API 653: Tank Inspection Code Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction of Steel Above-Ground Storage Tanks (Preparation for Exam)

Mechanical, Maintenance & Reliability · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900

Overview

This training course will focus on learning the API 653 tank inspection Code as well knowledge of the API 571, API 575, API 650, API 652, API 651, API 577, ASME Section V and ASME Section IX. The delegates will further receive instructions on how to take the API Exam, as well as understanding of the material.

Learning Objectives

• Enough knowledge and skills to pass such exam and attain the API 653 certification
• Identify the API 653 Scopes, Suitability for Service, evaluation of the tank Shell and Min. accepted thickness also the maximum allowable fill Height
• Evaluation of the tank Bottom, including settlement and release prevention Systems (RPS)
• Recognize the reasons for Inspection and Causes of Deterioration
• Determination of Need for Cathodic Protection and Methods of Cathodic Protection
• Employ post weld heat treatment, identify the charpy impact testing

Who Should Attend

This training course is designed for professionals interested in getting the API-653 certification as well as: Storage Tank Inspectors & Engineers Plant Inspectors Inspection & Corrosion Engineers Process Engineers Inspection Engineers for Newly constructed and reconstructed tanks QA/QC inspectors Maintenance & Mechanical Engineers Inspection Testing Engineers Fabrication Engineers

• Storage Tank Inspectors & Engineers
• Plant Inspectors
• Inspection & Corrosion Engineers
• Process Engineers
• QA/QC inspectors
• Maintenance & Mechanical Engineers
• Inspection Testing Engineers
• Fabrication Engineers

Course Outline

Day 1 — Introduction and Review of API 653 Body of Knowledge

• API 653 Scope coverage & Definitions &Suitability for Service
• Tank Shell Evaluation and Thickness Calculation for Welded Tank Shell
• Maximum Allowable Fill Height Calculation
• Tank Bottom Evaluation and release prevention Systems (RPS)

Day 2 — API 653 tank Dismantling and Reconstruction

• Welding s and Examination Testing requirement for the tanks
• Evaluation of Tank Bottom Settlement
• API 650 scope
• General Material Requirements

Day 3 — API 575 Scope and definitions

• Types of Storage Tanks
• Reasons for Inspection and Causes of Deterioration
• Methods of Inspection and Inspection Scheduling
• API 651 Scope and definitions

Day 4 — ASME IX Welding Procedure Qualifications WPS & WPQ &…

• Welding Processes
• Welding Essential &non-essential and supplementary essential Variables
• P-Numbers and S-Numbers, F-number and A-number
• Welders test positions & Diameter & thickness qualification and position qualification

Day 5 — Continue API 571 Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed…

• Welding Inspection and Metallurgy API 577
• Hot Tapping and In-Service Welding
• ASME Section V - Non-destructive Test Methods
• Radiographic & Liquid Penetrant & Magnetic Particle and Visual Test examination

Accreditation

Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.

Dates & Venues

Dates	Venue	Delivery	Duration	Fee (USD)
22–26 November 2026	Jeddah, KSA	Public	5 days	4,500

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