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ASTM D4294 Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum and Petroleum Products by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
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$1999
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Bahrain,
02/09/2025 - 02/13/2025
Manama, Bahrain,
02/09/2025 - 02/13/2025
The Intercontinental Hotel King Faisal Highway Manama, Bahrain
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About the Course
This test method covers the determination of total sulfur in petroleum and petroleum products that are single-phase and either liquid at ambient conditions, liquefiable with moderate heat, or soluble in hydrocarbon solvents. These materials can include diesel fuel, jet fuel, kerosine, other distillate oil, naphtha, residual oil, lubricating base oil, hydraulic oil, crude oil, unleaded gasoline, gasoline-ethanol blends, biodiesel, and similar petroleum products.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for:
- Lab technicians
- Laboratory shift leaders
- Laboratory managers
- Supervisors
- Analysts
- Chemists
- Specialists
Course Outline
This course offers an in-depth exploration of ASTM D4294, a key standard for determining sulfur content in petroleum products. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the safety measures, significance, and scope of the testing procedure. The course will introduce essential terminology, provide an overview of the required apparatus, reagents, and materials, and guide learners through the correct handling of samples and testing specimens. Key topics include the preparation and calibration of the apparatus, calculation and reporting of results, and ensuring result integrity through precision and bias evaluation. A review and QA session will conclude the course to solidify learning and address any questions. Ideal for laboratory technicians and professionals involved in quality control and petroleum analysis.
ASTM Standards Referenced
This course references the following documents:
About the Instructors
Dr. Mohammad Arab brings over 43 years of expertise in refinery, petrochemical, and polymer laboratories, holding key positions including Senior Chemist, Laboratory Manager, Head of Technical Division, and QA/QC Laboratory Advisor. Throughout his career, he has led analytical operations, supervised lab personnel, and developed specialized training programs for graduates and seasoned professionals.
Dr. Arab has played a critical role in establishing laboratories for prominent companies such as Saudi Aramco Shell Refinery, Saudi Chevron Phillips, and Saudi Polymer Company. He has developed ASTM-based training programs to enhance technical skills and hands-on proficiency for lab personnel and initiated inter-laboratory testing programs involving local labs and ASTM's Proficiency Testing Program in Polymers.
Since 2020, Dr. Arab has served as an ASTM-approved trainer, conducting specialized training on ASTM methods for petroleum products. He holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry, M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry, and Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Allahabad, India. Dr. Arab currently serves as a Technical Consultant and Trainer in QA/QC Laboratory training.
Mohammed A. Musa has over 40 years of experience in refinery, petrochemicals, and plastics laboratories, and has held managerial roles overseeing staff development and training, as well as quality benchmarking through Inter-laboratory Correlation Programs (PTP). An ASTM Approved Instructor since 2018, he delivers ASTM courses on test methods and other technical subjects, both in-person and online.
He has served as QA/QC Laboratory Manager at Saudi Chevron Phillips Co. and Saudi Aramco Shell Refinery Co., overseeing quality for a range of petrochemical and petroleum products. Mohamed holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry, is an ASTM member, and earned an ISO/IEC 17025-2017 Certificate of Achievement from IAS.
He has authored and co-authored multiple technical papers in hydrocarbon processing, catalyst activity, and selective catalysis, including a publication in the Arabian Journal of Science and Technology.
How Learning Will Be Assessed
Learning will be assessed through a series of question and answer sessions
Questions About the Training Course
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