COURSE OVERVIEW PE310
Gas Sweetening and Sulphur Recovery

Course Title
Gas Sweetening and Sulphur Recovery

Course Date/ Venue
April 19 – 23, 2009/ Coral Meeting Room, Kings Gate Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Course Reference
PE310

Course Duration/Credits
Five days/3.0 CEUs

Course Description
This course presents a complete and up-to-date overview of the Gas Sweetening, Liquid Hydrocarbon Sweetening and Sulphur Recovery with emphasis on gas plant process operations. The process flow sheets of several Sweetening and Sulphur Recovery Processes will be used to illustrate how the various operations differ. The advantages, limitations, and range of applicability of each process will be discussed so that its selection and integration into the overall plant is fully understood and appreciated.

Upon completing this course, you will have a good understanding of Gas Sweetening, Liquid Hydrocarbon Sweetening and Sulphur Recovery. There are many methods that may be employed to remove acidic components (primarily H2S and CO2) from hydrocarbon streams. The available methods may be broadly categorized as those depending on chemical reaction, absorption, or adsorption. Processes employing each of these techniques are described. Many of the processes result in acid gas streams that contain H2S that may be flared, incinerated, injected or fed to a Sulphur Recovery Unit. Various Sulphur Recovery Processes (primarily The Modified Claus Process) are discussed. You will also learn the basic vocabulary unique to the industry.

Course Objectives
Upon the successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:-

• Review the various terminologies used in gas sweetening and sulphur recovery and be able to identify the safety precautions & the types of contaminants including their effects

• Become familiar with the concept of process selection and describe the chemical reaction processes used in gas sweetening & sulphur recovery

• Understand the methods of inlet separation & filtration and be able to discover their features & importance

• Know the concepts of flash tank & corrosion as applied in gas sweetening & sulphur recovery and be able to heighten awareness on foaming & materials

• Learn the principles of batch processes, SWS, amines & reclaimer and introduce the topic of liquid redox as applied in gas sweetening & sulphur recovery

• Explain the various physical & combination processes and be able to gain in-depth knowledge on caustic wash, alkaline process & liquid HC sweetening

• Become familiar with amine plant process & modified claus plant and be able to recognize their practical application on gas sweetening & sulphur recovery

• Determine the mechanical consideration & process consideration of gas sweetening & sulphur recovery

• Describe the procedure on re-heating operation as well as instrumentation & degasification and discover their features & functions

Training Methodology
This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of total tuition hours:-

50% Lectures
30% Workshops, Group Work & Practical Exercises
20% Videos & Software
 

Who Should Attend
Those directly involved in supervising gas processing operations; managers involved in the planning and development of new gas processing facilities or modifying existing facilities; and engineers and technicians in the gas processing industry will find the course particularly relevant.

Course Certificate
Haward Technology certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 75% of the total tuition hours of the course.

Course Accreditation
Haward Technology’s courses/workshops/seminars meet the professional certification and continuing education requirements for participants seeking Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in accordance with the rules & regulations of the International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACET). IACET is an international authority that evaluates programs according to strict, research-based criteria and guidelines. The CEU is an internationally accepted uniform unit of measurement in qualified courses of continuing education.

Haward Technology has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102, USA. In obtaining this approval, Haward Technology has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard which are widely recognized as standards of good practice internationally. As a result of our Authorized Provider membership status, Haward Technology is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard.

Haward Technology Middle East will award 3.0 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for participants who completed the total tuition hours of this program. One CEU is equivalent to ten Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or ten contact hours of the participation in and completion of Haward Technology programs. A permanent record of a participant’s involvement and awarding of CEU will be maintained by Haward Technology. Haward Technology will provide a copy of the participant’s CEU Transcript of Records upon request.

Course Fee
US $ 3,750 per Delegate. This rate includes Participant’s Pack (Folder, Manual, Hand-outs, etc.), buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.

Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the course fees. However, any accommodation required can be arranged by Haward Technology at the time of booking.

Course Instructors
Mr. Mohammad Hamami... More

Course Coordinator
Nina Cenon, Tel: +971-2-44 88 301, Fax: +971-2-44 88 302, Email: nina@haward.org