Course Highlights
  • Learn different ways of aboveground tank classification
  • Tank Type Selection Criteria
  • Tank Sizing Criteria
  • Critical Aspects of Tank Specification
  • The International Codes that govern the specification to fabrication of Aboveground Tanks focussed on the Specification Aspects
  • The Critical Tank Connections
  • Solved Examples of Tank Sizing, Selection and Specfication
Curriculum

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Introduction to the Course

13 Topics
Tank Classification by Service
Activity- Identify Tank Service using attached datasheet or student's database
Tank Classification by Service
Tank Classification By Internal Pressure
Activity : Classify tank by Internal Pressure
Classification of Tanks by internal pressure
Tank Classification by Roof
Tank Classification By Roof -Fixed Roof
More About Cone Roof Types
Cone Roof Tanks
Floating Roof Internal Floating Roof & Dome Roof Tanks
Tank Classification based on Tank Bottoms Type
Activity : Classify Tank by Roof type and Bottom Type

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Factors Affecting Tank Type Selection
Effect of Temperature on Tank Type Selection
Effect of Vapor Pressure on Tank Type Selection
Autoignition temperature
Effect of Flash Point on Storage tank type
Inter-relationship between Flash Point LFL AIT
Activity : Identify Tank Fluid Properties
NFPA classification based Storage tank type selection
Vapor Pressure based Storage Tank Type Selection
Activity: Identify Preferred tank type based on Vapor Pressure and Flash Point
Tank Selection Basis Summary
Nitrogen Blanketting Requirement
Quiz on Tank Type Selection
Tank Type Selection
How Static Electricity impacts Tank Type Selection?
Static Electricity
Activity : Identify tank Diameter & Volume and Remarks if any

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Example 1: Learn Acetic Acid Tank Type Selection
Example 2: Learn Acetic Acid Tank Type Selection with change in Operating Temp
Example 3: Acetone Tank Type Selection
Example 4: Learn Acetone Tank Type Selection with Operating Temperature change
Example 5: Learn Paraxylene Tank Type Selection
Example 6: Learn Toluene Tank Type Selection
Example 7: Learn HSD Tank Type Selection
Example 8: Learn MEG Tank Type Selection
Example 9: Learn TEG Tank Type Selection

7 Topics
Tank Sizing for different types of tanks
Tank Sizing Quiz
API 2350 Overfill Protection For Tanks
Tank Height Determination
Crude Tank Size Determination - Use the Parcel Size Basis
Calculate the Tank size based on information given for the HSR Gasoline
Tank Automation & Control System

4 Topics
Example 10: Acetic Acid Tank Sizing
Example 11: Acetone Tank Sizing
Example 12: Paraxylene Tank Sizing
Example 13: MEG Tank Sizing

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Learn about History of Tanks to understand the context
Applicable Codes and Standards
Evolution of Tank Standards

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Causes of Venting
API 2000 Method - Calculate Atmospheric and Low Pressure Tank Breathing Rates
Venting - Floating Roof Tanks
Different Tank Protection Devices
Open Vents
Venting - Direct Acting Valve Types
Description of Direct Acting Valves
More on Direct Acting Valves
Pilot Operated Vent Valves
Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valves Settings
Emergency Manway / Hatch

8 Topics
Floating Roof Tank Seals
Frangible Roof
Gauge Hatch
Tank Gauging
Temperature Instruments
Water Draw-off Sump
Tank Mixing Equipment
Flexible Piping Systems in Tanks for Roof Drain and Skimmer

4 Topics
Tank Foundation
Tank Bottom
Tank Shell
Staircase & Stairways

4 Topics
Engineering Work Process for Tank Pre-Order work Process
Learn about Tank Specification - Useful in EPC
Example 14: Learn Floating Roof Tank Process Datasheet Preparation
API 650 Clauses that require Purchaser Inputs

27 Topics
General Rule for Storage Type Selection
Pressurized Storage types
LPG Properties
LPG Hazards
Emergency Venting options in Tanks
Process Safety Incident involving BLEVE
Deciding on Aboveground vs Mounded LPG Storage
Why Mounded Bullets?
Bullet Vs Sphere
Working Capacity of Sphere & Bullet
Example : LPG Tank Sizing
Operating & Design Temperature of a Sphere
Example : Calculation of Minimum Design Metal Temperature
Operating and Design Pressure of Sphere & Bullet
Sphere Fittings
Sphere Bottom Connection
Sphere Level gauging
Sphere Pressure relief
Sphere Relief valve installation
Sphere Shutoff valves
Sphere Emergency shutoff valves
Excess Flow Check Valves
Sphere Layout principles
Sphere Drain insulation and icing in valves
Mounded LPG Storage
Inherent Safety Aspects of Mounded Storage
Instrumentation on Mounded Bullets

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Refrigerated Storage Facility for Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)
History of LNG Storage
Single Containment Tank for LNG
Double Containment Tank for LNG
Full Containment Tank for LNG
Membrane Tank for LNG

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Case Study 1- Sphere Failure
Case Study 1 - What went Wrong?
Case Study 2 - Pressure Vessel Brittle Fracture What we not wrong?
Case Study 2 - Pressure Vessel Brittle Fracture Lesson Learnt
Tank Failure - Causes & Fixes
Tank Failure Hazard Identification
Tank Failure - Hazard Reduction

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