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Overview

This course provides an overview of how to prepare a hydrocarbon sample for analysis.

You'll be able to identify a sampling system and its use in gas and liquid analysis while covering in detail the methods of:

  • sampling gas and liquid streams
  • different techniques and equipment (including containers) used in sampling
  • the processes and procedures of sampling gas
  • crude oil
  • LPG
  • condensate and water.

You'll also learn how to read and interpret analysis reports from third-party labs and appreciate the importance of gas chromatography in the measurement of gas, sampling points, and properties that can cause degradation of gas and liquid samples.

Those in the following roles will benefit from this course:

  • analyzer technicians and systems engineers
  • test and measurement and senior liquid measurement supervisors
  • measurement technicians/technologists
  • measurement and control technicians
  • measurement analysts and operators
  • instrumentation technicians
  • automation team leaders
  • measurement engineers
  • reliability managers
  • measurement and logistics technicians
  • production accountants
  • hydrocarbon measurement specialists and their managers
  • petroleum measurement technical leaders
  • advanced gas measurement technicians dealing with gas and liquid sampling and analysis

Upcoming dates

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Registration for this course closes seven days prior to the start date.

After you've completed this course

Upon successful completion of this non-credit course, you’ll receive an electronic copy of your official transcript. You’ll also be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account.

Costs

Textbook and reading list

All required course materials are included in your tuition fees.

Technology

To be successful in this course, you’ll need:

A functional webcam and microphone are recommended to allow for a more collaborative learning experience.

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Financial support

Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants including the Canada Alberta Job Grant. 

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Applicable certificates

This course applies to the following certificate programs:

Certificate Certificate of Achievement

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Contact us

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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.

We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.

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