FLNG Operation and Maintenance (Floating Liquefied Natural Gas)
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FLNG Operation and Maintenance (Floating Liquefied Natural Gas) Course
Introduction:
Course Objectives:
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
· Identify the key operational requirements
· Recognize the effects of the ocean environment on FLNG operation.
· Understand tank cooling procedures and controlling the boil-off during tank filling.
· Interpret process plant behavior
· Appreciate safety in operation and maintenance
Who Should Attend?
This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Technical staff, project engineers, engineering discipline leads, engineering specialists, and operating staff
- Maintenance technicians, supervisors, and managers, as well as other non-engineering personnel
Course Outlines:
Introduction to LNG FPSO
Competency Description: The objective is to understand the key considerations of the design, operation and maintenance requirements of an FLNG.
Key behaviors
- Identify the characteristics of an FLNG
- Understand the applicable rules and regulations
- Comprehend the operation and maintenance strategy
- Understand the turret swivel system and main bearing integrity
- Be familiar with SURF inspections
Topics to be covered
- Introduction to FLNG design and technology
- Rules, regulations, codes and standards
- Operation and maintenance requirements
- Mooring system
- Surf and subsea interfaces
- Environmental and design aspects affecting FLNG operation
The LNG Process Plant
Competency Description: The objective is to understand the operation, inspection and maintenance requirements and procedures of the systems and equipment to process well stream into LNG/LPG/Condensate.
Key behaviors
- Identify the various stages of the LNG process
- Understand the gas treatment process
- Comprehend liquefaction technologies
- Understand the operation of the major equipment
- Be acquainted with the advantages of dynamic process simulation
Topics to be covered
- LNG properties
- Reception
- Pre-treatment
- LPG and condensate
- Liquefaction
- Process equipment
- Dynamic process simulation
Storage and Offloading
Competency Description: To develop an understanding of operation, inspection and maintenance requirements, challenges and safety risks of the containment and offloading system on a floating LNG facility.
Key behaviors
- Identify LNG sloshing damages
- Understand the boil-off effects
- Know the preparation procedures for loading of the FLNG cargo tanks
- Understand the offloading equipment and operations
- Be aware of the offloading risks
Topics to be covered
- Storing of the products
- Tank loading preparation
- Cargo handling (LNG, LPG and condensate)
- Cargo transfer operations
- LNG carrier mooring procedures
- Cargo metering and custody transfer
- Offloading risks
- Emergency shutdown and release
Power Heating and Utility Systems
Competency Description: Malfunction of the utility and supporting systems may reduce, stop, or even endanger the production and personnel. The objective is to understand the operation and maintenance of the power generation system and the main process plant equipment and utilities.
Key behaviors
- Understand operational concerns of the prime movers
- Be familiar with HV and LV switchboards
- Inspect and test batteries and UPSs
- Be acquainted with the operational and maintenance requirements of the utility and supporting systems
Topics to be covered
- Power generation and heating systems