Course Catalogue.

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Select the most suitable storage tank for your application
• Use the proper method of sizing of storage tanks of different designs
• Solve practical problems encountered in everyday operation of the system
• Choose the right approach to troubleshooting problems by analyzing their root cause
• Apply the latest methodology to reduce corrosion and fouling of storage tank surfaces
• Improve the profitability of your operation by increasing the reliability and efficiency of the unit

Description
Above-ground storage tanks are widely used as valuable equipment for storing various petrochemical products, like crude oils and others. These fluids are, by nature flammable, and their handling poses a significant safety hazard. Storage tanks may also contain compressed flammable gases for short, medium or long-term storage.

This course will cover the most important practical issues related to selecting and sizing various types of above-ground storage tanks for various industrial applications. The course will cover their operation, inspection, maintenance and repair based on API standards and codes (API-650, API 620, API 2610, API 653). The course will emphasize technical principles and their explanations and clarifications. The course will present the best practices for efficient operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of storage tanks.

Several workshops will be included with case studies and real examples from engineering practice. They will enable the analysis of the root cause of the problems and their effective troubleshooting.

Who Should Attend
Mechanical and Chemical Engineers • Plant Process Engineers • Operation and Maintenance Personnel • Technical Service Engineers • Inspection Personnel

Course Syllabus

DAY 1

Tank Construction & Structure

• Liquid Petroleum & Natural Gas Technical Characteristics
• Tank Design & Safety Engineering Considerations
• Tank Farm Characteristics & Requirements
• API Codes & Standards
• Water Drainage System
• Spill Prevention & Fire Protection Measures
• Workshop: Examples & Solutions

DAY 2

Tank Operation & Control

• Operation & Control of Tank Farms
• Loading & Unloading Process
• Bill of Lading
• Flow Measurements & Custody Transfer
• Pipeline Transfer & Losses
• Pumps & Pumping Stations
• Workshop: Examples & Solutions

DAY 3

Tank Inspection, Maintenance & Repair

• Tank Inspection Techniques & Management
• Leak Detection Response & Reporting
• Bunkering
• Tank Calibration & Recalibration
• Tank Gauging & Metering
• Best Practices for Tank Maintenance
• Summary & Conclusions