Gas Dehydration and Conditioning Training Course

Gas Dehydration and Conditioning Training Course

Introduction

Gas Dehydration and Conditioning Training Course is designed to equip oil and gas professionals with the technical knowledge and practical skills required to optimize natural gas treatment, moisture removal, contaminant control, and gas quality management. This course explores the principles and applications of glycol dehydration, molecular sieve adsorption, gas sweetening, acid gas removal, and hydrocarbon recovery. Participants will gain practical insights into water vapour removal, hydrate prevention, corrosion mitigation, and gas specification compliance while examining the performance of dehydration systems used in upstream production facilities, gas processing plants, LNG facilities, and gas transmission networks.

The programme emphasizes advanced gas treatment technologies, process optimization, energy efficiency, digital monitoring, troubleshooting, and process safety management to help participants improve equipment reliability and reduce operational costs. The course also addresses emerging priorities such as emissions reduction, methane management, operational sustainability, and data-driven process optimization. By integrating engineering theory with real-world applications, participants will strengthen their ability to design, operate, monitor, and maintain gas dehydration and conditioning systems that deliver consistent gas quality, enhance asset integrity, and support reliable energy production.

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the fundamental principles of natural gas dehydration, conditioning, and gas processing operations.
2. Evaluate gas composition, water content, and hydrocarbon properties to determine appropriate treatment requirements.
3. Apply gas-water phase behaviour and hydrate prevention strategies to minimize flow assurance risks.
4. Assess the performance of triethylene glycol (TEG) dehydration systems and optimize operating parameters.
5. Compare glycol absorption and molecular sieve adsorption technologies for different gas processing applications.
6. Perform basic dehydration calculations, including water removal rates, glycol circulation requirements, and gas dew point estimation.
7. Identify and troubleshoot common dehydration problems, including foaming, glycol degradation, carryover, and inadequate moisture removal.
8. Evaluate gas sweetening and acid gas removal processes for hydrogen sulphide and carbon dioxide control.
9. Explain hydrocarbon dew point control, condensate separation, and gas conditioning requirements for pipeline specifications.
10. Interpret process flow diagrams, instrumentation diagrams, operating data, and equipment performance indicators.
11. Implement effective process safety management, corrosion control, and equipment integrity practices.
12. Identify opportunities for energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and sustainable gas processing.
13. Develop practical recommendations for process optimization, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement in gas treatment facilities.

Target Audience

1. Petroleum engineers and natural gas production engineers.
2. Process engineers and chemical engineers.
3. Gas processing plant operators and shift supervisors.
4. Process control, instrumentation, and automation engineers.
5. Maintenance, reliability, and mechanical engineers.
6. Flow assurance, pipeline, and facilities engineers.
7. Health, safety, environmental, and process safety professionals.
8. Technical managers, operations managers, project engineers, and energy consultants.

Course Modules

Module 1: Fundamentals of Natural Gas Dehydration and Conditioning

• Natural gas composition
• Gas conditioning fundamentals
• Water content and dew point
• Gas phase behaviour
• Case study: Assessing a natural gas production facility experiencing pipeline corrosion and hydrate formation because of inadequate dehydration.

Module 2: Gas-Water Equilibrium and Hydrate Prevention

• Water content estimation
• Hydrate formation mechanisms
• Hydrate risk assessment
• Hydrate inhibition strategies
• Case study: Developing a hydrate prevention strategy for a high-pressure gas pipeline exposed to low operating temperatures.

Module 3: Glycol Dehydration Systems and TEG Technology

• TEG dehydration principles
• Contactor tower operations
• Glycol circulation optimization
• Regeneration systems
• Case study: Optimizing a TEG dehydration unit experiencing high water content in treated gas and excessive glycol consumption.

Module 4: Molecular Sieve and Advanced Dehydration Technologies

• Adsorption fundamentals
• Molecular sieve system design
• Regeneration optimization
• Technology selection
• Case study: Selecting an appropriate dehydration technology for a gas facility supplying feed gas to a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant.

Module 5: Gas Sweetening and Contaminant Removal

• Acid gas characterization
• Amine gas treating
• Contaminant removal technologies
• Solvent management
• Case study: Developing an integrated dehydration and gas sweetening solution for a sour gas processing facility with strict sales gas specifications.

Module 6: Hydrocarbon Dew Point Control and Gas Conditioning

• Hydrocarbon dew point management
• Condensate separation
• Joule-Thomson expansion
• Refrigeration and low-temperature separation
• Case study: Improving gas quality at a processing plant where heavy hydrocarbon condensation causes pipeline and compressor operating problems.

Module 7: Process Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and Optimization

• Process instrumentation
• Performance monitoring
• Operational troubleshooting
• Process simulation and digital tools
• Case study: Investigating repeated off-specification gas incidents using operating trends, moisture measurements, and root cause analysis.

Module 8: Safety, Environmental Compliance, and Operational Excellence

• Process safety management
• Corrosion and asset integrity
• Emissions reduction
• Operational reliability
• Case study: Conducting a process safety and environmental performance review of a gas dehydration facility following repeated equipment failures and elevated emissions.

Training Methodology

• Interactive lectures and presentations.
• Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
• Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
• Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
• Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
• Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
• Expert-led Q&A sessions.
• Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@datastatresearch.org or call +254724527104 

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

 We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.