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Tank Inspection Techniques (part 2)

Tank Inspection Techniques (part 2)

Inspection of storage tanks according to American Petroleum Institute (API) standards are important to prevent not only catastrophic failures, but also to avoid problems related to the mechanical integrity of the assets affected mainly by corrosion in floors, walls and ceilings.

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Tank inspection techniques (part 1)

The field of storage tank inspections comprises in-service and out-of-service inspections of vertical and horizontal above-ground and subway tanks. A combination of techniques including engineering calculations according to API 653 and API 650 and other relevant specifications are used to perform a comprehensive inspection of the overall condition of the tank.

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“Heavenly Watcher” The Angel of the North

This time we head to North East England (UK) specifically to Gateshead, County of Tyne and Wear whose capital is Newcastle, to talk about a relatively new iconic structure known as The Angel of the North. What makes this monument special, apart from its impressive dimensions and construction process, from the point of view of a corrosionist, is the material used.

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