Learning Outcomes

Hazardous Area Classification

Hazardous Zone Classification

Temperature Classes of Gases

Equipment Protection for Hazardous Areas

Ingress Protection

ATEX Markings for Equipment

Managing Hazardous Areas and Zones

Lesson Summary

This module explores the critical topic of hazardous area classifications. It will give you an in-depth understanding of the various terms, gas release grades, and equipment types commonly used in each zone. By the end of the module, you will clearly understand hazardous area classifications to identify and mitigate potential hazards effectively.

Hazardous Area Classification - Course Assessment

Learn how to classify and work safely in different hazardous areas in this free online health and safety course.

This health and safety course explores the safety measures used in various process industries, which work with raw materials and chemicals. We explain how to make wise decisions when selecting equipment to protect your plant and personnel from risks found in hazardous areas. We lay out the necessary safety precautions taken during inspection and maintenance activities in these dangerous areas and define the terminology used to classify them.

Perspectives in Storage Tanks and Off-shore Structures

Anodes for Cathodic Protection Structures

Worked out examples

Stray Current Corrosion and its Control

In this module, you will learn the cathodic protection of tanks, offshore structures, and ships. You will also study the functions, requirements, and roles of anodes in cathodic protection. Then you will be taught the electrochemical concepts applicable to the selection of rectifiers for cathodic protection, by means of four worked-out examples.

Coatings and Rectifier Selection

Internal corrosion of oil and steel gas pipelines

Anodic Protection Engineering

In this module, the requirements, and types of protective coatings applicable to engineering pipelines will be discussed. You will also study the factors affecting oil, gas and water pipelines and their preventive measures. 
you will be introduced to the transformer rectifier unit, the principles of anodic protection and its application.

Principles of Cathodic Protection - Course Assessment

Explore the basic principles of cathodic protection of engineering structures in this free online course.

Principles of Cathodic Protection

Does the fact that you can prevent corrosion attacks on metal by applying the basic principles of cathodic protection intrigue you? This course gives you a solid grounding in these principles. It examines the types of external anodes for cathodic protection available, along with other forms of corrosion control and prevention techniques. Complete this course and learn to control or prevent corrosion on many engineering structures.

Basics of Gas Engineering

Natural Gas Basics and Combustion

Transmission System - Pipes and Flues

Ventilation System

Topics discussed in this module are the typical duties of a gas engineer, the required skills and qualifications to become a gas engineer, natural gas and Its composition, properties of natural gas, combustion and fuels, the transmission system, gas piping materials and installation of gas piping and the benefits of good ventilation systems.

Tightness Testing and Gas Leak

Gas Rate, Flow Meter and Pressure Control

Gas Safety Devices and Controls

This module will teach you about tightness testing and gas leaks, pressure gauges, and how to detect and prevent fix gas leaks in your house. You will also learn about gas rate, flow meter, pressure control, the need for pressure control gas pressure regulators as well as gas safety devices and controls, and Flame Supervision Devices (FSD).

Gas Engineering: Concepts and Technologies - Course Assessment

This free online course covers you the basics of gas engineering and the qualifications needed to become a gas engineer.

Gas Engineering: Concepts and Technologies

‘Gas engineering’ describes the use of gas energy and its associated applications. This course explores the duties and responsibilities of a gas engineer and identifies what it takes to have a career in this field. We provide gas engineer skills and explain which appliances are best suited for different power-intensive scenarios. Sign up for this engineering course to explore the many career paths open to those who understand natural gas energy.

Origin of Petroleum

Oil and Gas Operations

Oilfields and Oil Facilities

Introduction to Upstream Operations

Upstream Operations: Prospecting

Upstream Operations - Increased Productivity

Upstream Operations - Production

Upstream Operations - Treatment

Midstream Operations

Downstream Operations

General Operations

Oil and Gas Production Technology - Assessment

Learn about the equipment, process, operation, and technology involved in oil and gas production from well to fuel.

Oil and Gas Production Technology

This free online course is a comprehensive guide on the processes and equipment involved in the exploration and production of oil and gas. It's intended to guide process engineers, operators, and technicians. This course will also serve as an introduction to fresh graduates and undergraduates alike to help bridge the industrial/technical knowledge gap and equip them for an impactful career as a process personnel in the oil and gas industry.

