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API 653

ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANK


CERTIFICATION PREPARATION PROGRAM
COURSE DURATION: 7 DAYS
An intensive course with daily homework & a final exam (similar to API 653 exam); special
emphasis on the use of related codes & calculations. Study Guide is provided for pre-class study.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The API 653 Above Ground Storage Tank Inspector Certification Preparation program is
designed to equip individuals with broad knowledge base relating to inspection, repair,
alteration and reconstruction of above ground storage tanks.
This program is produced by MSTS Inspection Training Services in Oklahoma, U.S.
All instructors trained by Mark Smith (Master Trainer of MSTS) are selected for their
technical and wake-ability skills. (Wake-ability the ability to minimize snores
during long, boring technical training.) Our students generally have a 90% passing rate.
This program benefits employers and the industry as a whole by helping to:

Mark Smith
Master Trainer from

Provide a continued high level of safety through the use of inspectors specialized in
above ground storage tanks

Improve management control of storage tank inspection, repair, alteration and


reconstruction

Reduce the potential


requirements

MSTS Training Services

for

inspection

delays

resulting

from

regulatory

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API 653 Above Ground Storage Tank Certification Preparation Program

PREPARE YOURSELF TO BE A
CERTIFIED API 653 INSPECTOR!
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The course provides participants with the knowledge necessary to:
Successfully pass the API 653 storage tank Inspector certification
exam
Effectively use major codes: API 650 and ASME B&PV Sections V
& IX
Perform all tank calculations needed for API exam
Use APIs requirements
alterations of tanks

during

inspection,

repairs,

and

Review welding procedures (WPS/PQR) and welder performance


qualifications (WPQ)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

COURSE OUTLINE
DAY 1
1) Welcome & Introduction
2) API 650 - Tank Fabrication Code
Understand the following key concepts:

Purpose & Scope of the Code


Organization of the Code
Key tank terminology
Uniqueness of major tank components
Qualification requirements specified by the Code
Fabrication limits

Designed

for

equipment

inspectors

pressure
and

engineers working in refineries,


chemical & industrial plants,
gas plants, pipeline terminals,
and oil fields.

Inspection / Mechanical
Engineer
Asset Integrity Engineer
Material
&
Engineer
DOSH Officer

Corrosion

Welding Inspector
Project Engineer
QA /QC / NDT Engineer
Quality / Safety Coordinator
Static Engineer, Technician

Inspection & Testing methods


Tips on how to find needed information in the Code
3) API 650 - Calculations & Charts

Minimum Design Temperature


Impact Testing Limits
New Shell Thickness
RTs of new Shell Welds
Evening Session: API 650 Homework

Covers API 650 questions that are typical of those on the API
exam and practice all Calculations covered in class.

No required class pre-requisites.


However, students who wish to
sit for the API exam should
have 3 years of experience
at a petro-, chemical- or
industrial facility and have at
least 1 year of inspection
experience.
These classes and exams are
not easy, so only individuals
who are serious about their
pressure equipment career
should participate.
More info about API Exam at:
www.api.org/icp

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API 653 Above Ground Storage Tank Certification Preparation Program

DAY 2
1) Review Homework from Day 1
2) API 653 - In-Service Tank Code
Understand the following key concepts:

Purpose of the Code


Scope of the Code
Inspection Types & Inspection Schedules
Risked Based Inspection (RBI)
Suitability for Service Evaluations
3) API 653 - Calculations & Charts
Learn how to successfully determine the following:

Corrosion Averaging for a Shell Corroded Area


Minimum Thickness of a Shell Corroded Area
Minimum Thickness of a Shell Course
Maximum Shell Pit Depth
Minimum Bottom Thickness at Next Inspection
Evening Session: API 653 Homework

Covers API 653 questions that are typical of those on the API
exam and practice all Calculations covered in class.
complete

study

Guide

The

Inspectors

Calcs

Also

(covers

Corrosion Rates, Remaining Life, and Next Inspection Date


Calculations)

DAY 3
1) Review homework from Day 2

BONUS !!!
Color tabs, checklists &
Technical Training
Passes will be provided

2) API 653 - In-Service Tank Code


Understand the following key concepts:

Types and results of Tank Settlement


Brittle Fracture Evaluation for Existing Tanks
Requirements and Limits of Bottom Repairs
Requirements and Limits of Shell & Nozzle Repairs
Requirements and Limits of Roof Repairs
Design & Erection of Reconstructed Tanks
Shell Hot-Tapping Limitations
3) API 653 - Calculations & Charts
Learn how to successfully determine the following:

Shell Repairs - Weld Spacing Limits


Bottom Repairs - Weld Spacing Limits
Evening Session: API 653 Homework
Covers API 653 questions that are typical of those on the API
exam and practice all Calculations covered in class. Start The
API 575 Study Guide

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API 653 Above Ground Storage Tank Certification Preparation Program

DAY 4
1) Review homework from Day 3
2) API 653 - In-Service Tank Code.

Use of NDE for In-Service Tanks


Hydrotest Requirements and Exemptions
3) ASME B&PV Section V - NDE.

