API 653 - Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration and Reconstruction

API 653 - Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration and Reconstruction is a seminar that examines standards and practices for inspecting, evaluating integrity, repairing, and maintaining aboveground storage tanks according to API 653 and related engineering codes.

Key Topics

• Concept of metal degradation.
• Main concepts and technical content of API 653 Code and the other reference codes
• Evaluation of tank integrity of shell, bottom and roof. Thickness calculations for intended design conditions or revised design conditions.
• Design fundamentals of storage tank (API 650).
• Evalution and decision for remedial action in Tank Settlement.
• How to clarify the need of Cathodic Protection and lining of tank bottom.
• Carry out re-rating, remaining life and retirement thickness calculations.
• How to estimate remaining life of tank and decide inspection intervals. Be able to choose the appropriate inspection tools and inspection intervals.

Who should Attend

Attendees from:

• Inspection
• Mechanical Engineering
• Technical & Engineering
• Maintenance & Operations
• Integrity assessment of in-service tanks, repairs and replacement of old tanks.
• Corrosion Engineering