Course Description:
This course offers a detailed introduction to the processing of crude oil from the wellhead through various treatment stages to make it suitable for transportation and refining. It covers the key steps involved in crude oil separation, stabilization, desalting, storage, and export. Designed for professionals working in upstream and midstream sectors, this course highlights the equipment, operational principles, and safety aspects essential to efficient crude oil processing.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the characteristics and composition of crude oil.
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Describe the separation process of oil, gas, and water at production facilities.
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Explain crude oil stabilization and its importance.
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Identify equipment used in desalting and dehydration processes.
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Understand storage and export system requirements.
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Recognize the impact of crude properties on processing and transport.
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Apply basic operational and safety principles in crude oil treatment facilities.