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Take your existing skills in E & I Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities
and boost your career with practical knowledge of the latest
technologies in this fast growing and critical field
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:
Skills and know-how in the latest E & I oil and gas engineering
Knowledge of the latest technologies in E & I oil and gas engineering
Key techniques in operating your facility to the highest level of safety and in
protecting the environment
Tremendous boost to your E & I oil and gas career no matter whether you
are a new engineering graduate or a technician
Decades of real experience distilled into the program presentations and
materials
Guidance from experts in the field of E & I oil and gas engineering
Hands-on practical knowledge from instructors with extensive real-world
experience
Credibility as the local expert in E & I oil and gas
Networking with contacts in the industry
Improved career prospects and income
A world-class Advanced Diploma of E & I Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities
Introduction
There is a growing shortage, and hence opportunity, for Electrical and Instrumentation (E & I) technicians,
VALUE plus!
technologists and engineers in the oil and gas industry. This is due to an increasing need for higher
technology methods of obtaining and processing oil and gas as it is a finite declining resource. The price of As part of the incredible value we have built
oil is heading upwards steadily, thus making personnel and their associated oil and gas expertise in these into this program, you also receive:
industries even more valuable. The technical challenges of extracting oil and gas are becoming ever more 50% OFF two IDC Technologies
demanding, with increasing emphasis on more marginal fields and previously inaccessible zones such as Training Options*
deep oceans, Polar regions, Falkland Islands and Greenland. The aim of this 18-month eLearning program is
to provide you with core E & I engineering skills so that these opportunities may be accessed, to enhance or
your career, and to benefit your firm. Two places at any IDC Technologies
Often universities and colleges do a brilliant job of teaching the theoretical topics, but fail to actively engage conference (conference component only,
in the application of the theory of E & I engineering, especially the necessary practically based subjects for excludes workshop if available)*
the oil and gas industries. Much of the material key to E & I practice and its professional application in the plus
workplace is not covered in sufficient detail in university and college curriculums. This advanced diploma is
presented by instructors who are highly experienced engineers from industry, having 'worked in the A library of technical eBooks
trenches' in the various E & I engineering areas. When doing any program today, a mix of both extensive All of this is valued at over US$3500!
experience and teaching prowess is essential. All our instructors have been carefully selected and are You may also be eligible for a tax deduction on
seasoned professionals. your personal income tax contact your tax
This advanced diploma program provides a practical treatment of electrical power systems and advisor for more information.
instrumentation within the oil, gas, petrochemical and offshore industries. Whilst there is some theory this *to be used within 2 years of program registration and
is used in a practical context giving you the necessary tools to ensure that the Electrical and Instrumentation subject to availability. Your fee for this program must be up to
date. The offer does not include travel, accommodation or
hardware is delivering the results intended. No matter whether you are a new electrical, instrumentation or other costs. EIT is not responsible for cancellation or
control technician/technologist/graduate engineer or indeed, even an employed facilities engineer, you will postponement of IDC Technologies training options and
conferences. Please note: IDC training options will only run
find this program beneficial in improving your understanding, skills and knowledge of the whole spectrum of should there be enough full paying registrations to cover
activities ranging from basic E & I engineering to advanced practice including hazardous areas, data costs. When registering for an IDC training option or
communications along with a vast array of E & I equipment used in an oil and gas environment. conference, please specify you are claiming the Value Plus
offer. Other conditions may apply at our discretion.
The key objective of the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) is to provide an outstanding practical
engineering and technology education; from Diplomas to Master degrees and beyond. The finest
engineering lecturers and instructors, with extensive real engineering experience in industry, are drawn
from around the world. The learning is gained through synchronous, online (eLearning) technologies.
