Introduction to Maintenance of
Aboveground Atmospheric Storage Tanks (API 653)
Introduction:
API 653, Tank
Inspection, Tank Repair, Tank Alteration and Tank Reconstruction, was first
published by the American Petroleum Institute (API) in January, 1991. Its scope
encompasses the maintenance, inspection, repair, alteration, relocation and
reconstruction of existing, above ground, atmospheric storage tanks constructed
per API 650, or its predecessor API 12C. If API 653 is intended to cover
existing storage tanks, why should it be considered in the design of new
storage tanks? For one simple reason: Ignoring API 653 when developing the
design requirements for a new storage tank could result in operating or
maintenance penalties later.
API 650
requires a minimum bottom plate thickness of 0.25 in. It does not mandate an
internal lining, cathodic protection system, nor secondary containment and leak
detection system. An owner wants to maximize the required interval between
internal inspections, typically targeting for 10 years. The owner will typically
be able to estimate anticipated corrosion rates for both the liquid and soil
sides of the tank based on past experience. The question that must be answered
is whether a standard API 650 tank design is acceptable, considering API 653
requirements and the owner's maintenance, inspection planning and operational
requirements.
Course
Objectives:
By the end of this course delegates will be able to:
· Gain an overall
understanding of the maintenance requirements of aboveground atmospheric
storage tanks in accordance with API-653
Who
Should Attend?
Engineers,
Supervisors, Inspectors, Maintenance Personnel and individuals who have
engineering, inspection, maintenance and management responsibility related to
aboveground atmospheric storage tanks that store hydrocarbon liquids
Course
Outline:
Introduction to API-653
· Scope of API-653
· Definitions
· Starting an API-653 Compliance
Program
· Cost of an API-653 Compliance
Program
Tank Inspection
· Objectives
· Prioritization
· Inspection Frequencies
· Record Keeping
· Inspector Qualification
Tank Component Evaluation
· Shell
· Bottom
· Nozzles
· Roof
· Foundation
· Shell and Bottom Settlement
Leak Detection Methods
Tank Repair and Alteration
· General Considerations
· Material Considerations
· General Requirements for Repair
and Alteration
· Removal, Repair and Replacement
of Shell Plate Material
· Repair, Addition, Replacement and
Alteration of Shell Penetrations
· Repair of Tank Bottoms
· Tank Roof Repair
Dismantling and Reconstruction
· Dismantling Methods
· Reconstruction
· Dimensional Tolerances
Examination and Testing
· General
· Welding Inspection
· Hydrostatic Testing
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