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  • Maintenance Planning, Scheduling and Control

    Maintenance Planning, Scheduling and Control

    Online based

    Downloadable exercise

    Offline viewing

    Fixed/flex schedule

    Fixed time homework

    Certificate of completion

    Course Description

    • Apply the latest concepts and techniques needed for effectively planning, scheduling and controlling maintenance activities. Manage routine, corrective, as well as large scale preventive maintenance activities.

    Objectives

    • At the end of the course, participants should:
    • Review the critical operational requirements for successful planning and control of the maintenance work.
    • Use the right Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the measurement and evaluation of the maintenance department.

    Level Expectations

    • Objectives of Maintenance
    • The Work Order System
    • Life Cycle Cost of Equipment
    • Safety in Maintenance
    • Controlling Maintenance Work
  • Maintenance Planning, Scheduling & Work Control (Certified Maintenance Planner/Scheduler)

    Maintenance Planning, Scheduling & Work Control (Certified Maintenance Planner/Scheduler)

    Online based

    Downloadable exercise

    Offline viewing

    Fixed/flex schedule

    Fixed time homework

    Certificate of completion

    Course Description

    • Leading industrial organizations are evolving away from reactive (“fix-it-when-it-breaks”) management into predictive, productive management (“anticipating, planning, and fix-it-before-it-breaks”). This evolution requires well-planned and executed actions on several fronts.

    Objectives

    • At the end of the course, participants should:
    • Identify planning best practices and key elements for taking action on them
    • Understand how world-class organizations solve common planning problems,
    • Evaluate your practices compared to those of others

    Level Expectations

    • Modern Maintenance Management Practice in Perspective
    • Maintenance Policies and Logistics Planning
    • Failure Management Programme Development
    • Work Planning, Scheduling and Control
    • Information and Performance Management
  • Maintenance Management: Developing & Enhancing Maintenance Strategies

    Maintenance Management: Developing & Enhancing Maintenance Strategies

    Online based

    Downloadable exercise

    Offline viewing

    Fixed/flex schedule

    Fixed time homework

    Certificate of completion

    Course Description

    • Leading industrial organizations are evolving away from reactive (“fix-it-when-it-breaks”) management into predictive, productive management (“anticipating, planning, and fix-it-before-it-breaks”). This evolution requires well-planned and executed actions on several fronts.

    Objectives

    • At the end of the course, participants should:
    • Identify planning best practices and key elements for taking action on them
    • Understand how world-class organizations solve common planning problems
    • Evaluate your practices compared to those of others
    • Improve the use of your information and communication tools

    Level Expectations

    • Modern Maintenance Management Practice in Perspective
    • Maintenance Policies and Logistics Planning
    • Failure Management Programme Development
    • Work Planning, Scheduling and Control
    • Information and Performance Management
  • Maintenance Auditing, Benchmarking & Improvement (Certified Maintenance Auditor)

    Maintenance Auditing, Benchmarking & Improvement (Certified Maintenance Auditor)

    Online based

    Downloadable exercise

    Offline viewing

    Fixed/flex schedule

    Fixed time homework

    Certificate of completion

    Course Description

    • The objectives of this programme are to provide participants with an awareness and working knowledge of how to: Audit their maintenance operations Conduct a maintenance benchmarking study

    Objectives

    • At the end of the course, participants should:
    • Use the results to establish and monitor an effective improvement strategy
    • Establish Auditing and Benchmarking as a key element of their maintenance management strategy

    Level Expectations

    • Introduction and Foundation Concepts
    • Maintenance Auditing
    • Maintenance Auditing and Benchmarking
    • Maintenance Benchmarking and Performance Measurement
    • Auditing, Benchmarking and Maintenance Improvement
  • Industrial Instrumentation and Modern Control Systems

