Presented by Datanet Engineering, INC
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This three day course reviews the basics of shop fabricated AST fuel systems. Beyond tanks and piping, controls, alarms, sensors, and facility siting, many other details are reviewed. The typical cause of a release is that the various components of a fuel system are either not in compliance with applicable codes and standards or they have deteriorated to the point of being non-functional. Overfill valves, anti-siphon valves and oil safety valves are essential for many fuel systems and un-needed for others. For example, oil safety valves must be installed at the bottom drain of a tank to properly function. Conversely, anti-siphon valves must be located on the top of a tank. These are some of the critical items that are not appreciated by many installers and engineers. This lack of understanding is what allows so many very preventable fuel releases to occur.
Course Highlights:
There are no prerequisites for students attending this class. During the three days, a very broad spectrum of information critical to both engineers designing and owners operating aboveground fuel systems are presented. A large notebook is provided with course handouts containing even more detailed information than can be reviewed in class. This additional information will provide each student with a problem solving resource when they are confronted with typical AST problems in the future.
Topics that are covered in this AST training class include:
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Module 1 Tank System Basics
- Types of Tanks
- Critical Items in Standards and Codes
- Major Ancillary Components
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Module 2 Codes & Regs-What is needed for compliance?
- Fire Codes
- Industry Standards & OSHA
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Module 3 Integrity Testing-Made Easy
- Why pressure tests are not typically done but UT measurements are
- Formal External/Internal Inspections per STI-SP-001
- Periodic Inspections by Owner-the most essential checks of all
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Module 4 Critical Component Issues
- Overfill Control that works; Spill prevention that will catch a spill
- Anti-siphon that controls siphoning
- Oil safety valves and line leak detectors that stop the flow from broken pipes
- Secondary containment (Be careful what you certify as "sufficiently impervious")
- Grounding, Venting and Dispenser issues along with "Most Likely Release" Scenarios
Who should attend:
Dates and Locations
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Instructor
John V. Cignatta, PhD, PE, is President and Principal engineer of Datanet Engineering Inc., a consulting firm specializing in the areas of fuel systems and corrosion engineering. He has presented numerous seminars on AST and UST installation, cathodic protection and corrosion prevention. In addition, John is an API certified tank inspector per API 653 and an STI certified tank inspector per SP-001 as well as a NACE Corrosion Specialist and Level II NDT Engineer for ultrasonic thickness testing.
For More Information
Email: info@datanetengineering.com
Phone: 410-654-1800
Fax: 410-654-3711