Lab Tours and Training Classes
We are happy to share our passion and knowledge of the inspection and testing industry. We invite our customers to join us for in-person tours and training sessions that provide insight into what we do as an inspection and testing company. Tours can be customized to meet your specific interests and schedule. Check out our comprehensive list of learning opportunities below and schedule your tour today!
Types of samples and associated testing: levels, running samples, neat vs spiked, composites and hand blends
Volatility and sample handling: RVP and distillation
Testing for stratification: API, RVP, sulfur and benzene
GC analysis
Octane testing
Role of the independent inspector
Quantity and quality
Gauging
Sampling
Challenges
Products and properties that can be treated
Additive hand blends
Tour additive equipment
Crude oil sampling: shore tanks, vessels, in-line samplers
Load vs. discharge entrained water, free water and differences over time
Sediment and water testing: method comparison
Advanced crude testing: flash assay
Comprehensive crude assay: fractional distillation and full characterization
Sampling and testing
Measurement
Challenges
Treating
Regulations and how they affect your gasoline operations
Sampling and testing
Measurement
Challenges
Treating
Basic lab practices and sample handling
Volatile sample handling: chilling, mixing, equal and volumetric composites
Heavy sample handling: heating, homogenizing and compositing by weight
Effects of sample handling on test results
Checking samples for stratification
Turnaround times
Repeatability and reproducibility
Sample handling: sampling and testing viscous products
Basic testing: density, viscosity, sulfur
Blending concerns: compatibility, homogeneity and mixing/settling
VGO and HFO as feedstocks
Treating HFO: H2S scavengers, stability improvers, pour point depressants