Preparation for API 653 (Storage Tank Inspection)
Course Objectives
To know the design criteria for a tank.
To learn how to size the tank and specify the proper
material.
To learn how to create the specification.
To learn how to use the tank code.
Course Content
API Standard 650, Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage.
API Standard 653, Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction.
API Recommended Practice 571, Damage Mechanisms Affecting Equipment
in Refining Industry.
API Recommended Practice 575, Inspection of Atmospheric and LowPressure Storage Tanks.
API Recommended Practice 577, Welding Inspection and Metallurgy.
API Recommended Practice 651, Cathodic Protection of Aboveground
Petroleum Storage Tanks.
API Recommended Practice 652, Lining of Aboveground Petroleum Storage
Tank Bottoms.
Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications.
Section V, Nondestructive Examination.
Who Should Attend
New mechanical, production and design engineer.
Senior, section heads, process engineers and
department heads.
Duration
5 days