An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
API 653: Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration and Reconstruction (API Exam Preparation Training)
Course Overview
This GLOMACS training course on API 653: Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration and Reconstruction will focus on learning the API 653 tank inspection Code as well knowledge of the API 571, API 575, API 650, API 652, API 651, API 577, ASME Section V and ASME Section IX.
The delegates will further receive instructions on how to take the API Exam, as well as understanding of the material.
Topics include:
- Tank Shell and bottom Min. Thickness Calculation
- Maximum Allowable Fill Height Calculation
- Brittle Fracture Considerations
- Tank Joints Design, fabrication and welding
- Cathodic Protection and Methods of Cathodic Protection
- Surface Preparation and Lining Application
- Impact Test Requirements and Determination
- Development and Review of Welding Documentation
Training Outline
DAY 1:
- Introduction and Review of API 653 Body of Knowledge
- API 653 Scope coverage & Definitions &Suitability for Service
- Tank Shell Evaluation and Thickness Calculation for Welded Tank Shell
- Maximum Allowable Fill Height Calculation
- Tank Bottom Evaluation and release prevention Systems (RPS)
- Minimum Thickness for bottom and annular Plate Ring
- Tank Foundation Evaluation
- Brittle Fracture Considerations
- External & Internal Inspection and ultrasonic Thickness Inspection
- Design Considerations Reconstructed Tanks
- Tank Repair and Alteration
- Example problems calculations
DAY 2:
- API 653 tank Dismantling and Reconstruction
- Welding s and Examination Testing requirement for the tanks
- Evaluation of Tank Bottom Settlement
- API 650 scope
- General Material Requirements
- Tank Joints Design
- Tank fabrication and welding
- Tanks Inspection, Testing, and Repairs
- Methods of Inspecting Joints
- Example problems calculations
DAY 3:
- API 575 Scope and definitions
- Types of Storage Tanks
- Reasons for Inspection and Causes of Deterioration
- Methods of Inspection and Inspection Scheduling
- API 651 Scope and definitions
- Corrosion of Aboveground Steel Storage Tanks
- Determination of Need for Cathodic Protection and Methods of Cathodic Protection
- Design of Cathodic Protection Systems
- API 652 Scope and definitions
- Surface Preparation and Lining Application
- Recommended Inspection Parameters
Example problems calculations
DAY 4:
- ASME IX Welding Procedure Qualifications WPS & WPQ & PQR
- Welding Processes
- Welding Essential &non-essential and supplementary essential Variables
- P- Numbers& S-Numbers, F-number and A-number
- Welders test positions& Diameter & thickness qualification and position qualification
- Alternate F-Numbers and Alternate P-Numbers
- Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry API 571
- Example problems calculations
DAY 5:
- Continue API 571 Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry
- Welding Inspection and Metallurgy API 577
- Hot Tapping and In-Service Welding
- ASME Section V - Nondestructive Test Methods
- Radiographic & Liquid Penetrant & Magnetic Particle AND Visual Test examination
- Final Practice Exam
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
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