Questions and Answers
What is a key consideration when inspecting floating-roof tanks?
Which of the following design modifications can enhance the safety of existing tanks?
What is an important material specification for tank linings?
Which approach is vital for preventing product contamination in tanks?
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How can vapor emissions be effectively reduced in tank operations?
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What inspection aspect is essential for understanding corrosion rates?
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What role do robotic inspections play in tank assessments?
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What factor should next inspection interval recommendations primarily consider?
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What is the purpose of an external inspection?
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What does a Fitness-For-Service (FFS) evaluation assess?
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How is general corrosion characterized?
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What is the heat-affected zone?
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What does hydrostatic pressure depend on?
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What defines a tank as being 'in service'?
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What involves all inspection activities of a tank after it has been placed in service?
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What do indications in NDE refer to?
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What is the primary purpose of a Fitness-For-Service Evaluation?
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Which method is NOT typically used during inspections to evaluate tank integrity?
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What ensures that product contamination is minimized in tank design?
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Which factor is most likely considered when establishing tank corrosion rates?
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What is a primary benefit of condition-based inspection scheduling?
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What is an effective way to reduce vapor emissions in tank operations?
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During the inspection of an out-of-service tank, which method is particularly beneficial?
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Which of the following modifications may NOT be necessary when retrofitting an existing tank?
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Study Notes
Inspections Planning and Reports
- Inspectors must review prior inspection records to understand history and recommendations before conducting inspections.
- Specific inspection plans should detail:
- Inspection locations and access requirements (like scaffolding).
- Any access limitations posed by road conditions or surroundings.
- Necessary insulation removal and roof access considerations.
- Vents, vacuum breakers, and foundation issues.
- Inspection of seals, floating-roof components, and non-pressure-containing components needed for tank operation.
- Maintenance of cathodic protection systems, linings, coatings, and removal of water or debris.
- Inspection reports must cover:
- Corrosion rate calculations.
- Recommendations for next inspection intervals.
- Compliance with API Std 653.
- Detailed descriptions of damage mechanisms and their locations.
Inspection Methodologies
- API Std 653 outlines condition-based inspections and scheduling based on internal and external visual inspections and Non-Destructive Testing (NDE) data.
- Alternative methods, such as robotic inspections, allow for assessment of tank internals without personnel entry.
External Inspection
- Conducted visually from outside to evaluate conditions affecting tank integrity and the integrity of supporting structures (like ladders, platforms).
- Can occur during normal operation or when the tank is out of service.
Fitness-For-Service Evaluation
- A criterion to assess the integrity of tanks based on flaws, deterioration, or operational conditions relevant to continued service.
Corrosion Types and Definitions
- General corrosion refers to uniform corrosion across a metal surface, unlike localized corrosion.
- The heat-affected zone is the area of base metal that has altered properties due to welding or thermal cutting.
Hydrostatic Pressure
- Defined as the pressure exerted by a fluid at a specific point, increasing with depth due to the fluid's weight.
Indications and Inspection Context
- Indications are responses from NDE that could be non-relevant or potential flaws that require further investigation.
- The term 'in service' describes a tank actively in operation, prior to any cleaning or emptying.
- In-service inspection includes all activities related to a tank while it remains operational.
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