LPG & LNG Operations training course

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In the LPG & LNG operations training course, we'll navigate the LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) and LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) value chain, offering a comprehensive understanding from production to distribution. Safety and risk management are paramount. We'll scrutinise the hazards of handling liquefied gases, discussing mitigation and best practices.

Historical incidents will be categorised and analysed, gleaning lessons for heightened safety. Land-based activities in liquefaction, loading, and unloading will also be explored. Rigorous safety record analysis in maritime and land operations will uncover trends, areas of excellence, and avenues for enhancement.

Join us in this insightful exploration of the liquefied gas industry to elevate your expertise and contribute to safer practices.

Each participant in the LPG & LNG Operations Course is expected to enhance his/her proficiency in:

Operations & Management of Gas Marine & Offshore Terminals
Understanding of International Regulations & Requirements for Marine Terminals
Development of Good Gas Terminal Management Skills
Vessel Operations in Marine Gas Terminals
Planning Techniques in Storage & Transfer Systems
Safely engage in loading and offloading Gas shipments

LPG & LNG operations training course designed to benefit professionals working at:

GAS Exploration sites onshore and offshore
Liquefaction sites convert natural gas into a liquid state to be transported in ships.
The associated Shipping sector (the LPG & LNG in unique purpose vessels).
Storage and Regasification plant staff to convert the LNG & LPG, stored in specially made storage tanks, from the liquefied to the gaseous phase, ready to be moved to the final destination through the natural gas pipeline system.

Course Outline

5 days course

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

The Legal Element

The Day starts with a comprehensive overview of IMO’s International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code), which prescribes a set of requirements about safety related to the design, construction, equipment and operation of LPG / LNG ships.

Legal Overview and Introductions

Dangerous Cargos LPG /LNG

Toxicity
Confined Spaces
Breathable Atmospheres

Hydrocarbon Properties

Liquified Petroleum Gas
Liquified Natural Gas

Fires & Explosions

UEL & LEL
Pancake Cloud Explosions

Storage & Transfer

Day 2 will display and stress the optimal design and construction of different types of cargo containment systems for LPG/LNG are permitted by the IGC code, and the two main types of LNG containment systems in use in the world tanker fleet are membrane tanks and independent tanks.

Storage Tanks

Piping & Pumping arrangements on Gas Tankers & Terminals
Different tank configurations
Tank Inspections & Cleaning
Compressors & Liquefaction Plants

Transfer Systems

Submerged & Deep Well Pumps Design and Operation
Piping Systems
Flow and Pressure Matching

Ship-shore Transfers for LPG/LNG

Marine Loading Arms
Lightering
The Ship / Shore Safety Checklist

Terminals & Vessels Cargo handling

Day 3 would start with a discussion of different cargo containment systems will be introduced & discussed. For example, in membrane tank designs, the cargo containment system consists of a very thin invar or stainless-steel double-walled, insulated cargo envelope structurally supported by the ship’s hull. The spherical tank carriers, also called Moss tankers, have spherical aluminium or prismatic-shaped stainless-steel tanks that are self-supporting within the ship’s hull. The day extends towards the more technical overview of the interaction process between gas tankers & terminals.

Jetties, Quays, Wharves & SBMs

Tank Design and Construction
Sizing & Tidal Effects
Depth Constraints & Dredging Operations
SBM Design & Construction

Hoses

Cargo Compatibility
Marking & Testing
Storage & Maintenance

Shipboard Management

Disposal of Tanks Washings, Slops & Dirty Ballast
Bunkering
Communications & Emergency Response Plans

Safety and Risk

Main types of LNG hazards

Day 4 will open a seminar discussion revolving around the basic properties of LPG and LNG vapour and their associated hazards. Delegates will be able to fully understand the consequences of releasing LPG/LNG gases into the atmosphere and the dangers of direct contact with the cryogenic liquid to humans, which would potentially freeze the point of contact and damage the tissues of humans, animals and aquatic fauna. Embrittlement leading to structural failure and equipment damage may also occur when materials not designed for such low temperatures come into contact with LNG.

Ignition Sources

Electrostatic Charge
Hazardous Zone Classification
Intrinsically Safe Equipment
Brittle fracture and alloys

Fire Fighting & Protection

Fire Detection Systems
Fire-fighting Systems for gas release
Shipboard Firefighting Systems (Gas Carriers)

Risk

Risk Assessments in Gas Tankers and terminals
Risk Management
Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Assessment Techniques
Seminar Discussion

Gas Ship/Terminal Management

The LPG/ LNG industry has learned lessons from its past and established one of the best safety records in any industry. At the heart of this success story is a firm commitment to risk assessment and management tenets. Day 5 will focus on displaying best practices to maintain that good record on Gas terminals and onboard gas ships.

Storage & Transfer Planning
Berthing Support
Cargo Transfer Support
Emergency Response
Vessel Departure Support
Security and Vessel Access
International Regulations & Requirements for Oil & Gas Marine Terminals
Delegates Presentations
Closing remarks

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