Course Objectives:

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

1. Fundamentals of Petroleum Product Storage, Loading, and Transport

• Understand the role of storage, loading, and transportation in the petroleum supply chain.
• Identify different petroleum products (gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, LPG, lubricants) and their handling requirements.
• Recognize the importance of product quality control and contamination prevention.

2. Basics of Petroleum Product Storage Systems

• Learn about different types of storage tanks and their applications:
• Fixed Roof Tanks (For low-volatility products like diesel and lubricants).
• Floating Roof Tanks (For volatile products like gasoline).
• Pressurized Tanks (For LPG and volatile hydrocarbons).
• Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) (For environmental and space-saving purposes).
• Understand key design considerations:
• Capacity planning and inventory management.
• Vapor recovery and emissions control.
• Safety features such as secondary containment and fire protection systems.

3. Loading and Unloading Operations

• Understand different loading systems:
• Truck and Rail Loading (Metering systems, loading arms, vapor recovery).
• Pipeline Transfer (Custody transfer, metering, and pigging operations).
• Marine Loading (Tankers, barges, and jetties).
• Learn about product compatibility, blending considerations, and API gravity correction.
• Implement safety measures to prevent spills, static electricity, and overfills.

4. Petroleum Product Transportation and Logistics

• Learn about key transport methods and their design considerations:
• Pipeline Transport (Batch sequencing, leak detection, pressure control).
• Tanker Truck Transport (Safety measures, regulatory compliance, route planning).
• Rail Transport (Tank car types, loading procedures, spill containment).
• Marine Transport (Tanker classifications, ballast systems, international regulations).
• Identify common challenges in fuel transportation and solutions to prevent product degradation.

5. Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Compliance

• Understand industry safety standards for petroleum product handling (API, OSHA, NFPA).
• Identify environmental risks and control measures for fuel storage and transportation.
• Learn best practices for spill prevention, containment, and emergency response.
• Explore regulatory compliance requirements for emissions, fuel blending, and hazardous material transport.

6. Troubleshooting and Case Studies

• Study real-world storage, loading, and transport incidents.
• Develop problem-solving skills for common issues like contamination, overfills, and equipment malfunctions.
• Implement best practices for maintenance, inspection, and risk management.

Target Audience

This course is designed for entry-level professionals, operators, and technicians involved in petroleum product storage, transportation, and logistics, including:

1. Engineers & Technical Personnel

• Process Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Chemical Engineers
• Logistics and Supply Chain Engineers

2. Operations & Maintenance Teams

• Terminal Operators
• Pipeline Engineers
• Tank Farm Supervisors
• Loading and Unloading Operators