Oil Movement, Storage and Gauging in Oil Plant Tanks
Marine & Offshore · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900
Overview
Correct management and operation of an oil and gas terminal are essential for a successful business. The processing, transporting, and storing of crude oil or refined petroleum products in tank farms involve custody transfers of partner and commingled stock, significant volumes of data from various sources, and blending complexities.
Learning Objectives
Acquire knowledge on oil production, recovery, dehydration, and desalting and be able to understand the description and installation of a tank farm.
Identify the different types of tanks and review and improve the operation of tank farms and oil terminals
Illustrate the process of gas freeing of tanks and vessels including confined entry for inspection maintenance and repair.
Understand the steps and limitations of the various methods of gauging tanks
Describe marine terminal & SPM operations and be able to explain the various product specifications
Perform blending, tank mixing, meters, and meter proving and cleaning of crude oil and product gasoline tanks
Learn how oil spill emergencies are handled and how these are combated and mitigated
Understand the causes of corrosion, be able to review the operation and cathodic protection of gas transmission lines
Increase your knowledge on pigging of crude and gas pipelines and be able to demonstrate the process of ship loading and custody transfer
Recognize the role and importance of quality assurance and control
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for team leaders, project professionals, refinery personnel, and other professionals seeking to strengthen their capability in this area.
Team Leaders
Project Professionals
Refinery Personnel
Oil Terminal Superintendent / Supervisors
Plant Supervisors
Process Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Instrumentation / Control Engineers
Technical Staff and Contractor Personnel
Course Outline
Day 1 — Overview Introduction
Oil Production, Recovery, Dehydration, and Desalting
Crude Oil Processing
Oil Terminal & Tank Farm
Types of Tanks
Day 2 — Tanks and Facilities
Gas Freeing of Tanks and Vessels
Methods of Gauging Tanks
Static Electricity
General Description and Installation of Tank Farms
Day 3 — Blending and Loading Operations
Marine Terminal Loading: SPM Operations
Product Specifications and Blending
Tank Mixing & Tank-Tank Transfer
Meter Proving and Meter Factor
Day 4 — Above Ground Storage Tanks
Oil Spills Emergency
Cleaning of Crude Oil and product Tanks
Gauging of Marine Cold Product Tanks
Gas Transmission Lines: Operation & Cathodic Protection
Day 5 — Cleaning & Loading
Pigging of Crude & Gas Pipelines
Ship Loading and Checklist
Quality Assurance, Control, and Work Permit System
Accreditation
Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.
What do Al-Khobraa marine and offshore courses cover?
The portfolio covers offshore safety and survival, marine and vessel operations, dynamic positioning, port and terminal operations, marine cargo handling, offshore installation and rig operations, and marine inspection and maintenance — aligned with international maritime standards.
Who should attend a marine or offshore course?
These courses suit marine and offshore engineers, vessel and rig crews, port and terminal operations staff, marine superintendents and surveyors, offshore HSE personnel, and logistics or contractor teams supporting offshore installations.
How long are marine and offshore courses, and where are they held?
Most Al-Khobraa marine and offshore courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.
What certificate will I receive?
Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.
Can marine and offshore training be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. Any Al-Khobraa marine and offshore course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.