Purpose & Organization of the Code


RT Techniques, RT Film Density Requirements
Purpose & Selection of IQIs
Key terms discussed in the Code
Tips on how to find needed information in the Code
Evening Session: API 653 & ASME Sect. V Homework

Covers API 653 & ASME Sect V questions that are typical of those
on the API exam. Continue on The API 575 Study Guide

DAY 5
1) ASME B&PV Section IX - Welding Code:

Purpose of the Code

COURSE DURATION

Roles of the Inspector

7 Days Training

Organization of the Code


Welding Positions - Test and Field

DAILY SCHEDULE

Testing Requirements and Acceptance Criteria


Welder Qualification Process and Restrictions
Weld Procedure Qualification Process and Restrictions
2)

Review

and

Evaluate

WPQ

(Welder

Underground Piping
and

Specification)

Evaluate
and

the

6:00pm - 7:30pm
(Evening session - Optional)

ITEMS TO BRING

Repairs, Alterations & Rerating

Review

8:30am - 5:30pm (Workshop)

Performance

Qualification)

3)

WPS

(Welding

associated

PQR

Procedure
(Procedure

Qualification Record)
Evening Session: Section IX Homework

Covers ASME Sect IX questions that are typical of those on the


API exam. Includes evaluating 2 WPQs, and 1 WPS/PQR.

Calculator

Lots of Questions

A CAN-DO Attitude

Codes/Standards (in hardcopy)


* Please refer to 653
Publications Effectivity Sheet at
http://www.api.org/~/media/files/
certification/icp/icp-certificationprograms/653_pubseffectsheet_n
ov-2015-to-jul2016_final_121014.pdf?la=en

Stationeries such as pen and


highlighter will be provided.
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API 653 Above Ground Storage Tank Certification Preparation Program

DAY 6
1)

Review homework from Day 5

2)

API 651 - Tank Cathodic Protection (CP)

Basic Parts of a Corrosion Cell


Types of CP (with Advantages & Limitations)
3)

API 652 - Tank Coatings

Types of Coatings (with Advantages/Limitations)


Causes of Lining Failure
Coating Installation Requirements
Evening Session: API 651 & 652 Homework

Covers API 651 & 652 questions that are typical of those on
the API exam. Continue on the Study Guide The API 575
Study Guide.

DAY 7
1) Review Homework from Day 6
2) Final Review
3) Practice Exam

Closed Book Exam similar to the API 653 Exam


Open Book Exam similar to the API 653 Exam
Evaluate one WPS/PQR

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TRAINERS PROFILE

LUTZ SEIBT
Lutz Seibt has more than 20 years hands-on experience as
an Authorized Inspector and Auditor acc. to German
Pressure Vessel (AD Merkblaetter), Boiler (TRD) and
Storage Tanks Codes, Pressure Equipment Directive (PED),

SPECIAL SKILLS
Inspector for periodical inspection
& certification of

Pressure vessels, Steam boilers,

Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive (TPED) and

Piping Systems

European Construction Material Directive; 9 years out of it

Cranes, Hoisting equipment,

within TUVs International Business Unit in Asia Pacific.


He has conducted numerous training sessions related to Pressure
Equipments (based on American and European standards) in
Malaysia, Singapore, Korea, China, Thailand and Vietnam.

Hoisting equipment of lifeboats


Inspector for third party & welding
inspection and QA/QC in
manufacturing / construction of
Pressure vessels, Steam boilers,
Piping Systems

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Certified International Welding Engineers (International
Institute of Welding - IIW, Germany)
Certified API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector
Certified API 570 Piping Inspector
Certified API 577 Advanced Welding Inspection & Metallurgy
Professional
Certified Pedestal Crane Inspector acc. to API RP 2D
(Cranetech Training & Inspection, Inc., USA)
Certified Safety Engineer (Fachhochschule Frankfurt,
Germany)
Environmental Auditor (Technical Academy Esslingen,
Germany)

COURSES CONDUCTED

API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector

ASME IX Welding Qualification

European Pressure Equipment


Directive (PED) 97/23/EC
Simplified

IDC Piping Specialist - Part 1:


ASME B31.3 Process Piping

Leak or Pressure Testing of


Pressure Equipment

Material Certificates (EN10204 /


EN10168 / ISO10474)

Welding & NDT Symbols (AWS /


ISO Code)

Bachelor Degree Motor Vehicle Engineering

API 570 Piping Inspector


API 577 Advanced Welding
Inspection & Metallurgy
Professional cum IDC Welding
Inspector
ASME VIII Division 1 Pressure
Vessel

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TRAINERS PROFILE

LUTZ SEIBT
TESTIMONIALS
It was an excellent program conducted by a very experienced tutor.
The discussion topics were directly related to my work scope and
responsibilities & helpful and recommended this course to any
inspection personnel.
E. Kannan
Discipline Head, Inspection Execution, Sarawak Shell Bhd

As always the course has been conducted to an excellent standard


and the learning very much tuned to actual work environments.
Very much recommended to all levels of the engineering community.
Pg Hassanal ASBPHM Puteh
Utilities Plant Inspector, Brunei LNG Sdn Bhd

What I like most about the Training is the SIMPLIFICATION.


P.Govalupillay
Managing Director, PT. Atmindo (Indonesia)

Before I attend this Training, my knowledge about the pressure


vessel code is very poor. Now, I am SELF-MOTIVATED to know
more about ASME, quite interesting.
Adi Setiawan
Engineer, PT. Atmindo (Indonesia)

The course was conducted successfully and I believe it helps me in


having a better understanding of ASME IX "Welding Qualification".
Ir Mohd Rosli Salim
Inspector Engineer, Petronas Penapisan (Melaka)

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REGISTRATION FORM

API 653 ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANK


CERTIFICATION PREPARATION PROGRAM
DATE: 1925 OCT 2015
TIME: 8:30AM5:30PM

VENUE: IDC Training House, No. 7, Unit 8, Jalan Industri PBP 3,


Taman Industri Pusat Bandar Puchong, 47100 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia.

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