Why Choose Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector Training Course?

This comprehensive course recognizes the need for professionals to have a comprehensive and broad understanding of the Petroleum Industry from A to Z - from upstream to downstream.

Oil and gas are the world's most important energy resources driving the global economy. The processes and systems required for oil and gas production, refining and distribution are highly complex, capital-intensive and require state-of-the-art technology.

This course will serve as an introduction to the petroleum industry and will greatly assist those who need to progress to a detailed knowledge of the industry.

This course will feature:

  • Details of oil & gas processing including exploration, refining, storage transportation and retailing
  • Understanding of the value chain from the well to consumer
  • Understanding of the fundamental technologies of both upstream and downstream oil & gas industries
  • Understanding of the ways the oil & gas industries are organized to operate effectively and efficiently
  • Develop the necessary skills to evaluate and make effective decisions related to the oil & gas industry

What are the Goals?

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify key process operations related to the exploration & production of upstream industry feedstock
  • Analyze the key process operations related to refining and production of downstream products
  • Recognize the total spectrum of the oil and gas industry and the challenges faced
  • Develop skills to assist in the evaluation of corporate opportunities
  • Understand the structure of the oil and gas business

 

Who is this Training Course for?

This course is designed for both technical and non-technical personnel as well as operational staff at professional levels employed in refineries, petrochemical, and oil and gas process industries. The course is designed to be of substantial benefit to personnel within the Oil and Gas Industries such as:

  • Technologists
  • Mechanical engineers
  • Safety and Inspection engineers
  • Operations, Maintenance or project engineers
  • Anyone requiring a broad understanding of the structure, operations and economics of the oil and gas industries

 

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented.  This course is a hands-on, stimulating learning experience that is highly interactive, with many opportunities to advance ones opinions and ideas. Participation is encouraged in a supportive environment that ensures that the concepts introduced during the course are understood.

The Course Content

  • Origins of oil & gas
  • Petroleum chemistry
  • Petroleum geology
  • Exploration & production of petroleum
  • Types of Well
  • Development of Oil and gas fields
  • Pipeline geopolitics
  • OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries)
  • EIA (Energy Information Administration)
  • Statistical review of petroleum consumption and supply
  • Distribution transmission and transportation
  • Tank farms and storage
  • Physical separation – Distillation
  • Chemical conversion processes
  • Blending
  • Refinery Complexity
  • Refining margins
  • Inlet separation, Dehydration/Dewpoint control
  • Contaminants & Pipeline Gas specifications
  • Amine Gas Sweetening
  • Physical Solvent Processes
  • Sulphur Recovery
  • Gas compression & Liquefaction
  • Cost estimation of oil and gas facilities
  • Pricing, Trading, Markets, Risk Management
  • Crude Benchmarks & price estimation
  • Derivatives – Futures, Options and Swaps
  • Climate Change & Renewable Energy
  • Course Exercises, Evaluation and roundup

Certificate

  • AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course

Do you want to learn more about this course?

Register now or contact our team to discuss schedules, delivery formats, and customised options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our training courses

  Yes. A significant part of the course focuses on diagnosing common hydraulic system faults. Participants learn how to interpret symptoms, use diagnostic instruments, assess operating conditions and apply a structured approach to identifying the root causes of problems such as pressure loss, overheating, contamination, internal leakage and poor system performance.  

AZTech courses are conducted in carefully selected 5-star hotels or 4-star premium hotels in the host city, featuring fully equipped, professional training rooms. Participants will enjoy coffee breaks and snacks throughout the day, as well as a complimentary lunch provided after each training session.

AZTech courses are delivered using a highly interactive and practical methodology, combining presentations, group discussions, real-world case studies, exercises, and workshops to ensure participants can immediately apply what they have learned in their professional environment.

The course is suitable for mechanical maintenance engineers, hydraulic technicians, plant and equipment operators, reliability engineers, condition monitoring personnel, field service engineers, maintenance supervisors and technical personnel responsible for hydraulic machinery and equipment.

Yes. This Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector is offered in a classroom setting across multiple international locations as well as in a live online format, giving participants the flexibility to choose the option that best suits their schedule and learning preference.

  The course examines the operation and performance of key hydraulic components, including pumps, actuators, control valves, accumulators, reservoirs, filters and associated equipment. Participants also develop a better understanding of how individual components interact within complete hydraulic circuits and systems.  

This Hydraulic Equipment Training Course develops practical knowledge of hydraulic power transmission, pressure and flow relationships, hydraulic components, circuit interpretation, contamination control, preventive maintenance and systematic fault diagnosis. Participants also learn how to identify recurring failure causes and improve the reliability and efficiency of hydraulic systems.

Yes. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive an AZTech Certificate of Completion. This course may also be eligible for Training credits, which will be indicated in the course details.

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