Advanced Crude Oil Analysis, Gas Analysis & Water Analysis for Drinking
Introduction
Advanced Crude Oil Analysis, Gas Analysis & Water Analysis for Drinking
Objectives
The main objective of crude oil sampling which is to obtain a small portion or ”spot” sample for analysis and the importance of assuring that it is truly representative of the material contained in a large bulk container, vessel, or pipeline shipment will be discussed in this course. Participants will learn that sometimes a series of spot samples may be collected and composited for analysis, which can help to minimize randomness and make for a somewhat more representative sample.
Once a by-product of oil production, discarded and flared off natural gas has become an increasingly valuable energy source. The ability to verify the composition of the hydrocarbon gas is critical to the determination of its commercial value. This course will also provide the participants with the knowledge necessary to understand the importance of accurate and reliable sampling which allows both buyer and seller to be confident of a fair transaction.
Who Should Attend?
This course is mainly targeted to process technicians, process technologists, 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.
Course Outline
Water Sampling
- Sampling methods and systems
- Locations and hazards
- Sample quality and integrity
- Water quality, analysis, criteria, monitoring, and assessment
Participants will gain an overall understanding of water sampling methodologies, systems, and equipment associated with water sampling. Sampling locations and associated hazards, as well as safety and environmental concerns, will be addressed. Sample integrity, criteria, and analysis will be reviewed while stressing process, safety, and environmental compliance and concerns.
Oil Sampling
- Apparatus
- Manual sampling considerations and special precautions
- General sampling procedures and types
Participants will obtain an overall understanding of oil sampling methodologies, systems, and equipment associated with oil sampling on this day. Some of the sampling methods include tank, pipeline, tap, dipper, tube, boring, and grab sampling will be reviewed. Sampling locations and associated hazards, as well as safety and environmental concerns, will be addressed. Sample integrity, criteria, and analysis will be reviewed while stressing process, safety, and environmental compliance and concerns.
Gas Sampling
- Sampling methods and systems
- Locations and hazards
- Sample quality and integrity
- Analysis, criteria, monitoring, and assessment
Participants will gain an overall understanding of gas sampling methodologies, systems, and equipment associated with gas sampling in the oil and gas industry. Sampling locations and associated hazards, as well as safety and environmental concerns, will be addressed. Sample integrity, criteria, and analysis will be reviewed while stressing process, safety, and environmental compliance and concerns.