This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of asset management principles, control systems, and strategies for ensuring asset integrity in the oil and gas industry. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, participants will explore topics such as asset life cycle management, corrosion monitoring, chemical treatment, cathodic protection, and best practices for integration. The course will equip participants with the skills and tools necessary to effectively manage assets, mitigate risks, and optimize performance in oil and gas operations.
• Asset Managers
• Operations and Maintenance Engineers
• Control Systems Engineers
• Corrosion Engineers
• Inspection Technicians
• Safety and Risk Management Professionals
• Project Managers in Oil and Gas
• Supervisors in Oil and Gas Facilities
• Consultants in Asset Management
• Regulators and Compliance Officers
Assets in the control system are as follows:
• Instrumentation & Valves
• Distributed Control Systems (DCSs), and other controllers
• Software, Infrastructure, Networks
• Control Strategy, Applications, Configuration, and Process Knowledge
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the importance of asset management in the success of oil and gas organizations.
• Identify different types of assets and their life cycle stages, from acquisition to disposal.
• Gain insights into various control systems and their roles in ensuring asset integrity.
• Explore corrosion monitoring techniques and their applications in identifying and mitigating corrosion risks.
• Learn about chemical treatment processes used for maintenance and protection of assets in the oil and gas industry.
• Understand the principles, design considerations, and maintenance techniques of cathodic protection systems.
• Learn how to integrate monitoring, treatment, and protection practices to optimize asset integrity.
• Summarize best practices for asset management and integrity in the oil and gas industry.
1. Asset & System Control
• Course Introduction: Objectives and learning outcomes.
• Importance of Asset Management: Role in organizational success.
• Types of Assets: Physical vs. intangible assets.
• Asset Life Cycle: Acquisition, operation, maintenance, disposal.
• Introduction to System Control: Definition and components.
• Types of Control Systems: Manual vs. automated.
• System Control in Asset Integrity: Ensuring reliability and efficiency.
2. Corrosion Monitoring
• What is Corrosion? Definition and impact.
• Common Types of Corrosion: Examples and effects.
• Factors Influencing Corrosion: Environmental and material factors.
• Corrosion Monitoring Techniques: Overview of techniques.
• Detail on Each Technique: Advantages, disadvantages, and applications.
3. Chemical Treatment
• Role of Chemical Treatment: In maintenance and protection.
• Common Chemicals Used: Types and purposes.
• Chemical Treatment Processes: Explanation of processes and monitoring effectiveness.
4. Cathodic Protection
• Principles of Cathodic Protection: Galvanic and impressed current systems.
• Design and Installation: Considerations and steps.
• Monitoring and Maintenance: Techniques and troubleshooting.
5. Integration and Best Practices
• Integrating Practices: Combining monitoring, treatment, and protection.
• Best Practices Summary: Key takeaways from each topic.
• Course Wrap-up: Review and Q&A.
