Prepare Yourself To Be a Certified API 653 Storage Tanks Inspector!

This course is produced by MSTS Inspection Training Services in Oklahoma, U.S. MSTS is a company specializing in providing the needed practical training for petrochemical and industrial plant pressure equipment inspectors and engineers. MSTS courses are specifically designed to help pressure equipment personnel improve their technical knowledge and skills. MSTS instructors are selected for their technical and wake-ability skills. (Wake-ability the ability to minimize snores during long, boring technical training.) MSTS students generally have a 90% passing rate.

Potential for :

Designed for pressure equipment inspectors and engineers working in refineries, chemical & industrial plants, gas plants, pipeline terminals, and oil fields.

Inspection / Mechanical Engineer Asset Integrity Engineer Material & Corrosion Engineer DOSH Officer Welding Inspector Project Engineer QA /QC / NDT Engineer Quality / Safety Coordinator Static Engineer, Technician

Course Objectives :

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No required class pre-requisites. However, students who wish to sit for the API exam should have 3 years of experience at a petro-, chemical- or industrial facility and have at least 1 year of inspection experience. These classes and exams are not easy, so only individuals who are serious about their pressure equipment career should participate. More info about API Exam at www.api.org/icp

The course provides participants knowledge necessary to:

Successfully pass the API 653 storage tank Inspector certification exam Effectively use major codes: API 650 and ASME B&PV Sections V & IX Perform all tank calculations needed for API exam Use APIs requirements during inspection, repairs, and alterations of tanks Review welding procedures (WPS/PQR) and welder performance qualifications (WPQ)

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API 653 Certification Preparation

Trainers Background Robert Applewhite is a certified

professional engineer in the state of Louisiana, USA. He is also a certified inspector in both API 510 and API 570. Robert has worked in the inspection and engineering fields for various petrochemical and refinery companies since 1997, with work involving pressure vessels, piping, and storage tanks. He has given training sessions on API 510, API 570, and API 653 certification programs, and is dedicated to prepare his students to achieve API certification and become quality inspectors. Robert is also one of the recommended Trainer by Mark Smith, our Master API Trainer in U.S. To preserve the high quality of our API Trainings, our Trainer uses Mark Smiths course notes and teaching materials throughout the class. These course materials are copyrights of Mark Smith of MSTS Inspection Training Services in Oklahoma, U.S. Great course, thoroughly planned, helpful Trainer and great support from IDC staff. Would recommend taking API course from MSTS for those seriously considering taking the certification or just to expand his / her knowledge.

Tan Yong Woi

Inspection Engineer, Shell MDS (M) Sdn Bhd Robert did well to adapt to the environment in Malaysia. Provided great information relating to the exam as well as real life situations. Knowledge passed was invaluable.

Jonathan Ignacio Buri

Engineer, Oil & Gas Management Sdn Bhd First of all, I love the colourful tabs that were distributed to participants. They are really handy and more importantly useful. The IDC Trainers and staffs are really caring and helpful in all aspects. Appreciate the arrangement by IDC pertaining to course exam arrangement, accommodation and always there for participants when there are needs. Will definitely recommend the Technical Training courses to others in Singapore.

The course is right fitted to my job that makes me fully understand/learn the code and standard to look at; specially for the reports of the inspector after the tanks are inspected. I'm now more familiar with ASME code. IDC has good courses to learn and gain knowledge for engineers and technician.

Yeo Hock Tien Jack June A. Yanesa

Project Engineer, South Pacific Petroleum Corp. Simplified notes is really helpful. The instructor has done a good job in simplifying and well explained the lengthy and seemingly confusing code. It is so great to be trained in IDC Training House, Malaysia. Within full atmosphere in this class, it makes this course more valuable in my present assignment. I will turn back to IDC for next course. Thank you so much. Huynh Tran Anh Thu QA/QC/NDT Engineer, Velosi Vietnam The course is really helpful. Thanks to Robert and IDC!! Inspection Engineer, Neste Oil Singapore Pte Ltd

Sam Wei Yeow

Simplified way to understand related code made me feel confident to perform at job and examination. Course material are totally very helpful.

Mohd Nor Fauzi Mohd Amdan

Inspection Engineer, SGS (M) Sdn Bhd

Norhana Nasir
Engineer, SGS (M) Sdn Bhd

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.course outline
Course Duration: 7 Days Training Daily Schedule: 8:30am - 5:30pm (Workshop) 7:00pm - 9:00pm (Evening session -Optional) No of Pax: Max 24 participants / class (to ensure optimal effectiveness of the Training)
1) Welcome & Introduction 2) API 650 - Tank Fabrication Code. Understand the following key concepts. Purpose & Scope of the Code Organization of the Code Key tank terminology Uniqueness of major tank components Qualification requirements specified by the Code Fabrication limits Inspection & Testing methods Tips on how to find needed information in the Code

Bring to Class: Students should bring along The required Codes/Standards (in hardcopy) for API Exam, Calculator, Lots of Questions, and a CAN-DO Attitude.

