Flow Assurance

About the Course

This course provides a thorough understanding of flow assurance principles, covering fluid behaviour, pipeline restrictions, mitigation strategies, and operational challenges. Participants will explore key flow assurance risks, such as wax, hydrates, asphaltenes, and corrosion, while learning how to implement thermal management, chemical treatments, and pigging strategies to optimise production and prevent costly downtime. The course also addresses pipeline integrity, inspection techniques, and flow modelling, equipping engineers with the tools to manage flow assurance risks effectively. 

Who's it for

• Flow Assurance Specialists – Professionals focused on predicting, preventing, and resolving flow-related issues in pipelines. 

• Production & Process Engineers – Those responsible for optimising production, managing fluid properties, and ensuring operational efficiency. 

• Pipeline Integrity Engineers – Engineers dedicated to maintaining pipeline health by mitigating risks. 

• Subsea & Facilities Engineers – Professionals involved in the design and operation of subsea systems, ensuring effective flow management. 

Course Content

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of flow assurance and its impact on pipeline performance.

• Analyse fluid properties and flow behaviour using phase behaviour and PVT analysis.

• Identify causes of flow restrictions such as wax, hydrates, asphaltenes, emulsions, scale, and sand.

• Assess corrosion and erosion risks and apply mitigation strategies to maintain pipeline integrity.

• Evaluate thermal management techniques to prevent flow blockages using passive and active heating methods.

• Select and apply chemical inhibitors and additives to control deposits and maintain flow.

• Implement pigging and mechanical cleaning strategies to optimise pipeline performance.

• Develop hydrate management and prevention plans using pressure control, chemical injection, and depressurisation.

• Utilise flow modelling and real-time monitoring for predictive analysis and troubleshooting.

• Apply risk management and integrity strategies to ensure safe and efficient pipeline operations.