The evolution of robotic in-service tank inspection: Insights from the AST industry
API 653 now defines how owners can respond when in-service robotic inspections detect sub-allowable, non-leaking tank conditions.
Earl Crochet
Earl has been working since 1988 and has served on various API committees since 1994: SCAST, API 2350, and others. He has been a Certified API 653 Tank Inspector since 1993. He has a BSME and an MBA from LSU, is a Registered Professional Engineer in 4 States, and holds 4 U. S. Patents.
All Earl Crochet publications
The future of aboveground storage tank (AST) integrity
Technological innovations that redefine how the integrity of AST tanks is assessed without disrupting their operation.
Tank inspections using drones and robots: The good, the bad, and the not yet
The use of drones and robots in industrial inspection tasks is changing the way aboveground storage tanks (AST) are approached.
Navigating the evolving landscape of aboveground storage tanks: A 36-year journey
Analysis of regulatory changes impacting aboveground storage tanks in the U.S., with a focus on state and federal inspection and regulation.