Oil and Gas Equipment Engineering: Professional 5-Day Training Course

Comprehensive Equipment Engineering Program for KSA, Oman, GCC & Africa

Course Overview

This intensive Oil and Gas Equipment Engineering course delivers hands-on training for professionals across Saudi Arabia (KSA), Oman, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Africa. Designed for equipment engineers, maintenance specialists, project managers, and technical professionals in the petroleum industry, this program covers critical equipment systems, maintenance strategies, and operational excellence standards.

Target Audience: Equipment engineers, mechanical engineers, maintenance managers, project engineers, operations supervisors, and technical professionals in oil and gas facilities across the Middle East and African energy sectors.

Day 1: Fundamentals of Oil & Gas Equipment Engineering

Morning Session: Industry Overview & Equipment Classification

• Oil and gas industry landscape in Saudi Arabia, Oman, GCC countries, and Africa

• Equipment engineering role in upstream, midstream, and downstream operations

• Equipment classification systems: rotating, static, process, and utility equipment

• Industry standards: API, ASME, ANSI, ISO compliance requirements

• Equipment lifecycle management: from procurement to decommissioning

• Safety regulations in KSA (IKTVA), Oman, and GCC petroleum facilities

Afternoon Session: Rotating Equipment Fundamentals

• Centrifugal pumps: types, selection criteria, and performance curves

• Compressors: centrifugal, reciprocating, and screw compressor technologies

• Gas and steam turbines: principles, applications, and efficiency optimization

• Mechanical seals and bearing systems

• Vibration analysis basics for rotating machinery

• Case studies from Saudi Aramco, PDO Oman, and African oil facilities

Day 2: Static Equipment & Pressure Vessels

Morning Session: Pressure Vessels & Heat Exchangers

• Pressure vessel design per ASME Section VIII standards

• Shell and tube heat exchangers: thermal design and rating

• Air-cooled heat exchangers for desert climates (KSA, GCC applications)

• Storage tanks: API 650 standards, floating roof vs. fixed roof designs

• Separators: two-phase and three-phase separation equipment

• Corrosion management in sour gas environments (H₂S considerations)

Afternoon Session: Piping Systems & Valves

• Piping engineering fundamentals: ASME B31.3 process piping

• Valve types and selection: gate, globe, ball, butterfly, and control valves

• Actuators: pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuation systems

• Piping stress analysis and thermal expansion considerations

• Material selection for high-temperature and corrosive services

• Flare systems and pressure relief device sizing

Day 3: Equipment Maintenance & Reliability Engineering

Morning Session: Maintenance Strategies

• Preventive maintenance (PM) vs. predictive maintenance (PdM) programs

• Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) methodology

• Total productive maintenance (TPM) implementation

• Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) applications

• Key performance indicators (KPIs): OEE, MTBF, MTTR, availability

• Maintenance best practices from Saudi Aramco and GCC operators

Afternoon Session: Condition Monitoring Techniques

• Vibration monitoring and analysis for rotating equipment

• Thermography applications in oil and gas facilities

• Oil analysis: contamination and wear debris monitoring

• Ultrasonic testing for leak detection and equipment inspection

• Performance monitoring and trending analysis

• Predictive analytics and Industry 4.0 technologies

Day 4: Equipment Installation & Commissioning

Morning Session: Installation & Pre-commissioning

• Equipment installation procedures and alignment techniques

• Foundation design and grouting requirements

• Piping and equipment pre-commissioning activities

• Hydrostatic testing and pressure testing protocols

• Cleaning and flushing procedures for process systems

• Documentation and as-built drawings management

Afternoon Session: Commissioning & Startup

• Commissioning procedures for rotating and static equipment

• Performance testing and acceptance criteria

• Loop checking and instrument calibration

• Startup sequences for process units

• Troubleshooting common startup issues

• Handover procedures and operational readiness

Day 5: Advanced Topics & Asset Management

Morning Session: Equipment Integrity Management

• Risk-based inspection (RBI) methodology per API 580/581

• Fitness-for-service (FFS) assessments per API 579

• Corrosion monitoring and inspection programs

• Non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques: UT, RT, MT, PT

• Pressure safety valve (PSV) testing and certification

• Equipment failure analysis and root cause investigation

Afternoon Session: Asset Optimization & Future Trends

• Asset performance management (APM) strategies

• Digital twins and IoT applications in equipment monitoring

• Energy efficiency optimization for equipment operations

• Sustainability initiatives in GCC and African petroleum sectors

• Equipment modernization and upgrade strategies

• Cost optimization and budget management for maintenance

• Q&A session and course wrap-up

Learning Outcomes

Participants will gain expertise in:

• Equipment selection, operation, and maintenance best practices

• Industry standards compliance (API, ASME, ISO)

• Reliability engineering and predictive maintenance techniques

• Safety and integrity management systems

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving methodologies

Why Choose This Course for KSA, Oman, GCC & Africa?

✅ Region-specific content addressing desert operations, sour gas challenges, and local regulations
✅ Expert instructors with experience in Saudi Aramco, PDO, ADNOC, and African petroleum companies
✅ Practical case studies from Middle Eastern and African oil and gas projects
✅ Internationally recognized certification upon completion
✅ Networking opportunities with regional petroleum professionals

Target Industries & Applications

• Upstream operations: drilling, production facilities, wellhead equipment

• Midstream infrastructure: pipelines, pumping stations, storage terminals

• Downstream facilities: refineries, petrochemical plants, gas processing units

• National oil companies: Saudi Aramco, PDO, ADNOC, Sonatrach, Nigerian NNPC

• Service companies: equipment suppliers, maintenance contractors, EPC firms

Certification & Accreditation

Participants receive an internationally recognized certificate in Oil and Gas Equipment Engineering, enhancing career prospects in Saudi Arabia’s petroleum sector, Oman’s oil industry, UAE energy companies, and across GCC and African markets.

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Register today to advance your equipment engineering expertise in the dynamic Middle Eastern and African oil and gas industries!