The API 620/650/651 Storage Tank Design and Inspection Training Course by Oxford Training Centre, part of Oil and Gas Training Courses, provides comprehensive knowledge of API 620/650/651 storage tank design, fabrication, erection, inspection, testing, and maintenance. The course covers aboveground welded storage tanks, tank materials, design requirements, welded tank fabrication, tank erection, inspection methods, and low-pressure vessel standards. Participants will develop practical knowledge of industry codes and standards for ensuring tank integrity, safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance throughout the storage tank lifecycle.
Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of API 620/650/651 storage tank design.
- Interpret key requirements of API 620, API 650, and API 651.
- Apply storage tank design principles, materials, and construction requirements.
- Understand welded tank fabrication procedures and quality requirements.
- Examine tank erection methods, tolerances, and inspection considerations.
- Understand cathodic protection principles covered by API 651.
- Apply inspection, testing, and quality control techniques for storage tanks.
- Identify common tank defects, damage mechanisms, and integrity concerns.
- Understand low-pressure vessel standards and their application to storage facilities.
- Support safe, reliable, and code-compliant storage tank operations.
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
- Storage Tank Design Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Inspection and Integrity Engineers
- Maintenance Engineers
- Welding and Fabrication Engineers
- Tank Construction and Erection Professionals
- QA/QC Engineers and Inspectors
- Plant and Reliability Engineers
- Oil and Gas Operations Professionals
- Technical Managers and Supervisors
Course Content
Module 1: Fundamentals of Storage Tank Engineering
- Types and applications of storage tanks
- Atmospheric and low-pressure storage tanks
- Tank components and terminology
- Design and operational considerations
- Applicable codes and standards
Module 2: API 620 Storage Tank Design
- Scope and requirements of API 620
- Design considerations for large welded low-pressure tanks
- Materials and allowable stresses
- Shell, roof, bottom, and structural components
- Pressure and vacuum considerations
- Design calculations and documentation
Module 3: API 650 Welded Storage Tank Design
- API 650 scope and applications
- Tank configuration and component selection
- Shell thickness calculations
- Bottom and annular plate design
- Roof design requirements
- Nozzles, manways, and attachments
- Design loads and stability considerations
Module 4: Welded Tank Fabrication
- Material preparation and identification
- Plate cutting and forming
- Welding procedures and qualifications
- Welding inspection and quality control
- Weld defects and corrective actions
- Fabrication documentation
Module 5: Tank Erection and Construction
- Site preparation and foundation requirements
- Tank erection sequence
- Shell and roof installation
- Welding during erection
- Dimensional inspection and tolerances
- Safety and quality requirements during construction
Module 6: API 651 Cathodic Protection
- Fundamentals of tank-bottom corrosion
- Cathodic protection principles
- System selection and design considerations
- Anode systems and electrical requirements
- Monitoring and maintenance
- Corrosion control strategies
Module 7: Storage Tank Inspection and Testing
- Inspection planning and procedures
- Visual and dimensional inspection
- Non-destructive examination methods
- Hydrostatic testing
- Leak testing and settlement monitoring
- Inspection documentation and reporting
Module 8: Tank Integrity, Maintenance, and Compliance
- Common storage tank damage mechanisms
- Corrosion and deterioration assessment
- Repair and alteration considerations
- Integrity management practices
- Risk-based inspection considerations
- Code compliance and operational safety
FAQs
1. What is API 620/650/651 storage tank design?
API 620/650/651 storage tank design covers the engineering, construction, inspection, corrosion protection, and integrity requirements associated with welded storage tanks.
2. What will I learn in this API 620/650/651 training course?
You will learn storage tank design, API code requirements, materials, welded tank fabrication, tank erection, inspection, testing, cathodic protection, and integrity management.
3. Who should attend this storage tank training course?
The course is suitable for engineers, inspectors, maintenance professionals, QA/QC personnel, fabrication specialists, construction teams, and oil and gas professionals.
4. Does the course cover API 650 tank design?
Yes. The course covers key API 650 design considerations, including shell, bottom, roof, nozzles, materials, loads, fabrication, and inspection requirements.
5. Does the course include API 651 cathodic protection?
Yes. Participants learn the fundamentals of tank-bottom corrosion control, cathodic protection systems, monitoring, and maintenance based on API 651 principles.
6. Does the course cover welded tank fabrication and tank erection?
Yes. The program addresses fabrication processes, welding quality, erection sequences, dimensional inspection, construction requirements, and safety considerations.
7. What are low-pressure vessel standards relevant to storage tanks?
Low-pressure vessel standards provide requirements and engineering considerations for tanks designed to operate at pressures above atmospheric conditions while maintaining safe and reliable containment.