EIT offers awards in a growing array of engineering fields. With the shift towards international education,
EIT ensures approval from a growing list of reputable accreditation agencies. This has been the best study process I have
Many (perhaps, most) engineering faculties at universities and colleges experience a significant gone through and for advancing the career it is
challenge delivering the program-work affordably and with excellence. EIT achieves this using online a must. The program content is extremely good
based education economical class sizes are attainable, international experts are engaged to instruct and practical as I have baffled my engineers
and remote laboratories and simulation software are employed. with some of the questions in the assignments
EIT is a sister company of the well known and reputable engineering training company, IDC Technologies. making them question the content they
IDC has been operating for over 20 years, from offices throughout the world, delivering practical short actually studied. Henk Barnard
programs to well over 500,000 engineers and technicians.
Good reputation, had attended good Had completed programs previously. "Better choice of topic. Rockwell RA
full-time programs previously. Good content. Woodside
Worley Parsons
Industry recognition and
I understood from friends that it is good recommendation by colleagues.
Program facilitator CV, ...reputation, quality. Rio Tinto Rio Tinto
eLearning flexibility.
SMK, New Zealand Believed to be good quality based on Seemed the most convenient option,
previous training programs I have done and it was!
Content tends to be practical and
in person. BHP Billiton, South Africa CPIT, New Zealand
targeted. MIPAC, Australia
It was referred to me by a colleague and Program content, ease of study option.
Non-vendor specific training and lower Nestle, South Africa
program costs with online training I have attended seminars run by IDC
capabilities. Worley Parsons before. The program that I am currently The content of the program made up
enrolled in also had all the outcomes my mind.
The content of the program and the way I was looking for to further my career. Transportadora de gas del Norte, Argentina
the program was broken down were the Rio Tinto
key factors. GEA Group Its international recognition with body
The program content was relevant to my endorsing certification. Easy to attend
I can do those programs at my own free work environment and practical. Alcoa lessons after work hours. Easy way of
time which made it more convenient program payment.
for me. I have done a few IDC programs in the
Kinyara Sugar Ltd, Uganda
Iluka, Australia past and found them to be very good and
delivered by people with practical The most practical and technical
Content was applicable to my job and
knowledge of the subjects. Kalgold offerings by the most qualified lecturers
industry. Taught by industry experts not
for distance learning.
academics. E-room delivery mode. It provides good online program delivery
Encana Natural Gas
Accreditation in various nations. including its quality support structures.
Sanofi Pasteur, Australia OneSteel On line references, price, and various
time frames available to sit in on the
Because it is specialist, and so many The fact the I could do it online and it
class. Also, one more important item was
available programs. Kacst, Saudi Arabia was in line with furthering my knowledge
being able to converse with the lecturer
Covered all my criteria and gave me for work. CAED, Australia
and class instead of working totally on
recognized qualifications on completion. It ticked all the boxes ... quality, my own. Mitchell Technical Institute
Netafim suitability, depth, length. Program content. Accreditation of the
I took a previous program, IDC [sister Powerco, New Zealand
training institution. Cost.
company] is professional. Cat Group Better choice of topic. Rockwell RA MODEC
I have done other programs with IDC Program was visible and relevant. Offer the correct program, timing and
[sister company] and was happy with Schneider Electric, UK affordable cost.
the service provided. GHD Folec, Brunei
Program content seems practical and
Convenience. Rio Tinto
applicable. I already have a BSc where Possibly the most recognized online
Program interest and content. the focus is on the theory. institution within my industry.
ABB, Australia BHP Billiton, South Africa DRA, South Africa
Testimonials have been provided by past and current employees of the companies mentioned. Company endorsement should not be implied.
What are the fees? What if I cannot join or I miss a live webinar?
EIT provides distance education to students located almost anywhere in the Webinars are recorded and available to students upon request. One
world it is one of the very few truly global training institutes. Program fees requirement of the program is that you join at least 70% of the live sessions.
are paid in a currency that is determined by the students location. A full list The live webinars offer the opportunity to interact with the presenter and
of fees in a currency appropriate for every country would be too complex list other participants from around the globe an essential yet enjoyable part
here and, with todays exchange rate fluctuations, difficult to maintain. of the learning process.
