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API 653Tank Inspection Repair Alteration amp ReconstructionTraining Course

24th ~ 28th August 2020 Online Training Course

The main goals for this course is How the trainers easily pass to API 653 exam The second goal is How physically implementingthe code and standard rules through plant inspection and maintenance

By the end of this course participants will learnbull How to pass the API 653 Exambull How to perform inspection activities for atmospheric

storage tanks and pressure relive valvesbull How to assign corrosion rate for all atmospheric tankbull How to assign the next inspection due date for each

Storagebull How to calculate the minimum design amp required

bottom shell amp roof wall thicknessbull How to review material impact test requirementbull How to familiarize themselves with associated failure

damaged amp mechanisms for each tankbull How to distinguish corrosion of above ground steel

storage tanks

bull The need for cathodic protection methods of cathodicprotection corrosion control design of cathodicprotection systems interference currents and carryoutoperation and maintenance of cathodic protectionsystems

bull How to assign the NDE test for existing and new pressurevessel

bull How to provide atmospheric tank repair and alterationaccording to code and standard

bull How to prepare and review the WPS and PQR for allwelding joints

bull How to evaluate the existing surface corrosion and pittingbull How to provide atmospheric tank repair and alteration

according to code and standardbull How to prepare and review the WPS and PQR for all

welding jointsbull How to evaluate the existing surface corrosion and pitting

Ganapathy Balasubramaniam

Mechanical engineer 30 years experienced in oil ampamp gas industry with leading Indian state owned oil ampamp gas firm HPCL in operations engineering and management He has rich experience in static equipmentrsquos managing downstream assets as terminal manager engineering manager and operations manager He conducts training programs in mechanical engineering Design codes ampamp standards He is certified by API in storage tanks risk based inspection ampamp TES has a diploma in management He is member of leading oil and gas professional forums of SPE ASME

This course is designed for individuals who are interested in obtaining

the API 653 authorized Atmospheric Tank Inspectors certification as

well as for those who require a working knowledge of the intricacies

encountered in the working environment

The course textbook includes notes and summaries on the

atmospheric tank inspection standards referenced in the API 653

Body of Knowledge This comprehensive 40-hour course consists of

8-hour teaching a day in 5 days

This training course will highlight

bull Overview API 650 Standard Code


bull Overview API RP 575 and API RP 651and API RP 652

bull Overview ASME V and ASME IX Standard Codes

bull Overview API 571 and API 577

bull Questions bank and practice exam

The course highly benefits all persons that are involved in Atmospheric tank inspectons and maintenance in all oil gas chemicals and petrochemicals plantsbull In-service Storage Tank inspectorsbull In-service Storage Tank inspection engineersbull Plant inspectorsbull Inspection and corrosion Engineersbull Baseline inspection engineers for new

constructed or reconstructed tanks

After attending this course you will be competentand be equipped with the knowledge to doinspections and repairs alterations of atmospherictanks for your company You will be issued withthe API 653 Certificate of attendance andyour company will no longer need a third partyinspectors or external repairs

After attending this course participants will beequipped with the knowledge for them to pass theAPI 653 exam They will be capable of doing alltheir duties according to Cod and standard rulesFor persons that has passed the API 653 exam willbe API Authorized atmospheric tank inspectors

This course will be presented through 5 days and 8hours per day teaching the hard and so1048908copy ofcourse material will be available for all trainees

API ISA and ATD He is a passionate trainer associated with leading training and academic institutions has designed and conducted several training programs for leading oil companies Total Qatar Petroleum Kuwait oil co ADNOC HMEL etc in India middle east and USA He is currently engaged with InIPED as an instructor for the static equipment diploma program

Course Objectives

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR WHO SHOULd ATTEnd

ORGAnIzATIOnAL ImPACT

PERSOnAL ImPACTCOURSE PRESEnTATIOn

Agenda

Course Outline day - 1

0730 ndash 0800 Registration amp Coffee

0800 ndash 0815 Welcome amp Introduction

0830 ndash 0900 Introduction

0900 ndash 0930 Overview of Course Outline

0930 ndash 1030 Review of API 653 Body of Knowledge

1000 ndash 1015 Coffee Break

1015 ndash 1230 API 653 - Section 1 ndash Scope Introduction Compliance with this Standard Jurisdiction Safe Working Practices

1230 ndash 1330 Lunch

1330 ndash 1430 API 653 - Section 2 ndash Referenced PublicationsAPI 653 - Section 3 ndash Definitions


1445 ndash 1600 API 653 - Section 4 - Suitability for ServiceGeneral Tank Roof Evaluation Tank Shell Evaluation Tank Bottom Evaluation Tank Foundation Evaluation

