API 653: Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration and Reconstruction (API Exam Preparation Training)

This API 653 training course will be conducted along workshop principles with formal lectures, videos and interactive worked examples. Each learning point will be re-enforced with practical exercises and ample opportunities for discussion and sharing of experiences.

The training course instructor may modify the above training methodology before or during the course for technical reasons with no prior notice to participants.

The classroom training course of the API 653 consists of 5 days of training including the final practice exams

The aim of this comprehensive training course is to provide the delegates with:

• 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
• Carryout welding discontinuities and discuss ASME section IX WPS &WPQ and PQR

This Gulf Rowad 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