To find out the fees for your location, contact us at eit@eit.edu.au . Circumstances such as on-site work can make attendance difficult at times.
These situations need to be clearly communicated with your eLearning
What do I need? coordinator. Feedback from the recordings may be required and assignment
An adequate Internet connection, a computer, speakers and, if possible, a submission maintained.
microphone. A headset is recommended. The necessary software and
program materials are provided by us. When will the sessions take place? When will I receive a
webinar schedule?
Doesnt it get boring? How can an eLearning program be The webinar schedule is not put together until after registrations close. The
interactive? reason for this is that the program is promoted globally and we often have
Boredom can be a real risk in any form of learning; however, we use an participants from several time zones. When you apply you will receive a
interactive approach to our eLearning with live sessions (instead of questionnaire which will help us determine your availability. When all
recordings) for most presentations. The webinar software allows everyone questionnaires are returned we create a schedule which will endeavour to
to interact and involves participants in group work; including hands-on meet everyones requirements.
exercises with simulation software and remote laboratories where possible. Each webinar may run 2 or 3 times depending on class size during each
You can communicate with text messages, or live VoIP speech, or can even presentation day and we try our best to ensure that at least one session
draw on the whiteboard during the sessions. This all helps to keep you falls into your requested time frames. This is not always possible, however,
motivated and interested. due to the range of locations of both instructors and students. If you are
unable to attend the webinars scheduled, we do have some options
What do live webinars involve? available. Contact EIT for more details.
These are live, interactive sessions over the Internet. You will join the
instructor and other participants from around the world in an online virtual Can I complete the program in less time?
classroom where you are able to watch a presentation, and communicate Our programs actually require attendance and participation at the live
with the instructor and other students via audio, text messaging or drawing webinars. The interaction which takes place is an important part of the
on the whiteboard. Each webinar is between 60 and 90 minutes in duration learning process. Our experience has shown that the interactive classes
and the sessions may be scheduled at 2 or 3 different times, depending on work exceptionally well and students are far more likely to stay motivated,
class size, during the presentation day. This allows you to select the enjoy the program, and complete the program successfully. See also What
session which is most convenient. if I cannot join or I miss a live webinar? In addition, accelerating the
program would be quite onerous for most students.
Program Designer
Dr Steve Mackay PhD, BSc(ElecEng), BSc(Hons), MBA, MMR, CP Eng, FIE (Aust)
Steve has worked in engineering throughout Australia, Europe, Africa and North America for the past 30 years. A registered
professional engineer in electrical, mechanical and chemical engineering, he believes university engineering programs need to be
strongly focused in industry. He has presented numerous industrial automation and industrial data communications programs
worldwide to over 18,000 engineers and technicians, and has a particular interest in practical and leading edge aspects of
marketing, business and engineering practice. He is a fellow of Engineers Australia. He has acted as the author or editor of over 30
engineering textbooks sold throughout the world. He feels that all engineering businesses need to think globally and keep
experimenting with new approaches. Currently, he is actively involved in research and implementation of remote lab technology.
Instructor
John Piperides BE(Electrical)
John is a professional electrical engineer with over 25 years experience in industrial maintenance, production, management, sales and
improvement. He has held management positions in several manufacturing and sales companies. His diverse responsibilities have
included contract negotiation, authoring and responsibility of departmental budgets, daily management of over 20 reports, practice of
cGMP, auditing in a pharmaceutical plant, and system administration and programming of diverse IT and embedded systems. He has
been directly involved with industries including building management, pest control, mining, power utilities, food, pharmaceutical, steel,
building products, sugar, paper and pulp, rail and airports.
John has completed many years of further education including developing, writing and delivering many work based programs and
seminars. He has spent 10 years as a part-time teacher at college in electrical engineering, and 15 years delivering structured programs in thermography, power
quality, instrument safety, motor drive theory, PLC, SCADA, and pest inspection.
