API 653 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector (January session Class Confirmed)
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The API 653 Above Ground Storage Tank Inspector Certification Preparation program is designed to equip individuals with broad knowledge base relating to inspection, repair, alteration and reconstruction of above ground storage tanks.
This program is produced by MSTS Inspection Training Services in Oklahoma, U.S. All instructors trained by Mark Smith (Master Trainer of MSTS) are selected for their technical and “wake-ability” skills. (“Wake-ability” – the ability to minimize snores during long, boring technical training.) Our students generally have a 90% passing rate.
This program benefits employers and the industry as a whole by helping to:
Course Objectives
The course provides participants with the knowledge necessary to:
The API 653 Above Ground Storage Tank Inspector Certification Preparation program is designed to equip individuals with broad knowledge base relating to inspection, repair, alteration and reconstruction of above ground storage tanks.
This program is produced by MSTS Inspection Training Services in Oklahoma, U.S. All instructors trained by Mark Smith (Master Trainer of MSTS) are selected for their technical and “wake-ability” skills. (“Wake-ability” – the ability to minimize snores during long, boring technical training.) Our students generally have a 90% passing rate.
This program benefits employers and the industry as a whole by helping to:
- Provide a continued high level of safety through the use of inspectors specialized in above ground storage tanks
- Improve management control of storage tank inspection, repair, alteration and reconstruction
- Reduce the potential for inspection delays resulting from regulatory requirements
Course Objectives
The course provides participants with the knowledge necessary to:
- Successfully pass the API 653 storage tank Inspector certification exam
- Effectively use major codes: API 650 and ASME B&PV Section V & IX
- Perform all tank calculations needed for API exam
- Use API's requirements during inspection, repairs, and alterations of tanks
- Review welding procedures (WPS/PQR) and welder performance qualifications (WPQ)
Outline
Course Outline
Day 1
1. Welcome & Introduction
2. API 650 - Tank Fabrication Code
Day 2
1. Review Homework from Day 1
2. API 653 - In-Service Tank Code
Understand the following key concepts
Learn how to successfully determine the following:
1. Review homework from Day 2
2. API 653 - In-Service Tank Code
Understand the following key concepts:
Learn how to successfully determine the following:
Day 4
1. Review homework from Day 3
2. API 653 - In-Service Tank Code
Day 5
1. ASME B&PV Section IX - Welding Code:
Evening Session:
Day 6
1. Review homework from Day 5
2. API 651 - Tank Cathodic Protection (CP)
Practice Exam
Day 1
1. Welcome & Introduction
2. API 650 - Tank Fabrication Code
- Understand the following key concepts:
- Purpose & Scope of the Code
- Organization of the Code
- Key tank terminology
- Uniqueness of major tank components
- Qualification requirements specified by the Code
- Fabrication limits
- Inspection & Testing methods
- Tips on how to find needed information in the Code
- Minimum Design Temperature
- Impact Testing Limits
- New Shell Thickness
- RT's of new Shell Welds
- API 650 Homework
- Covers API 650 questions that are typical of those on the API exam and practice all Calculations covered in class
Day 2
1. Review Homework from Day 1
2. API 653 - In-Service Tank Code
Understand the following key concepts
- Purpose of the Code
- Scope of the Code
- Inspection Types & Inspection Schedules
- Risked Based Inspection (RBI)
- Suitability for Service Evaluations
Learn how to successfully determine the following:
- Corrosion Averaging for a Shell Corroded Area
- Minimum Thickness of a Shell Corroded Area
- Minimum Thickness of a Shell Course
- Maximum Shell Pit Depth
- Minimum Bottom Thickness at Next Inspection
- API 653 Homework
- Cover API 653 questions that are typical of those on the API exam and practice all Calculations covered in class. Also complete study Guide "The Inspector's Calcs" (covers Corrosion Rates, Remaining Life, and Next Inspection Date Calculations)
1. Review homework from Day 2
2. API 653 - In-Service Tank Code
Understand the following key concepts:
- Types and results of Tank Settlement
- Brittle Fracture Evaluation for Existing Tanks
- Requirements and Limits of Bottom Repairs
- Requirements and Limits of Shell & Nozzle Repairs
- Requirements and Limits of Roof Repairs
- Design & Erection of Reconstructed Tanks
- Shell Hot-Tapping Limitations
Learn how to successfully determine the following:
- Shell Repair - Weld Spacing Limits
- Bottom Repairs - Weld Spacing Limits
- API 653 Homework
- Covers API 653 questions that are typical of those on the API exam and practice all Calculations covered in class. Start " The API 575 Study Guide"
Day 4
1. Review homework from Day 3
2. API 653 - In-Service Tank Code
- Use of NDE for In-Service Tanks
- Hydrotest Requirements and Exemptions
- Purpose & Organization of the Code
- RT Techniques, RT Film Density Requirements
- Purpose & Selection of IQI's
- Key terms discussed in the Code
- Tips on how to find needed information in the Code
- API 653 & ASME Sect. V Homework
- Covers API 653 & ASME Sect V questions that are typical of those on the API exam. Continue on "The API 575 Study Cuide"
Day 5
1. ASME B&PV Section IX - Welding Code:
- Purpose of the Code
- Roles of the Inspector
- Organization of the Code
- Welding Positions - Test and Field
- Testing Requirements and Acceptance Criteria
- Welder Qualification Process and Restrictions
- Weld Procedure Qualification Process and Restrictions
- Repairs, ALterations & Rerating
- Undergriund Piping
Evening Session:
- Section IX Homework
- Covers ASME IX questions that are typical of those on the API exam. Includes evaluating 2 WPQ's and 1 WPS/ PQR
Day 6
1. Review homework from Day 5
2. API 651 - Tank Cathodic Protection (CP)
- Basic Parts of a Corrosion Cell
- Types of CP (with Advantages & Limitations)
- Types of Coatings (with Advantages/ Limitations)
- Causes of Lining Failure
- Coating Installation Requirements
- API 651 & API 652 Homework
- Covers API 651 & 652 questions that are typical of those on the API exam. Continue on the Study Cuide "The API 575 Study Guide".
Practice Exam
- Closed Book Exam similar to the API 653 Exam
- Open Book Exam similar to the API 653 Exam
- Evaluate one WPS/ PQR
Speaker/s
Trainer's Profile
Robert Applewhite is a certified professional engineer in the state of Lousiana, USA. He is also a certified inspector in both API 510 and API 570.
He has worked in the inspection and engineering fields for various petrochemical and refinery companies since 1997, with work involving pressure vessels, piping, and storage tanks.
He has given training sessions on API 510, API 570 and API 653 certification programs, and is dedicated to prepare his students to achieve API certification and become quality inspectors.
Robert Applewhite is a certified professional engineer in the state of Lousiana, USA. He is also a certified inspector in both API 510 and API 570.
He has worked in the inspection and engineering fields for various petrochemical and refinery companies since 1997, with work involving pressure vessels, piping, and storage tanks.
He has given training sessions on API 510, API 570 and API 653 certification programs, and is dedicated to prepare his students to achieve API certification and become quality inspectors.
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