🎯 Course Description:
This 5-day advanced course covers critical concepts and practices in sampling techniques and management of storage tanks within the petroleum industry. The course emphasizes accurate sampling to ensure quality control and safety, along with proper storage tank design, operation, and maintenance.
Participants will learn how to implement sampling protocols, monitor tank conditions, and integrate laboratory analysis results with operational practices to maintain product integrity and regulatory compliance.
👥 Who Should Attend:
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Sampling technicians and laboratory analysts
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Storage tank operators and supervisors
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Quality assurance and control personnel
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Production and process engineers
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Health, safety, and environmental (HSE) officers
🗓️ Day 1: Fundamentals of Sampling in Oil & Gas
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome and Course Introduction |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Principles of Representative Sampling – Importance and challenges |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Types of Sampling Methods – Manual, automatic, in-line, composite |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Sampling Equipment and Tools – Design and selection |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Designing a sampling plan for crude oil and products |
🗓️ Day 2: Storage Tank Design and Operation
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Types of Storage Tanks – Fixed roof, floating roof, spherical, and bullet tanks |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Tank Construction Materials and Corrosion Protection |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Tank Operations – Filling, draining, and blending practices |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Inspection and Maintenance – Monitoring tank integrity and safety |
🗓️ Day 3: Sampling from Storage Tanks
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Sampling Points and Protocols for Storage Tanks |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Preventing Contamination and Sample Integrity Issues |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Sample Handling, Transport, and Preservation |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Lab Exercise: Proper sampling from tank systems |
🗓️ Day 4: Laboratory Interface and Quality Control
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Coordination Between Field Sampling and Laboratory Analysis |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Quality Control Procedures for Sampling and Storage |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Data Management and Reporting |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Case Study: Handling discrepancies between sampling and lab results |
🗓️ Day 5: Safety, Compliance, and Emerging Technologies
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Health, Safety, and Environmental Considerations in Sampling and Storage |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Regulatory Requirements and Standards – API, ASTM, ISO |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 03:00 | Innovations in Tank Monitoring and Sampling Technologies |
| 03:00 – 03:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:15 – 04:30 | Final Q&A, Group Discussion, Feedback & Certification |
📂 Course Materials Provided:
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Sampling and storage tank SOPs
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Equipment manuals and maintenance checklists
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Quality control and safety protocols
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Regulatory compliance guides
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Case study booklet and troubleshooting tips