    Industrial Instrumentation and Modern Control Systems

    Online based

    Downloadable exercise

    Offline viewing

    Fixed/flex schedule

    Fixed time homework

    Certificate of completion

    Course Description

    • To give an understanding of the principles and practice of a range of sensors and transducers By using a hands-on approach, enable the delegate to investigate the operation of an instrumentation system through designing, building and testing typical sensor combined with appropriate signal conditioning circuits To allow the delegate to become familiar and confident with a range of measurement techniques

    Objectives

    • At the end of the course, participants should:
    • To understand the concepts of Process Control and acquire the knowledge relating to the characteristics and properties of a process variable being measured
    • To disseminate and share experience and knowledge with other delegates through open session discussions hence broadening the knowledge base of all
    • To become familiar and knowledgeable with PID control and develop the ability to ‘tune’ a process control system using PID control

    Level Expectations

    • Introduction to Sensors, Transducers and Instrumentation Systems
    • Strain, Pressure and Flow Measurement (also begin practical activities)
    • Temperature, Level and Non-Invasive Ultrasonic Measurement Techniques
    • Introduction to Process Control Engineering
    • Tuning PID Controllers
  • Hydrocarbon Production Operations

    Hydrocarbon Production Operations

    Online based

    Downloadable exercise

    Offline viewing

    Fixed/flex schedule

    Fixed time homework

    Certificate of completion

    Course Description

    • Familiarize the participants with global oil & gas related statistics, such as reserves, production, consumption and exports Familiarize the participants with both upstream, middle stream and downstream operations and related facilities Familiarize the participants with various methods and techniques used to explore, drill, produce, treat and transport oil, gas and their products

    Objectives

    • At the end of the course, participants should:
    • Understand the oil & gas operations of various field facilities from wellhead, flow lines, separators, tanks, pumps and compressors, pipelines, gas treatment and processing, refinery operations, etc
    • Understand the basic concept with regards to evaluating oil & gas reserves, artificial lift and enhancing recovery
    • Understand the challenge associated with this industry such as offshore operations, horizontal drilling and other safety concerns
    • Get a general feel for petroleum economics and risk analysis

    Level Expectations

    • Introduction and Overview
    • Hydrocarbon Properties
    • The Downstream Operations
    • Heat Exchangers
    • The Role of Technology
  • Heat Exchangers: Types and Application, Design, Operation and Maintenance

    Heat Exchangers: Types and Application, Design, Operation and Maintenance

    Online based

    Downloadable exercise

    Offline viewing

    Fixed/flex schedule

    Fixed time homework

    Certificate of completion

    Course Description

    • To provide methodologies for the mechanical design of heat exchangers in accordance with industry codes, standards and best practices, specifically ASME BPVC Section VIII, TEMA, and API 660, 661, and 662. To make delegates aware of cost-effective technologies and best practices for improving performance of heat exchangers

    Objectives

    • At the end of the course, participants should:
    • To highlight the pivotal function and significance of heat exchangers in cost-effective plant operations
    • To provide a clear understanding of the fundamentals of heat transfer and hydraulics and fluid flow and their application in the thermal design of heat exchangers.

    Level Expectations

    • Types and Application of Heat Exchangers
    • Thermal and Hydraulic Design of Heat Exchangers
    • Mechanical Design of Heat Exchangers
    • Operation and Maintenance of Heat Exchangers
    • Performance Enhancement and Optimization of Heat Exchangers
  • Fundamentals of Process Technology

    Fundamentals of Process Technology

    Online based

    Downloadable exercise

    Offline viewing

    Fixed/flex schedule

    Fixed time homework

    Certificate of completion

    Course Description

    • This seminar focuses on the central areas of process engineering and guides the delegates in developing both fundamental and practical understandings of key issues. Workshop examples will be drawn from the oil and gas processing, petrochemicals and chemical manufacturing industries.

    Objectives

    • At the end of the course, participants should:
    • the central areas of process engineering and guides the delegates in developing both fundamental and practical understandings of key issues.
    • Workshop examples will be drawn from the oil and gas processing, petrochemicals and chemical manufacturing industries.

