Aboveground Storage Tanks 101: A Practical Guide to Design, Inspection, and Maintenance
100 lessons
Certificate included
11.3 contact hours
Aboveground Storage Tanks 101 offers a practical, real-world introduction to the design, inspection, operation, and maintenance of aboveground storage tanks (ASTs). Whether you're new to tanks or looking to deepen your knowledge, this on-demand online course provides a solid foundation to help you work more effectively and confidently around these critical assets.
Created and led by Earl Crochet, PE, a highly respected expert in the pipelines and terminals industry, this course is backed by 37 years of hands-on experience in tank design, construction, inspection, repair, and regulatory compliance. Earl has served as the Director of Engineering for Asset Regulatory Support at Kinder Morgan Terminals and has been an active participant in various API committees and subcommittees since 1994. He also served on the Board of Directors for the ILTA until 2015, offering a wealth of industry insight that shapes this course.
In Aboveground Storage Tanks 101, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the key aspects of tank management. From design and construction to inspection and maintenance, you'll explore the most effective strategies for working with tanks and solving common operational challenges. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, this training course provides a practical foundation that will help you approach tank-related tasks with confidence.
This course includes:
This course includes on-demand video lessons, comprehension checks, and a final exam
CPD and PDH eligible, with a certificate provided upon completion
Access for 12 months upon purchasing the course
Slides are not available for this course
What You’ll Learn
By completing this course, participants will gain a broad understanding of:
A comprehensive overview of ASTs, applications, and fundamentals of design, construction, operation, maintenance, and inspection.
Best practices in tank design and construction including API 650 principles for shell design, roofs, and foundations.
Tank issues and common damage mechanisms like brittle fracture, corrosion, and settlement.
A focus on API 653, the tank inspection standard for safe and leak-free tanks.
A review API 2350 (overfill prevention) and other key standards.
An understanding of tank inspections and how to interpret inspection reports.
Tank safety based on lessons from past incidents.
Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal for engineers, inspectors, and managers of aboveground storage tanks. This course is also great for owner/operators and business development professionals who wish to improve their overall knowledge and understanding of these facilities.
$995.00
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