API 653 REDLINE : 2009
API 653 REDLINE : 2009
TANK INSPECTION, REPAIR, ALTERATION, AND RECONSTRUCTION
American Petroleum Institute
Table of Contents
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Suitability for Service
5 Brittle Fracture Considerations
6 Inspection
7 Materials
8 Design Considerations for Reconstructed
Tanks
9 Tank Repair and Alteration
10 Dismantling and Reconstruction
11 Welding
12 Examination and Testing
13 Marking and Recordkeeping
Annex A - Background on Past Editions of API Welded
Storage Tank Standards
Annex B - Evaluation of Tank Bottom Settlement
Annex C - Checklists for Tank Inspection
Annex D - Authorized Inspector Certification
Annex F - NDE Requirements Summary
Annex G - Qualification of Tank Bottom Examination
Procedures and Personnel
Annex H - Similar Service Assessment
Annex S - Austenitic Stainless Steel Storage Tanks
Annex SC - Stainless and Carbon Steel Mixed Materials
Storage Tanks
Annex X - Duplex Stainless Steel Storage Tanks
Abstract
Describes steel storage tanks built to API 650 and its predecessor API 12C. Gives minimum requirements for maintaining the integrity of such tanks after they have been placed in service and addresses inspection, repair, alteration, relocation, and reconstruction.
General Product Information
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | American Petroleum Institute |