1600 ndash 1645 API 653 - Section 5 - Brittle Fracture Considerations General Basic Considerations Assessment Procedure

1645 ndash 1700 distribute Homework


0730 ndash 0800 Coffee

0800ndash 0830 Review Homework Answers

0830 ndash 1030 API 653 - Section 6 - InspectionGeneral Inspection Frequency Considerations Inspections from the Outside of the Tank Internal Inspection Alternative to InternalInspection to Determine Bottom Thickness Preparatory Work for Internal Inspection Inspection Checklists Records Reports Non-Destructive TestingAPI 653 - Section 7 - materialsGeneral New Materials Original Materials for Reconstructed Tanks Welding ConsumablesAPI 653 - Section 8 - design Considerations for Reconstructed TanksGeneral New Weld Joints Existing Weld Joints Shell Design Shell Penetrations Wind Girders and Shell Stability Roofs Seismic Design

1030 ndash 1230 API 653 - Section 9 - Tank Repair and AlterationGeneral Removal and Replacement of Shell Plate Material Shell Repairs Using Lap-Welded Patch Plates Repair of Defects in Shell Plate Material Alteration of Tank Shells to Change Shell Height Repair of Defective Welds Repair of Shell Penetrations Addition or Replacement of Shell Penetrations Alteration of Existing Shell Penetrations Repair of Tank Bottoms Repair of

Fixed Roofs Floating Roofs Repair or Replacement of Floating Room Perimeter Seals Hot TapsAPI 653 - Section 10 - dismantling and ReconstructionGeneral Cleaning and Gas Freeing Dismantling Methods Reconstructions Dimensional TolerancesAPI 653 - Section 11 - WeldingWelding Qualifications Identification and nRecordsAPI 653 - Section 12 - Examination and TestingNondestructive Examination Radiographs Hydrostatic Testing Leak Tests Measured Settlement During Hydrostatic TestingAPI 653 - Section 13 - marking and RecordkeepingNameplates Recordkeeping CertificationAPI 653 ndash Appendices A ndash G


1330 ndash 1400 Administer API 653 Section Quiz

1400 ndash 1500 API 650 - Section 1 - ScopeGeneral Limitations Compliance Referenced PublicationsAPI 650 - Section 2 - materialsGeneral Plates Welding Electrodes

1500 ndash 1515 Break

1515 ndash 1645 API 650 - Section 3 - designJoints Bottom Plates Annular Bottom Plates ShellDesign Shell Openings Shell Attachments and Tank Appurtenances Roofs Wind Load on Tanks (Overturning Stability)API 650 - Section 4 - FabricationAPI 650 - Section 5 - ErectionGeneral Details of Welding Inspection Testing and Repairs Repairs to Welds Dimensional Tolerances

1645 ndash 1700 distribute Homework amp Recap


0730 ndash 0800 Coffee0800 ndash 0945 API 650 - Section 6 - methods of Inspecting JointsRadiographic Method Magnetic Particle Examination Ultrasonic Examination Liquid Penetrant Examination Visual ExaminationAPI 650 - Section 7 - Welding Procedure amp WelderQualificationsDefinitions Qualification of WeldersAPI 650 - Section 8 - markingNameplates Division of Responsibility Certification


1000 ndash 1130 API 650 - Appendices B - S


1200 ndash 1230 Slide Show ndash ldquodonrsquot Let this Happen to your TankrdquoAPI RP 575 - Section 1 ndash ScopeAPI RP 575 - Section 3 - Selected

CONTINUES TO NEXT PAGE

Agenda

nondestructive Examination (ndE) methodsUltrasonic-Thickness Measurement Magnetic Floor TestingAPI RP 575 - Section 4 - Types of Storage TanksGeneral Storage Tanks with Linings andor Cathodic Protection Storage Tanks with Leak Detection Systems Low-Pressure Storage Tanks


