Introduction to Bulk Crude Oil Storage Tanks
Details :
This course will provide participants with the necessary
knowledge needed to demonstrate the principles related to the operation and
maintenance of crude oil storage tanks and their associated equipment.
Participants will learn about the fundamentals and basic
concepts of the different types of tanks.
In order to operate tanks safely, they will learn about fire protection
and venting systems. Attendees will
learn about crude tank operations from gathering systems, shipment, routine
tank process, and maintenance operations.
The scheduled maintenance activities on the mechanical, electrical, and
instrumentation hardware will be covered as well in the course. Tank cleaning and tank protection systems
will also be discussed.
Upon completion of this course, participants should have a
better understanding of the technology related to crude oil tanks within the
industry. Having this knowledge will
help each technician develop confidence and professional enthusiasm, therefore,
increasing their efficiency. The
knowledge that technicians gained from this course will be further expanded by
on-job training and practical experience they will receive throughout the
duration of their career.
This course is
mainly targeted to process operators, process technicians, and laboratory and
maintenance personnel. The course can also be applicable to employees
working with equipment and materials purchasing, equipment procurement, job
planning, as well as immediate supervisors to the working technicians.
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Day 1
Tank Fundamentals
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Fire protection
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Venting
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Emissions
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Accessories
On this day participants will learn about the basic concepts of crude
tank construction and operation. They will also learn about fire protection,
tank venting, and tank emissions. The day will conclude with participants
learning and becoming familiar with tank hardware and instrumentation.
Day 2
Tank Operations and Routine Maintenance
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Crude
transportation and storage
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Crude oil cargo
handling
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Shipment, receipt,
and transfer
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Water draw
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Tank lot, roof
drainage, and tank gauging
Day two will expose attendees to the process of storing and transporting
crude oil. They will learn about handling crude in transport and the
various types of storage facilities as it leaves the well and reaches the oil
refinery. Information pertaining to routine maintenance done by process
technicians and how crude oil level is verified and transported and stored will
also discussed.
Day 3
Tank Inspection and Maintenance
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Pipe and pipe
fitting procedures
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Tank
instrumentation maintenance
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Safety systems
Along with routine process maintenance covered on day two, the
participants will learn about scheduled maintenance that is done on crude
tanks. Participants will also learn about tank cleaning and degassing, as
well as sludge reduction. Protection of plant personnel is vital and
participants will learn about the crude tank safety systems on the last day.
- All lectures are in colorful presentation
- All lectures are interspersed with interactive discussion
- All lectures include group discussion, case history and exercises
- Actual major incidents as well as industry experience are reviewed
- Participants receive a multicolor course manual
- Pictures of real incidents and case history are shown
- Videos on the subject are shown
daily 09:00 – 14:00