Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cargo Operations and Re-liquefaction

What are the Goals?

By the end of the training course, participants will learn 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 is this Training Course for?

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 Managers
• Asset Engineers
• Ship and Voyage Managers
• Ship Superintendents
• Cargo Surveyors and Expediters
• Ships’ Staff

Daily Agenda

Day One: 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

Day Two: Atmosphere Control and the Physics of LPG Re-liquefaction

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

Day Three: Types of LPG Tanker and Cargo Tank

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

Day Four: 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

Day Five: The Cargo Cycle and LPG Fire Fighting Techniques

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