    Level Expectations

    • Introduction and Fundamentals of Process Engineering
    • Hydraulics and Fluid flow
    • Heat Transfer and Reaction Engineering
    • Distillation Processes and Equipment
    • Process Control and Economics
  • Fundamentals of Process & Mechanical Technology

    Fundamentals of Process & Mechanical Technology

    Online based

    Downloadable exercise

    Offline viewing

    Fixed/flex schedule

    Fixed time homework

    Certificate of completion

    Course Description

    • This seminar focuses on the central areas of process engineering and mechanical engineering and guides the delegates in developing both fundamental and practical understandings of key issues and the links between the two engineering disciplines. The course introduces the process engineering basics first, and the mechanical engineering aspects follow on. Workshop examples will be drawn from the oil and gas processing, petrochemicals and chemical manufacturing industries and their related equipment.

    Objectives

    • At the end of the course, participants should:
    • the central areas of process engineering and mechanical engineering and guides the delegates
    • The course introduces the process engineering basics first, and the mechanical engineering aspects follow on.

    Level Expectations

    • Introduction and Fundamentals of Process Engineering
    • Heat Transfer and Reaction Engineering
    • Distillation Processes and Equipment
    • Fundamentals of Mechanical Technology: Compressors, Pumps, Static Equipment and Materials
    • Materials Selection and Inspection
  • Fundamentals of Mechanical Technology

    Fundamentals of Mechanical Technology

    Online based

    Downloadable exercise

    Offline viewing

    Fixed/flex schedule

    Fixed time homework

    Certificate of completion

    Course Description

    • This seminar focuses on the central areas of mechanical engineering and guides the delegates in developing both fundamental and practical understandings of key issues. Workshop examples will be drawn from the oil and gas mechanical equipment.

    Objectives

    • At the end of the course, participants should:
    • Case studies and examples will cover a range of levels, making the course also suitable for non-technical staff
    • These will include maintenance and project engineers, production engineers, trainee mechanical engineers and plant operators

    Level Expectations

    • Introduction & Fundamentals
    • Materials Selection and Inspection
    • Valves, Piping & Fitness for Service
    • Corrosion
    • Mechanical Maintenance
  • Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering

    Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering

    Online based

    Downloadable exercise

    Offline viewing

    Fixed/flex schedule

    Fixed time homework

    Certificate of completion

    Course Description

    • Learn to interpret flowsheets and process flow diagrams Understand the use of mass and energy balances in process design Gain a basic understanding of fluid flow, including pumping and mixing Study examples relevant to the oil and gas industry

    Objectives

    • At the end of the course, participants should:
    • Design a heat exchanger and know advantages/disadvantages of different types
    • Understand distillation and separations used in oil and gas processing
    • Appreciate the need to control environmental pollution from industry
    • Perform a basic economic analysis of a project

    Level Expectations

    • Process Engineering Fundamentals
    • Fluid Flow
    • Heat Transfer
    • Introduction To Separation Processes
    • Process Control & Economics Basics
  • Fluid Flow Control in the Process Industry

    Fluid Flow Control in the Process Industry

    Online based

    Downloadable exercise

    Offline viewing

    Fixed/flex schedule

    Fixed time homework

    Certificate of completion

    Course Description

    • Proficiency in physical characteristics of fluids that are to be measured by one of the flow measuring techniques Familiarity with flow measuring techniques and their capabilities and limitations Understanding of principles of existing world standards and codes related to fluid flow measurement

    Objectives

    • At the end of the course, participants should:
    • Skill in selecting the right measurement techniques: estimate of the accuracy and uncertainty of results
    • Recommended guidelines for diagnosing the problems in operation of the entire system on the basis of flow monitoring

    Level Expectations

    • Fluid Flow Control in the Process Industry
    • Basic Principles of Fluid Flow in Pipes and Other Geometries
    • Other Issues Related to Measurements
    • Installation of Instruments
    • Flow Control of Pumps, Compressors and Fans
  • Fitness for Service API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 2007

    Fitness for Service API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 2007

