Overview
This course provides focused training in accurate measurement of stored crude oil and petroleum products. It addresses practical requirements encountered in bulk storage tank farms and petroleum terminals. 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:
- Explain tank gauging principles and terminology.
- Apply safe manual and automatic measurement practices.
- Understand temperature and density compensation.
- Use tank calibration tables and volume calculations.
- Identify measurement uncertainties and discrepancies.
- Strengthen inventory measurement and reporting controls.
Course outline
Tank fundamentals
- Tank types
- Reference heights
- Calibration tables
- Safe access
Level measurement
- Manual gauging
- Radar gauging
- Servo systems
- Water interface detection
Quantity determination
- Observed volume
- Temperature correction
- Density conversion
- Free water
Assurance and accuracy
- Instrument checks
- Uncertainty sources
- Sampling
- Reconciliation
Operations and records
- Measurement procedures
- Stock movement
- Loss indicators
- Audit trails
Customised for your team
After you accept the proposal, an online customisation session adapts content, examples and exercises to your participants, standards and equipment.