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PRODUCT STORAGE, LOADING AND TRANSPORT (PRODUCTS) – BASIC

Location

Dubai, UAE

Date

From Date: 06-Oct-2025
To Date: 10-Oct-2025

Duration

5 days

Language

ENGLISH

Discipline

PETROLEUM ENGINEERING

Introduction

In the oil and gas industry, the transportation and storage of refined petroleum products are crucial operations that ensure the steady supply of products from production facilities to consumers. The efficient and safe handling of these products, including storage, loading, and transportation, requires specialized knowledge, equipment, and adherence to stringent safety and environmental standards.

The "Product Storage, Loading, and Transport (Products) – Basic" course is a 5-day training program designed to provide participants with a fundamental understanding of the systems and operations involved in the storage, loading, and transportation of refined oil and gas products. This course is ideal for individuals who are new to the oil and gas industry or those seeking to build foundational knowledge in the area of product logistics.

Objective

By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand

Equip you with the foundational knowledge needed to understand the basic principles of storage, loading, and transport systems used in the oil and gas industry.
Provide insights into the different types of storage and transport methods, and how to select and maintain them to meet operational goals.
Help you understand and implement safety measures in product handling, ensuring compliance with local and international safety regulations.
Enable you to recognize and address operational challenges, such as flow control, equipment failures, and logistical inefficiencies.
Prepare you for hands-on activities, such as troubleshooting loading systems and designing simple storage solutions.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

Engineers and technicians who are involved in the design, operation, or maintenance of product storage, loading, and transport systems.
Project managers working on infrastructure projects related to product handling and logistics.
Safety and compliance officers who ensure that product storage and transportation activities meet regulatory and safety standards.
Logistics and operations professionals involved in the management of the oil and gas supply chain, from storage to final delivery.
Newcomers to the oil and gas industry seeking a foundational understanding of product storage, loading, and transport operations.

Content

Day 1: Introduction to Product Storage and Transport

- Overview of the Oil and Gas Product Supply Chain
- Types of Products Handled: Refined Petroleum Products, Chemicals, and LPG
- General Principles of Product Storage, Loading, and Transportation
- Importance of Safety in Product Handling: Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification
- Basic Equipment and Infrastructure: Tanks, Terminals, Pipelines, and Transport Vehicles
- Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Considerations in Storage and Transport

Day 2: Product Storage Systems

- Types of Storage Facilities: Tank Farms, Bulk Storage, and Pressure Vessels
- Design of Storage Tanks: Materials, Sizing, and Safety Features
- Fixed vs. Floating Roof Tanks
- Key Considerations in Storage Design: Safety, Capacity, and Venting Systems
- Monitoring and Maintenance of Storage Facilities
- Case Study: Design of a Basic Storage Facility for Refined Products

Day 3: Product Loading Systems

- Introduction to Loading Systems: Marine, Truck, Rail, and Pipeline Loading
- Loading Arm Design and Operation
- Design of Loading Terminals: Bulk and Tanker Terminals
- Operational Considerations in Product Loading: Flow Rates, Pumping Systems, and Flow Control
- Safety Measures: Spill Prevention, Emergency Shutdown Systems, and Overfill Protection
- Case Study: Truck and Rail Loading Systems for Refined Products

Day 4: Product Transport Systems

- Overview of Transport Methods: Pipelines, Rail, Marine, and Road
- Pipeline Transport: Design, Pump Stations, and Pressure Control
- Shipping Transport: Tankers and Barge Operations
- Rail and Truck Transport: Operational Challenges and Safety Protocols
- Monitoring and Control Systems for Product Transport
- Safety and Environmental Considerations in Product Transport
- Case Study: Design and Operation of a Pipeline Transport System for Refined Products

Day 5: Regulatory Compliance, Safety, and Optimization

- Regulatory Standards: API, ISO, and Local Regulations for Product Storage and Transport
- Environmental Protection: Spill Prevention, Waste Management, and Emissions Control
- Safety Procedures: Leak Detection, Emergency Response, and Hazardous Material Handling
- Optimizing Storage and Transport Operations: Efficiency, Cost-Effectiveness, and Risk Management
- New Technologies in Storage and Transport: Automation, Monitoring, and Remote Control Systems
- Designing a Simple Product Storage and Transport System
- Course Wrap-Up: Key Learnings, Q&A, and Certification

NOTE:

Pre-& Post Tests will be conducted.

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day reviews, and assessments will be carried out.

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Certificate

Define Management Consultancy & Training Certificate of course completion will be issued to all attendees.

Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your analysis and experiences. Tests of the multiple-choice type will be made available daily to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

Very useful Course Materials will be given.

30% Lectures
30% Workshops and work presentation
20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
20% Videos& General Discussions

Course Details