Oil, Gas and PetrochemicalsGas Compression and Transmission Operations
A gas transmission system is a balance between what enters, what leaves and what is stored in the pipe itself, held in place by compressor stations that must answer every swing in demand. Work begins with steady state gas hydraulics: pressure drop equations, line pack and the influence of temperature and elevation on capacity. Compressor station operation follows, comparing centrifugal and reciprocating machines, reading performance maps, keeping clear of surge and stonewall and matching gas turbine or electric motor drivers. Station controls, load sharing, recycle and anti surge valves and unit sequencing come next, then transient behaviour, shipper nominations and gas control dispatch. Attendees return able to predict network capacity, run a station efficiently and ride through upsets without tripping units or failing a delivery point.
Course objectives
- Calculate pressure drop and capacity in a gas transmission line
- Explain how line pack buffers supply and demand swings
- Compare centrifugal and reciprocating compressors for transmission duty
- Interpret compressor performance maps and operating envelopes
- Operate anti surge and recycle control to protect machines
- Select and load gas turbine and electric motor drivers
- Plan station sequencing and load sharing for minimum fuel use
- Respond to transients, nominations and contract pressure limits
Who should attend
- Gas control and dispatch engineers
- Compressor station operators and supervisors
- Rotating equipment engineers on transmission assets
- Network planners and capacity analysts
- Gas utility and energy regulator technical staff
Course outline
- 01Gas properties and flow equations
- 02Line pack and network capacity
- 03Centrifugal compressor behaviour
- 04Reciprocating compressors in transmission
- 05Surge, stonewall and anti surge control
- 06Drivers, fuel and efficiency
- 07Station control and unit sequencing
- 08Transients, nominations and dispatch
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 to 20 November 2026 | Online | Online | R8,500 per delegate | |
| 23 to 27 November 2026 | Gaborone, Botswana | Classroom | R19,950 per delegate | |
| 4 to 8 January 2027 | Harare, Zimbabwe | Classroom | USD 1,325 per delegate | |
| 11 to 15 January 2027 | Cape Town, South Africa | Classroom | R19,950 per delegate | |
| 8 to 12 February 2027 | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Classroom | USD 1,325 per delegate | |
| 8 to 12 March 2027 | Accra, Ghana | Classroom | USD 1,325 per delegate |
Gas Compression and Transmission Operations
From R8,500