Segregated Ballast Tanks

Double Hull and Double Bottom Requirements for Oil Tankers

Prevention of Oil Pollution from Oil Tankers

Accidental Oil Outflow Performance

Hypothetical Outflow of Oil From Tanker Due to Damage

Limitations of Size and Arrangement of Cargo Tanks

Intact Stability, Subdivisions, and Damaged Stability

Slop Tanks

This module discusses the applications of the Segregated Ballast Tanks as well as the double hull and double bottom requirements for oil tanks. This module also highlights the regulation to oil tankers of 5,000 tonnes deadweight and the damages resulting from the hypothetical outflow of oil from a tanker. The arrangement of cargo tanks, as well as stability conditions and slop tanks, will also be covered in this module.

Discharge Arrangement for Tankers

Systems and Arrangements

Crude Oil Washing Requirements

Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control System (ODMCS)

Oil/Water Interface Detector

This module discusses the preventing oil pollution by ships from the discharge arrangement for tankers, segregated or clean ballast, Ballast Water Management Convention. This module also analyses the regulations and system requirements of the oil pollution prevention convention. Oil filtering equipment and the cargo operations of the oil record books will also be covered in this topic.

MARPOL Equipment List

Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP)

Reception Facilities

Pollution Prevention - STS Operations

Requirements for the Antarctic

This module discusses various equipment for preventing oil pollution by ships operating in polar waters as well as different regulations guiding the ship to ship operations. You will learn about the Antarctic treaty and the Polar Code which regulate ship operations to prevent pollution.

Regulations and Requirements of Oil Tankers - Course Assessment

Learn about the regulations and practices that prevent oil pollution from ships and tankers in this free online course.

Regulations and Requirements of Oil Tankers

This free online course guides you through the rules governing oil tankers and highlights the protocols and pollution prevention equipment that check the activities of oil tankers at sea. These regulations and practices combine to keep oil tankers sailing safely and prevent the kind of spill that can devastate our oceans. This course suits those interested in the legal and technical measures that protect our fragile marine environments.

Types of Petroleum Products

Petroleum Geology

Reservoir Rock and Fluid

Reservoir Engineering for Oil Reservoirs

This module will give you a brief insight into the different types of petroleum products used in our lives, and petroleum geology. Then you will learn about rock properties, fluid properties, rock-fluid interaction properties, methods for estimating stock tank oil originally in-place and different oil well performances using the productivity index.

Reservoir Engineering for Gas Reservoirs

Flow in Well Tubing

Well Intervention

Drilling Contracts and Rig Crew

Topics you will learn in this module are estimation of original gas in-place, OGIP, using the volumetric method, drive mechanisms in gas reservoirs, gas and liquid flow through well tubing, types of flow regimes, factors influencing well design, the difference between a day-rate drilling contract and a turn-key drilling contract and much more.

The Drilling Rig

Drilling Rig System and Drilling Process

Petroleum and the Environment

The Future of Energy

This module will educate you on different types of drilling rigs, major systems of a drilling rig, the drilling process, and environmental issues caused by petroleum production. We will also describe the global distribution of oil and gas production and consumption, and then analyse the significance of oil and gas in the future energy mix.

Petroleum Engineering Principles and Concepts - Course Assessment

Learn about the foundational concepts and principles that make up petroleum engineering in this free online course.

Petroleum Engineering Principles and Concepts

The world's consumption of petroleum is in the millions of barrels per day. Making it one of the most important sources of energy that creates lots of opportunities around the world. This course explores the process of petroleum refinery and the roles of a petroleum engineer as well as the impact of petroleum use to the environment. Enroll in this course and learn about the current and future processes and procedures of the petroleum industry.

Introduction to Energy

Coal as a Source of Energy

Characterization of Coal

Conventional Route

In this module, you will be introduced to the concepts of energy, as well as clean energy and renewable energy. You will also be introduced to coal as a source of energy, the characterization of coal and the route for energy production from coal.

