Dynamics of Petroleum Depot Operations

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
05 Apr 2026 Riyadh, KSA $ 3,900 Register
17 May 2026 Dubai, UAE $ 3,900 Register
04 Oct 2026 Istanbul, Turkey $ 4,500 Register

Dynamics of Petroleum Depot Operations

Introduction

This training course is designed for personnel working in the petroleum depot operations seeking to acquire more knowledge on effective handling of depot operations, storage, design standards, depot automation, and warehouse control.

Most organizations with growth aspirations have invested significant time and resources in planning their expansion strategies, but have not devoted commensurate attention to developing and executing an internal management model along the business chain that has to handle and deal with depot operations management.

This training course will highlight:

  • Evaluate the different custody transfer standards in use today
  • Analyze the methodology for monitoring and controlling production losses
  • Value the dynamics of oil product storage and distribution
  • Learn the safety, health and environment aspects of depot operations

Objectives

    Upon successful completion of this course, the delegates will be able to:

    • Understanding the various functions within a petroleum depot
    • Understanding the principles governing depot operations
    • Stocks taking, Accounting and control
    • Product receipts and transfer, custody transfer
    • Tank farm operations, calibration and management

Training Methodology

The course is delivered in a combination of lecture-style and computer-based training. In addition, a significant amount of time is set aside for small working group activity when addressing case study problems. Extensive use is made of case study material to underline the key aspects of the course and to give the delegates exposure to current best practice.

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for:-

  • Depot Personnel Managers and Supervisors
  • Facility Operatives
  • Engineers
  • Site Managers
  • Anybody that has an interest in depot operations or running of a depot

Course Outline

DAY 1: Depot Design Standards 

  • Depot Design Standards
  • Storage Depot Equipment Selection
  • Storage Profiles and Layouts
  • Storage Techniques
  • Fire Prevention and Protection
  • Depot Emergency Preparedness Planning

DAY 2: Product Receipts and Transfers 

  • Loading and Receipts
  • Compartment and Products Marine Receipts
  • Quantity / Cargo Grade
  • Normal Loading / Discharge Flow Rate
  • Pump Performance / Rate
  • Tank Gauging and Sampling
  • Sampling Monitoring During Discharge
  • Product Quality Control

DAY 3: Procedures

  • Methods of Tank Calibration
  • Equipment & Calibration
  • Flow Calibration
  • Trends in Calibration
  • Types of Calibration Test Rigs
  • Tank Gauging Techniques

DAY 4: Custody Transfer

  • Custody Transfer
  • Stocks Accounting and Control
  • Tank Management Systems
  • Leak Detection
  • API 1130
  • Depot Automation
  • Warehouse Controls
  • Monitoring and Controlling Production Losses
  • Physical Leaks
  • Control Valves
  • Meter Prover Performance

DAY 5: HSE & Effective Handling of Depot Operations

  • Risk Incurred by Flammable Products
  • Flash Points
  • Flammability
  • Explosive Limits - LEL & UEL
  • Ignition Sources
  • Flames
  • Self-ignition Temperature
  • Sparks and Static Electricity
  • Pyrophoric Products
  • The Permit to Work System
  • Confined Space Operations
  • Atmospheric Testing
  • Oxygen Deficiency
  • The Dangers of Nitrogen

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