1-day course Gas oil blending

Persons involved in blending gas oil/diesel

This course is specifically intended for those persons or staff dealing with blending, purchasing, quality control, storage and transshipment or sales of gas oil/diesel fuels. Initially, this course is designed as a follow-up to the 4-day Oil Products course, but people who have sufficient background in this course can also participate, for example gained through work experience.

Gas oil blending componenten and the blending process

The blending and blending process of gas oil and diesel products is very important from various points of view, but mainly due to economic and environmental aspects. Examples include the EU standards for gas oil/diesel, which therefore serve as a starting point for blenders and the blending process. This means that there is a shift towards optimal and economical blending, given the various specification requirements of a gas oil and (bio)diesel fuel.

Knowledge and understanding of the components and additives of gas oil/diesel

Gaining knowledge and insight into the components and additives of gas oil and diesel fuel and the associated blending aspects from a technical, economic or environmental perspective. With the knowledge and insights obtained, the participant can make the right decisions regarding the selection of components and respond to 'quality give-aways', which in turn can help to save costs.

Theoretical part

This course has only a theoretical part and covers the following topics:

• Overview of the production of (bio)gas oil components and their chemical background
• Identifying the components for gas oil/diesel blending and their properties
• Gas oil/diesel quality for diesel engines
• Composition of gas oil and diesel and the selection of blending components
• Interpretation and discussion on (bio)gas oil and diesel oil specifications (EN 590/EN 14214)
• Gas oil/diesel blend calculations
• Gas oil/diesel blending installations, storage of gas oil/diesel
• Gas oil/diesel additives and additivation

Coursebook and the Oiltraining blending model

The participants receive a course book with specific information and a copy of the Oiltraining blending model. At the end of the course, participants receive a Certificate. The group size is limited to 12 people, to ensure interactivity during the day and to provide sufficient opportunity for your personal situation.

Course times

The course times are from 09.30 to 12.15 and from 13.15 to 16.00 hours and is held at a Saybolt location or at a location to be specified (in-company) in the Dutch or English language.

Course fee

The fee of this course day is € 845,= per participant (excl. VAT, including lunch). This course can also be provided as an in-company course (on request).