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Petrochemical and tanker
Inert Gas Systems

About this course

This course is based upon the provisions of paragraph 10.4 of the IMO publication guidelines for inert gas systems. It is suitable for officers, crew, superintendents and fleet managers of tankers with inert gas plants. 

The course covers the development of associated regulations and a comprehensive description of each component of both flue gas and generator inert gas systems. Included is a session on fault finding, controls, alarms and shutdowns. A section on emergency procedures and nitrogen generators is also incorporated. 

What you'll learn

The course covers the following:

  • Introduction into the development of inert gas 
  • Systems – IMO and FSS regulations 
  • Flue gas system and components 
  • Atmosphere control 
  • Inert gas generators 
  • Nitrogen generation 
  • Inert gas operation/failure 
  • Health/enclosed spaces 
  • Faults 
  • Venting requirements 

Course information

  • Next available date

    On demand

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Price

    On-request

  • Prerequisites

    None

Course availability

Please contact our short course sales team for more information around course availability.wms.shortcoursesales@solent.ac.uk
+44 (0)23 8201 3074

Contact us

Please contact our short course sales team if you require more information about this course.

Online bookings will be confirmed with joining information within one working day of the booking being made. Confirmation of payment should be received in the normal way.

Please ensure that you follow the booking process and do not enter payment details more than once, unless you are booking more than one course. If you experience any issues, please email wms.shortcoursesales@solent.ac.uk.

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08.30 - 16.30 Friday