Inspection of storage tanks

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firstmech
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Inspection of storage tanks

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please share with me good references to study about inspection of storage tanks. 13 years experience within inspection without a direct storage tanks inspection assignment before. Know the basics though and now want to have advanced knowledge
mechcolor
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Re: Inspection of storage tanks

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Better to take a start directly with API 620 & 650.
They would provide you with practical applied knowledge.
Beneficial for you and if there is anything not rightly understood, you can consult your seniors.
firstmech
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Re: Inspection of storage tanks

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Thanks for your quick response.\nyes, any support material if you recommend along with code study and application?
octane
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Re: Inspection of storage tanks

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Reading out API 650 & 620 should be the start to understand about storage tank design.
You move directly to API 653 after that.
Some excellent companion books are:
Aboveground Storage Tanks by Philip Myers
Aboveground Storage Tanks: Practical Guide to Inspection, Maintenance and Repair by Brian Redman
Storage Tank Inspection Handbook by Wiley
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