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Advanced Petroleum Measurement

Enrollment Instructions

3.3 CEUs

Download a brochure for our Liquid Petroleum Measurement Courses (PDF–488 KB).

Covers the methods and techniques for accurate measurement of crude oil and refined products measurement at an advanced level. Participants receive classroom instruction, classroom exercises, demonstrations, field exercises, and handouts.

Length: 4 1/2 days

Course Content

Participants receive instruction in:

  • Tank calibration methods
  • Tank measurement methods
  • Calculations of quantities
  • Classroom calculation exercises
  • Metering systems and provers
  • Automatic sampling
  • Prover calibration methods
    • Calculations and uncertainties
    • Practical exercises
      • Field calibration by Waterdraw
      • Walk-through types of provers
      • Calculation exercises
      • Problem-solving exercises
  • Meter and prover troubleshooting
  • Electronics
  • Overall measurement uncertainty
  • Mass measurement (overview)
  • Other meters and their application

Recommended For

Measurement operators, technicians, and engineers with several years liquid measurement experience; or those who have completed Basic Petroleum Measurement

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Dates

  • Apr 12–16, 2010
  • Sep 20–24, 2010
  • Jan 19–Sep 23, 2011
  • Apr 18–21, 2011

Cost: $1,710