Use of video camera expedites tank inspection procedure
Journal Article
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· Oil and Gas Journal
OSTI ID:395404
- Chevron Research and Technology Co., Richmond, CA (United States)
API Standard 653 requires that operators periodically conduct formal external inspections of aboveground storage tanks. An expedited method of performing these inspections on in-service tanks reduces the potential for accidents while meeting API 653 requirements. In the expedited method, the inspector documents the procedure by using a video camera to tape the inspection process. The method is applicable to several industries, including petroleum, petrochemicals, chemicals, and pulp and paper. The use of video greatly reduces the paperwork involved in the inspection process. In addition, the technique can reduce by an order of magnitude the cost and time associated with performing the inspections. The paper discusses the API standard, the effective use of resources, tank inspections, the Expedited External Inspection and its basic elements, and related issues.
- OSTI ID:
- 395404
- Journal Information:
- Oil and Gas Journal, Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal Journal Issue: 46 Vol. 94; ISSN 0030-1388; ISSN OIGJAV
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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