Clean Route for Energy Production from Coal

Chemistry of Coal Gasification

Syngas Cooling and Conditioning

Direct Liquefaction of Coal

In this module, you will be introduced to the cleaner routes for energy production from coal. You will also be introduced to the concept of gasification of coal along with the direct liquefaction of coal.

Petroleum as a Source of Energy

Characteristics of Crude Oil and Petroleum Products

Refining of Crude Oil for Fuels Production

Conversion of Intermediate Products

In this module, you will be introduced to the origin of petroleum as well as petroleum for energy production. You will also be introduced to the characteristics of crude oil and petroleum products along with the conversion of intermediate products.

Impurities Removal from Liquid Fuels

Petroleum Residue and Routes for Up-gradation

Mechanisms for Residue Upgradation

Heavy Crude Oil Processing

In this module, you will be introduced to the processes for the removal of impurities from liquid fuel. You will also be introduced to petroleum residues, its up-gradation as well as heavy crude oil processing.

Diploma in Technologies for Clean and Renewable Energy Production - First Assessment

Properties and Routes for Energy Production

Syngas Production from Natural Gas

Syngas to Liquid Fuel Production

Hydrogen Production from Natural Gas

In this module, you will be introduced to gaseous fuels as well as the properties and routes for energy production. You will also be introduced to the production of hydrogen and syngas from natural gas.

Solar Energy and Radiation

Solar Energy Conversion

Wind Energy Systems

Principles of Wind Power Systems

In this module, you will be introduced to the concept of the sun as a source of energy as well as the applications of solar energy. You will also be introduced to wind energy in India and the future of wind energy.

Hydropower Components and Mechanisms

Principles of Hydro Turbines

Geothermal Energy

Tidal Energy

In this module, you will be introduced to the generation of energy from water otherwise known as hydro energy. You will also be introduced to the concept and roles of geothermal energy, tidal and wave energy.

Energy from Biomass and Waste - Biological Route

Energy from Biomass and Waste - Chemical Route

Energy from Biomass and Waste - Physical Route

Energy Conservation

In this module, you will be introduced to biomass as one of the most important resources for renewable energy production. You will also be introduced to energy conservation for the optimization of energy usage.

Diploma in Technologies for Clean and Renewable Energy Production - Second Assessment

Diploma in Technologies for Clean and Renewable Energy Production - Assessment

Free online course on the production of clean energy, the gasification of coal, and various renewable sources of energy.

Diploma in Technologies for Clean and Renewable Energy Production

This free online course on technologies for clean and renewable energy production teaches you about the concepts of clean energy and renewable energy, as well as the cleaner routes for energy production from coal. You will learn about the use of petroleum in energy production. You will also be able to explain the removal of impurities from liquid fuel. Start this course today to improve your understanding of clean and renewable sources of energy.

Starting Systems

Lubrication Systems

Fuel System

In this module, you will be introduced to starting system procedures, electric starting methods, as well as pneumatic starters, and operations of a pneumatic starter. You will also be introduced to the two types of lubricating oil, types of lubricating systems which include; dry-sump and wet-sump lubrication. As well as types of fuels oil to use in a gas turbine engine, fuel injection system, and spark ignition system.

Drive System

Epicyclic Gearing

Bleed Air Systems

Instrumentation and Control Systems

In this module, you will be introduced to the different arrangements in GT which include; single-shaft, split-shaft, and dual-shaft as well as the use of gears, gear teeth design, and the basic elements of epicyclic gears. You will also be introduced to the advantages of multiple planets, functions of the bleed air system, intake and exhaust systems of a gas turbine. As well as components, functions, and data processing systems of the ACOS.

Mechanisms of Gas Turbines - Course Assessment

This free online engineering course explains the functions and inner workings of gas turbines and epicyclic gears.

Mechanisms of Gas Turbines

This free online engineering course breaks down the mechanisms of gas turbines and teaches you the features and functions of electric and pneumatic starting systems. We go through various lubrication systems and examine the components of the lube oil subsystem. We also cover automated central operating systems (ACOS). This course suits those interested in using natural gas to create relatively clean energy.