Instructor
Geoff Bottrill HNC, DMS, MIEE
Geoff has been working in the instrumentation, measurement and control fields for over twenty-five years and has spent the past fifteen
years specializing in Hazardous Areas, Intrinsic Safety and Instrumentation Drawings. Geoff began his career at Kent Instruments, as a
service engineer working in both the UK and East Africa. His experience ranges from systems design functions, on-site trouble shooting
to technical and commercial customer support.
Recently Geoff has taken on the responsibility of mentoring engineers in training, in addition to the presentation of engineering
workshops in the process control and measurement field. His positive interactive style to teaching has made him popular with students
worldwide.
Instructor
G. Vijayaraghavan BE (Hons) Electrical
Vijays experience is primarily in the field of industrial power distribution systems. He has contributed to the design, engineering,
commissioning and operation of HV distribution equipment in steel industry for over 15 years which includes outdoor switchyards,
indoor MV switchgear and distribution substations. He has also been trained in the operation of large captive power plants forming
part of integrated steel plant systems. He has worked as the head of testing of protection and HV equipment in a large 4 MTPA
integrated steel plant.
He has also served as the head of the electrical and instrumentation group for over 2 decades in a firm of consulting engineers
handling several large international projects, including the power distribution systems of large metallurgical industries and the
integrated power generation plants, the captive thermal power generation unit of an Aluminium smelting and refining complex and Tonnage oxygen plants
associated with steel manufacturing, among several others.
Vijay has been associated with IDC/EIT for over 10 years and has designed and presented training programs on various topics related to electrical power
engineering. Vijay is a popular instructor. His students often seek his advice in analysing and solving technical problems at work, sometimes long after the
completion of the program itself.
Instructor
Frikkie Marx BSc(Eng), Pr Eng
Frikkie has over 20 years of experience in the fields of power electronics from design to industrialization. Starting his career on the
power system protection side, he migrated to EMC and power supply systems. Frikkie's portfolio of achievements includes the
design of power systems, switch mode power supplies, UPS, high precision servo amplifiers, battery and inverter design solar panel
applications, vehicle management, specialised computer systems and high current starter for vehicle plants. He is a lecturer and
program developer of industrial and power electronics for Technikon SA (UNISA). He is also a project manager/system engineer for
the development of electro-optical systems which include video systems for UAVs and a high resolution infra-red camera.
Other training activities include the mentorship programs of Kentron, industrial electronics, rockets and robots training programme for the
Denel Youth Foundation Bridging Program as well as training consultant. He has also successfully started and managed an IT company specialising in wireless internet
and networks. In this new venture he has done strategic technical research, business development with regard to new services/products, wireless management
system for repossessed properties, electrified palisade as well as development and presentation of wireless and VoIP technical programs. An enthusiastic instructor
with a wealth of knowledge under his belt, you will gain much from his entertaining style, as thousands of others have benefited from his knowledge.
Instructor
Behrouz Ghorbanian MSc, BSc, MIEAust
Behrouz completed his degrees in Telecommunications and Electrical Engineering in 1985 and 1993 respectively, and then
concluded his studies in Electrical Utility Engineering at Curtin University (Perth) in 2004. Behrouz started his career in the oil and
gas industry where his role got him involved in the maintenance and repair of electronic and navigational marine equipment (VHF
and SSB radios, Sat Nav, engine control panels etc). He then moved to the power industry and was involved in the design, installation,
and commissioning of substations mainly for consultancies and utilities. He has also established a good reputation in teaching
power system protection over his long term services lecturing at Curtin University, and also over the period he worked as a
Protection Engineer in New Zealand.
Over the past years, Behrouz has been involved in many major projects across Australia (Port Hedland, Barrow Island, Tamar Valley, Karratha, and Newman for
example). His most recent experience is related to cost estimation and risk assessment of major substation projects with a special focus on the secondary
systems (Protection, COMMS, SCADA). He has also worked as an Engineering Manager and Senior Project Engineer on major copper mine projects overseas.
