Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cargo Operations and Re-liquefaction

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1 An Intensive 5 Day Training Course Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cargo Operations and Jan 2018, Dubai 28-APR-17 This course is Designed, Developed, and will be Delivered under iso Quality standards

2 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cargo Operations and Why Choose this Training Course? Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has a specialist function in the petrochemical industry, simultaneously providing gas for energy and manufacturing processes. Whilst heavy industry deals with the advent of renewable energy sources, the transition from traditional and established sources will continue for the foreseeable future. Manufacturing processes show no sign of slowing so there is every reason to be confident the LPG industry in terms of production, processing and refining will continue at pace. This training course will cover all aspects of LPG tanker transportation, both the larger sized tankers delivering propane and butane for heating and the smaller size for manufacturing materials. The hazards and complexities of operating these tankers will be comprehensively covered in this training. This training course will highlight: The range of cargoes transported by LPG tankers The properties and hazards of LPG cargoes Best practice to protect the commercial interests of the tanker owner The complete cargo cycle: dry dock to dry dock Risk management and mitigation What are the Goals? By the end of the training course, participants will learn to: Identify the hazards of handling LPG Protect the commercial interests of the tanker owner Apply current regulations Understand best operational practice Understand the complexities of the cargo cycle Who is this Training Course for? This PetroKnowledge training course will be suitable for a wide range of professionals but in particular: Energy company oil and gas process managers and operators Energy company oil and gas plant managers and operators Sales and marketing managers Financial directors Project managers Investment analysts Asset managers Asset engineers Ship and voyage managers Ship superintendents Cargo surveyors and expediters Ships staff How will this Training Course be Presented? Participants on this PetroKnowledge training course will receive a thorough grounding in the subjects listed in the seminar outline utilising a variety of presentational techniques in order to facilitate learning in the most expedient manner. Lectures will be punctuated with filmed footage, practical, theoretical and group exercises and classroom discussion. Case studies chosen specifically to demonstrate the application of theoretical principles will be provided. Question and answer sessions will conclude each formal lecture.

3 Daily Agenda Day One: The Application of Regulation and Mitigation of Hazard Competency Description: By the end of day one, participants will be familiar with the range of LPG cargoes that may be carried as well as their various properties and hazards. They will understand how the design and safe operation of an LPG tanker can mitigate risks. Identify the range of LNG cargoes Apply current regulations Identify the various hazards of LPG Understand design for safety Identify common sources of ignition found on an LPG tanker The range of LPG cargoes Regulations Properties and hazards of LPG Design for safety Sources of ignition Day Two: Atmosphere Control and the Physics of LPG Competency Description: By the end of day two, participants will have formed an understanding of the physical properties and processes the LPG endures through compression and condensing in order to be re-liquefied. They will also understand the processes involved in inert gas and nitrogen generation. Understand the physics and chemistry of LNG cargoes Identify the components of an inert gas generator Identify the components of a nitrogen generator Predict the behaviour of certain gases Plot the path of a re-liquefaction process Physics and chemistry Inert gas generators Nitrogen generators Behaviour of gases Cargo conditioning Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cargo Operations and

4 Membership No.: Day Four: Safe Working Practices and Preparation for the Cargo Cycle Competency Description: By the end of day four, participants will have applied safe procedures for dangerous space entry and started applying the principles of preparation for safe and efficient cargo operations. Day Three: Types of LPG Tanker and Cargo Tank Competency Description: By the end of day three, participants will be able to identify the various ship types categorised by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). They will also be aware of how to measure cargo effectively in order to protect the commercial interests of the tanker owner. Identify different types of LPG carrier Understand how the IMO categorises ship types Understand damage assumptions in the IGC Code Identify the components of a cargo pump Assess cargo measurement equipment and techniques Identify best practice to protect commercial interests Types of LPG carrier IMO ship types IGC Code damage assumptions Tank types Cargo pumps Level measurement QuaLity CeRtifiCatiOn Follow dangerous space entry procedures Understand the function and mechanism of gas detectors Learn the preparations for the complete LPG cargo cycle Understand the process of gassing up for an LPG cargo Identify the purpose of a Deck Pressure Vessel Dangerous space entry Gas detection instrumentation Cargo operational cycle for LPG tankers; Preparation for first cargo after dry dock Gassing up and cooling down Purpose of DPV Day Five: The Cargo Cycle and LPG Fire Fighting Techniques Competency Description: By the end of day five, participants will have comprehensively attended to operations associated with the complete cargo cycle, dry dock to dry dock. They will also be familiar with specialist techniques for fighting LPG fires. Set in place precautions for loading cargo Identify procedures for cargo care on the loaded voyage Follow procedures for discharging cargo Understand dry dock preparations Identify specialist techniques for fighting LPG fires Loading cargo Loaded voyage Discharge cargo Prepare for dry dock Personnel protection Fire-fighting LPG Member of Clear Concepts. Clean Environment. The PMI Registered Education Provider logo is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cargo Operations and

5 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cargo Operations and Course Dates, Venues and Fees Jan 2018 Dubai $4,750 This fee is inclusive of Documentation, Lunch and Refreshments Please use BLOCK CAPITALS to fill in this form. It is important that you read carefully through all information before starting to complete the form. Registration Details Family Name: First Name (Mr./Ms.): Position: Company: Mailing Address: Telephone: Mobile: Fax: Authorisation Authorisation By: Position: Company: Mailing Address: Telephone: Mobile: Fax: In-house Training Maximize your training budget and have several members of your staff, who require specific training, to attend with the advantage of not incurring additional travel costs when attending a public training courses & seminars. Would you like a PetroKnowledge training course delivered at a time or location to suit you? Would you like PetroKnowledge to tailor a course from our comprehensive library of programmes? Or would you like us to create an entirely new, bespoke course to suit the exact needs of your organisation? Working in partnership with our clients, PetroKnowledge provides an enjoyable, creative learning experience that enables participants to develop their skills and knowledge. We can deliver not only generic, off-the-shelf courses from our extensive learning portfolio, but we can provide tailored as well as bespoke learning on any aspect of skill development or knowledge. Our in-house courses are conducted by the same expert trainers who conduct PetroKnowledge public courses so you can be assured they will fulfill the learning objective of any organisation

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