API118 - API TES 2015/2016: Tank Entry Supervisor Certification Program (API Exam Preparation Training)

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API118 - API TES 2015/2016: Tank Entry Supervisor Certification Program (API Exam Preparation Training)

Introduction

This course of is designed as per the body of knowledge and current effectivity API standards required for the certification examination.The course covers all aspects of the duties of tank entry supervisors. Management of tank entry. Permit systems, ventilation, testing, emergency response & recommissioning activities. Prepares the participants to assess tank entry safety requirements, methods to monitor the confines space for carrying out maintenance works. This course of enlightens the participants to critically analyze tank entry practices and compliance to regulatory requirements, ensuring safety for all stakeholders while preparing, cleaning and carrying out repairs of storage tanks. 

Objectives

    The participants will gain in-depth knowledge of the following API recommended practices 2015, 2016, 2026, 2207 & 2219. Develop plans for tank cleaning and preparatory works, safety requirements for safe entry, continued assurance of safe atmosphere both inside and outside, preventive methods, ventilating confines space for human entry and repairs, carrying out initial entry test assessing fitness for tank entry. Work permits, communication methods and emergency procedures while working in confines space. This course will inspire the participants to gain mastery in the tank entry & supervision as per API body of knowledge and prepare them to take the certification exam.

     

     

Training Methodology

The training methodology is interactive with group exercises and is suitable for all employees involved in functions management. The pace and level of the training workshop is customized to the understanding of the delegates. Ongoing back-up and support is available after the training on request to the supplier, and the training course is also available for in-house presentation as well as for “Competency Transfer”.

Who Should Attend?

Storage tank operators, supervisors, engineers involved in Oil & Gas storage tank operations, maintenance, engineering & safety who wish to pursue API certification to comply with statutory regulations from petroleum, petrochemical, chemical, LNG & natural gas industry.    

Course Outline

  • Basics of Storage tanks – types / classifications
    • Construction methods – general knowledge & short overview
    •  API exam syllabus, effectivity of applicable codes.
    • Work permit system
    • Various permits / permitting requirements
    • Storage tank de-commissioning & isolation.
    • Cleaning of storage tanks – hazards identification
    • Removing and safe handling of residual product
    • Isolation of tank, lockout – tag out
    • Using pumps/vacuum for evacuating product, basic electrical safety
    • Degassing / Ventilating / Inerting- differences & equipment’s.
    • Methods of ventilation & placing equipment.
    • Methods of de-gassing.
  • Calculation of flow rates for air flows, ventilating air changes.
    • Atmospheric testing / Gas testing
    • PEL & TLV requirements, converting percentage values to ppm values.
    • Initial inspection & assessment for tank entry.
    • Entry to floating roofs
    • Preparing floating roof tanks for cleaning, repairs.
    • Returning tanks to service.
    • OSHAS standards for storage tanks entry & repairing activities.
    •  API RP 2015 – Safe entry & cleaning of tanks overview
  • API RP 2016 – Guidelines for entry & cleaning of storage tanks.
    • API RP 2026 – Safe access/egress on floating roof tanks.
  • API RP 2207 – preparing tank bottoms for hot work
    • API RP 2219 – Safe operation of vacuum trucks
    • Daily review of lessons learned through exercises
    • Mock exam & evaluation
    • Exam tips
    • Resources for furthering knowledge.
    • Current trends & developments for tank cleaning / robotic inspection. 

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