Overview
This course provides focused training in laboratory methods and instruments used for petroleum quality control. It addresses practical requirements encountered in crude oil, fuels, produced water and field chemical analysis. Participants explore the technical principles behind reliable decision-making and day-to-day execution. The learning experience uses relevant field examples, guided exercises and technical discussions. The program is intended for engineers, technical specialists, supervisors and related operational personnel. Content depth, case studies and delivery methods can be adapted to the client’s equipment, priorities and participant experience.
Objectives
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- Identify key oilfield laboratory tests and specifications.
- Explain safe sampling, preservation and chain of custody.
- Recognize the operation of common analytical equipment.
- Interpret quality control and calibration results.
- Assess data quality and common analytical errors.
- Prepare clear reports for operational decision-making.
Course outline
Sampling and safety
- Representative sampling
- Containers
- Hazard controls
- Sample tracking
Crude and fuel testing
- Density and API gravity
- Viscosity
- Water and sediment
- Flash point
Water and chemical analysis
- Salinity
- Chlorides
- Oil in water
- pH and conductivity
Laboratory equipment
- Titrators
- Distillation units
- Viscometers
- Spectroscopic methods
Quality assurance
- Calibration
- Blanks and standards
- Repeatability
- Results reporting
Customised for your team
After you accept the proposal, an online customisation session adapts content, examples and exercises to your participants, standards and equipment.