Oil And Gas Industry: Tank Selection, Sizing & Specification

“Know how & why” for API Aboveground Storage Tanks in Chemical, Petrochemical plants; Pressure Vacuum Valves working

What you'll learn
Learn different ways of aboveground tank classification
Tank Type Selection Criteria
Tank Sizing Criteria
Critical Aspects of Tank Specification
The International Codes that govern the specification to fabrication of Aboveground Tanks focussed on the Specification Aspects
The Critical Tank Connections
Solved Examples of Tank Sizing, Selection and Specfication
Requirements
Any one working in Chemical, Petrochemical, Refining, Oil & Gas Industry
Anyone dealing with Aboveground Storage Tanks
Aspiring Professionals about to complete Mechanical and chemical engineering diploma or degree
Description
In Chemical plants, storage tanks are ubiquitous.Any Chemicals, Petrochemical, Refining, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical facility and for that matter any facility burning fuel or treating waste water will have tanks.Since it is commonly present, the knowledge of selecting, sizing and specifying tanks is taken for granted. However, this is not the case.When I started work in the petrochemical Industry about 30+ years back in a Tank farm being constructed, there were no manuals, books or procedures. There was no access to any standards. None of the experienced seniors were willing to teach, coach or mentor. When I moved a EPC firm, the same problem continued.Now, we are in a different era. Every information is available at our fingertips. But the students suffer from excess information which brings in a lack of focus.This course aims to equip the students to with sufficient knowledge to be able to select, size, specify and review process design with confidence. The aim is to set the students on the path to gain excellence in the subject.There are 14 examples , quizzes and worked out assignments for  ensuring hands on skill development. (July 2022)WHAT THE COURSE IS NOT ABOUTThis course is NOT about Tank Design, Fabrication, Inspection, Installation or Detailed Engineering of its associated piping, instruments and electrical items. However, points can be discussed in the Q & A section.The students would benefit from interacting with an experienced professional who is keen to share the knowledge and experience to benefit the future generation.Get Started Now. Click the "Take This Course" Button in the upper right to enroll.The topics covered are as follows:Classification of TanksBased on Service, Internal Pressure, Roofs & Bottoms Tank Selection CriteriaVapor Pressure, Flash Point & Flammable LimitsFlammable Fluid ClassificationTank Sizing CriteriaAPI 2350 overfill protection for TanksTank Height Determination Tank Automation and Controls (Apr 22 Addition)Factors affecting Tank Type Selection  (July 2022)Effect of Temperature on Tank Type Selection (July 2022)Effect of Vapor Pressure on Tank Type Selection (July 2022)Effect of AIT  on Tank Type Selection (July 2022)Effect of Flash Point on Tank Type Selection (July 2022)NFPA based Tank Type Selection Matrix (July 2022)Vapor Pressure based Tank Type Selection Matrix (July 2022)Nitrogen Blanketing (July 2022)Tank Type Selection Summary (July 2022)Static Electricity and Tank Selection 9 Examples of Tank Selection (July 2022)4 Example of Tank Sizing (July 2022)Applicable Codes and StandardsAPI650API620BS EN 14015Venting CausesEmergency Venting optionsOpen VentsPressure Vacuum Relief ValvesPilot Operated Vent ValvesEmergency HatchGauge HatchTank Connections & AppurtenancesTank SealsFrangible RoofTank Gauging (Brief)Temperature InstrumentsWater Draw-off SumpTank Mixing Equipment  (Brief)Flexible Piping Systems for Roof Drain and Oil Skimming SystemFoundations (May '22 addition)Tank foundationTank ShellTank BottomStaircase & Walkway Tank SpecificationEngineering Work Process for “Tank Pre-Order” Specification development Development of Process Datasheet for an External Floating Roof TankAPI 650 Clauses that Purchaser needs to specify QuizzesAssignmentRelevant Youtube Videos & Documents more to be addedUdemy Certificate on completion You will also get a one to one interaction with the industry veteran instructor on the topic.Get Started Now. Click the "Take This Course" Button in the upper right to enroll.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction to the Course