Behrouz has also gained good knowledge in substation design, HV cables sizing and installation, transmission system design, earthing system design and
applications, and power system protection design and applications.
Instructor
Hashemi Ford ME(Elec), BE (Honrs)(Elec)
Hashemi has over 20 years international experience in electrical power industry with a focus on modelling, analysis, planning and
operation of power systems including distribution, sub-transmission and transmission networks. He has been involved in modelling and
analysis of major projects including HVDC interconnectors and Wind farms. Currently Hashemi is working as a Principal Engineer for a power
utility in Australia.
Instructor
Deepak Pais BE (Electrical & Electronics)
Deepak started his career within the Zinc mining & smelting industry as Project Engineer in Substation & Distribution Greenfield project.
He then worked in a Marine and Logistics firm in the Bahamas as Maintenance and Commissioning Engineer. Following this he worked
with Japanese and German automobile firms as Maintenance Engineer for Distribution and Utility related systems. He currently works as
an Engineer in a regional NSW electricity Distribution utility.
Deepak has hands on experience in Distribution, Utility and Substation related systems. He has a particular interest in the consistent
interpretation and implementation of Greenfield and Brownfield Standards with an emphasis on safety, reliability, economy and whole of
life cost analysis.
Instructor
John Lawrence MSc, BSc(hons)
In today's hyped up world, one is hesitant to describe anyone as 'outstanding', but John Lawrence has distinguished himself over
the last 20 years with excellent program reviews.
John has 20 years of experience as a project and departmental manager for a multinational oil company, focusing on designing and
managing the infrastructure of the telecommunications, data communications and IT systems. In the past 5 years, John has worked
extensively for a number of multi-national clients, managing projects including facilities management, budgeting and financial
forecasting.
When John is not consulting or lecturing, he enjoys increasing his own skills by reading and writing about state-of-the-art technology
topics and how to optimise Return On Investment (ROI) for the overall IT infrastructure. John is a dedicated professional who has trained engineers and
technicians throughout the world.
Instructor
Terry Cousins MBL, BSc(Elec Eng), BComm, PrEng
Terry has over 30 years of experience in electrical power and distribution systems in various South African industries including
the mining and steel sectors, with national companies such as ISCOR and Chamber of Mines Research.
He is currently a director of TLC Engineering Solutions who develops a wide range of instrumentation and measurement systems
for industry. He also presents numerous programs on electrical power distribution and power quality, both in South Africa and
throughout the world.
Terry is a Senior Member of the SAIEE, and a Member of the IEEE (USA) and has also has served on the South African National
Standards committee for power quality instruments (SANS 1816). Terry is an accredited professional with the Green Building
Council of Australia
Instructor
Justin Shute AssocDeg(Electrical-Electronic Eng), AdvDip(Elec Eng), CertIV (Train)
Justin has over 20 years electrical engineering experience and holds an advanced diploma in electrical engineering and is a fully qualified
electrician. Justin has spent time working for Power & Water in Alice Springs, Minara Resources and Cockburn Cement and up until
recently has been working in catastrophic HV design for Nilsen as their High Energy Engineering Manager. Justin specialises in high
voltage design and solutions and also lectures for the Engineering Institute of Technology.
