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An Introduction to Petroleum Fuel Facilities: Atmospheric Storage Tanks

J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI


Course Outline

1. INTRODUCTION
2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3. GENERAL CRITERIA
4. HORIZONTAL ABOVEGROUND TANKS (SINGLE-WALL STEEL)
5. HORIZONTAL ABOVEGROUND TANKS (DOUBLE-WALL STEEL)
6. HORIZONTAL ABOVEGROUND TANKS (FIRE-RESISTANT)
7. HORIZONTAL ABOVEGROUND TANKS (PROTECTED TANKS)
8. ABOVEGROUND VERTICAL STORAGE TANKS
9. UNDERGROUND HORIZONTAL STORAGE TANKS
10. UNDERGROUND VERTICAL STORAGE TANKS (CUT AND COVER)
11. APPURTENANCES
12. HEATERS
13. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK SPILL CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS
14. ABOVEGROUND TANK SPILL CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS
15. MISCELLANEOUS USE TANKS
16. SHIPBOARD OFF-LOAD FUEL STORAGE TANKS

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Learning Objective

Upon completion of this course you will:

Intended Audience

This course is intended for mechanical and petroleum engineers, and other design and construction professionals wanting an introduction to atmospheric storage tanks for storage of petroleum fuels.

Benefit for Attendee

This course will give engineers and others an introduction to atmospheric tanks for storage of petroleum fuels.

Course Introduction

This is an introduction to equipment and facilities for atmospheric fuel storage tanks.

About Course Author

Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure.  For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues.  He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies.  He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.

Course Content

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An Introduction to Petroleum Fuel Facilities: Atmospheric Storage Tanks

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Course Summary

After completion of this course you will have an understanding of equipment and methods employed in petroleum storage facilities utilizing atmospheric storage tanks.

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.