#607BI - Introduction to Maintenance of Aboveground Atmospheric Storage Tanks

Course Objective

Upon completion of this course, participants will have gained an overall understanding of the maintenance requirements of aboveground atmospheric storage tanks in accordance with API-653.

Who Should Attend

Individuals who have engineering, inspection, maintenance, and/or management responsibility related to aboveground atmospheric storage tanks that store hydrocarbon liquids.

Course Description

This course discusses the maintenance requirements of aboveground atmospheric storage tanks and includes numerous example problems and exercises. The following topics are covered:

• Introduction to API-653
  • 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 Qualification
• 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

Course Duration - Approximately 1-2 days