IN08
Course Contents
Module 1 - Storage Tanks Introduction
Key Topics
- Review of Energy Production and Consumption
- Basic properties and characteristics of petroleum and products in storage
- Storage of flammable liquids – safety & risk
- Fire Fighting & Fire Protection
- Handling oils spills and other emergencies
- Introduction and uses of Storage Tanks
Module 2 -Tank Design Standards and Codes
Key Topics
- API Standard 650 Design and construction of new storage tanks
- API Standard 620 Design and Construction of Large, Welded, Low-Pressure Storage Tanks
- API Standard 2610 Design, Construction, Operation, Maintenance and Inspection of Terminal & Tank Facilities
- Types of tanks, Bolted, Welded, etc.
- Tank Components, fittings and Equipment
- Tank Roofs, Fixed, Floating, Roof Supports etc.
- Tank Rim and Seals
- Tank Vents & Vacuum brakers
- Tank Drainage and water Separation
- Design, Sample Problem of a Heated Tank
Module 3 - Tank Selection and Design
Key Topics
- Tank Selection Criteria
- Tank capacity & Volume Calculations
- Cylindrical and spherical tanks
- Tank Piping Systems, mixers and BS&W Control
- Double Wall Storage Tank
- Foundations construction basics
- Syndicate exercise – Tank Layout and Spacing
Module 4 - Tank Construction Engineering Considerations
Key Topics
- Materials selection
- Welding and welding inspection
- Design Loading and Selected Tank Equations
- Tank Coatings
- Tank Manufacturing and assembly
- Tank Damage
- Corrosion protection, Cathodic protection, etc.
Module 5 - Inspection and Maintenance
Key Topics
- API Standard 653 – Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration and Reconstruction
- Nondestructive inspections
- Tank Failure Case Studies
- Tank Inventory System (TIS)
- Level Measurement Sensors, techniques and control
- Course review and roundup