1992 - 2018

FILTRATIONAND

SEPARATION

TWO DAYS

March 4-5, 2018, 8:00 AM l Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

DIAMOND SPONSOR

Gas Processors Association Gas ProcessorsAssociation Europe

Instructors

Martin graduated from Birmingham University in 1990 with an Honors Degree in Chemical Engineering. After 2 years as a Thermal Design Engineer working for Alfa Laval, he joined Koch Engineering as a Process Engineer, designing mass transfer solutions for the Gas Processing, Refinery and Petrochemical markets. After leaving Koch Engineering to work in another mass transfer company, through various company acquisitions, he eventually ended up working for Koch-Glitsch again as Product Manager for the Packed Tower Solutions team in EMEA and AP.

Martin Joined PECOFacet in 2010 and in his current position is responsible for ensuring the Technical Solutions utilized by PECOFacet in EMEA create the highest value possible for PECOFacet Customers and Partners.

Martin is also Vice Chairman of GPA Europe.

Bulent graduated from the College of the Air Force in 1992 with an Applied Science degree in Structural Engineering. He later received a Bachelor degree majoring in Industrial Technology and minoring in Business from Tarleton State University, a part of the Texas A & M University system. Bulent joined PECOFacet in 1993 in roles ranging from Engineering, Application Engineering, Product Development, Technical Sales, Operational Management and Executive Management. Bulent is named in two PECOFacet patents and has managed substantial solutions for filtration and separation in the Upstream, Midstream and Downstream Oil & Gas markets for PECOFacet’s valued customers. Bulent’s global tenure with PECOFacet provides a unique perspective for regional solutions to emerging markets.

Bulent is also the Corporate GPSA Midstream Representative for PECOFacet in the Americas.

Due to the hands-on aspect of this course which will occur in multiple locations, there will be various instructors present on the day. The lead instructors will be:

Instructor

Mr. Martin Copp, Technical Solutions Manager, PECOFacet EMEA

Instructor

Mr. Bulent Turan (TBC), Vice President, PECOFacet Americas

WORKSHOP PROGRAMFiltration and Separation

Module 1 Typical Filtration and Separation Designs Foundin the Natural Gas Industry

Module 2 Typical Design Considerations for Filtration andSeparation Vessels

Module 3 Maintenance and Accessibility of Filter Vessels

Module 4 Types of Filter Cartridge Designs Found inNatural Gas

Module 5 Typical Processes and Application WhereFiltration Creates Additional Value

Module 6 Troubleshooting

Station 1 Contaminant Identification. There will be severallocations set up with microscopes linked tolaptops to allow participants to analyzecontaminants on sample discs and in usedfilter cartridges.

Station 2 Closure Operation. There will be 2 or more small,but full size, filter vessels equipped with differentstyles of closures for delegates to learn how tosafely operate some of the different closuresoften employed on filter vessels

Section 3 Filter Installation. There will be 4 or more small,but full size, filter vessels equipped with differentstyles of filter cartridges and installation methodswhere delegates will learn how to safely removeand replace filter cartridges.

There will be 3 stations and participants will be split into groupsand cover all stations.

Workshop Description

This workshop will walk delegates though the selection, design, operation and maintenance of the typical filtration and separation technologies found in the Natural Gas industry. The workshop will start out identifying the typical styles of filters, coalescers and separators used and highlight the specific features and benefits that each of these styles provides from process, reliability and maintainability points of view. Participants will then learn about the different types of media used in filter cartridge manufacture and the performance of these different media’s in typical natural gas applications. The workshop will then look at tools which will allow operators to effectively troubleshoot filtration and separation equipment allowing them to maximize the value that correctly specified and maintained contaminant management equipment creates for their asset. The final sessions are hands-on, where participants will get the opportunity to experience the impacts that different features (closure styles, filter cartridge installation methods etc.) have on the ease of maintenance and reliability of filters and separators. Additionally participants will get the opportunity to analyze different contaminants and used filter cartridges using microscopy so that they will have a better understanding of the contaminants that are present in their own operations.

Workshop Objectives

Equip engineers with the knowledge to recognize the style of filtration and separation equipment that is installed or needs to be installed in their facilities to effectively manage Natural Gas contaminants. Provide troubleshooting knowledge to allow engineers to generate maximum value from the assets they are responsible for. Allow engineers to gain hands-on experience of filtration and separation equipment maintenance in a classroom environment so they are better equipped for managing these activities in the field.

Participants

Chemical and Mechanical Engineers who design, operate and maintain equipment and processes where effective contaminant management generates additional value for the asset owners. Typical equipment and processes that benefit from this approach are: high value rotating equipment such as compressors and gas turbines, processes utilizing expensive catalysts and absorbents such as Mercury removal and molecular sieves, processes sensitive to foaming and or fouling due to contaminants such as Amine units, Glycol units, condensation handling and sour water processing.

Workshop Certificate

Gas Processors Association – GCC certificate will be issued to all attendees.

Day 1 Classroom Portion

Day 2 Hands-On Section