Course Details

Objective

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

• Understand the basic principles of hydraulics as they apply to oil and gas pipelines.
• Analyze fluid flow and pressure distribution in pipeline systems.
• Select and operate hydraulic components such as pumps and valves in pipelines.
• Understand flow assurance and its impact on pipeline performance.
• Troubleshoot common hydraulic issues in pipeline systems and apply maintenance strategies.

Content

COURSE PROGRAM:

Day 1: Introduction to Hydraulics in Oil and Gas Pipelines

• Overview of hydraulic principles and their relevance to pipelines
• The role of hydraulics in oil and gas pipeline systems
• Types of fluids used in pipelines and their properties
• Basic fluid dynamics (flow, pressure, velocity, resistance)

Day 2: Pipeline Flow and Pressure Management

• Understanding pressure drops and head loss in pipelines
• Calculating flow rates and pressure profiles in pipeline systems
• Flow regimes in pipelines (laminar, turbulent, transient flow)
• Using the Darcy-Weisbach equation and Moody chart for pipeline design

Day 3: Hydraulic Components in Pipeline Systems

• Pumps: Types, selection, operation, and maintenance
• Valves: Control valves, check valves, pressure relief valves, and their role in pipeline systems
• Pressure regulation and flow control devices
• Hydraulic actuators and their function in pipeline systems

Day 4: Flow Assurance in Oil and Gas Pipelines

• Definition and importance of flow assurance in pipelines
• Common flow assurance issues (wax, hydrates, scaling, corrosion)
• Methods to prevent and mitigate flow assurance problems
• Chemical treatments and physical solutions for flow assurance

Day 5: Troubleshooting, Maintenance, and Optimization

• Common hydraulic issues in oil and gas pipelines (leaks, pressure drops, cavitation)
• Diagnostic tools and techniques for troubleshooting hydraulic problems
• Preventive and corrective maintenance practices for hydraulic components
• Optimizing pipeline performance for efficiency and reliability
• Safety considerations in hydraulic system maintenance

NOTE:

Pre-& Post Tests will be conducted.

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day reviews, and assessments will be carried out.

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Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences.  Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

Very useful Course Materials will be given.

• 30% Lectures
• 30% Workshops and work presentation
• 20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
• 20% Videos& General Discussions