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Introduction

Storage Tanks find applications in different petrochemical plants, refineries, and petroleum facilities. This course is designed to cover different aspects of storage tanks, the design, construction, and methods of inspection to assure the integrity of the new constructed tanks. Tank will experience deterioration after been put in service due to different causes. To assure its integrity in service, tank need to be inspected, thickness measurements must be performed and fitness for service must be applied. To prevent and minimize the deterioration the tank must be protected against corrosion using cathodic protection systems. Safety of storage tanks is also of very essential requirements, especially for those containing hazardous type of material. Tanks must be protected from over pressurization using venting and relieving devices, and most important must be protected from fire.

The above topics will be covered in detail over five days. Discussion and participation from the delegates are encouraged to enrich the course outcomes. 

Objective

At the end of the training course, participants will:

• Learn about Tank Design Features and Components
• Have an Understanding of Storage Tank Construction Methods
• Know the Various Materials of Construction Associated with Storage Tank
• Grasp the Relevant Types of Storage Tank and their Associated Terminologies
• Assess Storage Tank Performance
• Appreciate the Governing Equations Associated with Tank Design
• Learn about Tank Safety Issues
• Learn about Tank Standards and Codes
• Appreciate Failure Mechanisms including Corrosion
• Learn about methods of Tank Protection, including Linings and Cathodic Protection
• Have an Understanding of Different Methods of Inspection

Audience

Engineers, Inspectors and Technicians responsible for building, operating, maintaining, and controlling storage tanks are the most benefit from this course. 

Content

DAY 1

 Design and Construction

            Stress and pressure terms

            Tank wall thickness

            Material, plates

            Design parameters

                        Operating temperature

                        Design pressure

                        Maximum allowable stress for walls

                        Corrosion allowance

                        Lining

            Procedure for designing

                        Tank walls

                        Roofs and Bottoms

                        Reinforcement of openings

DAY 2

 Inspection and Testing

            Inspection of Materials

Measuring thickness of materials

Inspection of Welds (radiographic method)

Hydrostatic and Pneumatic tests

Proof tests for establishing allowable working pressures

Test gauges

Pressure and vacuum-relieving devices

            Pressure limits

            Means of venting

            Liquid relief valves

            Pressure setting of safety devices

DAY 3

 Corrosion Protection

Corrosion Protection of above ground storage tanks

            Corrosion mechanisms

                        Stray current corrosion

                        Galvanic corrosion

                        Internal corrosion

Cathodic Protection

                        Need for CP

                        New aboveground storage tanks

                        Existing aboveground storage tanks

                        Internal CP vs. External CP

                        Factors affecting CP

            Methods of Cathodic Protection

                        Galvanic systems

                        Impressed current systems

            Design of CP systems

                        Internal Cathodic protection system

                        External Cathodic protection system

            Operation and maintenance of CP systems

DAY 4

 Storage Tanks Fitness-for-Service

            Suitability for service

                        Tank roof evaluation

                        Tank shell evaluation

                        Tank bottom evaluation

                        Tank foundation evaluation

            Brittle fracture consideration

                        Assessment procedure

            Inspection

                        Inspection frequency

                        External inspection

                        Internal inspection

                        Determining bottom thickness

                        Non-destructive examinations

            Tank repair and Alteration

                        Removal and replacement of shell plate material

                        Lap-welded patch plates

                        Repair of defective welds

                        Repair of shell penetrations

                        Repair tank bottoms

                        Repair of fixed roofs

                        Repair of floating roofs

                        Repair of floating roof seals

DAY 5

 Safety and fire protection

            Fire prevention

                        Vapor control

                        Control of ignition sources

                        Tank overfill protection

                        Inspection and maintenance programs

            Fire extinguishment and control

                        Controlled burn

                        Extinguishing systems for tanks

            Aboveground petroleum storage tanks

                        Release prevention, leak detection, and air emissions

                        Tank calibration

                        Coating and protection systems

                        Tank alarms

            Underground storage tank

                        Vapor emissions

Certificate

TRAINIT ACADEMY will award an internationally recognized certificate(s) for each delegate on completion of training.

Methodology

The training course will be highly participatory and the course leader will present, guide and facilitate learning, using a range of methods including formal presentation, discussions, sector-specific case studies and exercises.  Above all, the course leader will make extensive use of real-life case examples in which he has been personally involved. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences.  Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

• 30% Lectures
• 30% Workshops and work presentation
• 20% Case studies & Practical Exercises
• 10% Role Play
• 10% Videos, Software or Simulators (as applicable) & General Discussions

Fees

$6,150