GCD PETROLEUM SAFETY TRAINING CENTER

HSE PASSPORT – NUCLEAR POWER PLANT FUNDAMENTALS & CONSTRUCTION SAFETY

 

This course has been designed for those individuals who are new to Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Construction. It also provides an excellent review and update for those who have been involved in the Nuclear Power Plant Construction industry as it presents new construction technologies being used on NPP under construction and for future projects.

With the objective of nuclear power generation cost to be competitive with coal and gas fired plants, new construction technologies are implemented to improve construction schedule. Equipment requirements are also reduced with the inclusion of passive safety features in the recent NPP projects.

Topical Outlines include Statistics on Global Power requirements, Concepts on Nuclear Fission, Uranium and Uranium Fuel Cycle, Pressurized and Boiler Water Reactors Plant Processes, Safety, Security and Environmental issues, Special QA/QC Requirements under 10CFR 50 Appendix B, ASME NQA-1, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III, Material Certification, Traceability and Identification Requirements, Structures and Nuclear Components, Construction Typical to All Building Groups, Construction Specific to the Nuclear Island, Construction Specific to the Turbine Island and to the Balance of Plant.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this presentation, the participant should be able to:

1. Describe the basic operation involved in the power generation of nuclear power plants.

2. Describe how heat is generated from the fission of uranium.

3. Describe the fuel cycle in a nuclear power plant.

4. Differentiate the different plant processes involved in a BWR, PWR, Fast Breeder Reactor and Passive Safety Systems.

5. Describe what are "defense in depth concepts".

6. Locate materials, design, fabrication, examination, testing, inspection, installation, certification, stamping and over pressure requirements in the ASME BPVC Section III Sub section NCA, NB, NC, ND, NE, NF, NG, NH.

7. Learn the material issues in construction.

8. Identify the different structures and components in a nuclear power plant.

9. Identify construction activities applicable to all building groups.

10. Identify construction activities and technologies specific to nuclear island buildings and structures.

11. Identify construction activities and technologies specific to turbine island buildings and structures.

12. Identify construction activities and technologies specific to balance of plant buildings and structures.

13. Learn about modularization, its advantages and great potential in reducing construction schedule.

14. Learn new techniques in shortening construction schedule when larger and larger components are used in critical components.

Presentation Outline:

I. Some Statistics: Global Power Demand, Future Power Generation Cost with Carbon Emissions Tax, Nuclear Power Production Forecast, Nuclear vs Coal Cost Comparison, Nuclear Power Plant Information, Energy for the World.

II. Basic Concepts: Nuclear Fission, Uranium, Nuclear Fuel Cycle, Basic Steam and Electrical Power Generation.

III. Plant Processes: Boiling Water Reactor (BWR), Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR), Current Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS).

IV. Introduction to Licensing of New Nuclear Power Plants: Nuclear Regulatory Commission Requirements, Guidelines

V. Special QA/QC Requirements: Title 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, ASME NQA-1, ASME BPV Code, Section III, Subsection NCA. Material Requirement, Material Specification - Section II: Parts A, B, C, & D, Control of Material - Section III: NCA-3800, Special Material Requirements - Section III: NX-2000

VI. Security Concepts: Basic Safety Principles, Strategy of Defense in Depth, Concept of Reasonable Assurance.

VII. Nuclear Power Plant Construction Activities: Construction Activities and Methods of Generic Applicability to All Building Groups – Civil and Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Construction Activities and Technologies Specific to Nuclear Island Buildings and Structures – Containment Wall and Dome; Construction Activities and Technologies Specific to Balance of Plant Buildings and Structures – Intake and Discharge Structures.

 

HUET - Helicopter Underwater Escape Training

Our HUET course prepares an offshore oil and gas worker should a helicopter ditching situation occur. The program will give delegates extensive theoretical and hands-on training to save their lives. It involves simulated sinking in a pool while rotating the training module upside down. It helps the trainees focus on bracing for impact, identifying primary and secondary exit points, avoiding smoke inhalation, surfacing for air, and head count.

It gives trainees practical awareness of scenarios characteristic of a successful escape, like the role of the seat belt in controlling excess buoyancy caused by the safety suits inside the helicopter, the operation of the external breathing system, and dangers of excess seat belt length.

