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API 653 : 2014

Superseded

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TANK INSPECTION, REPAIR, ALTERATION, AND RECONSTRUCTION

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PDF

Published date

01-01-2014

Superseded date

24-01-2020

Superseded by

API 653:2014+ADD1:2018

£224.00
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Summarise this standard

1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
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 (informative) - Background on Past Editions of API Welded
        Storage Tank Standards
Annex B (normative) - Evaluation of Tank Bottom Settlement
Annex C (informative) - Checklists for Tank Inspection
Annex D (normative) - Authorized Inspector Certification
Annex E (Intentionally Left Blank)
Annex F (normative) - NDE Requirements Summary
Annex G (informative) - Qualification of Tank Bottom Examination
        Procedures and Personnel
Annex H (informative) - Similar Service Assessment
Annex I (informative) - Inquiries and Suggestions for Change
Annex S (normative) - Austenitic Stainless Steel Storage Tanks
Annex SC (normative) - Stainless and Carbon Steel Mixed Materials
         Storage Tanks
Annex X (normative) - Duplex Stainless Steel Storage Tanks

Describes steel storage tanks built to API 650 and its predecessor API 12C. It provides minimum requirements for maintaining the integrity of such tanks after they have been placed in service and addresses inspection, repair, alteration, relocation, and reconstruction.

DevelopmentNote
Also available in Chinese version, see API 653 CHINESE. (09/2015) NEW CHILD ERR 1 IS ADDED New child ADD 4 2025 is now added
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
172
ProductNote
NEW CHILD ERR 1 IS ADDED NEW CHILD ADD 1 IS ADDED. New child ADD 4 2025 is now added
PublisherName
American Petroleum Institute
Status
Superseded
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