THE PROGRAM Topic 2.3: LEVEL MEASUREMENT Issues Related to Temperature Measurement
[2.4.5]
Level Measurement Techniques [2.3.1]
Visual/optical Thermowells
Topic 2.1: PROCESS MEASUREMENT
Capacitance Natural frequency and vibration checks
FUNDAMENTALS
Nucleonic Installation considerations
Process Measurement Concepts and Impact on the overall control loop
Buoyancy
Terminology [2.1.1]
Hydrostatic pressure Topic 2.5: FLOW MEASUREMENT
Basic measurement concepts
Differential pressure Measurement Based on Volume Flow Rate [2.5.1]
Definition of terminology
Radar and microwave Differential pressure
Pressure, level, temperature and flow
Ultrasonic Positive displacement
overview
Radiometric Turbine
Essential safety considerations
Electromechanical Variable area (Rotameter)
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Instrumentation Density
Systems [2.1.2] Measurement Based on Mass Flow Rate [2.5.2]
Bubbler systems
Pneumatic instrumentation systems Coriolis
Level Measurement Devices and Accessories Thermal dispersion
Hydraulic instrumentation and controls
[2.3.2]
Related Hardware and Accessories [2.1.3] Measurement Based on Flow Velocity [2.5.3]
Level transmitters
Instrument tubing, fittings and accessories Magnetic
Level switches
Instrumentation process interface Target
Tank gauging equipment
Double block and bleed valves Ultrasonic
Issues Related to Level Measurement [2.3.3] Vortex
Monoflanges and instrument manifolds
Fiscal measurement of level
Process close coupling techniques Other Types of Flow Measurement [2.5.4]
Profiling techniques
Topic 2.2: PRESSURE MEASUREMENT Multiphase flow measurement
Level calculations
Wet gas flow measurement
Pressure Measurement Concepts [2.2.1] Elevation and suppression
Open channel flow measurement
Principle of pressure measurement Reference legs
Oscillatory flow measurement
Pressure sources Installation considerations
Impact on the overall control loop Topic 2.6: PROCESS CONSIDERATIONS IN SELECTING
Pressure Measurement Devices and
Future technologies INSTRUMENTATION COMPONENTS
Accessories [2.2.2]
Pressure transducers Topic 2.4: TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT Transmitters [2.6.1]
Load cells Measurement Based on Thermoelectric Effect Noise [2.6.2]
Transmitters, gauges, indicators, switches, [2.4.1] Materials Of Construction [2.6.3]
elements and accessories Thermocouples Topic 2.7: INTEGRATION OF PROCESS
Specifications
Measurement Based on Resistance [2.4.2] INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEMS
Overpressure Relief Devices [2.2.3] Thermistors Tank Farm Instrumentation [2.7.1]
Overpressure relief valves Resistance Temperature Detectors
Rupture discs Calculation of Individual Instrument Error and Total
Measurement Based on Radiation [2.4.3] Error for the System [2.7.2]
Issues Related to Pressure Measurement (2.2.4] Pyrometers
Installation considerations Integration of Pressure, Level, Temperature and
Measurement Based on Expansion [2.4.4] Flow Systems [2.7.3]
Impact on the overall control loop
Liquid filled glass
Future technologies Integration of New Smart Subsystems with Data
Bimetallic
Communication Links [2.7.4]
Testing and Commissioning of Subsystems [2.7.5]
THE PROGRAM
Topic 8.1: FUNDAMENTALS OF PROTECTION Topic 8.2: FUSES, RELAYS AND BATTERIES Motor Protection [8.3.2.d]
The Need for Protection [8.1.1] Fuse-Contactor Combinations [8.2.1] Thermal overload, time constants, early relays
Selectivity, stability, sensitivity, speed, Purpose and duty, clearance times, types Starting and stalling conditions
reliability, dependability, security Coordination required by the standards Unbalanced supply voltages, negative
sequence currents, de-rating factors
System Earthing/Grounding [8.1.2] Tripping Batteries [8.2.2]
Phase-phase faults
Solid, impedance, touch potentials DC circuitry (closing, tripping, spring
Earth faults core balance, residual
Effect of electric shock on human beings charging, indication and protective relay
stabilising resistors
Earth leakage protection requirements for AC or DC supplies)
Limitation due to grounding/earthing circuit detection of loss of auxiliary supplied, dual Generator Protection [8.3.2.e]
impedance involving the cable armor (incl. redundancy Stator and rotor faults
