COURSE OVERVIEW:

Above-ground storage tanks are critical infrastructure in the oil, gas, and chemical industries, requiring stringent adherence to design standards to ensure environmental safety and structural integrity. This course provides a comprehensive technical guide to the API 650 standard, which governs the design, fabrication, erection, and testing of atmospheric storage tanks. Participants will explore the engineering principles behind shell design, bottom plate configurations, and various roof structures, including fixed and floating options.

The scope of this training involves a detailed analysis of material selection and the mechanical calculations required to handle product loads, internal pressure, and external environmental factors such as wind and seismic activity. We will examine the specific requirements for different types of joints, nozzle reinforcements, and the integration of appurtenances like manways and venting systems. This coverage ensures that designers and engineers can develop tank specifications that balance cost-efficiency with the high safety margins required for hazardous fluid containment.

Furthermore, the course emphasizes the practical aspects of field construction and quality assurance. Attendees will learn about the specialized welding procedures used in tank fabrication, the importance of foundation design, and the rigorous inspection protocols required before commissioning. By understanding the lifecycle of a tank from the drafting table to the final hydrostatic test, participants will be equipped to manage large-scale tank projects while ensuring compliance with international regulatory frameworks and industry best practices.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Apply the rules and scope of the API 650 standard for atmospheric tanks.
2. Select appropriate materials based on design temperature and product chemistry.
3. Calculate shell plate thicknesses using the "One-Foot Method" and "Variable Design Point Method."
4. Design tank bottoms, including annular plates and slope requirements.
5. Evaluate the design differences between cone roofs and dome roofs.
6. Specify the mechanical requirements for internal and external floating roofs.
7. Design wind girders and stiffening rings for open-top tanks.
8. Calculate seismic loads and overturning stability according to API 650 Annex E.
9. Size and locate nozzles and manways with proper reinforcement.
10. Implement effective corrosion protection and internal lining strategies.
11. Supervise the erection and welding sequences of tank shell rings.
12. Define the requirements for weld inspection (RT, UT, and Vacuum Box Testing).
13. Conduct final hydrostatic testing and settlement monitoring procedures.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Mechanical Engineers, Civil Engineers, Tank Inspectors, Fabrication Supervisors, and Project Managers involved in the design and construction of storage facilities.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.