Improve storage tank inspections

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1995 · Hydrocarbon Processing; (United States)

OSTI ID:6867168

Hendrix, D E ^[1]; Carucci, V A ^[2]

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1. Hendrix Group, Inc., Houston, TX (United States)
2. Carmagen Engineering, Inc., Madison, NJ (United States)

Using industry-developed standards such as API 653, operators and owners can prevent catastrophic tank failures from aboveground, atmospheric-storage tanks. Improved tank-inspection programs confirm that (1) a tank isn't leaking, and (2) it will not leak before the next inspection. These guidelines use stress thickness-measurements to evaluate corroded and pitted areas. Core inspection areas are: tank roof, shell, bottom and foundation. Because of confusion over how and why to use API 653, many operators have delayed including these engineering-based directives into their inspection programs. A better understanding of API 653 and its uses can cancel some user fears and improve plant inspection and maintenance programs. This paper describes the elements of an API 653 tank inspection.

• OSTI ID: 6867168
• Journal Information: Hydrocarbon Processing; (United States), Vol. 74:1; ISSN 0018-8190
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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42 ENGINEERING
02 PETROLEUM
03 NATURAL GAS
STORAGE FACILITIES
INSPECTION
TANKS
CORROSION
FRACTURE PROPERTIES
LEAK TESTING
RECOMMENDATIONS
SAFETY STANDARDS
SPECIFICATIONS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CONTAINERS
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
STANDARDS
TESTING
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