This course is designed for technical and commercial personnel of distribution companies who require knowledge of bulk LPG tank installation. It reviews regulations, tank selection criteria, safety distances, installation elements, and key technical aspects for the proper installation and maintenance of LPG tanks.

The course is complemented by a practical exercise on sizing an LPG tank installation.

The course consists of 16 teaching hours, four sessions of four hours each. We recommend one session per day. The course program is as follows:

SESSION 1: INTRODUCTION AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK (4 HOURS)

Hour 1-2: Introduction

• LPG Basics: Properties, applications, benefits and risks of LPG.
• Regulatory Framework: National and international regulations.

Hour 3-4: Definition of the LPG Station

• Classification
• Safety distances
• Reduction of distances

SESSION 2: INSTALLATION COMPONENTS (4 HOURS)

Hour 1-4: Installation components – 1

• LPG tanks and accessories
• Regulation Teams
• Pipes
• Civil works
• Enclosure
• Forced vaporization

SESSION 3: INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING COMPONENTS (4 HOURS)

Hour 1-2: Installation components -2

• Electrical installation
• Classified areas
• Fire Protection

Hour 3-4: Commissioning

• Pressure and tightness tests.
• Inertising and commissioning procedures.
• Degassing of facilities
• Maintenance
• Action in case of emergency

SESSION 4: GROUP EXERCISE – INSTALLATION DESIGN (4 HOURS)

Hour 1-3: Group exercise

• Total and simultaneous power.
• Energy consumed and gas flow rate.
• Tank selection.
• Vaporizer sizing.
• Tank installation – Safety distances.
• Safety valve selection
• Sizing of pipe and fittings

• Real-life case analysis and design optimization.

Hour 3-4: Conclusions and evaluation

• Analysis of the exercise performed and review of common errors in tank installation.
• Review of key regulations.
• Final evaluation and discussion of doubts.
• Reminder of the benefits and risks of LPG