COURSE OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive technical understanding of the methods used to quantify the volume and quality of petroleum products stored in large tanks or transferred via pipelines. Accurate measurement is the foundation of the oil and gas business, as it dictates financial transactions, inventory management, and tax obligations. This program focuses on the high-precision technologies and rigorous procedures required to ensure that every drop is accounted for according to international fiscal standards.

The scope of this training encompasses both static measurement (tank gauging) and dynamic measurement (metering). Participants will explore the diverse range of technologies used in the field, from manual tape gauging and automatic tank gauges (ATG) to Coriolis and turbine meters. The curriculum is specifically designed to address the environmental and physical factors that influence measurement accuracy, such as temperature expansion, sediment and water (S&W) content, and tank roof displacement.

Coverage includes the practical aspects of meter proving, which is the process of verifying a meter's accuracy against a known standard. Attendees will learn how to operate pipe provers and master meters, calculate meter factors, and utilize flow computers for real-time compensation. By focusing on the intersection of physical measurement and mathematical correction, the course ensures that participants can maintain the integrity of the "cash register" for petroleum terminals and production facilities.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Analyze the principles of static versus dynamic petroleum measurement.
• Execute manual tank gauging and sampling according to API standards.
• Identify the components and operation of Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG) systems.
• Calculate Net Standard Volume (NSV) using ASTM VCF tables.
• Differentiate between various fiscal meters: Coriolis, Turbine, and PD.
• Supervise the operation of pipe provers and compact provers.
• Calculate Meter Factors and evaluate repeatability and linearity.
• Manage the impact of temperature, pressure, and density on volume.
• Utilize flow computers for custody transfer reporting and audit trails.
• Troubleshoot errors in tank inventory and metering discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with API MPMS (Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards).
• Prepare for third-party measurement audits and witness inspections.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Terminal Operators, Custody Transfer Engineers, Metering Technicians, and Petroleum Loss Control Officers.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.