 

HAZARD AND OPERABILITY STUDY (HAZOP)

An in-depth study of the key component of Process Safety Management focusing on what could go wrong, how would we know it and what we can do about it.This covers HAZOPS procedures from studying the full description of a process and systematically considering every node to establish how possible deviations from the design intent can occur, up to making an assessment whether such deviations and their consequences can have a negative effect on the safe and efficient operation of the plant. This allows us to remedy the situation, if necessary.Upon successful completion of this 3-day program, a Certificate of Competency is given to the trainee to validate that he can participate meaningfully in a hazard operability study in the workplace. 

We can provide a full service to facilitate HAZOP reviews at any stage of a project. 

We provide an experienced trained HAZOP Leader to ensure that any HAZOP study is carried out thoroughly and considers both hazards and operability.  Our service includes preparing the agenda prior to the meeting, preparing the drawing packs to be used in the study, determination of the design intentions (nodes), production of the meeting minutes, distribution of the actions and final reporting detailing how the actions have been closed out.

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OSHA CONSTRUCTION SAFETY CERTIFICATE

A 3-day classroom-based orientation and safety program, followed by a one-day examination, based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926, designed for anyone involved in the construction industry. It covers training for workers and employers on the recognition, elimination, reduction, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces in the construction industry. It also gives information on workers' rights, employer responsibilities, and steps in filing a complaint.

Please note:OSHA CONSTRUCTION SAFETY COURSES are voluntary and are intended for workers within the agency's geographic jurisdiction- that is, the US and its territories. In this case, international trainers like us create and provide this alternative course on construction safety that teaches OSHA standards and guarantees that certificate holders passed the stringent qualifying exams.

 

FIRE FIGHTING COURSE

Although there are fire fighting specialists offshore, all personnel must be trained on the procedures to follow on the discovery of the fire. We provide you with first response fire fighting techniques using portable fire extinguishers and other fire fighting equipment.You will also practice self-rescue techniques required and suitable for use where smoke-filled environment is present.

 

HELICOPTER LANDING OFFICER (HLO) COURSE

A one day practical course covering control of routine offshore helideck operations and the appropriate responses to offshore helideck emergencies. It also includes marshalling

 

Hydrogen Sulfide Train-the-Trainer (H2S T3)

Our H2ST3 Course incorporates and adheres to ANSI Z390 and ASSE Z490 (Accredited Standards Committee for H2S Training Programs), to supplement the lack of specific OSHA regulations relating to H2S. It familiarizes trainee on engineering controls designed to manage H2S concentrations in a location or within certain processes. It prepares trainee for the language and cultural challenges and provides him support either through visuals and audio-visuals.The 2-day program is a mix of lecture and classroom discussion on the practical applications. It also coaches you with the standard safety requirements for confined spaces as per ANSI/ASSE Z117.

 

CONFINED SPACE/SAFE VESSEL ENTRY

"Confined space entry should never be a one-way entry"-

LSA/NORM IN THE OIL & GAS

HUMAN FACTOR & BEHAVIORAL SAFETY

FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION SAFETY

SCBA

CHEMICAL SAFETY & GHS

BLEVE & COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS

STORAGE TANKS DESIGN AND SAFETY

LPG SAFETY

TECHNIQUES IN LIVE PIPELINE INTERVENTION

WORKING IN FLAMMABLE ATMOSPHERES 

SAFETY IN PIPELINE PIGGING OPERATIONS

FOAM POURERS & BASE FOAM INJECTION

BOPs/DHSVs

NOISE & VIBRATION

WELLHEAD AND PERIPHERALS

OVERVIEW OF OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY

BASICS OF EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION

OFFSHORE SYSTEMS-FIXED AND FLOATING STRUCTURES

ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY-WATER FLOODING & GAS INJECTION

OIL & GAS SEPARATION AND PROCESSING

DESIGN BASIS OF PLANT FACILITIES

FUNDAMENTALS OF PROCESS EQUIPMENT

ENERGY ISOLATION PROCEDURES

TECHNIQUES IN INVESTIGATING ACCIDENTS

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PERMIT TO WORK SYSTEM & COMPLIANCE AUDIT

An in-depth study of one of the major key management systems whose failure lead to some of the major disasters in petroleum, chemical and allied industries like the Piper Alpha and Bhopal Incidents. Designed to be a vital part of effective management of hazards, PTWS is used by companies to demonstrate that risks have been reduced to as low a level as reasonably practicable (ALARP). Also included is a practical compliance audit guidance so you can measure your company's PTW against relevant good practice.

