Introduction

Attempts to understand and manipulate chemical processes have persisted over centuries, with an explosion of technological innovation and research occurring in the last 100 years. The majority of these efforts have focused on using the knowledge gained to produce a useful product and achieve a perceived improvement in the performance of that product.

This course study the essential elements of all analytical tests used to characterize petroleum and petroleum products. It is, of course, critical for testing laboratory personnel to be fully familiar with all the details of the tests they are performing. But it is also important for non-laboratory personnel to know at least the significance, advantages, and limitations of particular tests used to characterize product quality.

Duration:

5 days

Who Should Attend?

• Lab Chemists and all lab staff
• Engineers and chemists who work in oil fields and refineries
• Intermediate and high level :
• Operators and technicians in oil field and refineries

COURSE LEVEL: Advanced

Course Objectives

We expect that this course will prove useful not only to laboratory personnel but also to product specification writers, process engineers, process scientists, researchers, and marketing staff in understanding the importance of these tests as well as their limitations, so that sound conclusions can be reached regarding the quality and performance of a particular product.

This course interested in qualifying participants to all petroleum and petroleum products test methods according to all organizations such as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) in the United States, the Institute of Petroleum (IP, London,U.K.), and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO, Geneva, Switzerland), whose  have made significant contributions in developing standard test methods for the analyses of petroleum products.

Course Outline

Module 1:

• Introduction
• Petroleum Analysis
• Petroleum and Petroleum Products
• Gases

Module 2:

• Naphtha
• Gasoline
• Aviation Fuel

Module 3:

• Kerosene
• Diesel Fuel
• Distillate Fuel Oil

Module 4:

• Residual Fuel Oil
• Mineral Oil (White Oil)
• Lubricating Oil

Module 5:

• Grease
• Wax
• Asphalt
• Coke

Course Administration Details:

METHODOLOGY

The instructor-led training is delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

TRAINING VENUE

The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP

Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email:[email protected].  

Mob: +254 715 077 817

TAILOR- MADE

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817.

Mob: +254 792516000, +254 792516010 or mail [email protected]

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank before the course start date

Send proof of payment to [email protected]

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