Course Objectives:

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Fundamentals of Hydrocarbon Storage Tanks and Laboratory Testing

• Understand the role of laboratory analysis in monitoring hydrocarbon storage tanks.
• Identify different types of hydrocarbons stored (crude oil, gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, LPG).
• Learn about various storage tank types, including:
• Fixed roof tanks.
• Floating roof tanks.
• Spherical and pressurized tanks.

2. Sampling Procedures for Hydrocarbon Tanks

• Learn best practices for hydrocarbon sampling, including:
• Manual and automatic sampling techniques.
• Sampling point selection (tank top, middle, bottom, and drain points).
• Sample handling, preservation, and transportation.
• Understand API, ASTM, and ISO standards for hydrocarbon sampling.

3. Laboratory Testing and Quality Control

• Perform key quality control tests for hydrocarbons, including:
• Density and API Gravity (ASTM D1298/D4052).
• Flash Point (ASTM D93).
• Water Content (ASTM D6304 – Karl Fischer Method).
• Sulfur Content (ASTM D4294 – X-ray Fluorescence).
• Sediment and Particulate Contamination (ASTM D473).
• Viscosity, Pour Point, and Cloud Point Analysis.
• Understand how test results impact storage, blending, and transportation.

4. Contamination and Degradation Monitoring

• Identify common hydrocarbon contaminants (water, sediments, microbes, oxidation products).
• Learn about microbial contamination (fuel biodeterioration) and mitigation strategies.
• Develop preventive measures to detect and minimize product degradation.

5. Laboratory Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Implement safety measures for handling and testing hydrocarbons.
• Learn about OSHA, API, ASTM, and environmental compliance standards.
• Understand waste disposal procedures for laboratory-generated hydrocarbon waste.

6. Troubleshooting and Case Studies

• Analyze real-world laboratory challenges related to hydrocarbon storage tanks.
• Learn from case studies on product contamination, blending errors, and water ingress.
• Apply problem-solving techniques to improve lab operations and testing accuracy.

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals involved in hydrocarbon quality control, storage tank monitoring, and laboratory operations, including:

-  Laboratory Technicians

-  Chemists and Petroleum Analysts

-  Quality Control Engineers

-  Storage Tank Operators

-  Refinery and Terminal Operators

-  Fuel Blending and Processing Teams