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.
By the end of this course delegates will be able to:
Introduction to API-653
Tank Inspection
Tank Component Evaluation
Leak Detection Methods
Tank Repair and Alteration
Dismantling and Reconstruction
Examination and Testing
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