Course Objective
Upon completion of this course, participants will have gained an understanding of the design and maintenance requirements of aboveground atmospheric storage tanks in accordance with API-650 and API-653 respectively.
Who Should Attend
Individuals who have engineering, inspection, maintenance, and/or management responsibilities related to aboveground atmospheric storage tanks. Always get the least operating costs, the highest uptime and most profit
Course Description
This course discusses the design and maintenance requirements of aboveground atmospheric storage tanks. The following topics are covered:
Part I – API-650
Storage Tank Types and Features
- Tank Types and Functions
- Primary Components
- Appurtenances
- Design Specifications
Material Selection
- Material Property Considerations
- Acceptable Material Specifications
Mechanical Design Requirements
- Mechanical Design Parameters
- Shell Thickness Determinations
- Wind Girder Requirements
- Nozzle Design Details
- Roof Requirements
- Bottom Requirements
- Designing Tanks for Small Internal Pressures
- Optional Design Basis for Small Tanks
- Elevated Temperature Storage Tanks
- Austenitic Stainless Steel Storage Tanks
Fabrication Details
- Types of Welded Joints
- Welding Methodology
- Weld Detail Requirements
Inspection and Testing Requirements
- Types of Weld Defects
- Inspection Methods
- Inspection Requirements
- Dimensional/Tolerances
- Testing
Vents and Fire Protection Systems
- Vents for Fixed Roof Tanks
- Vents for Floating Roof Tanks
- Fire Protection Systems
Supplementary Information
- API Recommended Practice 651
- API Recommended Practice 652
Part II – API-653
Introduction
- 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 Qualifications
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
API – Exams (not conducted by IVEPE-SEV)
Taking this course will provide an excellent review of exam requirements and prepare the attendee, in large part, to challenge the API 653 exam (Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector).
Certification, as an inspector to various API programs is done directly by API. The exam can be taken on-line.
Information can be found at:
http://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs
http://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs/certifications/api653
Course Director
JOHN AUMULLER, Ph. D.
Mechanical Engineer
Extensive and deep experience in execution of refinery, oil sands, heavy oil, power & petrochemical plant projects as project manager & engineer and as mechanical engineering specialist / subject matter expert in troubleshooting and operational support of piping & pressure equipment, fired heaters, steam generation (boilers), heat exchanger and atmospheric storage tank equipment. Proven record in planning and execution of turnaround, maintenance & plant mechanical engineering projects. Technical expertise includes fitness for service (FFS) and remaining life assessments using ASME FFS / API 579. Experienced in use of Triflex & CAESAR II piping analysis software, PVElite, COMPRESS & CODECALC pressure vessel design software, SOLIDWORKS / COSMOSM finite element and AFT Fathom piping transient fluid hydraulic software. Expert knowledge of industry relevant boiler and pressure vessel Codes such as ASME Section I & VIII Div 1 & 2, B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, CSA Z662 & related standards.
Note: English will be used in all lectures and course notes.
