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Tank
Inspection
Intervals
Presented by:
Inspection Frequency
Considerations
a) the nature of the product stored;
b) the results of visual maintenance
checks;
c) corrosion allowances and corrosion rates;
d) corrosion prevention systems;
e) conditions at previous inspections;
f) the methods and materials of
construction and repair;
Inspection Frequency
Considerations
g) the location of tanks;
h) the potential risk of air or water pollution;
i) leak detection systems;
j) change in operating mode
k) jurisdictional requirements;
l) changes in service
API 653
Initial
Inspection
Interval
Tank Safeguard
Fiberglass-reinforced lining of the product-side
2 yrs
5 yrs
10 yrs
650, Annex I.
Bottom corrosion allowance greater than 0.150 (Actual corrosion
allowance - 150 mils) /
in.
15 mpy
+10 years
+ 2 years
+10 years
EXCEPT..
API 653
Subsequent
Inspection
Interval
(re-inspection)
Uncoated
Bottom
Scan
the bottom
Perform
UT prove up to determine
minimum thickness.
Subsequent
Inspection Interval
with no RPB
Maximum
Interval = 25 years
30 years
Interval of
RBI
PROCEDURES
6.4.2.4
design, construction,
and
modes of deterioration, and
the proper application of API
RP 580 principles
Consequences to Consider
Product
Public
RBI Inspection
RBI
RBI Assessments
Perception is it provides a
methodology to extend the inspection
interval
May
May
Comparison
Direct Measurements in API 653: Based on
the sum of the product side and soil side
bottom corrosion rates
Comparison
RBI Assessment with 10-Year Update
Assessments based on API 580/581 as
implemented in API 653: Based on direct
measurements or conservative-provided
estimates of the bottom corrosion rates
Then
If all else fails.
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