Section 2: Tank Classification

Lecture 2 Tank Classification by Service

Lecture 3 Tank Classification By Internal Pressure

Lecture 4 Tank Classification By Roof -Fixed Roof

Lecture 5 More About Cone Roof Types

Lecture 6 Floating Roof, Internal Floating Roof & Dome Roof Tanks

Lecture 7 Tank Classification based on Tank Bottoms Type

Section 3: Tank Type Selection

Lecture 8 Factors Affecting Tank Type Selection

Lecture 9 Effect of Temperature on Tank Type Selection

Lecture 10 Effect of Vapor Pressure on Tank Type Selection

Lecture 11 Autoignition temperature

Lecture 12 Effect of Flash Point on Storage tank type

Lecture 13 Inter-relationship between Flash Point, LFL, AIT

Lecture 14 NFPA classification based Storage tank type selection

Lecture 15 Vapor Pressure based Storage Tank Type Selection

Lecture 16 Nitrogen Blanketting Requirement

Lecture 17 Tank Selection Basis Summary

Lecture 18 How Static Electricity impacts Tank Type Selection?

Section 4: Examples of Tank Type Selection

Lecture 19 Example 1: Acetic Acid Tank Type Selection

Lecture 20 Example 2: Acetic Acid Tank Type Selection

Lecture 21 Example 3: Acetone Tank Type Selection

Lecture 22 Example 4: Acetone Tank Type Selection

Lecture 23 Example 5: Paraxylene Tank Type Selection

Lecture 24 Example 6: Toluene Tank Type Selection

Lecture 25 Example 7: HSD Tank Type Selection

Lecture 26 Example 8: MEG Tank Type Selection

Lecture 27 Example 9: TEG Tank Type Selection

Section 5: Tank Sizing

Lecture 28 Tank Sizing for different types of tanks

Lecture 29 API 2350 Overfill Protection For Tanks

Lecture 30 Tank Height Determination

Lecture 31 Tank Automation & Control System

Section 6: Tank Sizing Examples

Lecture 32 Example 10: Acetic Acid Tank Sizing

Lecture 33 Example 11: Acetone Tank Sizing

Lecture 34 Example 12: Paraxylene Tank Sizing

Lecture 35 Example 13: MEG Tank Sizing

Section 7: Applicable Codes and Standards

Lecture 36 Applicable Codes and Standards

Section 8: Venting

Lecture 37 Causes of Venting

Lecture 38 Venting - Floating Roof Tanks

Lecture 39 Emergency Venting options in Tanks

Lecture 40 Different Tank Protection Devices

Lecture 41 Open Vents

Lecture 42 Venting - Direct Acting Valve Types

Lecture 43 Description of Direct Acting Valves

Lecture 44 More on Direct Acting Valves

Lecture 45 Pilot Operated Vent Valves

Lecture 46 Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valves Settings

Lecture 47 Emergency Manway / Hatch

Section 9: Tank Connections and Accessories

Lecture 48 Floating Roof Tank Seals

Lecture 49 Frangible Roof

Lecture 50 Gauge Hatch

Lecture 51 Tank Gauging

Lecture 52 Temperature Instruments

Lecture 53 Water Draw-off Sump

Lecture 54 Tank Mixing Equipment

Lecture 55 Flexible Piping Systems in Tanks for Roof Drain and Skimmer

Section 10: Foundation, Shell, Bottom, Staircase, Stairways

Lecture 56 Tank Foundation

Lecture 57 Tank Bottom

Lecture 58 Tank Shell

Lecture 59 Staircase & Stairways

Section 11: Tank Specification

Lecture 60 Engineering Work Process for Tank Pre-Order work Process

Lecture 61 Tank Specification

Lecture 62 Example 14: Floating Roof Tank Process Datasheet Preparation

Lecture 63 API 650 Clauses that require Purchaser Inputs

Lecture 64 Additional Resource

Section 12: Bonus Coupon

Lecture 65 Bonus Coupon for new course

Young Engineers in EPC Contractor environment,Currently Plant Operations or Technical Services folks aspiring to make a career transition to EPC contractor environment,Young Tank Fabrication Company Professionals,Young Engineers aspiring to work in an EPC contractor environment,Tank Farm Operations and Maintenance Professionals