LPG Fundamentals and Operations in Port Central

Course details

The LPG industry is well established but continuously undergoes changes depending on market demands. To ensure the industry remains safe, secure, efficient, and in-line with international and national environmental policies, parties working at all levels should first be aware of what LPG is and where it comes from. Once this is known and understood there can be a better understanding of what is necessary to mitigate risks whilst at the same time improve safety and enhance efficiency during LPG shipment and operations.

When things do go wrong it is equally beneficial to understand how to tackle the emergency, but this can only be effectively achieved if you first know the characteristics and peculiarities of the commodity you are handling. LPG lies between natural gas (NG), transported as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and oil (whether crude or refined oil), and therefore knowing how it reacts under extreme heat and/or pressure is something everyone handling it should be made aware of.

As with any successful business it is beneficial to know the supply areas and markets. Shipping LPG is not like shipping general cargo, containers or oil, so having some insight into what is available and the norm is always helpful.

The objectives of this course is to provide the participants with:

• An understanding of the main two sources of LPG, how it burns in domestic and industrial use, and its use as feed stock
• An appreciation of how LPG is traded
• An overview of the different types of LPG Carriers (LPGC), and why
• Knowledge on the characteristics of LPG, and the associated hazards if not contained or transported correctly
• An insight on how LPG is quantified, and the instruments used
• A unique opportunity for direct interaction with one of the industry’s most experienced authorities on LPG terminal design, transportation and measurement.

Who Should Attend

Any new comer to the LPG industry would be an obvious choice, but over the years it has been found beneficial to those already in the industry in need of a refresher. This course has been compiled to provide an insight into where LPG comes from, how it is used and distributed with some emphasis on shipping LPG in bulk. This course has been kept as lowtech as possible in order to allow the both none technically inclined and technical personnel to understand the contents. There is plenty to interest those who are engaged in key roles within the oil and gas industry such as directors, managers, ship owners, ship managers, charterers, brokers, and the essential supporting staff such as those in HR, safety, legal, commercial, trading, insurance and other similar roles.

Topics covered

• History of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
• Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
• LPG in Air
• Wobbe Index
• Flame Speed
• Ideal Flame
• Burn Black
• Lift Off
• World Markets
• LPG Trading
• Logistics
• Distribution of LPG
• LPG Operational Safety Issues
• Incoterms
• Commercial Importance of Ship/Shore Interface
• Operational Importance of Ship/Shore Interface
• Supporting Organisations
• Comparison of LPGC with Other Ships
• LPG Carriers
• Security Measures and Restrictions Relating to LPG
• Terminals
• LPG Design, Materials and Equipment
• LPG Fire Fighting
• Personal Protective Equipment and First aid
• Documentation