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Crude Oil Storage Operations and Management

This intensive training program delivers comprehensive knowledge of crude oil storage operations, tank farm management, and safety protocols. The course covers all aspects of storage operations from receipt to dispatch, including tank design, maintenance, inventory management, and emergency response. Participants will gain practical understanding of modern storage facility operations, quality control, and industry best practices.

Audience

This course is designed for:

  1. Storage Facility Operators
  2. Tank Farm Supervisors
  3. Terminal Operations Personnel
  4. Loading/Unloading Operators
  5. Maintenance Engineers and Technicians
  6. HSE Specialists in Storage Operations
  7. Quality Control Personnel
  8. Operations Managers and Supervisors

Course objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Master fundamental principles of crude oil storage operations
  2. Implement effective tank farm management strategies
  3. Execute safe loading and unloading operations
  4. Manage crude oil quality and inventory effectively
  5. Apply safety and environmental protection measures
  6. Conduct basic tank inspection and maintenance
  7. Handle emergency situations professionally

Course contents

Day 1: Storage Facility Fundamentals

  1. Overview of storage operations, including tank types, facility design, and basic calculations.
  2. Tank design and construction following API standards, with a focus on foundations, shells, roofs, and accessories.
  3. Introduction to tank instrumentation for level, temperature, pressure monitoring, and flow metering.

Day 2: Storage Operations

  1. Crude oil receipt operations, covering procedures for quality verification, tank filling, and documentation.
  2. Product dispatch operations, focusing on transfer procedures, pump operations, and quality assurance.
  3. Inventory management techniques, including tank gauging, volume calculations, and loss control strategies.

Day 3: Quality Control and Tank Maintenance

  1. Quality management processes, including sampling, testing methods, and contamination prevention.
  2. Tank cleaning and maintenance practices, such as sludge handling, ventilation, and equipment upkeep.
  3. Tank inspection methods, including NDT techniques, corrosion monitoring, and repair procedures.

Day 4: Safety and Environmental Protection

  1. Operational safety practices, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and safe work procedures.
  2. Environmental protection strategies, focusing on emission control, spill prevention, and waste management.
  3. Emergency response planning for scenarios like spills and fires, with emphasis on firefighting and evacuation.

Day 5: Advanced Operations and Case Studies

  1. Advanced operations such as tank mixing, vapor recovery systems, and energy efficiency practices.
  2. Analysis of real-world case studies, highlighting lessons learned and practical applications.
  3. Final assessment test to evaluate participant understanding and mastery of course content.