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Mastering Aboveground Storage Tanks: Design & Construction
18 students
Mastering Aboveground Storage Tanks: Design & Construction
The complete engineer's guide to API 650 tanks: Foundations, Floating Roofs, Seals, Fire Protection, and Erection method
Created byAtul Singla
Last updated 11/2025
English
What you'll learn
- Select the correct foundation (Ringwall vs. Pad) based on soil load and tank stability requirements.
- Differentiate between roof types, specifically the mechanics of External and Internal Floating Roofs.
- Analyze sealing systems to understand the environmental and operational differences between Liquid Mounted and Vapor Mounted seals.
- Understand critical safety systems, including Rim Seal Fire Protection, Foam Chambers, and Automatic Bleeder Vents.
- Compare erection methodologies, specifically the advantages of Hydraulic Jacking vs. Traditional Progressive Assembly.
- Implement corrosion control, mastering the difference between Sacrificial Anode and Impressed Current Cathodic Protection.
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Course content
1 section • 8 lectures • 51m total length
Requirements
- Basic understanding of engineering terminology.
- Familiarity with Oil & Gas or Industrial construction concepts is helpful but not required.
- No specific software required—this is a conceptual engineering course.
Description
Unlock the engineering secrets behind massive Aboveground Storage Tanks.
“This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.”
In the world of EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) and Oil & Gas, storage tanks are critical assets. But designing and maintaining them requires navigating complex standards and intricate mechanical systems.
This course is a comprehensive Technical Master Class designed to take you from the basics of civil foundations to the complex physics of floating roofs and hydraulic erection methods. Whether you are a site engineer, a piping designer, or a project manager, this course breaks down the 78-page technical standard into 8 digestible, high-impact modules.
What we cover in this 8-part series:
Civil Foundations: Detailed comparisons of Sand Pads, Concrete Ringwalls, and Pile Supported foundations.
Structural Design: Understanding shell courses, annular plates, and the critical role of Wind Girders.
Floating Roof Technology: A deep dive into Single vs. Double Deck roofs, Internal Aluminum decks, and the physics of buoyancy.
Sealing Systems: Mastering the complex mechanics of Pantograph Shoe Seals, Liquid-filled seals, and Wiper seals.
Mechanical Accessories: How Automatic Bleeder Vents, Mixers, and Roof Drains actually function.
Asset Protection: Cathodic Protection (Impressed Current vs. Sacrificial Anode) and corrosion control.
Fire Safety: Active fire protection including Foam Chambers, Rim Seal detection, and Cooling Rings.
Construction Methods: A step-by-step comparison of Progressive Assembly vs. the modern Hydraulic Jacking method.
Packed with technical diagrams, cross-sections, and "Knowledge Check" quizzes at the end of every module, this course ensures you don't just watch—you learn.
Enroll today and master the engineering behind the tank farm.
Who this course is for:
- Piping & Mechanical Engineers looking to specialize in static equipment.
- Civil Engineers designing industrial foundations.
- Site Supervisors & Construction Managers working on tank farms.
- Process Engineers who need to understand tank operations and accessories.
- EPC Professionals preparing for interviews or project execution.