    Online based

    Downloadable exercise

    Offline viewing

    Fixed/flex schedule

    Fixed time homework

    Certificate of completion

    Course Description

    • Latest techniques to determine the fitness-for-service of operating tanks, vessels, piping systems and pipelines; and make cost-effective run-repair-replace decisions based on the principles of API recommended practice 579 “Fitness-for-Service” Balanced approach between the fundamental technical principles of structural integrity, stress and fracture analysis, and their practical application to field conditions Provides the participants with the tools necessary to recognize and assess defects in pressure vessels, storage tanks and piping Presents and applies the fundamental rules of the ASME code to operating equipment and systems

    Objectives

    • At the end of the course, participants should:
    • Technical basis for reliability-based (risk-based) evaluation of remaining life
    • Participants will be able to evaluate the structural integrity of corroded or damaged equipment
    • Applies the step-by-step 3-level approach of API/ASME 579 to evaluate inspection results, recognize potential failure

    Level Expectations

    • Foundations of Fitness-For-Service Assessment
    • Mechanical Integrity and Fitness for Service
    • Metal Loss – Corrosion and Pitting
    • Blisters and Local Damage
    • Creep, Fire and Mechanical Damage
  • Finance & Accounting for the Oil & Gas Industry

    Finance & Accounting for the Oil & Gas Industry

    Online based

    Downloadable exercise

    Offline viewing

    Fixed/flex schedule

    Fixed time homework

    Certificate of completion

    Course Description

    • Appreciate the financial impact of your day-to-day decisions and actions work more confidently and effectively with colleagues on financial matters improve the quality of information you receive from and provide to Finance increase the success rate of requests for authorisation of expenditure and make more effective use of funds allocated

    Objectives

    • At the end of the course, participants should:
    • Use departmental budgets and monthly management reports to help you exercise financial control of your area.
    • Understand the financial information disclosed in your company’s annual report and accounts
    • Learning throughout the programme will be reinforced by case studies, worked examples, and illustrative extracts

    Level Expectations

    • The E&P Business and Project Economics
    • Accounting, Exploration and Development Costs
    • Reserves, Production and Cost of Sales
    • Risk and Cost Sharing Arrangements
    • Financial Analysis, Budgets and Management Reports
  • Facility Management

    Facility Management

    Online based

    Downloadable exercise

    Offline viewing

    Fixed/flex schedule

    Fixed time homework

    Certificate of completion

    Course Description

    • Personnel who are interested in learning facility management and the considerations that affect facility management. This program is worth 25 NASBA CPEs.

    Objectives

    • At the end of the course, participants should:
    • Understand the foundations of facility management.
    • Optimize people, process, assets and the work environment to support delivery of the organization business.
    • Know the managerial, technical, and financial considerations of facility management.

    Level Expectations

    • Overview of Facility Management
    • Facility Management Planning
    • Facility Financial Management
    • Real Estate Planning and Considerations
    • Maintenance and Operations
  • Energy Management System (BS EN 16001/ISO 50001 Development and Implementation)

    Energy Management System (BS EN 16001/ISO 50001 Development and Implementation)

    Online based

    Downloadable exercise

    Offline viewing

    Fixed/flex schedule

    Fixed time homework

    Certificate of completion

    Course Description

    • To understand where energy resources come from. To identify energy ‘Waste’. To gain expertise in managing the resource once it comes on site

    Objectives

    • At the end of the course, participants should:
    • To enrol all organisational colleagues in the day to day management of energy resources
    • To demonstrate to all parties (Customers and Suppliers) the best practices being carried out

    Level Expectations

    • Energy Overview
    • Energy Data & Management
    • Energy Auditing / Review
    • Monitoring and Targeting
    • People power
  • Rotating Equipment Optimisation with Continuous Reliability Improvement (CRI)

    Rotating Equipment Optimisation with Continuous Reliability Improvement (CRI)

    Online based

    Downloadable exercise

    Offline viewing

    Fixed/flex schedule

    Fixed time homework

    Certificate of completion

    Course Description

    • This seminar is an in-depth treatment of the major factors that have to be considered in order to assess and improve the reliability of machinery. It has been designed to illustrate fundamental reliability concepts without having to resort to complex mathematics. Its purpose is to bridge the gap between the rather theoretical subject of “Reliability Engineering” and day-to-day equipment maintenance practice by emphasizing the common goals of reliability and maintenance.

