When developing and implementing an inspection strategy for any equipment, it is crucial to identify and evaluate all credible damage
Developing a repeatable, in-service inspection strategy for ammonia storage tanks is difficult; however, it will help improve operational reliability and minimize the probability of failure from several damage mechanisms, including ammonia stress corrosion cracking (SCC). In this article, the authors discuss Equity’s multi-disciplinary approach to navigate the challenges of these high-consequence ammonia storage tanks. Read how we integrate risk-based inspection (RBI), fitness-for-service (FFS), and materials and corrosion expertise to provide a comprehensive and practical inspection strategy.
Foundational settlement, particularly non-uniform settlement, poses a significant threat to the integrity and operational reliability of aboveground storage tanks. In this article, Katelyn and Derek take a detailed look into at the most common API 653 evaluation methods to provide insight into the limitations and use of the various techniques and show the potential benefit of conducting a detailed analysis for differential shell settlement and bottom edge settlement.
In any industrial facility or plant, buckling poses a significant risk to nearly all components under compressive stress. Several finite element analysis (FEA) tools are used to solve complex buckling issues; however, without fully understanding the underlying mechanics and other relevant factors, the results can be misleading. In this article, Derek and Matthew review the methodology and limitations of the ASME VIII-1, ASME VIII-2, and AISC 360 standards for assessing buckling in beams, columns, steel structures, and pressure vessels.
Mature storage tanks were typically constructed between 1950 to 1970. As the installation of remote monitoring solutions increases in mature tanks, maintenance personnel must start addressing the best way to make the required change or addition. In this article, Bart Smith explores the history of tank level management and measurement techniques and provides recommendations for updating instrumentation to improve safety and reliability.
This article discusses how the combination of the changes in the fifth edition of API 2350, Overfill Prevention for Atmospheric Storage Tanks in Petroleum Facilities (2020), and the adoption of this standard by various regulatory bodies has put additional requirements for overfill prevention on owners/operators of AST facilities.
The 5th edition of the ANSI/API Overfill Prevention for Storage Tanks in Petroleum Facilities was recently released. In this article, read about the recent changes to API 2350 and an 11-step procedure that you can apply at your processing facility.
Conducting suitability-for-service (SFS) assessments helps owner-operators obtain OSHA compliance for any fixed equipment that lacks documentation. In this article, Brian Macejko highlights E2G’s six-step process, based on API 510 Pressure Vessels, that helps owner-operators comply with OSHA requirements.
Learn how applying quantitative RBI principles to storage tanks will result in optimized inspection intervals and reduced risk of loss of containment. This article discusses the difference between qualitative and quantitative tank RBI and how tank RBI is a central part of a facility’s overall tank integrity management program (IMP).
This article explores applying the API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 (API 579) FFS standard to aboveground storage tanks and shares several case studies to illustrate how FFS techniques can help you make informed run-repair-replace decisions for a facility’s storage tanks.
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You’re invited to join us on June 17 for a comprehensive overview of the latest changes in API RP 574 related to structural minimum thickness requirements. Don’t miss your opportunity to […]
Fitness-for-Service (FFS) technology has significantly evolved since the initial publication of API RP 579 in 2000. With each subsequent edition of the document, there have been significant upgrades to existing […]
Equity uses a multi-disciplinary approach to help improve facility-wide safety, increase inspection efficiencies, reduce equipment downtime, and maximize operational reliability. Our specialized engineering consulting services and technologies support the oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, fertilizer, and other related processing industries.
Equity’s engineering and consulting services are focused on managing the entire asset lifecycle to provide you with practical recommendations to improve safety, increase equipment reliability, and mitigate risk.
Equity’s cloud-native software keeps you and your asset management projects moving forward. Our software is designed to simplify your day-to-day tasks while helping you develop expert-level analysis skills.
Equity offers training courses and webinars to support your professional growth wherever you are in your career. As active participants on API and ASME committees, our team uses this knowledge to develop high-quality and industry-relevant training courses and webinars.
You’re invited to join us on June 17 for a comprehensive overview of the latest changes in API RP 574 related to structural minimum thickness requirements. Don’t miss your opportunity to […]
Fitness-for-Service (FFS) technology has significantly evolved since the initial publication of API RP 579 in 2000. With each subsequent edition of the document, there have been significant upgrades to existing […]
Equity is headquartered in Shaker Heights, OH, with offices in Katy, TX, Houston, TX, Calgary, AB, Canada, Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Hyderabad, India. Our specialized consulting services, technology, training, and corporate standards prioritize safety and reliability for industrial processing facilities.
20600 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 1200
Shaker Heights, OH, 44122, United States
P: +1.216.283.9519
F: +1.216.283.6022
E: CustomerService@e2g.com
