Above Ground Storage Tanks: Operation, Inspection & Maintenance
Fee: $2,415 / Online / Nov 3 - 5, 2026 / Course Code: 17-1101-ONL26
OVERVIEW
Please note, This instructor-led course has specific dates and times:
This course is held online over 3 days on the following schedule (All times in Eastern Time Zone): 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Eastern (Will include the usual breaks)
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 & 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 & Chemical Engineers • Plant Process Engineers • Operation & Maintenance Personnel • Technical Service Engineers • Inspection Personnel
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
INSTRUCTOR
UBAMIP Consulting
Waterloo, ON
Dr. Mike Ivanovic is the President of UBAMIP Consulting and a former Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. With over 30 years of experience in various branches of mechanical engineering, he has established himself as a leader in the field. His career includes significant contributions while working in the consulting group of ANSYS Canada Ltd. He currently heads UBAMIP Consulting, where he specializes in the analysis and problem-solving of equipment operations within the process and petrochemical industries, as well as thermal and HVAC engineering.
Dr. Ivanovic's expertise encompasses safety aspects in the operation and maintenance of rotating machinery, pressure vessels, and piping systems across diverse industrial applications. His consulting projects primarily focus on risk assessment of potential equipment failures and the development of accident prevention methods, informed by inspection results and fitness for service studies.
In addition to his consulting work, Dr. Ivanovic is actively involved in providing technical training courses tailored to industry professionals in Canada, the USA, and internationally. These courses address various levels of complexity, ensuring comprehensive professional development.
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