*Stationeries such as pen, highlighter are provided

1) Review homework from Day 3

DAY 1

2) API 653 - In-Service Tank Code. Use of NDE for In-Service Tanks Hydrotest Requirements and Exemptions 3) ASME B&PV Section V - NDE. Purpose & Organization of the Code RT Techniques, RT Film Density Requirements Purpose & Selection of IQIs Key terms discussed in the Code Tips on how to find needed information in the Code

DAY 4

3) API 650 - Calculations & Charts Minimum Design Temperature Impact Testing Limits New Shell Thickness RTs of new Shell Welds Evening Session: API 650 Homework Covers API 650 questions that are typical of those on the API exam and practice all Calculations covered in class. 1) Review Homework from Day 1 2) API 653 - In-Service Tank Code. Understand the following key concepts. Purpose of the Code Scope of the Code Inspection Types & Inspection Schedules Risked Based Inspection (RBI) Suitability for Service Evaluations

Evening Session: API 653 & ASME Sect. V Homework Covers API 653 & ASME Sect V questions that are typical of those on the API exam. Continue on The API 575 Study Guide

DAY 2

1) ASME B&PV Section IX - Welding Code: Purpose of the Code Roles of the Inspector Organization of the Code Welding Positions - Test and Field Testing Requirements and Acceptance Criteria Welder Qualification Process and Restrictions Weld Procedure Qualification Process and Restrictions 2) Review and Evaluate a WPQ (Welder Performance Qualification) Repairs, Alterations & Rerating Underground Piping 3) Review and Evaluate a WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) and the associated PQR (Procedure Qualification Record) Evening Session: Section IX Homework. Covers ASME Sect IX questions that are typical of those on the API exam. Includes evaluating 2 WPQs, and 1 WPS/PQR.

DAY 5

3) API 653 - Calculations & Charts Learn how to successfully determine the following: Corrosion Averaging for a Shell Corroded Area Minimum Thickness of a Shell Corroded Area Minimum Thickness of a Shell Course Maximum Shell Pit Depth Minimum Bottom Thickness at Next Inspection

Evening Session: API 653 Homework Covers API 653 questions that are typical of those on the API exam and practice all Calculations covered in class. Also complete study Guide The Inspectors Calcs (covers Corrosion Rates, Remaining Life, and Next Inspection Date Calculations)

1) Review homework from Day 5 2) API 651 - Tank Cathodic Protection (CP) Basic Parts of a Corrosion Cell Types of CP (with Advantages & Limitations) 3) API 652 - Tank Coatings Types of Coatings (with Advantages/Limitations) Causes of Lining Failure Coating Installation Requirements Evening Session: API 651 & 652 Homework Covers API 651 & 652 questions that are typical of those on the API exam. Continue on the Study Guide The API 575 Study Guide.

1) Review homework from Day 2 2) API 653 - In-Service Tank Code. Understand the following key concepts. Types and results of Tank Settlement Brittle Fracture Evaluation for Existing Tanks Requirements and Limits of Bottom Repairs Requirements and Limits of Shell & Nozzle Repairs Requirements and Limits of Roof Repairs Design & Erection of Reconstructed Tanks Shell Hot-Tapping Limitations

DAY 6

DAY 3

3) API 653 - Calculations & Charts Learn how to successfully determine the following: Shell Repairs - Weld Spacing Limits Bottom Repairs - Weld Spacing Limits Evening Session: API 653 Homework Covers API 653 questions that are typical of those on the API exam and practice all Calculations covered in class. Start The API 575 Study Guide 1) Review Homework from Day 6 2) Final Review 3) Practice Exam Closed Book Exam similar to the API 653 Exam Open Book Exam similar to the API 653 Exam Evaluate one WPS/PQR

DAY 7

API 653 Certification Preparation Training

13 - 19 February 2012
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COURSE FEE

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RM 6,000 per delegate RM 5,800 - Registration with payment before 2 Jan 2012 RM 5,600 - 3 delegates or more
EXAM FEE (Optional) RM 200 - Admin Fee USD 800 - Non-Member USD 600 - Member 2012 EXAM DATE: API 653 Mar 28 (Deadline to IDC: Jan 3) Sept 26 (Deadline to IDC: Jun 24)

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