Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Petroleum Production Engineering

• Overview of petroleum production processes and facilities
• Introduction to HYSYS software and its applications in production engineering
• Key concepts and terminology in petroleum production
• Hands-on exercise: Navigating HYSYS software and creating basic production models
• Case Study: Analysis of a real-world petroleum production scenario

Module 2: Fluid Flow and Transport in Production Systems

• Principles of fluid flow and transport in petroleum production
• Modeling and simulation of fluid systems using HYSYS
• Optimization of flow rates and pressure conditions
• Hands-on exercise: Simulating fluid flow scenarios in HYSYS
• Real-Life Project: Optimization of a fluid transport system for a specific production facility

Module 3: Production Facility Design and Management

• Design principles for production facilities
• Integration of production systems and facility components
• Use of HYSYS for facility design and management
• Hands-on exercise: Designing a production facility using HYSYS
• Case Study: Facility design and optimization for a real-world production facility

Module 4: Separation and Processing Technologies

• Techniques for separation and processing of petroleum products
• Application of HYSYS for simulating separation processes
• Optimization of processing technologies
• Hands-on exercise: Modeling separation and processing technologies with HYSYS
• Real-Life Project: Designing a separation and processing system for a specific application

Module 5: Compression and Pumping Systems

• Principles and design of compression and pumping systems
• Use of HYSYS for modeling compression and pumping operations
• Performance optimization and efficiency improvements
• Hands-on exercise: Simulating compression and pumping systems using HYSYS
• Case Study: Optimization of a compression and pumping system for a production facility

Module 6: Safety and Environmental Considerations

• Safety regulations and environmental considerations in production facilities
• Use of HYSYS for safety and environmental impact simulations
• Risk assessment and management strategies
• Hands-on exercise: Simulating safety and environmental scenarios in HYSYS
• Real-Life Project: Developing a safety and environmental management plan for a production facility

Module 7: Advanced Process Control and Optimization

• Techniques for advanced process control and optimization
• Application of HYSYS for control system design and optimization
• Performance monitoring and enhancement strategies
• Hands-on exercise: Implementing advanced control strategies in HYSYS
• Case Study: Optimization of a control system for a production process

Module 8: Integration of Production Systems with Facilities

• Integration strategies for production systems and facilities
• Use of HYSYS for system integration and optimization
• Coordination and management of integrated production facilities
• Hands-on exercise: Integrating production systems and facilities using HYSYS
• Real-Life Project: Designing and optimizing an integrated production facility

Module 9: Field Visit and Practical Insights

• Field visit to production facilities and engineering offices
• Observation of real-world production processes and facilities management
• Interaction with industry professionals and experts
• Field Visit Report: Documentation and analysis of field visit observations

Module 10: Capstone Project and Course Review

• Comprehensive project integrating all course concepts and skills
• Participants present their projects and receive feedback from instructors
• Review of key concepts, best practices, and future learning paths
• Final Project Presentation: Showcase of a complete production and facilities engineering plan