API 653 | Inspection & repair of storage tanks (Self-guided)
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Course access: 6 months
This course has been developed to be completed in 45 days. However, the campus will be open 6 months to give you more time.
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An specialist Instructor will be available throughout the entire duration of the course.
Downloadable resources
Study notes, case studies and extra material are downloadable for future reference.
Summary videos
Each lesson includes a summary video with then fundamental concepts dealt with in that lesson for better understanding.
Lesson included
All the lessons indicated in the CONTENTS tab are included.
Assessment questions
Multiple-choice assimilation questions and cases are presented in each lesson to fix fundamental concepts.
Case studies
This is a “hands-on” course. Real cases (and solved) are presented to be developed with the course material.
Calculation sheets
Specific spreadsheets have been developed to simplify the calculation process. Calc sheets are downloadable.
Certificate of approval
A certificate of approval issued by ARVENG or ASME (your choice) will be submitted upon completion.
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Are there discounts for groups/companies?
Yes! Contact us indicating your needs and we will find the most convenient alternative for you.
Who should attend?
This course is intended for graduates (or soon to be), designers, freelancers, technicians and engineers involved in: calculation, design, selection, manufacturing, safety, quality and maintenance of systems and equipment in industrial processes.
Previous knowledge of this subject is not required to attend to the course.
Training objetives
The main objective of this course is to transfer to participants the theoretical and practical skills required in projects, obtained from experience and sound engineering practices.
What to expect?
- Get familiar with the terminology and the basics of inspection and repair of storage tanks.
- Understand the organization of the applicable standards, scope and main sections.
- Learn the minimum requirements for inspection, repair and alteration of storage tanks.
- Benefit from Lessons Learned and Best Practices from different international projects
CONTENTS AND STRUCTURE OF THE COURSE: 60 HS
Introduction
API 650 Standard
Roof types
Applications
Design conditions
Materials
Tank shell design
Tank bottom design
Proposed Case Studies
- Vocabulary and terminology
- Shell thicknesses calculation
- Minimum thk of bottom plates
Scope | Organization
Section 1: Scope
Section 2: References
Section 3: Definitions
Section 5: Brittle Fracture
Section 7: Materials
Section 8: Design considerations
Section 11: Welding
Proposed Case Studies
- Conceptual questions
- Brittle fracture verification
- Allowable Stress selection
- Welding terminology
Section 4: Suitability for service
Storage tank evaluation: shell, roof & bottom
Minimum thicknesses
Tank foundation evaluation
Annex B – Evaluation of tank bottom settlement
Types of settlement
Acceptable settlement criteria
Repairs
Proposed Case Studies
- Conceptual questions
- Case study: suitability for service
- Foundation parameters
- Tank settlement evaluation
Section 6: Inspection
Frequency considerations
Internal & external inspection
Section 12: Examination & testing
NDE | Radiographs
Hydrostatic Test | Leak test
Annex C – Inspection checklists
Annex F – NDE Req’s Summary
Proposed Case Studies
- Material Selection, Allowable Stress
- Number and height of shell courses
- Nominal plate thicknesses
Section 9: Tank repair and alterations
Removal of shell plates
Lap-welded patch plates
Alteration of tank shell height
Addition or replacement of shell penetrations
Repair of tank bottoms
Repair of fixed roofs
Repair of floating roofs
Proposed Case Studies
- Conceptual questions
- Case study: lap-welded patch plates
- Case study: addition of shell penetration
- Case study: hot taps
Section 10: Dismantling & reconstruction
Cleaning and gas freeing
Dismantling methods
Reconstruction
Dimensional tolerances
Section 13: Marking & recordkeeping
Nameplates
Recordkeeping
Certification
Proposed Case Studies
- Conceptual questions
- Case study: dismantling & reconstruction
- Recordkeeping & certification requirements
TRY THIS COURSE BEFORE ENROLLING!
You can study the structure, contents and methodology before enrolling. You can also watch the introductory videos and solve the test in Lesson 1! Leave us your contact information and we will send the instructions to access the Virtual Campus:
EXAMPLE OF A CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY ARVENG:
EXAMPLE OF A CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY ASME:
Upon successful completion of the course participants will earn 60 PDH’s, equivalent to 6 CEU’s.
This recognition can only be obtained with the ASME certificate.
PDH: Professional Development Hour
CEU: Continuing Education Unit
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About Instructors
Javier Tirenti
Senior Mechanical Engineer and Master in Business Administration (MBA). More than 20 years of experience in design, calculation, selection and fabrication of mechanical equipment and structures in general. Vast experience providing specific training sessions in both classroom and online approaches.
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Simon M.
Excellent and informative course
Georgios L.
It was a nice introduction to API 653, hope to use the knowledge than i gained through this seminar
Helmi Y.
I had a wonderful time while completing this course! I enjoyed the detailed course notes that were so clear and easy to understand. I have only one comment, we need the instructor to share procedures whenever he mentions that there are procedures in the course notes and relate it to real situations. This makes the course more enjoyable. I am beyond grateful for the instructor’s time and efforts.
Kind regards
Richard K.
Excellent course. I look forward to participating in other courses being offered
Suraj K.
The course is an excellent course
Mark
It’s definitely a great course overall, from start to finish. very information and constructive.
Daniel Ruiz
In general I am very happy with the training and I have achieved the objectives I set myself. The best part of the course is the teacher’s answers and the practical cases, which are very well chosen and make you think a lot.
José Miguel
I can only say that I found the course to be perfect. It has more than met my expectations, which were to know the standard, its application and solve practical cases to put into practice what I had studied.
Cesar
Introductory course to the API653 standard very complete, correct duration of the course in which you can acquire without a doubt the fundamental and basic knowledge. Highly recommended.