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This recommended practice covers the inspection of atmospheric and low-pressure storage tanks that have been designed to operate at pressures from atmospheric to 15 psig. This document includes reasons for inspection, frequency and methods of inspection, methods of repair, and preparation of records and reports.

This recommended practice is intended to supplement API Standard 653, which covers the minimum requirements for maintaining the integrity of storage tanks after they have been placed in service.

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Edition:

4th

Published:

07/01/2020

Number of Pages:

116

File Size:

1 file , 6.3 MB

Redline File Size:

2 files , 14 MB

Product Code(s):

C57504, C57504, C57504, C57504

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This document provides useful information and recommended practices for the maintenance and inspection of atmospheric and low-pressure storage tanks. While these maintenance and inspection guidelines may apply to other types of tanks, these practices are intended primarily for existing tanks which were constructed to one of the following four standards: API 12A, API 12C, API 620, or API 650. This document addresses the following:

• a)descriptions and illustrations of the various types of storage tanks;
• b)new tank construction standards;
• c)maintenance practices;
• d)reasons for inspection;
• e)causes of deterioration;
• f) frequency of inspection;
• g)methods of inspection;
• h)inspection of repairs;
• i)preparation of records and reports;
• j)safe and efficient operation;
• k)leak prevention methods.

This Recommended Practice (RP) is intended to supplement API 653, which provides minimum requirements for maintaining the integrity of storage tanks after they have been placed in service.

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Edition:

3rd

Published:

04/01/2014

Number of Pages:

96

File Size:

1 file , 15 MB

Redline File Size:

2 files , 23 MB

Product Code(s):

C57503, C57503 CN790, C57503, C57503 CN790, C57503, C57503 CN790

Note:

This product is unavailable in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria