About
This awareness-level course introduces the basics of sampling in refinery and petrochemical operations. Learners will explore how sampling process management, procedures, and equipment ensure that test results are accurate, reliable, relevant, and representative. The course highlights the importance of proper sampling for ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, safety, and efficient operations, providing learners with a clear understanding of how this essential step supports the overall success of laboratory and plant activities.
Target Audience
Process engineers, planning and economics engineers, inspection engineers, HSE engineers, laboratory managers and supervisors, turnaround planners, and operation supervisors.
You Will Learn
- Explain the importance of process sampling management in petroleum and petrochemical operations
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders involved in sampling, including process engineers, QA/QC personnel, EHS staff, and laboratory management
- Describe the key considerations for ensuring timely, relevant, and representative samples
- Recognize the purpose and structure of an effective sampling plan
- Outline the steps for defining, selecting, managing, and validating sampling points
- Explore the sampling equipment and procedures for laboratory samples
- Differentiate between manual and automatic sampling systems and identify appropriate use cases
- Describe the procedures, equipment, and containers used for sampling of gases, liquids, solids, and slurries
- Briefly know the need for environmental sampling in refineries and petrochemical plants
- Understand the importance of applying correct labeling, recordkeeping, and chain of custody procedures to maintain sample integrity
- Identify safety precautions and procedures necessary for sampling petroleum and petrochemical products