    Objectives

    • At the end of the course, participants should:
    • Apply the proven methodologies and templates which are introduced
    • Focus on key areas of reliability
    • Understand the nature of failure and how this affects performance of rotating equipment
    • Make the right maintenance choices for strategic equipment
    • Unlock the true potential of all of their people

    Level Expectations

    • Understanding the link between Reliability and competitive advantage
    • Using reliability modelling to establish inherent reliability
    • Understanding the nature of failures in order to make the best response
    • Optimising your failure management to ensure that maintenance is cost effective
    • Setting up a continuous reliability improvement process in order to improve performance
  • Concrete Structural Design for Industrial

    Concrete Structural Design for Industrial

    Online based

    Downloadable exercise

    Offline viewing

    Fixed/flex schedule

    Fixed time homework

    Certificate of completion

    Course Description

    • This short course is intended to overview modern and effective procedures for the design for reinforced concrete structures in oil and gas industry. The course will be containing extensive workshop as a hand calculation for reinforced concrete elements which use in oil and gas industry as pipe rack and ring beam under steel tanks in plant process. This course will increase the knowledge and assist in using new tools for designing and reviewing the design for new project or modify the existing one.

    Objectives

    • At the end of the course, participants should:
    • The design of foundation under all types of vibrating equipment
    • The course illustration of real design issues that may assist the designer to provide concrete structure that safe
    • The rule of thumb to check the concrete design with associated check list will deliver.

    Level Expectations

    • Introduction
    • Principal of concrete design and precaution
    • Soil investigation
    • Pipe rack configuration
    • Design for reinforced concrete liquid tanks
  • Compressor Technology

    Compressor Technology

    Online based

    Downloadable exercise

    Offline viewing

    Fixed/flex schedule

    Fixed time homework

    Certificate of completion

    Course Description

    • Maximize the efficiency, reliability, and longevity of all types of compressors and bearings Size and select out of the various types of dynamic and positive displacement compressors using the performance characteristics and the selection criteria that you learn in the programme Carry out diagnostic testing and inspection of critical components with the knowledge of common failure modes of compressors and bearings by applying advanced fault detection techniques

    Objectives

    • At the end of the course, participants should:
    • Determine the maintenance required to minimize compressor downtime and operating cost
    • Gain a thorough understanding of compressor surge and surge prevention systems
    • Understand all the causes of failures in compressors
    • Determine all the design features that improve the efficiency and reliability of all compressors

    Level Expectations

    • Gas Laws, Compressor Types and Applications
    • Positive Displacement Compressors
    • Dynamic Compressors
    • Dynamic Compressors Performance, Compressor Seals, and Compressor System Calculations
  • Compressor & Pump Technology

    Compressor & Pump Technology

    Online based

    Downloadable exercise

    Offline viewing

    Fixed/flex schedule

    Fixed time homework

    Certificate of completion

    Course Description

    • Maximize the efficiency, reliability, and longevity of all types of compressors, pumps, and bearings. Size and select out of the various types of dynamic and positive displacement compressors, and pumps using the performance characteristics and the selection criteria that you learn in this programme

    Objectives

    • At the end of the course, participants should:
    • Carry out diagnostic testing and inspection of critical components
    • Select bearings and lubrication, compressor and pump sealing arrangements
    • Determine the maintenance required to minimize compressor and pump downtime

    Level Expectations

    • Gas Laws, Compressor Types and Applications
    • Dynamic Compressors
    • Dynamic Compressors Performance, Compressor Seals, and Compressor System Calculations
    • Pump Categories, and Centrifugal Pumps
    • Troubleshooting of Pumps