obtaining cable armoring impedance data) Trip circuit supervision principles Overload and over-voltage
Reverse power/unbalanced loading
Fuses as Protection System Components Relays [8.2.3]
Loss of excitation and synchronism
[8.1.3] Inverse, definite minimum time (IDMT) relay:
Typical protection scheme for industrial
History, construction, characteristics construction principles and setting
generators
Energy, let-through, application Calculation of settings practical examples
Notations used in standards and by New era modern numerical relays and Overhead Line Protection [8.3.2.f]
manufacturers future trends Basic principles of the distance relay
Understanding modern notation Tripping characteristics
Instrument Transformers [8.1.4]
Application onto power lines
Current transformers: Construction, Topic 8.3: PROTECTION TYPES Effect of load current and arc resistance
performance, specification, magnetization,
Principles of Unit Protection [8.3.1] Various schemes using power line carrier
curves
Differential protection basic principles Management of Protection [8.3.3]
Voltage transformers: types, accuracy,
connections Feeder Protection [8.3.2.a] Routine testing, annual testing, investigation
Trend towards combining measurement and Cables, pilot wire differential, overhead lines and performance assessment, up-grading
relaying requirements from common CTs and Distance protection (basic principles, Organization, training, records, access
VTs. characteristics , various schemes) planning
Special purpose CTs, e.g. bus-zone and Transformer Protection [8.3.2.b]
differential protection Phase shift, magnetising in-rush, inter-turn,
Issues of modern relays generally requiring core and tank faults
much less burden Differential and restricted earth fault
Circuit Breakers [8.1.5] schemes
Purpose and duty, fault clearance times, Buchholz relay, oil and winding temperature
types and applications Oil testing and gas analysis
Switchgear (Bus Bar) Protection [8.3.2.c]
Requirements, zones, types
Frame leakage, high, medium and low
impedance schemes, reverse blocking
It is a well-established fact that lightning is the Topic 9.2: ARC FLASH AND MITIGATION
second-most dangerous of all natural phenomena, Causes of Arc Flash [9.2.1]
(the first being flash floods) based on reported Arc flash - a major hazard of electricity
fatalities on a long-term average basis. Lightning Arc hazards
can also cause extensive damage when it strikes Causes of arc faults
buildings and facilities. Equipment failures and
Effects of Arc Flash [9.2.2]
disruption of services on account of lightning
Arc effects
strikes on electrical lines and substations is a
The three degrees of burns Substation Safety [9.3.3]
matter of constant worry to T&D system managers.
Arc Flash Hazard Assessment and Switchyards-special safety measures
Protection of structures by lightning protection
Mitigation [9.2.3] Gas safety
systems and electrical lines and substations by
shielding are discussed in elaborate detail, as well Hazard assessment (Calculations as per Safety Rules, Enterprise Procedures and
as protection measures for offshore facilities. IEEE 1584) Organizational Measures [9.3.4]
Minimizing arc fault incidents through Safety legislation
maintenance practices Organisational measures
Arc containment measures Safety policy
Warning labels Accident reporting and investigation
Record keeping
Topic 9.3: ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRINCIPLES
Safety Through Design [9.3.1] Topic 9.4: LIGHTNING PROTECTION OF STRUCTURES
Electric shock prevention AND OTHER INSTALLATIONS
Enclosures Lightning Physics, Hazards and Risks [9.4.1]
Placing beyond reach Lightning physics
Safe clearances from live components Lightning effects: electrical, thermal and
Fire hazards mechanical
Electrical Safety in Operation and Direct and indirect effects
Maintenance [9.3.2] Types of damage and risk levels
Electrical safety through isolation Lightning Protection [9.4.2]
Earthing Protection basics and protection levels
Safety interlocks Protection design
Main indicators of problems Zone of protection and evaluation methods
Safety precautions during operation and Lightning protection components
maintenance Protection of electrical lines and substations
CASE STUDIES
Power source of Yokon Mines and reason for selecting natural gas
