LNG Fundamentals e‑Learning

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Self-paced and cloud-based, the LNG Fundamentals program is available whenever and wherever the trainee needs it. Delivered via OperatorSuite™, Wood’s learning and competence management system, modules are deployed and tracked, creating a training roadmap for each individual learner. Progression is managed through the application, or the trainee can manage their own learning journey through self-assignment.

Modules

Comprehensive list of e-Learning modules covering the LNG process and key unit operations

User-Friendly Interfce

Interactive and engaging structure improves learner retention

Cloud-based Delivery

Available anytime, anywhere for flexible scheduling and easy access

Proval Design

Developed with adult learning principles and an easy-to-follow format

Post-Learning Assessment

Embedded quizzes to enhance recall and increase retention of key information

Narration

Narrated to improve comprehension and support learning

Knowledge Tracking

Testing to track results and provide feedback on potential learning gaps

Reporting

Administrators can access detailed reporting via OperatorSuite™, Wood’s learning and competence management system

Pricing

There are a variety of licensing models available to meet your budgetary requirements

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LNG e-Learning overview

The LNG industry in North America is experiencing unprecedented growth. With 20+ new projects slated to be developed in the next decade, finding knowledgeable technicians in an already tight labor market is a challenge.

The program includes 22 generic e-Learning modules created in conjunction with an industry-leading subject matter expert to ensure your trainees gain the knowledge they need to succeed.

Each module contains clearly written learning objectives with quizzes throughout to test knowledge and increase retention. The modules are rich with illustrations, animations, relevant photographs and include narration.

Modules for LNG e-Learning Training:

    • Duration: 90-120 Minutes

    Introduces trainees to the hazards they must be aware of when visiting or working at an LNG facility. Explains the safety measures in place for mitigating these hazards. Examines both the company’s role and the individual’s role in ensuring the safety measures in place are reliable in reducing risk.

    • Duration: 45-60 Minutes

    Provides an overview of the major process systems of an LNG liquefaction facility. Covers the design parameters process engineers must follow when designing an LNG plant.

    • Duration: 30-45 Minutes

    Describes the basic terminology in thermodynamics and how they relate to the LNG liquefaction process. Explains the thermodynamic concepts that are associated with the LNG refrigeration processes.

    • Duration: 30-45 Minutes

    Outlines the evolution of LNG technology. Describes the main processes in the liquefaction and refrigeration systems. Details the different types of LNG technology available today.

    • Duration: 30-45 Minutes

    Examines the importance of safe working practices and how they relate to operational risk. Details the role that safety critical elements, risk matrices, and procedures play in safe operations.

    • Duration: 20-30 Minutes

    Explains the purpose of propane refrigeration and the main components in the system. Details the role of a propane compressor and the importance of compressor surge.

    • Duration: 30-45 Minutes

    Introduces the concept of condensate stabilization and the role it plays in gas-liquid separation. Details the internal components of a condensate stabilizer and explains the process to remove liquid from the LNG facility feed gas.

    • Duration: 40-60 Minutes

    Describes the purpose of the acid gas removal system and lists the specifications required for acid gas removal. Explains the subsystems within the acid gas removal system and describes the major pieces of equipment. Details the major operational issues that can occur during removal of acid gas in the liquefaction process

    • Duration: 20-30 Minutes

    Explains the purpose of the H2S removal system and the main equipment in the system. Describes a typical arrangement of the equipment and the potential operational issues that can occur. Details the alternative H2S removal systems available.

    • Duration: 30-45 Minutes

    Describes the purpose of the dehydration system and the importance of removing moisture from the feed gas. Lists the common operating parameters of the dehydration system and details the internal components of the major pieces of equipment.

    • Duration: 30-45 Minutes

    Explains the purpose of the NGL removal and fractionation system and the importance of removing NGLs from the feed gas. Describes the purpose of the main pieces of equipment in the system and their related operating parameters. Details the main process flows through the major equipment.

    • Duration: 20-30 Minutes

    Explains the purpose of the mixed refrigerants refrigeration system. Describes the main pieces of equipment in the system and lists the composition of the warm and cold mixed refrigerants. Emphasizes the importance of cryogenic temperatures in the refrigeration process.

    • Duration: 30-45 Minutes

    Explains the purpose of the liquefaction system and the primary equipment within the system. Describes the process flows through the main pieces of equipment and the related operating parameters.

    • Duration: 30-45 Minutes

    States the purpose of the LNG storage system. Details the components of an LNG storage tank and the processes required for safe storage of LNG. Explains the purpose of the boil-off gas system and the main pieces of equipment within the system.

    • Duration: 30-45 Minutes

    Explains the process of transferring LNG from the LNG storage tanks to the loading arms. Highlights the major equipment at an LNG loading dock. Details the equipment components of a typical loading arm and emphasizes safe working practices for LNG loading.

    • Duration: 45-60 Minutes

    Defines the critical equipment for a typical LNG facility. Explains the multiple approaches for maintenance activities. Describes the categorization of the critical equipment in the LNG process and utility systems.

    • Duration: 30-45 Minutes

    Explains the importance of production availability to an LNG facility. Defines the major terms for reliability and mechanical integrity. Provides examples of tools that can be uses to assess and manage production reliability and maintenance frequency.

    • Duration: 30-45 Minutes

    Explains the main flare and relief systems used at LNG facilities. Describes the main process flows for the major flare systems. States the requirements for the blowdown and emergency depressurization systems for LNG facilities and emphasizes the safety considerations when operating these systems.

    • Duration: 30-45 Minutes

    Describes the purpose of the distributed control system and lists the main equipment in the system. Explains the major protection systems present at an LNG facility and highlights the role they play in site safety.

    • Duration: 30-45 Minutes

    Explains the purpose and design intent of the fire protection system. Provides the purpose of the fire detection devices and firefighting equipment and the importance of their role on site. Lists the key steps in fighting a fire at an LNG facility.

    • Duration: 30-45 Minutes

    Describes the purpose of the inlet facilities at an LNG facility, including the metering skid and other major pieces of equipment. Explains the overall process flows through the system and lists the major operating parameters of the system. Describes the purpose of the mercury removal unit and explains the main equipment in the unit.

    • Duration: 45-60 Minutes

    Explains the purpose of the main utility systems at an LNG facility and provides how they support the LNG process systems. Describes the main equipment in each utility system and how they operate.

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