1500 ndash 1645 API RP 575 - Section 5 - Reasons for Inspection and Causes of deteriorationReasons for Inspection Corrosion of Steel Tanks API RP 575 - Section 6 - Frequency of InspectionAPI RP 575 - Section 7 - methods of Inspection and Inspection SchedulingExternal Inspection of In-Service Tanks Foundation Inspection Anchor Bolt Inspection Grounding Connection Inspection ThicknessMeasurements Caustic Cracking Tank Bottoms Inspection Scheduling Inspection ChecklistsAPI RP 651 - Section 1 ndash ScopeAPI RP 651 - Section 3 ndash DefinitionsAPI RP 651 - Section 4 - Corrosion of Aboveground Steel Storage TanksIntroduction Corrosion MechanismsAPI RP 651 - Section 5 - determination of need for Cathodic ProtectionAPI RP 651 - Section 6 - methods of Cathodic Protection for Corrosion ControlIntroduction Galvanic Systems ImpressedCurrent Systems Cathodic Protection RectifiersAPI RP 651 - Section 7 - design of Cathodic Protection SystemsBarriers to Cathodic Protection Tank Bottom Replacement Impervious Membrane Lining Effects of Impermeable Membrane SecondaryContainment SystemsAPI RP 651 - Section 8 - Criteria for Cathodic ProtectionAPI RP 651 - Section 9 - Installation of Cathodic Protection SystemsIntroduction Galvanic Anode Systems Impressed Current SystemsAPI RP 651 - Section 10 - Interference CurrentsAPI RP 651 - Section 11 - Operation and maintenance of Cathodic Protection SystemsAPI RP 652 - Section 1 ndash IntroductionAPI RP 652 - Section 3 ndash DefinitionsAPI RP 652 - Section 4 - Corrosion mechanismsChemical Corrosion Concentration Cell Corrosion Corrosion Caused by Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria Erosion-Corrosion in Water TreatmentAPI RP 652 - Section 5 - determination of the need for Tank Bottom LiningGeneral Design Considerations and Tank Internals Tank History Environmental Considerations Flexibility for Service ChangeAPI RP 652 - Section 6 - Tank Bottomlining SelectionGeneral Thin-Film Tank Bottom Linings Thick-Film Tank Bottom LiningsAPI RP 652 - Section 7 - Surface Preparation General PrecleaningAPI RP 652 - Section 9 ndash InspectionAPI RP 652 - Section 10 - Repair of Tank Bottom LiningsGeneral Types of RepairsAPI RP 652 - Section 11 - SafetyTank Entry Manufacturerrsquos Material Safety Data SheetsAPI RP 571 - Section 1 ndash ScopeAPI RP 571 sec 4 and sec 51645 ndash 1700 distribute Homework amp Recap



0800 ndash 1000 API RP 577 - Section 1 - ScopeAPI RP 577 - Section 3 - DefinitionsPI RP 577 - Section 4 ndash Welding InspectionTasks Prior to During and Upon Completion of Welding Operations Non-conformances and Defects NDE Examiner Certification Safety PrecautionsAPI RP 577 - Section 5 ndash Welding ProcessesShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) Stud Arc Welding (SW)


1015 ndash 1230 API RP 577 - Section 11 ndash Refinery and petrochemical Plant Welding IssuesAPI RP 577 ndash Appendix A ndash Terminology and SymbolsWeld Joint Types Weld Symbols Weld Joint Nomenclature Electrode Identification ASME Section V - nondestructive Test methodsUltrasonic Thickness Testing Liquid Penetrant Testing Magnetic Particle Testing Radiographic Film Interpretation

1220 - 1330 Lunch

1330 ndash 1530 ASmE Section IX - WPS and PQR RequirementsReview Procedure Exercise


1545 ndash 1645 ASME Section IX - Welder Certification1645 ndash 1700 distribute Homework amp Recap



0800 ndash 1000 Question and Answer Session


1015 ndash 1230 API 653 Sample Exam


1330 ndash 1615 Continue API 653 Sample ExamReview API 653 Exam Answers


1630 ndash 1645 Course Conclusion

1645 ndash 1700 Presentation of Course CertificatesPost Test and Evaluation

End of Course

CONTINUES FROM PREVIOUS PAGE

API 653 Tank Inspection Repair Alteration amp Reconstruction Training Course

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Online Training Course

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International Rate

The main goals for this course is How the trainers easily pass to API 653 exam The second goal is How physically implementingthe code and standard rules through plant inspection and maintenance

By the end of this course participants will learnbull How to pass the API 653 Exambull How to perform inspection activities for atmospheric

storage tanks and pressure relive valvesbull How to assign corrosion rate for all atmospheric tankbull How to assign the next inspection due date for each

