Section 1

Question 1

What equipment does API 653 cover?

Answer 1

Steel storage tank built to API 650 and its predecessor API 12C

API 653 par 1.1.1

Question 2

What does API 653 provide

Answer 2

Minimum requirements for maintaining integrity of tanks after being places in service and addresses inspection, repair, relocations and reconstruction of steel tanks

API 653 par 1.1.1

Question 3

What are the limits of API 653?

Answer 3

Limited to the tank foundation, bottom, shell, structure, roof, attached appurtenances, and nozzles to the face of the first flange, first threaded joint, or first welding-end connection

api 653 PAR 1.1.2

Question 4

What code governs if there is a conflit between API 653 and other codes?

Answer 4

API 653 shall govern

API 653 par 1.1.2

Question 5

What organizations is API 653 intended to be used by?

Answer 5

Organizations that maintain or have access to engineering and inspection personnel technically trained and experienced in tank design, fabrication, repair, construction, and inspection

API 653 par 1.1.4

Question 6

What design and construction details don’t provide rules for the varied conditions of a tank, what is the appropriate action?

Answer 6

API 650 details must be used

API 653 par 1.1.5

Question 7

What should be done if API 653 does not provide specific procedures or acceptance criteria for a specific degradation?

Answer 7

API 579/AMSME FFS-1 should be used to evaluate the degradation

API 653 par 1.1.6

Question 8

Who has the responsibility to comply with API 653 requirements?

Answer 8

Owner/Operator

API 653 par 1.2