Petroleum Product Quality, Testing and Specifications (OG-054) Training Course

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 or online

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

1Day 1: Petroleum Products and Specifications

Product types and uses
Specification standards
Key properties
Regulatory requirements
Product grades
Exercise: Reading specifications

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

3Day 3: Sampling and Quality Control

Sampling standards
Sample handling
Laboratory quality assurance
Proficiency testing
Certificates of quality
Exercise: Sampling plan

4Day 4: Storage and Distribution

Tank management
Product segregation
Contamination sources
Additives
Aviation fuel quality
Case study: Contaminated cargo

5Day 5: Claims and Improvement

Quality claims
Independent inspection
Dispute resolution
Quality management systems
Continuous improvement
Capstone: Product quality control plan

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.

Can I take Petroleum Product Quality, Testing and Specifications online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

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.

Petroleum Product Quality, Testing and Specifications

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