Introduction to Prevention of Pollution by Oil from Ships

Protection of the Marine Environment

Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

UNCLOS on Marine Pollution

This module discusses the rights and responsibilities of nations with respect to the use of the world's oceans, establishing guidelines for businesses, the environment, as well as the management of marine natural resources. This module also discusses the major conventions formed to curb marine pollution and regulate the use of the world's oceans by individual states.

Sources and Effects of Marine Pollution

Bunkering operation

Loading and Discharging Oil Cargo

Bilges Pumping and Tank Cleaning

On Board Maintenance Checklist for Pollution

Pollution From HNS Cargoes

Effects of Pollution of Air by Ships

Pollution From Ballasting Operation of Ships

Trash in the Ocean

This module discusses the various sources of marine pollution from ships and possible pollution incidents during oil bunkering. In this module, pollutions from pumping out bilges and tank washing, as well as the reasons for air pollution from ships, will as be outlined. The reasons for ballast water control as well as the impact of garbage and trash from ships as ocean pollutants will also be covered in this module.

Important Articles and Protocols of MARPOL

MARPOL Annexes

MARPOL Amendments

This module highlights the definitions, applications, port state control as well as reports contained in the articles and protocols of the MARPOL. This module also covers the MARPOL convention that was incorporated to address pollution at sea and in coastal waters as well as the adoption and enforced dates of the MARPOL convention. The tabulated structure and adopted date of the MARPOL conventions will also be covered in this module.

Application and Exemption

Survey Requirements

IOPP Certificate - Duration and Validity

Requirements for Machinery Spaces

Oil Fuel Tank Protection

This module analyses the applications and exemptions of the MARPOL Annex I as well as the survey requirements of the MARPOL Annex I on sea pollution by ship due to oil spillage. This module also covers the requirements and conditions for machinery spaces as well as the conditions for the applications of oil fuel tank protection on tanks. The duration and validity of the IOPP Certificate will also be highlighted in the module.

First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Introduction to Oil Content Monitor

Bilge Oil Separator

Oil Record Book

Oil Record Book - Machinery Space

PSC and Control of Operational Discharge of Oil

This module outlines the basics operations that carry out the functions of the separation of oily water as well as the legal record of proper compliance and evidence of things done right. This module also highlights the inclusion conditions and exemptions of the completion of the Oil Record book. The port state as well as the conditional discharge of oil in various vessels will also be covered in this topic.

Second Assessment

Diploma in Prevention of Pollution by Oil from Ships - Final Assessment

Learn about regulations and methods aimed at preventing oil pollution from ships and tankers in this free online course.

Diploma in Prevention of Pollution by Oil from Ships

‘Diploma in Prevention of Pollution by Oil from Ships’ is a free online course that provides an effective guide to understanding the protection of the marine environment. Learn about the sources, effects and conventions to curb marine pollution as you analyze the relevant equipment, regulations and up-to-date terminology of this important field.

Introduction to Gas Turbines

Thermodynamics of Gas Turbines

Configurations

In this module, you will be introduced to the components, advantages and disadvantages of a gas turbine, as well as laws and principles that apply to gas turbines. You will also be introduced to Bernoulli's principles, Boyle's law, Charle's law, types of gas turbine cycles. As well as the types of gas turbine configurations which include: single-shaft, split-shaft and twin-spool turbines.

Construction of Gas Turbines

Compressor Section

In this module, you will be introduced to the constructional features, as well as materials used for the construction of gas turbines they include; special steels, titanium alloys and superalloys. You will also be introduced to the functions of axial flow and centrifugal compressors in gas turbine operations, the two main components of the axial compressor which are; rotor and stator blades>. Along with the types of combustion chambers and oil seals in a gas turbine.

This free online course explores the principles, components and construction of gas turbines.

Principles and Constructional Features of Gas Turbines

This free online course takes you through the physics and propulsion principles discovered centuries ago that still drive modern gas turbines. We examine the components of a gas turbine and explain how their propulsion systems work. We cover Bernoulli’s principle, Boyle’s law, Charles’ law and the stages of the convergent-divergent process. This course suits aspiring engineers or anyone interested in making the most of this clean energy.