Day 1: Fundamentals of Aboveground Storage Tanks
- Introduction to Storage Tank Types and Applications
- Overview of API 650, API 653, and API 620 Standards
- Tank Components and Construction Terminology
- Tank Materials, Welds, and Fabrication Basics
- Codes, Standards, and Regulatory Overview
Day 2: Design Principles (Focus on API 650 & 620)
- API 650 Design: Atmospheric Pressure Tanks
- API 620 Design: Low-Pressure Storage Tanks
- Roof Designs: Cone, Dome, and Floating Roofs
- Foundation Design and Settlement Considerations
- Seismic and Wind Load Considerations
Day 3: Inspection and Integrity Management (API 653)
- Inspection Frequency and Types (Visual, UT, MT, RT, etc.)
- API 653 Inspection Requirements and Responsibilities
- Corrosion Mechanisms in Tanks and Linings
- Tank Bottom Evaluation and Remaining Life Assessment
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Methods
Day 4: Repairs, Modifications, and Safety
- API 653 Repair and Alteration Guidelines
- Welding Procedures and Repair Techniques
- Hydrostatic Testing and Leak Detection
- Safety Management in Tank Operations
- Confined Space Entry and Hot Work Precautions
Day 5: Risk-Based Management and Case Studies
- Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) and FFS Assessments
- Cathodic Protection and Coating Systems
- Tank Decommissioning and Retirement Planning
- Case Studies of Tank Failures and Lessons Learned
- Workshop: Tank Integrity Evaluation & Group Presentations