Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plays a specialized role within the petrochemical industry, serving as a source of both energy and fuel for manufacturing processes. As heavy industries navigate the shift towards renewable energy sources, the transition from conventional and well-established energy sources is expected to persist in the foreseeable future. Given the ongoing demand for manufacturing processes, there is a strong indication that the LPG industry will continue to thrive in terms of production, processing, and refining.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the training, participants will be able 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 Should Attend?

This 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 engineers and managers
Laboratory supervisors
Ship and voyage managers
Ship superintendents
Cargo surveyors and expediters
Ships’ staff

Course Outlines:

The Application of Regulation and Mitigation of Hazard

The range of LPG cargoes
Regulations
Properties and hazards of LPG
Design for safety
Sources of ignition

Atmosphere Control and the Physics of LPG Re-liquefaction

Physics and chemistry
Inert gas generators
Nitrogen generators
Behavior of gases
Re-liquefaction
Cargo conditioning

Types of LPG Tanker and Cargo Tank

Types of LPG carrier
IMO ship types
IGC Code damage assumptions
Tank types
Cargo pumps
Level measurement

Safe Working Practices and Preparation for the Cargo Cycle

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

The Cargo Cycle and LPG Fire Fighting Techniques

Loading cargo
Loaded voyage
Discharge cargo
Prepare for dry dock
Personnel protection
Fire-fighting LPG

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