Petroleum products are complex mixtures of hundreds of hydrocarbon compounds, ranging from light, volatile, short-chained organic compounds to heavy, long-chained, branched compounds. The exact composition of petroleum products varies depending upon (1) the source of the crude oil (crude oil is derived from underground reservoirs which vary greatly in their chemical composition) and (2) the refining practices used to produce the product.

Petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs) are common site contaminants, but they are not generally regulated as hazardous wastes. Methods for sampling and analysis of environmental media for the family of PHCs are generally thought of as TPH methods. For purposes of this profile, the term TPH refers not only to analytical results, but also to environmental and health properties of PHCs. In part due to the complexity of TPH components themselves, little is known about their potential for health or environmental impacts. As gross measures of petroleum contamination, TPH results simply show that petroleum hydrocarbons are present in the sampled media. Measured TPH values suggest the relative potential for human exposure and, therefore, the relative potential for human health effects. The assessment of health effects due to TPH exposure requires much more detailed information than what is provided by a single TPH value. This chapter, Chapter 5, and the accompanying Appendix E provide more detailed physical and chemical properties and analytical information on TPH and its components.

Our training includes…

  • Introduction to procedures and principles of petroleum process technologies and equipment basics
  • chemistry measurements, periodic table and classification of elements
  • petroleum exploration, drilling, completion and recovery
  • chemical composition of hydrocarbons and metals in crude oil – chemical analysis and physical properties
  • chemistry of crude oil refining – distillation, hydrogenation, thermal, hydro and catalytic cracking
  • natural gas processing and separation techniques
  • environmental aspects of production facilities and refining

For more details (demo class & sample course material) contact the Course Co-ordinator, Pertecnica at 07842430123

Classroom Training

Pertecnica offers classroom training on Petroleum Analysis (Composition & Properties). This is a 3 months training program which includes classes by faculty, video lectures, projects and case studies. At the end of the program, the student will get course completion certificate and a 3 months internship certificate.

  • Course fee: 36,000/-
  • Eligibility: BE / B Tech Chemical
  • Duration: 3 months