Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Production and Process Engineers
• Petroleum and Chemical Engineers
• Field Operators and Technicians
• Laboratory Analysts and Chemists
• HSE Officers and Compliance Professionals
• Technical Sales and Marketing Personnel
• Non-technical staff needing foundational knowledge of oil & gas properties

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify and describe the key physical and chemical properties of hydrocarbons.
• Understand the implications of these properties on oil and gas exploration, production, and processing.
• Differentiate between types of crude oils and gases based on composition and behavior.
• Analyze phase behavior and fluid characteristics under reservoir and surface conditions.
• Interpret technical data such as API gravity, viscosity, RVP, pour point, flash point, and gas compressibility.
• Apply basic property estimations and correlations relevant to engineering and operational tasks.

DAY 1

Introduction to Hydrocarbons and Composition

• Welcome and introduction
• Pre-test
• Overview of Oil and Gas Industry Fluids
• Classification of Hydrocarbons (Paraffins, Naphthenes, Aromatics)
• Composition of Crude Oil and Natural Gas
• Sour vs Sweet Crude
• Non-hydrocarbon Components (CO₂, H₂S, N₂, water, solids, etc.)
• Basics of Hydrocarbon Chemistry (molecular structure, bonding, etc.)

DAY 2

Physical Properties of Crude Oil

• Density and Specific Gravity
• API Gravity and its Industry Relevance
• Viscosity and Flow Behavior
• Surface and Interfacial Tension
• Pour Point, Cloud Point, and Wax Appearance Temperature (WAT)
• Flash Point and Fire Point
• Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP)

DAY 3

Physical Properties of Natural Gas

• Composition and Classification of Natural Gases
• Heating Value (BTU content)
• Specific Gravity and Molecular Weight
• Compressibility Factor (Z)
• Viscosity and Density of Gases
• Gas-Liquid Equilibrium
• Measurement Units and Standard Conditions

DAY 4

Phase Behavior and Thermodynamics

• PVT Properties of Reservoir Fluids
• Phase Diagrams and Phase Envelopes
• Dew Point and Bubble Point
• Gas-Oil Ratio (GOR) and Solution Gas
• Formation Volume Factor (Bo, Bg)
• Critical Pressure and Temperature
• Equations of State (Ideal Gas Law, Real Gas Behavior)

DAY 5

Applications and Practical Considerations

• Impacts of Properties on:

• Production Operations
• Transportation and Storage
• Separation and Processing
• Refining and Petrochemical Conversion

• Crude Oil Assay and Characterization
• Handling and Safety Based on Properties
• Field Sampling and Laboratory Testing Methods
• Final Case Study
• Post-test
• Certificate ceremony