LNG plant in Yemen, selection of motors for LNG gas compressor drives
Harmonic resonance in an industrial system
Cable ship harmonic problem
Harmonic problem in offshore platform
Refinery fire
Oil rig fire
Major refinery fire
Fire in an Egyptian oil processing plant
THE PROGRAM
Topic 18.1: PLC FUNDAMENTALS Using Registers (Words) [18.1.4] Topic 18.3: SAFETY CONTROLLERS,
Overview of PLCs and Their Applications Number systems PROGRAMMING STANDARDS & COMMUNICATIONS
[18.1.1] Types of register data Safety Programmable Systems [18.3.1]
A brief history of PLCs Timers Why regular PLCs should not be used for
Alternative control systems where do Counters safety functions
PLCs fit in? Bit shift / rotate Programmable electronic logic solvers
Why PLCs have become so widely Table functions Safety certification
accepted Register (matrix) logic functions Certified programming systems
Lingering concerns about PLCs Application examples
Topic 18.2: APPLICATION SOFTWARE &
Fundamentals of PLC Hardware [18.1.2] Growth of networked safety devices and
ADVANCED CONTROL
Block diagram of typical PLC certified networks
Good Programming Habits [18.2.1] Integrated safety systems
PLC processor module memory
Keeping track of addresses and data used
organization Data Communications [18.3.2]
Looking ahead how will programs be
Input / output section module types Interface standards: RS-232, RS-422/423,
maintained
Power supplies RS-485
Practical methods to improve program
Fundamentals of PLC Software [18.1.3] Protocols: Modbus, DH+
quality
Methods of representing logic Local Area Networks: Ethernet
Good Installation Practice [18.2.2] Monitoring communication links and simple
- Boolean algebra
Location of hardware watchdog timers
- Instruction code
Good wiring practice
- Graphical presentation Introduction To IEC 61131-3 [18.3.3]
Reducing noise and interference
- Functional logic diagrams Concepts
Screening and shielding
- Ladder logic Common elements
Fundamental ladder logic instruction set Advanced Control With PLCs [18.1.3] Programming languages: structured text
Comparison of different manufacturers The concept of reusable logic Function block diagrams
- Memory and data representation Use of advanced programming functions Ladder diagrams
- Instruction code Matrix logic Instruction list
Table functions and indirect addressing Sequential function chart
Using Ladder Logic for Simple Digital
Functions [18.1.4] Batch Processes and Sequential Control OPC [18.3.4]
The basic rules [18.1.4] Functionality
Comparison with relay ladder diagrams Remembering the program state Architecture
The concept of the scan and how to Creating a stepper
System Checkout and Testing [18.3.5]
apply it Step advance
Development and verification of code
Infinite fan-out Fault detection and recovery
Factory acceptance testing
Contact normal states Operator Intervention
Testing procedures
Positive and negative logic Multiple recipes or alternate paths
Emulating missing hardware
Basic Boolean functions Sequential function charts
Emulating process responses
The usefulness of De Morgans Law PID Control Issues [18.1.5]
The importance of timing and scan time
When PID is not always appropriate
Module 23: Oil and Gas Specific Applications for Floating Production,
Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Facilities
Duration: 2 weeks
THE PROGRAM
Topic 23.1: SMART MAINTENANCE TECHNIQUES
You Will Learn How To: AND KEY PLATFORM SYSTEMS
Describe smart maintenance techniques and Smart Maintenance Techniques [23.1.1]
key platform systems for FPSO facilities Instrumentation and Safety Systems for
Describe process safety and emergency Cranes [23.1.2]
response systems for FPSO facilities Platform Navigational Audible Warnings/
Signals [23.1.3]
Compressor Surge Control: Basic
Considerations [23.1.4]
Overview Topic 23.2: PROCESS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY
This module covers some miscellaneous systems RESPONSE SYSTEMS
that are applicable to the oil and gas industry, yet Flare Flame Front Generator and Ignition
not covered in the core engineering parts of this Monitoring System [23.2.1]
program.
Communication and Alarm Systems Viz.:
[23.2.2]
Public address systems
Audible and visual alarms
Status lights
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