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