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Professional training course · OG-054
Petroleum Product Quality, Testing and Specifications
Fuels and petroleum products must meet strict quality specifications for performance, safety and environmental compliance. Off-spec products cause customer claims…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 13Upcoming dates
- 5Cities
- £2,250Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Fuels and petroleum products must meet strict quality specifications for performance, safety and environmental compliance. Off-spec products cause customer claims, equipment damage, regulatory penalties and commercial losses.
This LLMI course explains product specifications for gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, fuel oil, LPG and lubricants, the standard test methods used to verify them, sampling, quality control in storage and distribution, contamination prevention and handling of quality disputes. Participants learn to interpret certificates of quality and laboratory results.
The course is valuable for laboratory, operations, terminal, trading and quality staff.
Course Objectives
Explain key specifications for major petroleum products
Understand standard test methods and their significance
Apply correct sampling procedures
Maintain quality through storage and distribution
Prevent and investigate contamination
Handle quality claims and disputes
Target Audience
Laboratory chemists and technicians
Quality control staff
Terminal and depot operators
Fuel traders and inspectors
Refinery operations staff
Aviation fuel personnel
Course Methodology
Technical presentations
Certificate of quality interpretation exercises
Case studies of contamination
Sampling demonstrations
Group discussions
Course outline
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1Day 1: Petroleum Products and Specifications
- Product types and uses
- Specification standards
- Key properties
- Regulatory requirements
- Product grades
- Exercise: Reading specifications
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2Day 2: Test Methods
- Distillation and volatility
- Density and viscosity
- Flash point and cold flow properties
- Sulphur and contaminants
- Octane and cetane
- Workshop: Interpreting lab results
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3Day 3: Sampling and Quality Control
- Sampling standards
- Sample handling
- Laboratory quality assurance
- Proficiency testing
- Certificates of quality
- Exercise: Sampling plan
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4Day 4: Storage and Distribution
- Tank management
- Product segregation
- Contamination sources
- Additives
- Aviation fuel quality
- Case study: Contaminated cargo
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5Day 5: Claims and Improvement
- Quality claims
- Independent inspection
- Dispute resolution
- Quality management systems
- Continuous improvement
- Capstone: Product quality control plan
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Petroleum Product Quality, Testing and Specifications course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Petroleum Product Quality, Testing and Specifications course?
The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Barcelona. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Barcelona, Paris, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala Lumpur.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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