Course Description

This course is designed to give a detailed discussion on the required engineering knowledge for In-service Storage tanks with emphasis on syllabus published by API (Body of Knowledge). It will clarify basic intentions of all code prescribed for study, how to interpret code rulings and at the end, built-up the confidence among the participants for taking decisions.
 

Course Goal

To enhance the participants’ knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to build-up their confidence for taking decisions for In-service Storage tanks.
 

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participant will be able to:

• Be familiar with the main concepts and technical content of API 653 Code and the other reference codes.
• Understand the concept of metal degradation.
• Understand the design fundamentals of storage tank (API 650).
• Evaluate tank integrity of shell, bottom and roof.
• Perform thickness calculations for intended design conditions or revised design conditions.
• Understand the need of Cathodic Protection and lining of tank bottom.
• Evaluate and decide remedial action for tank settlement. 
• Understand how to estimate remaining life of tank and decide inspection intervals. 
• Choose the appropriate inspection tools and inspection intervals.
• Carry out re-rating, remaining life and retirement thickness calculations.

Who Can Benefit

• Tank inspection engineers, Managers, Inspection personnel, Plant operations engineers.
• All Maintenance engineers, Inspectors, Corrosion engineers and Design persons involved in integrity assessment of in-service tanks, Repairs and Replacement of old tanks.