Flow Assurance: Managing Flow Dynamics and Production Chemistry

Oil, Gas & Petroleum · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 2,500

Overview

Flow assurance is the application of multiple disciplines to ensure economic rates of flow from the hydrocarbon reservoir to a production facility over the life of a field and in any environment. A variety of problems can be encountered to the detriment of the piping system and associated equipment.

Learning Objectives

• Have a sound understanding of relevant flow regimes that affect the integrity of piping systems and methods of control
• Recognize the cause and influence of the formation of substances that may damage the piping system or disrupt the process flow
• Recognize various aggressive environmental factors affecting pipeline systems
• Understand the basic principles of pipeline corrosion and methods of protection
• Understand the application of relevant pipeline maintenance and cleaning techniques
• Have knowledge of process metering methods

Who Should Attend

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Maintenance and inspection engineers
• Construction engineers
• Risk assessment personnel and health & safety officers
• Facilities engineers and operators
• Managers and supervisors
• Project planners and procurement personnel
• Plant contractors

Course Outline

Day 1 — Pipelines Systems and Structural Integrity

• Introduction to process pipelines from source to production facility
• Types of pipes, specifications, and construction
• Materials strength and relevant mechanical properties
• Pipeline structural integrity and mechanical failure, Fatigue, Creep, etc.

Day 2 — Corrosion and Corrosion Control of Pipeline Systems

• Principles of corrosion
• Kinetics of corrosion
• Forms of Corrosion
• Uniform

Day 3 — Fundamental Principles of Flow Regimes and Flow Control

• Fundamental fluid Laws
• Flow profiles
• Pressure loss
• Multiphase flow

Day 4 — Unwanted Products in Pipelines and Methods of Control

• Pipeline clogging and blockage of pipelines
• Unwanted product types
• Sand
• Salinity

Day 5 — Pipeline Maintenance, Cleaning & Inspection and Flowrate Measurements

• Direct and indirect pipe inspection
• Pigging methods for cleaning
• Pigging Inspection
• Hydro-testing

Accreditation

Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.

Dates & Venues

Dates	Venue	Delivery	Duration	Fee (USD)
9–13 November 2026	Luanda, Angola	Public	5 days	4,500
20–24 December 2026	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Public	5 days	4,500
28 December – 1 January 2027	Online / Virtual	Virtual	5 days	2,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Al-Khobraa oil, gas and petroleum courses cover?

The portfolio spans the full value chain: upstream exploration, drilling and well control; midstream processing, pipelines and gas treatment; and downstream refining and petrochemicals — plus process safety management (PSM), HAZOP studies, corrosion control and plant operations. Trainers are practitioners from the sector.

Who should attend an oil, gas and petroleum course?

These courses suit process, production and petroleum engineers, plant and field operators and supervisors, maintenance and inspection staff, HSE and process safety professionals, and technical or commercial staff joining the sector from another industry.

How long are oil, gas and petroleum courses, and where are they held?

Most Al-Khobraa oil, gas and petroleum courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.

What certificate will I receive?

Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.

Can oil, gas and petroleum training be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. Any Al-Khobraa oil, gas and petroleum course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.

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