Module 1: Discuss the fundamentals of chemistry as they apply to oil and natural gases and their basic classifications and sales specifications.
Module 2: Discuss the pertinent properties and uses of natural gases as they occur in gas processing.
Module 3: Interpret simple phase diagrams and relate them to steam tables.
Module 4: Describe the operating principles of the different types of air compressors.
Module 5: Interpret the information from a Process and Instrumentation Diagram in order to communicate effectively the measurement and control strategies involved in a process.
Module 6: Discuss how detailed, essential information is obtained by the use of flow diagrams.
Module 7: Discuss the detail structure, components and uses of mechanical flow diagrams.
Module 8: Discuss the purpose of material balance sheets and process flow diagrams.
Module 9: Demonstrate knowledge of densities as applied to solids, liquids and gases.
Module 10: Describe the basic principles of pressure and use these principles to solve practical problems.
Module 11: Describe the operation and application of pressure gauges.
Module 12: Describe the overall purpose and function of plant instrumentation systems.
Module 13: Discuss the principles of operation and the applications of the common temperature measuring devices.
Module 14: Describe the construction and operation of common devices used to measure pressure, level, temperature, flow and composition.
Module 15: Compare the different types of air dryers.
Module 16: Discuss the various configurations of inlet systems.
Module 17: Discuss the use of inlet separation systems in a conventional gas treating plant.
Module 18: Discuss the basic process of gas plants.
Module 19: Identify process information included on operating facility drawings.
Module 20: Discuss the design, safety and operational details that must be considered before a well is ready for production.
Module 21: Discuss the types of production problems that may be encountered in the start-up and continuous operation of oil and gas wells.
Module 22: Discuss the physical characteristics of a typical well stream and describe the procedures necessary to separate the well stream into three phases.
Module 23: Describe hydrates, their basic properties, conditions for formation and methods for prevention and removal.
Module 24: Discuss the selection criteria for separators and understand functions of various internals in vessels.
Module 25: Discuss the physical characteristics of a typical well stream. Identify and describe the separators and how separation is accomplished.
