API 650: History, scope and benefits for the oil industry
API Standard 650 in the petroleum industry: History, benefits and scope, with emphasis on the manufacturing processes, tests and acceptance tests that ensure the quality and…
API 653: Key standard for aboveground storage tanks
Remote inspection is already a reality in above ground storage tanks. Robotics, drones and API 653 regulations in a single article.
STI SP001 vs. API 653: Technical Comparison in Tank Inspection
The choice between STI SP001 and API 653 should be based on a detailed technical analysis considering dimensions, manufacturing standard, operating conditions and criticality of the…
Technical management of settlements in storage tanks
Settlement in a storage tank compromises its structural integrity, affecting the safety, operation and life of the system.
API 653: 35 years ensuring tank integrity
API 653 ensures inspection, repair, and safety in storage tanks.
Pipeline safety training based on API RP 1173
Adequate training of operators in pipeline safety is essential to mitigate risks and ensure operational continuity.
API Certification: The key to a successful equipment inspection career
Learn how obtaining API certification can open doors in the industry, increase your salary and ensure compliance with key standards.
Coke drums: Inspection, evaluation and repair
Inspection, evaluation and repair methods for coke drums in delayed coker units.
Key locations for process pipeline corrosion monitoring
Identifying key locations for corrosion monitoring in process pipelines, improving safety and efficiency.
Pipeline landslide risk management: API 1187 Recommendations
Key analysis and recommendations for managing landslide risks in pipelines according to API RP 1187.