Storagebull How to calculate the minimum design amp required

bottom shell amp roof wall thicknessbull How to review material impact test requirementbull How to familiarize themselves with associated failure

damaged amp mechanisms for each tankbull How to distinguish corrosion of above ground steel

storage tanks

bull The need for cathodic protection methods of cathodicprotection corrosion control design of cathodicprotection systems interference currents and carryoutoperation and maintenance of cathodic protectionsystems

bull How to assign the NDE test for existing and new pressurevessel

bull How to provide atmospheric tank repair and alterationaccording to code and standard

bull How to prepare and review the WPS and PQR for allwelding joints

bull How to evaluate the existing surface corrosion and pittingbull How to provide atmospheric tank repair and alteration

according to code and standardbull How to prepare and review the WPS and PQR for all

welding jointsbull How to evaluate the existing surface corrosion and pitting

Ganapathy Balasubramaniam

Mechanical engineer 30 years experienced in oil ampamp gas industry with leading Indian state owned oil ampamp gas firm HPCL in operations engineering and management He has rich experience in static equipmentrsquos managing downstream assets as terminal manager engineering manager and operations manager He conducts training programs in mechanical engineering Design codes ampamp standards He is certified by API in storage tanks risk based inspection ampamp TES has a diploma in management He is member of leading oil and gas professional forums of SPE ASME

This course is designed for individuals who are interested in obtaining

the API 653 authorized Atmospheric Tank Inspectors certification as

well as for those who require a working knowledge of the intricacies

encountered in the working environment

The course textbook includes notes and summaries on the

atmospheric tank inspection standards referenced in the API 653

Body of Knowledge This comprehensive 40-hour course consists of

8-hour teaching a day in 5 days

This training course will highlight



bull Overview API RP 575 and API RP 651and API RP 652

bull Overview ASME V and ASME IX Standard Codes

bull Overview API 571 and API 577

bull Questions bank and practice exam

The course highly benefits all persons that are involved in Atmospheric tank inspectons and maintenance in all oil gas chemicals and petrochemicals plantsbull In-service Storage Tank inspectorsbull In-service Storage Tank inspection engineersbull Plant inspectorsbull Inspection and corrosion Engineersbull Baseline inspection engineers for new

constructed or reconstructed tanks

After attending this course you will be competentand be equipped with the knowledge to doinspections and repairs alterations of atmospherictanks for your company You will be issued withthe API 653 Certificate of attendance andyour company will no longer need a third partyinspectors or external repairs

After attending this course participants will beequipped with the knowledge for them to pass theAPI 653 exam They will be capable of doing alltheir duties according to Cod and standard rulesFor persons that has passed the API 653 exam willbe API Authorized atmospheric tank inspectors

This course will be presented through 5 days and 8hours per day teaching the hard and so1048908copy ofcourse material will be available for all trainees

API ISA and ATD He is a passionate trainer associated with leading training and academic institutions has designed and conducted several training programs for leading oil companies Total Qatar Petroleum Kuwait oil co ADNOC HMEL etc in India middle east and USA He is currently engaged with InIPED as an instructor for the static equipment diploma program

Course Objectives

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR WHO SHOULd ATTEnd

ORGAnIzATIOnAL ImPACT

PERSOnAL ImPACTCOURSE PRESEnTATIOn

Agenda


































Agenda









1220 - 1330 Lunch














End of Course






+27 11 886 0941









Authourising Person


Date ______________________________________________Signature___________________________________________________


Re

Re








Name of Bank

Branch name

Account name

First National Bank

250-655

62626629979

FIRNZAJJ

MYBRANCH


Branch Code

Account number

Swift Code









Normal Rate

Per Delegate


R700000 $40200

International Rate

Agenda


































Agenda









1220 - 1330 Lunch














End of Course






+27 11 886 0941









Authourising Person


Date ______________________________________________Signature___________________________________________________


Re

Re








Name of Bank

Branch name

Account name

First National Bank

250-655

62626629979

FIRNZAJJ

MYBRANCH


Branch Code

Account number

Swift Code









Normal Rate

Per Delegate


R700000 $40200

International Rate

Agenda









1220 - 1330 Lunch














End of Course






+27 11 886 0941









Authourising Person


Date ______________________________________________Signature___________________________________________________


Re

Re








Name of Bank

Branch name

Account name

First National Bank

250-655

62626629979

FIRNZAJJ

MYBRANCH


Branch Code

Account number

Swift Code









Normal Rate

Per Delegate


R700000 $40200

International Rate





+27 11 886 0941









Authourising Person


Date ______________________________________________Signature___________________________________________________


Re

Re








Name of Bank

Branch name

Account name

First National Bank

250-655

62626629979

FIRNZAJJ

MYBRANCH


Branch Code

Account number

Swift Code









Normal Rate

Per Delegate


R700000 $40200

International Rate

Documents

API 653 - empiretraining.co.za · API 650 - Section 7 - Welding Procedure & Welder Qualifications: Definitions, Qualification of Welders API 650 - Section 8 - marking: Nameplates,