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Aboveground Storage Tank Inspection: On 25-26 June 2014

This document provides information about an upcoming training course on aboveground storage tank inspection. The course will be led by an instructor certified in welding inspection, aboveground storage tank inspection, and various non-destructive testing methods. The objectives of the course are to understand tank terminology, perform calculations, use codes to find information, increase inspection knowledge and skills, and learn about tank repair and alteration. The class will include topics like tank components, types of tanks, deterioration of tanks, inspection tools and methods, and a summary of inspector duties. The schedule indicates the class will run from 9am to 4pm daily with breaks in the morning and afternoon and an hour lunch break.

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Aboveground Storage Tank Inspection: On 25-26 June 2014

This document provides information about an upcoming training course on aboveground storage tank inspection. The course will be led by an instructor certified in welding inspection, aboveground storage tank inspection, and various non-destructive testing methods. The objectives of the course are to understand tank terminology, perform calculations, use codes to find information, increase inspection knowledge and skills, and learn about tank repair and alteration. The class will include topics like tank components, types of tanks, deterioration of tanks, inspection tools and methods, and a summary of inspector duties. The schedule indicates the class will run from 9am to 4pm daily with breaks in the morning and afternoon and an hour lunch break.

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Aboveground storage tank inspection

On 25-26 June 2014


Instructor
Mr. Palakorn Satitwilai
Inspection Engineer
Plant Inspection Services
Certification
- Certified CSWIP 3.1 “Welding Inspector”
- Certified API 653 “Above ground Storage Tank Inspector” (Number 46809)
- Certified Visual Inspection Testing Level II(ASNT-TC-1A)
- Certified Radiographic Testing Level II (ASNT-TC-1A)
- Certified Associate Welding Inspector, CAWI (Comply with AWS-QC1)
Course objectives

• Understand tank terms


• Perform basic required calculations
• Be able to use codes to find needed information
• Increase your inspection knowledge and skills
• Knowing about repair of tank and alteration
Class schedule

Class time: 09.00 a.m. – 16.00 p.m.


Break: Morning 10.30, Afternoon 14.30
Lunch: 11.45 – 13.00

Note: Calculator required! If any


Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Why API 653 is essential;

 Environmental Impacts
 Leak
 High consequence
 It’s more complex than it appears
 Cleaning the tank very expensive
API 575 Overview
API 575 Overview
Type of tanks
Type of tanks
Type of tanks
Type of tanks
Type of tanks
Type of tanks
Tank components
Tank components
Tank components
Tank components
Tank components
Tank components
Deterioration of tanks
External Corrosion
• Cathodic protection

Internal Corrosion
• Tank linning

Leak crack and mechanical


• Suddenly failure
• Settlement concern
Deterioration of tanks
Deterioration of tanks of
Auxiliary
Inspection Tools
Inspection Tools
Method of Inspection

External Inspection:
Ladder and Stairway
Platform and walk way
Foundation
Anchor bolt
Ground connecting
Protective coating
Insulation
Tank shell
Thickness measurement
Stiffeners and wind girder
Tank roof
External Inspection
External Inspection
External Inspection
External Inspection
Method of Inspection

Internal Inspection:
Free of gas, washed and cleaned
Visual Inspection
Location of corrosion
Tank bottom
Tank shell
Linings
Test of leak
Roof and structure members
Internal Inspection
Internal Inspection
Internal Inspection
Inspection method

Vacuum box test


Inspection method

Helium Tester
Inspection method

Acoustic emission testing


Inspection method
Corrosion Rate Record
Tank repair
Tank repair
Summary of Duties
It is the duty of a Inspector to ensure all the associated actions are
carried out in accordance with the specification and any applicable
procedures.
A Inspector must:
Observe
To observe all relevant actions related to quality throughout
production.

Record
To record, or log all production inspection points relevant to
quality, including a final report showing all identified
imperfections

Compare
To compare all recorded information with the acceptance
criteria and any other relevant clauses in the applied
application standard
Exercise

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