Introduction:
This course is specifically designed to improve tank farm operations and performance, as well as updating participants with the latest knowledge on operations of the industry. When one considers the risk and loss that poor storage and unprofessional management of oil and gas product facilities constitute to both humans and the environment, the importance of a course like this, which facilitates an in-depth knowledge of operations and management of oil and oil product terminals, application of proper planning and scheduling techniques in storage & transfer systems, and the development of good terminal management skills, is fully appreciated. Tank farm Operations and Performance is one of the few available professional trainings in this area of oil and gas operations that covers all major aspects of oil and gas storage systems and the training is tailored for both professionals as well as non-professionals.
ORGANISATIONAL BENEFITS
- Improved terminal operations
- Enhanced operational integrity
- Better operational performance
- Improved equipment usage
- Development of a better safety culture
- Improved balance sheet bottom line
PERSONAL BENEFITS
- Deeper understanding and improved ability to critically analyze the methods employed in this industry
- Become familiar with new the technology and its impact in storage terminals
- Appreciate how correct product blending can minimize quality giveaway, add value and improve Tank Farm Operations and Performance
- Enhance your understanding of correct sampling and custody transfer / Bill of Lading
- Technical skills advancement and knowledge to comprehend and carry out how vapor emissions and recovery are carried out
Appreciation of the technical, commercial and environmental aspects of Hydrocarbon storage
 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This  Tank Farm Operations and Performance online training seminar is designed for anyone employed in oil refining or anyone working in an oil and or product storage facility. In addition, it is intended, but not limited to professionals involved in handling, loading, or discharging of oil and gas cargoes.
This online training seminar is specifically designed for:
- Marine Terminal Managers, Supervisors and Superintendents
- Oil and Gas Refinery or Product Storage Facility Personnel
- Oil and Gas Operators and Engineers
- Facility Managers and Coordinators
- Process Engineers, Project Managers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Instrumentation / Control Engineers, Technical Staff
- Safety and Environmental Personnel
- Transfer Supervisors
- Oil and Gas Cargo Officials
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Course Outline:
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1.1 Introduction, Discussions and Understanding Petroleum Products
- Stored product properties
- Liquefied petroleum Gases
- Gasoline
- Jet Fuel
- Diesel
- Light Fuel oil
- Heavy Fuel Oil
- Bitumen
- Crude oil
- Light petroleum products
- Heavy petroleum products
- Chemicals
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1.2 Safety and Risk
- Firefighting & protection
- Ignition sources – Electrostatic charge
- Fire detection and firefighting systems
- Risk assessments and management
- Oil Spills
- Secondary Containment, Bund walls
- The Ship/Shore Safety Checklist
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1.3 Tank types, construction & Requirements for Stored Products
Tank farms differences and purpose
- Crude Storage
- Refined product storage
- Gas storage
- Chemical Storage
1.4 Tank design & engineering considerations
- Introduction to API codes & standards
- Roof Types
- Fixed Dome & Cone
- Floating Roof
- Pressurized tanks
- Suction levels fixed and floating
- Unpumpables
- Tank Emissions
- Breathing Losses
- Manipulation Losses
- Measurement and estimation of losses
- Emission reduction technologies
- Vapor recovery units
- Absorption and Scrubbing
- Water drainage systems network and procedures
- Process water treatment
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1.5 Tank Terminal Operations
- Transfer Systems
- Centrifugal pumps types and operation
- Piping systems
- Maximum Flow and pressure
- Ship-shore Transfers
- Loading and unloading Processes
- Ship Loading and discharge process
- Pipeline transfers
- Truck loading
- The of Bill of Lading
- Sampling and quality control – ISO 17025
- Stock loss
- Spill and overfill control
- Level alarms/ independent level alarms
- Tank gauging and metering
- Instrumentation
1.6 Terminal Management
- Planning and scheduling
- Terminal inventory
- Unpumpables & pipeline content ownership
- Inventory Control
- Custody transfer and administration
- Transfer Procedures
- Inter Tank transfers
- Changing service tanks
- Pipeline transfer loss
- Pipeline thermal relief
- Storage & transfer
- Tank calibration/ recalibration
- Berthing support
- Cargo transfer support
- Emergency response
- Vessel departure support
1.7 International regulations & requirements for oil & gas marine terminals
- Physical, chemical & hazardous properties of contained fluids
- ISGOTT – Required notifications in the event of a release
- Record keeping and reporting
- Release detection, response, reporting and investigation
1.8 Tank Maintenance & Inspection
- API 653 Tank Inspection
- Tank failure causes and prevention
- Settling
- Corrosion inspection
- Tank cleaning
- Bunkering
- Product Commingling
- Product Blending
- Product failures
- Blending exercise
Assessment
 Benefits of this Course to Trainees:
 Training in this course comes with numerous benefits
- It equips trainees with the professional knowledge of the operations and management of oil and oil products storage systems.
The in-depth management skills acquired by trainee’s places them at a better position in securing job opportunities in this aspect of the industry and offers great possibilities for career growth.
Participants will be able to efficiently perform very technical operations like: Perform calculations for emissions discharges and dispersion, etc.
Apply safe practices and procedures during the various operations in terminals including oil spill contingency and emergency response plans.
Method of Instruction:
 Online
Course Duration:
 5Days
Type of Certificate Issued:
 On a successful completion of this training, participants will be issued
 Certificate in Tank Farm Operations and Performance.
Participants can choose to have their certificate in any of the three options below:
- Digital Certificate(Downloadable PDF)
- Physical Certificate with security marking shipped to your location with a price
- Framed Certificate with security markings shipped to your location with a price.
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