API 653 Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration and Reconstruction Training Course

Course Overview

Learning Objectives

• By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Analyze the fundamental principles and scope of API 653 for aboveground storage tank inspection and integrity management.
• Identify major storage tank components, materials, welds, foundations, roofs, shells, bottoms, and appurtenances.
• Evaluate inspection requirements throughout the operating life of storage tanks.
• Assess corrosion, deterioration, settlement, leakage, deformation, and other tank integrity threats.
• Apply appropriate visual inspection and non-destructive examination techniques.
• Interpret shell and bottom thickness measurements and corrosion-rate information.
• Evaluate tank condition and support continued-service decisions.
• Determine appropriate inspection intervals based on tank condition and risk.
• Assess requirements for tank repair, alteration, and reconstruction.
• Evaluate welding, examination, testing, and quality-control considerations during repair activities.
• Develop technically sound inspection and integrity-management recommendations.
• Improve documentation, reporting, and decision-making related to storage tank integrity.

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Learning Outcomes

• Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
• Explain the purpose, scope, and application of API 653.
• Identify the main components and critical integrity areas of aboveground storage tanks.
• Develop inspection strategies appropriate to tank condition and service.
• Identify common deterioration and failure mechanisms affecting storage tanks.
• Evaluate corrosion and degradation using inspection and thickness data.
• Analyze shell, bottom, roof, foundation, and weld inspection findings.
• Assess settlement, deformation, leakage, and structural integrity concerns.
• Determine appropriate inspection frequencies and monitoring requirements.
• Evaluate repair and alteration options for deteriorated tank components.
• Understand key requirements associated with tank reconstruction.
• Apply appropriate examination, testing, and quality-control considerations.
• Develop recommendations for continued service, repair, alteration, or reconstruction.
• Improve tank inspection documentation and technical reporting.
• Integrate inspection findings into asset integrity and maintenance decisions.

Course Outline