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Fundamentals of Storage Tank Design, Construction & Maintenance

Introduction:

The success of every company depends of each employee's understanding of the key business components. Employee training and development will unlock the companies' profitability and reliability. When people, processes and technology work together as a team developing practical solutions, companies can maximize profitability and assets in a sustainable manner. It is important that your maintenance team understands the fundamentals of process tank design and operations concepts. This course conforms to API Standards 620, 650 & 653.

Whether you have a team of new or seasoned employees, an introduction or review of these concepts is very beneficial in closing the gap if you are not in the best quartile, or maintaining a leadership position. Most studies show that a continuous reinforcement of best practices in operational principles is the most effective way to obtain the desired results. Training and learning should be an ongoing continuous lifelong goal. This course will guide the candidates to develop key concepts and techniques to operate, repair and troubleshoot Storage Tank Systems. These key concepts can be utilized to make decisions that can improve your unit’s performance. You will cover the following topics:

· Overview of the Storage Tank System

· Design Evaluation Techniques

· An understanding of tank and stored product interaction

· An understanding of essential tanking concepts

· Valuable practical insights for trouble free design and field proven techniques for commissioning, start up and shutdown of storage system operations

· How to tailor your approach to specific design, analysis and troubleshooting problems

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

· Gain an appreciation of the fundamentals design requirements for new storage tanks

· Understand the various techniques available for safe site build and achieving quality assured standard for the construction of storage tanks

· Consider maintenance strategies for the inspection, assessment repair and maintenance of storage tanks

Who Should Attend?

First Line Operations personnel, Operation Supervisors, First Line Maintenance personnel, Maintenance Supervisors, Senior Plant Supervisors, Construction Engineers, Operations Engineers, Process Support Engineers, Design Engineers, Cost Engineers, those who are making day to day decisions regarding operation, design, maintenance and economics of processing plants

Course Outline:

· Introduction to the Process Industry

· Safety for the Process Industry Storage Systems

· Introduction to Storage Systems

· History of Storage Systems

· Review of Tanks Codes

· Review of International Construction code Requirements

o API Standard 620

o API Standard 650

o API Standard 653

· Foundation and Tank Floor Design

· Tank Roof Design

· Frangible Roof

· Tank Shell Design

· Wind Girder Requirements

· Fixed Roof Tanks

· Basic Design

o Leak Prevention

o Leak Detection

o Secondary Containment

· Construction

· Maintenance

· Floating Roof Tanks

· Basic Design

o Leak Prevention

o Leak Detection

o Secondary Containment

· Tanks Seals

· Construction

· Maintenance

· Tank Corrosion Mitigation

o Causes of Corrosion

o Tank Floor Corrosion

o Lining Systems

o Sulphur Corrosion

· Tank Erection Methods

· Tank Jacking

· Inspection of Storage Tanks

· Non Destructive Testing of Storage Tanks

· Sludge Control Guidelines

· Storage Tank Maintenance Guidelines

· Tanks Floor Inspection

· Tank Floor Repair and Repair and Replacement

· Tank Repair Guidelines

· Storage Tank Safety

· Fire Fighting Guidelines

· Preparing for Personnel Entry

· Auxiliary Equipment

· Pumps

· Control Valves

· Heaters & Heat Exchangers

· Tank Shell Repair and Replacement

· Tank Roof Repairs

· Floating Roof Repairs

COURSE LOCATIONS

Code From To City Fee
CS22 17 Feb 2020 28 Feb 2020 Geneva US$ 9500 Book
CS22 13 Apr 2020 24 Apr 2020 Seoul US$ 8500 Book
CS22 07 Jun 2020 18 Jun 2020 Bahrain US$ 7000 Book
CS22 16 Aug 2020 27 Aug 2020 Morocco US$ 7000 Book
CS22 19 Oct 2020 30 Oct 2020 Geneva US$ 9500 Book
CS22 27 Dec 2020 07 Jan 2021 Beirut US$ 7000 Book


DUBAI OFFICE

Ittihad Deira Building,
Al Ittihad Rd, Deira
Dubai,
UAE

info@petrogas-training.com

USA OFFICE

642 E14 Street,
10009-13 Manhattan,
New York (NY)
USA

info@petrogas-training.com

EGYPT OFFICE

52 General Kamal Hejab Street,
Suez Bridge,
Cairo,
Egypt

info@petrogas-training.com
 

COURSE CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Completion will be provided to the candidate(s) who successfully attend and complete the course. Training hours attendance percentage of 75% is required.


TRAINING HOURS

Standard course hours: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Informal discussions: 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.


TRAINING METHODOLOGY

We use a blend of interactive and hands-on methods, active participation, a variety of instructional techniques, dynamic presentations, individual and group exercises, in depth discussion, DVD’s, role-plays, case studies, examples. All of the information, competencies, knowledge and skills acquired within our training programs, are 100% transferrable to the participants’ workplace.


ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

Pre-Test and Post-Test Assessment are applied on 5-day and 10-day programs. Also, post course evaluation and candidate’s evaluation are applied to add another level of quality measurement. Candidates’ feedback is highly appreciated to elevate the training service quality.


ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

A- Have staff trained in the latest training and development approaches

B- Support nationalization and talent management initiatives

C- Have properly trained and informed people who will be able to add value

D- Gain relevant technical knowledge, skills and competencies


PERSONAL IMPACT

A- Develop job related skills

B- Develop personal skills in subject matter

C- Have a record of your growth and learning results

D- Bring proof of your progress back to your organization

F- Become competent, effective and productive

G- Be more able to make sound decisions

H- Be more effective in day to day work by mastering job-related processes

I- Create and develop competency to perform job well


FREQUENT NOMINATIONS SCHEME

A- 10% discount after 05 candidates’ registration.

B- 15% discount after 10 candidates’ registration.    

C- 20% discount after 20 candidates’ registration.

D- 25% discount after 25 candidates’ registration.

E- 30% discount after 30 candidates’ registration

F- Higher discount rates will be offered based on work volume with different clients.  


SEVERAL NOMINATIONS ON THE SAME COURSE SCHEME

A- One extra free seat is offered on 4 candidates on the same course and dates.

B- Two extra free seats are offered on 6 candidates on the same course and dates.

C- Three extra free seats are offered on 8 candidates on the same course and dates.

D- Four extra free seats are offered on 10 candidates on the same course and dates.

E- Five extra free seats are offered on 12 candidates on the same course and dates.


REGISTRATION POLICY

Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s Training and/or HR departments. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. A confirmation will be issued to the relevant department official(s). 


CANCELLATION POLICY

If a confirmed registration is cancelled less than 5 working days prior to the course start date, a substitute participant may be nominated to attend the same course or a 20% cancellation charge is applied. In case of a no-show, a 100% fee will be charged.


PAYMENT POLICY

Payment is due upon receiving the course confirmation, invoice and/or proforma invoice. However; the fee due can be wire transferred to our bank account directly after course completion. Our bank details are illustrated on the confirmation, invoice and proforma invoice, as well. The above documents can be communicated electronically, i.e., in a soft copy or/and in hard copy based on customer’s request.


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