Tight-budget tank inspection

Journal Article · Tue Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1997 · Fuel Technology amp Management

OSTI ID:535191

Moore, J A

To assure reliability of above ground storage tanks (ASTs), the American Petroleum Institute (API) established API Standard 653. Adherence to this provides both environmental protection and stored product protection. Implementing every aspect of API 653 at a particular storage tank isn`t easy. Periodically carrying out all three types of required inspections can be expensive. Many tank storage facilities comply by turning the inspection job over to contractors. A contractor`s rigorous adherence to what is perceived necessary to meet the standard`s requirements can be costly and time consuming. Conversely, response to API 653`s formal external inspection (FEI) requirement by briefly walking around a tank taking minor notes clearly violates the purpose of this safety standard. An easy, quick and cost-effective approach between these extremes, the expedited external inspection (EEI), has been developed. The approach is discussed.

• OSTI ID: 535191
• Journal Information: Fuel Technology amp Management, Journal Name: Fuel Technology amp Management Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 7; ISSN FTMAFH; ISSN 1087-4003
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
COST
INSPECTION
PETROLEUM
SAFETY
STANDARDS
STORAGE
STORAGE FACILITIES
TANKS