ASTM D5002 Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density, and API Gravity of Crude Oils by Digital Density Analyzer

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About the Course

This test method covers the determination of the density, relative density, and API gravity of crude oils that may be handled in a normal fashion as liquids at test temperatures between 15 °C and 35 °C utilizing either manual or automated sample injection equipment. This test method applies to crude oils with high vapor pressures provided appropriate precau- tions are taken to prevent vapor loss during transfer of the sample to the density analyzer.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Understand principles of digital density analyzer and its application in determining of Density, Relative Density and API gravity
• Provide understanding of the scope of the method and its applicability to crude oils
• Gain in-depth knowledge of various components of Digital Density Analyzer and its proper use for accurate results
• Understand proper sample handling and adverse impact of improper sampling/ sample preparation/ sample handling on the results

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for:

• Laboratory technicians
• Chemists
• Lab Managers
• Analysts
• Specialists
• Crude oil staff, crude oil tanks, pipelines, operators collecting samples from the plant

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

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