In-service Aboveground Storage Tank Inspection Standard

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): After successfully completing this course, participants will receive a digital Certificate of Completion awarding 16 CPD hours. This course is instructionally designed for novice inspectors, engineers, and other personnel who are starting, changing, or expanding their careers and want to be introduced to the API 653 In-service Tank Inspection Standard. Highlights Topics covered related to API 653 for inspecting aboveground storage tanks include: Scope: Compliance, Jurisdiction Normative References: Other Codes and Standards Referenced by API 653 Terms and Definitions: Specifically Used Within API 653 Suitability for Service Evaluation of: Tank Roofs, Shell, Bottoms, Foundations Brittle Fracture Considerations Inspection: Frequency, External and Internal Inspections, Records Materials: New Materials, Original Materials for Reconstructed Tanks, Welding Consumables Design Considerations for Reconstructed Tanks (optional, provided time permits) Tank Repair and Alteration Dismantling and Reconstruction (optional, provided time permits) Welding: Welding Qualifications, Alternatives to Post-weld Heat Treatment Examination and Testing: NDE, Hydrostatic Testing Marking and Recordkeeping Annex A (informative) Background on Past Editions of API Welded Storage Tank Standards Annex B (normative) Evaluation of Tank Bottom Settlement (partial coverage) Annex D (normative) Authorized Inspector Certification (optional tutorial after the end of the first day) Learning Objectives Apply the correct API standard aboveground storage tank inspection terminology Identify in-service aboveground storage tank inspection requirements to assist with review and update of inspection plans Assist with evaluating aboveground storage tank integrity to identify opportunities for inspection Realize what is and is not included in API 653 for aboveground storage tank inspection Recall the requirements for inspection record-keeping Have an awareness of how to apply API 653 Code requirements and their limitations of inspection for in-service aboveground storage tanks Intended Audience This course is instructionally designed for novice inspectors, QA/QC personnel, engineers, tradespeople, and others who are starting, changing, or expanding their careers, working for plant owners, pressure equipment manufactures and repair organizations, engineering procurement and construction companies in oil and gas industries (oilfield, upgraders, refineries, etc.), chemical plants, petroleum refining, petrochemical plants, power plants, pulp and paper plants, fertilizer plants, and others responsible for inspecting aboveground storage tanks. Access & Participation Training will take place on Microsoft Teams and has the option for translated closed caption for non-English speaking learners. Attendees are expected to have access to a microphone and camera to fully engage in interactive learning activities.