1. Depot Operations Management
4 – 6 August, 2014 | The Resource Space, Lagos, Nigeria.
This course is available for IN-HOUSE; For Further information, please contact: Tel: +234 8037202432, Email: petronomics@yahoo.com. Web: www.thepetronomics.com
2. OVER VIEW
This programme has been designed to further enlighten us on
the intricacies of managing a depot, and its best practices. Most
organisations with growth aspirations have invested significant
time and resources in devising their expansion strategies, they
have not devoted commensurate attention to developing and
executing an internal management model along the business
chain that has to handle and deal with depot operations
management, which would enable them thrive as a enterprising
business in the now wired business ecosystem. Our
programmes has been critically designed to address
performance challenge in the various segment of the corporate
value chain using a new approached that will insight a new
thinking of resolving depot operational complexities.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Understand the subtleties for depot operations
management.
Coordinating vessel and berth scheduling so that buyers
enjoy fast efficient access to and so that sellers enjoy any
price premium that inevitably accompanies such efficiency
Evaluate the different custody transfer standards in use
today
Analyse the methodology for monitoring and controlling
production losses
Value the dynamics of oil product storage and
distribution.
Learn the safety, health and environment aspects of depot
operations
PERFORMANCE FOCUS
Our programmes are significant investment for your
workforce. They are designed to fill identified industry
knowledge gap and provide hands-on applicable know-how
that give participants a deeper insights on their deliverables.
The various modules are cultured to encourage stakeholders
to aspire the attainment of operational efficiency along the
business chain.
COURSE CONTENT
CUSTODY TRANSFER
Product custody transfer
Methods of tank calibration
Tank gauging techniques
Tank management systems
Quality Control Measures
Custody transfer
Module 2
Custody transfer standards
• OIML R117
• API MPMS Chapter 5.8
• References
Flow calibration
Trends in calibration
Types of calibration test rigs
In Situ calibration
Turbine meters
Truck custody transfer
• Truck types.
• Typical equipment.
• Performance
• New developments
LOADING AND RECEIPTS
Compartment and Products
Quantity / Cargo Grade
Normal Loading/ Discharge Flow Rate
Tank Gauging and Sampling
Sampling Monitoring During Discharge
Pump Performance/Rate
STOCK MANAGEMENT
Storage and Handling Methods
Handling Characteristics
Available Equipment
Storage Depot Equipment Selection
Storage Profiles and Layouts
Stocktaking & Stock Checks
Types of Stock Taking
Stock Record Updating
Discrepancy Investigation Checklist
Principles of Stocktaking
CONTOLS AND ECONOMICS
Depot Operations Issues
Centralised Order Taking
Centralised Accounts
Stock Management
Order Taking/Processing/Invoicing
Route/Scheduling
Credit Control
LOSS CONTROL
Leak detection
• API 1130
• A theoretical or practical approach
• Real time transient model.
• A dedicated leak detection system
Monitoring and controlling production losses
• Physical leaks
• Control valves
• Meter prover performance
OPERATIONAL SAFETY
Physical hazards involving personnel
Poisoning, ingestion, metabolism and elimination
Burns caused by heat sources and chemical products
Protection against contact with eyes, skin and respiratory
organs
Risk incurred by flammable products;
Flash points,
Flammability, Explosive limits …LEL & UEL
Gas detectors
Ignition sources; flames, self ignition temperature, sparks and
static electricity pyrophoric products, switch loading etc
3. Presences of oxygen; risk incurred by inlet of air
Preventive measures and precautions during draining and
sampling; in the event of leaks; with regard to storage tanks;
during loading and unloading; during repair work.
Dangers of emulsions, overflowing, toxic products
Confined Space operations. - VIDEO
Atmospheric Testing
Oxygen deficiency
The dangers of Nitrogen
Preparation for possible emergencies.
The Permit to Work system
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course has been carefully and thoroughly designed to suit
the benefits of,
Depot Personnel’s and Managers
Facility Operatives
Engineers
Site managers
And anybody that has an interest in depot operations or
running of a depot.
DELIVERABLES
Our training programmes are exciting learning events. All
participants during the programme entitled to all course
materials and a certificate of participation. On a written
request, we shall furnish you with a detailed report
summarising our perception of participants’ strengths, areas
for improvement and proposed action plans within four weeks
of concluding the course. Our feedback process ensures your
objectives are achieved by the conclusion of our training
process.
PROGRAMME FEE
The programme fee covers tuition, course materials. Payment
is due upon receipt of the invoice. Our cancellation policy
applies.
N126,000.00 per participant
IN-HOUSE TRAINING
Petronomics Training can work with your organization to
provide the course to meet your budget at your convenience
(time and location) in the comfort of your working
environment. This collaborative effort, emphasize actionable
learning, the application of theory in practice and combine
core business skills/technical knowledge with dynamic
leadership training.
If you would like to discuss possible collaboration in
developing in-house training, please contact on the details
below.
REGISTRATION
To nominate a participant for this training, kindly forward the
details of your nominated participants, (i.e. name, email
address, telephone nos.) and stating the course your
participant are registered.
To nominate a participant for this training, kindly forward the
details of your nominated participants, (i.e. name, email
address, telephone nos.) and stating the course your
participant are registered.
Business Development Desk
Petronomics Training
Telephone: 234 1 8426905-6
0803 720 2432
+971556985290
Email: ayantola.victoria@thepetronomics.com
petronomics@yahoo.com
www.thepetronomics.com
ABOUT US
At Petronomics, energy expertise is our resource and inspiring
competence is what we enjoy. The application of knowledge in
driving innovation and ultimately possibilities is the catalyst that
steer a distinctive value proposition. Braced with visionary
advisory board, inspired/cultured workforce and experience
faculty, we provide superior intellectual resource pool that bridge
competency gap for industry operators. The benefits of our
expertise are accessible through learning programmes, research
and conference services; a blend that sets us as the preferred
pool, professionals approach to upgrade business skills
THE LEARNING APPROACH
In resourcing industry workforce competency, we develop skills
and experience that employer’s value by offering a comprehensive
range of flexible learning options to meet their learning and
development needs through a broad range of learning approach
that offers intensive and enjoyable experience to participants.
Participants benefit from lectures, case study analysis, group
discussion, workshop, and are also encouraged to learn from
other managers and professionals on their programme by sharing
ideas and experiences. We place a particular emphasis on group
work where participants’ real life situations are used as vehicles
for learning.
FACULTY
Key to our approach is the quality to the faculty members. Every
faculty member on our 20 member team is rigorously assessed
and contracted in line with our Standard Operating Procedure.
Each of them understands that they have to deliver training and
supporting documentation to the highest standard. They
comprise of professionals with outstanding track records in their
area of specialty. Whilst they bring to bear several years of
hands-on experience in the industry, they are committed to
knowledge growth and have an understanding of the link between
strategy and knowledge capital.
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Our programmes are conducted in a decent and cozy
environment globally. We ensure that our participants are relaxed
to refresh in an ambience well conducive for inspiring and creative
brainstorming that accelerate the learning curve of individual
participants. In consolidation of our value chain, locations are
carefully considered using our five star QC indicator like security,
banquet facilities, accessibility and customer services. Our
programme team works with the facility staff to ensure a personal
and warm welcome to participants.