Course Objectives

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

1. Introduction to Petroleum & Petroleum Product Analysis

• Understand the composition of petroleum and refined products.
• Learn the importance of quality control and testing in the oil & gas industry.
• Identify key industry standards (ASTM, API, ISO, IP) for petroleum product analysis.

2. Sampling Techniques for Petroleum Products

• Learn best practices for sampling crude oil, gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and lubricants.
• Understand sampling procedures for storage tanks, pipelines, and transportation vessels.
• Implement API, ASTM, and ISO-compliant sampling techniques.

3. Laboratory Testing Methods and Equipment

• Perform key analytical tests for petroleum and refined products, including:
• Density & API Gravity (ASTM D1298/D4052)
• Flash Point (ASTM D93 - Pensky-Martens, ASTM D56 - Tag Closed Cup)
• Water & Sediment Content (ASTM D1796, ASTM D473)
• Sulfur Content (ASTM D4294 – X-ray Fluorescence, ASTM D5453 - UV Fluorescence)
• Viscosity & Flow Properties (ASTM D445 - Kinematic Viscosity, ASTM D97 - Pour Point, ASTM D2500 - Cloud Point)
• Octane and Cetane Number Testing (ASTM D2699/D2700, ASTM D613)
• Distillation Characteristics (ASTM D86 - Atmospheric Distillation)
• Carbon Residue Analysis (ASTM D189, ASTM D524)
• Reid Vapor Pressure (ASTM D323 - RVP Measurement)

4. Contaminants & Stability Testing

• Learn methods for detecting contaminants in petroleum products, such as:
• Water and microbial growth in fuels.
• Particulate matter and sediment.
• Oxidation and degradation byproducts.
• Understand the impact of storage conditions on petroleum product stability.

5. Fuel Blending and Additive Analysis

• Learn about fuel blending techniques for gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuels.
• Understand the role of fuel additives (detergents, lubricity enhancers, antioxidants, corrosion inhibitors).
• Perform compatibility testing for blended fuels.

6. Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Considerations

• Understand fuel quality regulations and specifications (EPA, EURO, IMO, ASTM, ISO).
• Learn about environmental impact assessments for petroleum products.
• Implement emissions testing and compliance monitoring (sulfur limits, benzene content).

7. Troubleshooting and Case Studies

• Analyze real-world case studies on petroleum product contamination and quality issues.
• Learn best practices for resolving refinery and terminal product inconsistencies.
• Develop troubleshooting skills for laboratory testing errors and equipment calibration issues.

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals involved in petroleum quality control, refining, storage, and laboratory testing, including:

-  Laboratory Technicians

-  Chemists and Petroleum Analysts

-  Quality Control Engineers

-  Refinery Process Engineers

-  Storage Tank Operators

-  Fuel Blending and Processing Teams

-  HSE Managers

-  Environmental Compliance Officers

-  Regulatory Auditors

-  API and ASTM Compliance Inspectors

-  Regulatory Agencies (EPA, IMO, ISO)

-  Third-Party Laboratory Testing Firms