A very important part of petroleum operations is measurement of density. Density is required to determine the correct volume of product received, stored, and distributed. This course is applicable to terminal operators, fuel traders, and management.
Course Curriculum
- Concept introduction
- Lesson 1: ASTM D1298
- Lesson 2: Reading Density of Clear Liquids
- Lesson 3: Reading Density of Opaque Liquids
- ASTM D1298: Density Measuring Procedure Continued
- ASTM D4052: Density Measurement (Automated)
- ASTM D4052: Density Measurement (Automated) continued
- Reporting Density Values
Hi, as your instructor for this module. I will show you how to perform petroleum density measurements in accordance wtih industry standards and the many applications where density is used in daily fuel operations from trading to accountability.
I have 29 years of oil and gas experience and have served as subject matter expert consulting many major oil companies worldwide. I will train you to international standards to expand your knowledge in petroleum industry operations.
Trading / Sales
Density is required in volume calculations of fuel traded/ sold.
Quality Assurance Testing
Density is a major test performed in quality assurance testing to determine if the product has been contaminated or not.
Stock Inventory / Accountability
Density measurement is vital to the determination of volumes stored in fuel terminals.