 

AUTHORIZED GAS TESTER COURSE

This course is about monitoring flammable and toxic gases and vapors in industrial processes. It emphasizes on margins of safety set by international authorities like the NFPA, based on worst case scenarios. We get you acquainted with the various flammable and toxic gases present in the industry, all potential sources of ignition that can trigger a fire or explosion, choosing the right kind of flammability sensors and techniques that you can use in building a wider line of defense against the invisible hazards. 

 

BASIC & ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT

 

PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT

This 5-day program provides you with a clear understanding of the requirements of the OSHA PSM standard and some simple cost-effective methodologies to comply with those requirements to protect the workforce and surrounding community. Course includes analyzing the world worst incidents, risk assessment, RRMs, hierarchy of hazard control, basics of plant facilities and equipment, management of change, KPIs, review and audits by the management, safety leadership, self verification and measurement, emergency response procedures, human factors, operating procedures, operation design and limits, inspection and maintenance

 

BOSIET

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Basic Vibration Analysis & Condition Monitoring (Gas Turbines)

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SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus)

This half-day training program explains the use of SCBA as necessitated by an IDLH situation. As part of an adequate respiratory protection program, you must understand the characteristics of possible contaminants, exposure conditions, limitations of the equipment, its components and their functions, applicable legislation, so as to select the right type of respiratory protective equipment.This course teaches you proper donning of SCBA and fit testing as well as procedures for inspectionand maintenace.

 

ASH HANDLING SYSTEM

Covers safety issues involved in collection,conveying, storage and load out of various types of ashes from solid fuel combustion processes. Includes the working principles of EPS.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Covers foundations of environmental management systems, environmental impact assessment, control of air emissions, water resources contamination control, solid waste and land use, energy sources and efficiency, noise pollution, environmental emergencies plan, spill response, ozone depletion, global warming, etc.

 

RISK ASSESSMENT

Risk Assessment module prepares you for hazard identification, hazard scenarios, consequence & likelihood analysis, and introduces you to different risk analysis tools & techniques. Risk Reduction Measures (Barriers) [Types and Hierarchy of Risk Reduction Measures (Barriers)]

 

BASIC GAS PROCESSING

We introduce you to the concepts & fundamentals of natural gas, its composition and specifications, properties and behavior, flow fundamentals, production facilities, gas dehydration, conditioning and treating, fractionation, sulfur recovery and disposal, gas compression and transportation systems.

 

LNG TECHNOLOGY & SAFETY

A 5-day course giving you a thorough understanding of the LNG chain. We start from the fundamentals of molecular weight, heating value and Wobbe Index, to vapor pressure, multi-component mixtures, thermodynamics.We provide you a clear understanding of the equipment specifically used in LNG production like the plate fin and coil-wound heat exchangers, compressors, pumps and turbo expanders. Also covered are topics like removal of water, acid gas, mercury and NGLs.To get a clearer view of the process, we teach you single and multi-component refrigeration cycles, the basics of liquefaction technologies, LNG storage tanks design and sizing, LNG shipping, transfer, regassification. Included also is the in-depth discussion of the hazards involved and the multiple layers of protection in the LNG chain.

 

GASIFICATION PROCESS AND SYNGAS

A detailed explanation of thegasification process, advantages and disadvantages, hazards attached to the operation, its typical components, from the fuel in feed system to the gasification, ash removal and handling system, particulate removal, syngas storage and utilization

 

MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE – Who Moved My Cheese

This course deals with thoughtful and careful re-alignment of your organization’s strategy and tactics to reach long term goals. Changing your business model creates problem for people who have been doing things in a certain way for a long time. They do not want to be suddenly told that they have to do things differently. Change is always accompanied by chaos, power plays, uncertainties, poor communication. This module covers how to deal with change-properly communicating the threat of not making the change, involving your team as much as possible in decision making, avoid uncertainties caused by vacuum of information, and creating the transparency that makes the whole team feel that you are the driver and that you are giving your passengers utmost consideration.