API 653 Sec-03 (Destinations)

Question 1

Any work on a tank that changes its physical dimensions or configuration

Answer 1

alteration

Question 2

standard that was in effect at the date of the installation of the component

Answer 2

as-built standard

Question 3

If the date of the installation of the component is unknown, then the .

Answer 3

current applicable standard shall be considered to be the as-built standard

Question 4

The standard used for repairs or alterations made after original construction is the as-built standard only for those repairs or alterations, …………….

Answer 4

so there may be more than one as-built standard for a tank

Question 5

Authorized Inspection Agency

Answer 5

• Inspection organization of the jurisdiction
• Insurance company which is licensed or registered
• Owner/operator of one or more above ground storage
  tank(s) and not for sale or resale.
• Organization or individual under contract / direction of
  an owner/operator and
  recognized by the jurisdiction.

Question 6

The area on a tank bottom where settlement begins.

Answer 6

Breakover point

Question 7

The tank(s) for which corrosion rates are not known

Answer 7

Candidate Tank

Question 8

A change operating conditions involving different properties of the stored product (specific
gravity/corrosivity/temperature/pressure)

Answer 8

change in service

Question 9

The tank(s) for which corrosion rates and service history are known and documented

Answer 9

control tank

Question 10

corrosion rate

Answer 10

The total metal loss divided by the period of time over which the metal loss occurred

Question 11

critical zone

Answer 11

The portion of the tank bottom or annular plate within 3 in. of the inside edge of the shell, measured radially inward

Question 12

current applicable standard

Answer 12

The current edition of the standard that applies if the tank were built today.

Question 13

A plate (or plates) cut from an existing tank shell to create a temporary access opening. After planned work is completed, the door sheet(s) shall be reinstalled or replaced

Answer 13

door sheet

Question 14

hot tap

Answer 14

Identifies a procedure for installing a nozzle in the shell of a tank that is in service.

Question 15

The side of the tank that is in contact with the stored liquid product

Answer 15

product-side

Question 16

Any work necessary to reassemble a tank that has been dismantled and relocated to a new site

Answer 16

reconstruction

Question 17

Work necessary to maintain or restore a tank to a condition suitable for safe operation

Answer 17

Work necessary to maintain or restore a tank to a condition suitable for safe operation

Question 18

repair organization

Answer 18

owner/operator tanks who repairs or alters his/her own equipment in accordance with this standard;
contractor whose qualifications are acceptable to the owner/operator
one who is authorized by by the jurisdiction

Question 19

The side of the tank bottom that is in contact with the ground

Answer 19

soil-side

Question 20

persons acceptable to the owner/operator who are knowledgeable and experienced in the engineering disciplines associated with evaluating mechanical and material characteristics that affect the integrity
and reliability of above ground storage tanks.

Answer 20

storage tank engineer

Question 21

A condition that exists when it cannot be demonstrated that the material of a component satisfies the definition ofrecognized toughness.

Answer 21

unknown toughness