LNG University Knowledge Areas
A discipline-based architecture for LNG technical learning.
The technical library is organized into broader knowledge areas so learners, employers and partners can understand how individual subjects connect into coherent professional disciplines.
LNG Fundamentals & Cryogenics
Physical properties, phase behavior, heat transfer, cryogenic materials and the operating consequences of LNG temperature and composition.
Relevant roles: Operators · Engineers · Technicians · HSE professionals
Process Engineering & Technical Drawings
PFDs, P&IDs, process relationships, equipment interfaces and the documentation used to understand and operate engineered LNG systems.
Relevant roles: Process engineers · Operators · Commissioning personnel · Project engineers
Engineering Drawings
Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) for LNG Facilities
Engineering Drawings
Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Process Systems
Boil-Off Gas Management
Process Systems
Nitrogen and Inert Gas Systems
Process Systems
Instrument Air Systems
Process Systems
Fuel Gas Systems in LNG Facilities
Process Systems
LNG Commissioning, Purging and Cooldown
Process Systems
LNG Facility Startup and Shutdown Philosophy
Rotating Equipment & Mechanical Systems
Compressors, pumps, anti-surge protection, storage equipment and the mechanical systems that move LNG and gas through the facility.
Relevant roles: Mechanical technicians · Reliability engineers · Operators · Process engineers
Rotating Equipment
Centrifugal Compressors in LNG Service
Rotating Equipment
Boil-Off Gas (BOG) Compressors
Rotating Equipment
Cryogenic In-Tank Pumps
Rotating Equipment
LNG High-Pressure Sendout Pumps
Rotating Equipment
Dry Gas Seals for Centrifugal Compressors
Rotating Equipment
Compressor Performance Monitoring
Automation, Instrumentation & Safeguards
DCS, SIS, ESD, control valves, shutdown valves, blowdown, pressure relief and fire & gas protection.
Relevant roles: Control-room personnel · Instrument technicians · Process-safety professionals · Automation engineers
Controls & Protection
Compressor Anti-Surge Control
Valves & Protection
Pressure Safety Valves (PSVs)
Valves & Protection
Emergency Shutdown Valves (ESDVs)
Valves & Protection
Blowdown Valves (BDVs) and Depressurization
Instrumentation & Control
Control Valves and Final Control Elements
Controls & Protection
DCS, SIS and Emergency Shutdown Systems
Safety Systems
Fire & Gas Detection Systems in LNG Facilities
Valves & Protection
Cryogenic Valves, Materials and Low-Temperature Design
Safety Systems
Flare, Vent and Safe Disposal Systems
Safety Systems
LNG Spills, Vapor Dispersion and Thermal Hazards
Safety Systems
Process Hazard Analysis: HAZOP and LOPA Concepts
Liquefaction & Feed Gas Treatment
Pretreatment, dehydration, refrigeration cycles, cryogenic compression and main cryogenic heat exchange.
Relevant roles: Liquefaction operators · Process engineers · Control-room personnel · Mechanical engineers
Storage, Marine & Regasification
LNG storage, rollover, BOG, marine loading, custody transfer, recondenser systems, high-pressure sendout and vaporization.
Relevant roles: Terminal operators · Marine personnel · Measurement engineers · Process engineers
Storage
LNG Storage Tanks and Tank Systems
Storage
LNG Stratification and Rollover
Regasification
LNG Recondenser Systems
Regasification
LNG Regasification Process
Regasification
Open Rack Vaporizers (ORVs)
Regasification
Submerged Combustion Vaporizers (SCVs)
Marine & Transfer
LNG Marine Loading Arms and Transfer Systems
Marine & Commercial
LNG Custody Transfer and Metering
Storage
LNG Tank Instrumentation and Inventory Measurement
Marine & Transfer
LNG Vapor Return Systems
Marine & Transfer
LNG Bunkering Operations
Regasification
ORV Seawater Intake and Circulation Systems
Knowledge area
What must be understood
A discipline groups related physical systems, equipment, documents, controls and engineering concepts.
Learning path
What a role needs to learn
Role-based learning selects the relevant depth from one or more knowledge areas.
Program
What is assessed and recorded
A published program defines prerequisites, learning requirements, assessment and the meaning of any resulting record.