

SCHEDULE AND COST CONTROL 0.50 dayFrom the Preliminary Estimate to the Initial Budget

Improvement of the cost estimate up to Basic Engineering

Preparation of the Cost Control – Cost Control Methodology: change orders, budget transfer, budget forecast

Project Financing, key aspects – Financing by shareholders - The owner’s stand point

Practical exercise: estimation of an offshore project

DEVELOPMENT PHASES OF A PROJECT – EXAMPLES: Dunbar, Girassol, Dalia, Canyon Express 0.50 dayProject setting, Project organization, Contractual strategy, Technical description, Project management techniques developed, Safety aspects - Quiz

PROJECT MANAGEMENT ISSUES 0.50 dayProject Management issues such as Project Risk Management, Project Reporting, Authorities and Partners relationship…

Examples of critical phases for various projects such as: site stabilization, change of basic data during the project, Contractor default…

Brief presentation of various projects and open discussions about Project Management