CompeTank™ Scheme

Assessment of storage tanks to EEMUA 159

Oil and petrochemical industry feedstock and products have been stored in above-ground, vertical cylindrical tanks for many years. At first sight these tanks appear of simple design and construction with innocuous working environments. However, this is not the case in practice as the numerous accidents associated with such tanks testify.

Based on EEMUA 159 users’ guide (which may also be purchased separately in the EEMUA Online Shop) and API Std 653, two courses are offered which cover the need for inspection, the interpretation of the results, and the determination of safe courses of action.

The TankAssessor course describes many of the key features of design and the common problems that arise in service, and identifies many of the actions that may be taken to avoid their recurrence or remedy the effects.

The TankAssessor Refresher course is designed for people who already hold a TankAssessor Certificate obtained within the last five years and wish to extend their Certificate for a further period of time. For those who obtained a Certificate more than 5 but less than 10 years ago and have evidence of working with tanks over this period, it is also possible to be recertified by successfully completing the Refresher course and examination alone, otherwise the TankAssessor course has to be re-taken.

The TankStrategies course details the theory behind the "Probabilistic Preventive Maintenance (PPM)" methodology, which is based upon two underlying methodologies: "Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)" and "Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM)", and guides the participant through implementation of the methodology.

The full courses include an optional examination and successful candidates will be awarded a Certificate of Competence. Those opting not to take the examination will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance.

On how to obtain re-certification, please read this.

Dates and locations

Courses in 2012:

TankAssessor
6 - 12 February 2012   FULLY BOOKED	Delft
12 - 16 March 2012   FULLY BOOKED	Walthan Cross
26 - 30 March 2012	Copenhagen
16 - 20 April 2012	Lyon
18 - 22 June 2012	UK
24 - 28 September 2012	Manchester
8 - 12 October 2012	Delft
22 - 26 October 2012	Lyon
TankStrategies
19 - 25 November 2012 (Presented in English language with course materials available in English, French and Dutch)	Antwerp

 

To obtain a registration form email events@eemua.org

If you are interested in attending a course that is currently fully booked, we recommend that you still submit a registration form. If you meet the entry criteria, you will be put onto a reserve list and may be offered a place that becomes available as a result of cancellations. If you do not gain a place on the course of your choice, you will be automatically registered for the next available course.

Additional courses my be held if there is sufficient demand.

From 2012 permanent employees of EEMUA Member companies will be entitled to a 20% discount off all standard course fees. To confirm if you are eligible for the discount, please contact EEMUA.

Training documentation, examination fees and certificates (as applicable), plus residential accommodation, with full board, is included in the price. VAT is not included.

Details

• TankAssessor course
• TankStrategies course