API 653

API 653 STORAGE TANK INSPECTOR

CERTIFICATION PREPARATION PROGRAM

API 571

An intensive course for successfully PASS the API 653 Storage Tank Inspector certification exam, with study guide, daily homework & exam; special emphasis on the use of related codes & calculations.

Course Duration: 6 Days

Course Outline

Day 1

1. Introduction
2. API 650 Tank Fabrication Code

  • Scope of the Code
  • Code Organization
  • Terminology of the Tank
  • Understand of Major Tank Components
  • Code Requirements for Qualification
  • Fabrication Limits
  • Inspection Testing and Method
  • Finding Information in the Code

3. ASME 650 Calculation and Charts

  • Minimum Design Temperature
  • Impact Testing Limits
  • New Shell Thickness Calculation
  • RT Selection on New Shell

Evening Session

  • API 650 Homework
  • Practice the Calculation Covered in Class
Day 2

1. Day 1 Homework Review
2. ASME 653 In-Service Tank Code. Tank Concepts and How to use.

  • Purpose of the Code
  • Scope of the Code
  • Inspection Schedules and Type
  • Risked Based Inspection (RBI)
  • Suitability for Service Evaluations

3. API 653 Calculations and Charts. How to determine the following.

  • Corrosion Averaging for Shell Corroded Area
  • Minimum Thickness of a Shell Corroded Area
  • Minimum Thickness of a Shell Course
  • Maximum Shell Pitting Depth
  • Minimum Bottom Thickness at Next Inspection

Evening Session

  • API 653 Homework
  • Practice the Calculation Covered in Class
Day 3

1. Day 2 Homework Review
2. API 653 In-Service Tank Code. Tank Concepts and How to use.

  • Tank Settlement
  • Brittle Fracture Evaluation for Existing Tank
  • Requirement of Bottom Repair
  • Requirement of Shell & Nozzle Repairs
  • Requirement of Roof Repair
  • Design & Erection of Reconstructed Tanks
  • Shell Hot Tapping Limitations

3. API 653 Calculations and Charts. How to determine the following.

  • Shell Repairs – Spacing of Weld
  • Bottom Repairs – Weld Spacing Limits

Evening Session

  • API 653 Homework
  • Practice the Calculation Covered in Class
Day 4

1. Day 3 Homework Review
2. API 653 In-Service Tank Code

  • In-Service Tank NDE Selection
  • Hydrotest Requirements and Exemptions

3. ASME B&PV Section V – NDE

  • Purpose & Organization of the Code
  • RT Technique, RT Film Density Requirements
  • Purpose & Selection of IQI’s
  • Key Terms Discussion in the Code
  • How to Find Information in the Code

Evening Session

  • API 653 & ASME Sect. V Homework
  • Practice the examination
Day 5

1. Day 4 Homework Review
2. ASME B&PV Section IX – Welding Code

  • Purpose of the Code
  • Role of the Inspector
  • Organization of the Code
  • Welding Positions
  • Testing Requirements and Acceptance Criteria
  • Welder Qualification Process and Restrictions
  • Weld Procedure Qualification Process and Restrictions

3. Review and Evaluate a WPQ (Welder Performance Qualification)

  • Repair, Alteration & Rerating
  • Underground Piping

4. Review and Evaluate a WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) and PQR (Procedure Qualification Record)

Day 6

1. Day 5 Homework Review
2. API 651 Tank Cathodic Protection (CP)

  • Basic Parts of a Corrosion Cell
  • Types of CP (with Advantages & Limitations)

3. API 652 Tank Coatings

  • Type of Coatings (with Advantages/Limitations)
  • Coating Installation Requirements

4. API 575 Basic Knowledge of Storage Tank
5. Together Practice Examination