Course Overview:
This course covers the different types of storage tanks used in refineries, petrochemical oil & gas industries. The course covers tank types, design codes, construction, safety issues and maintenance. The course is designed for operation technicians, engineers and maintenance staff.
Course Objectives:
- List the different types of oil storage tanks and their applications
- List the various materials of construction associated with storage tanks
- Explain the oil tank design standards, features and components
- Assess storage tank performance
- Use the governing equations associated with tank design
- Clearly explain tank safety issues and hazard precautions
- Describe failure mechanisms including corrosion
- Describe the different methods of tank protection, including linings and cathodic protection
- Be able to carry out different methods of tank inspection
Course Contents:
- Introduction to Storage Tanks, types, applications and features
- Tank Selection and Design
- Tank Design Standards and Codes
- Tank operation, monitoring and performance
- Tank Construction Engineering Considerations
- Tank safety and hazard precautions
- Tank corrosion and protection
- Inspection and Maintenance
Target Audience:
Process and maintenance engineers and process operations supervisors.
