API 653 Responsibilities - The Who Does It Chart
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Activity
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Overall responsibility for compliance with API 653
Evaluate deterioration on existing shell material
In a corroded area, find t2 (thinnest area exclusive of pit)
In a corroded area, determine the vertical lines (L)
Determine MFL Threshold
Perform the Routine In-Service inspection
Perform the External inspection
Determine the extent of UT measurements on the shell
Review the results of CP surveys
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Assure competency of personnel performing CP surveys
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Perform the Internal inspection
12
Assure quality & completeness of in-service NDE (robotics) exams
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Choose to use RBI to set Internal Interval
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Conduct an RBI assessment
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Review and approve RBI reassessments every 10 years
16
Maintain tank records
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Prepare report after each external & internal inspection
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Maintain inspection reports & recommendations for life of tank
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Review inspection findings and recommendations
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Ensure disposition of all recommended repairs and monitoring
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Evaluate and accept NDE examination results
22
Authorize all repairs
23
Authorize all alterations
24
Designate inspection hold points for repairs, alters & reconstructions
25
Provide general authorization for limited routine repairs
MSTS
Insp
Eng
Owner
Notes
September 2013
API 653 Responsibilities - The Who Does It Chart
Activity
26
Approve all proposed methods of design, materials, WPSs, NDE & testing
27
Approve all repair, alteration and reconstruction work at hold points
28
Approve all repair, alteration & reconstruction work at completion of work
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Review & approve the use of non-code specified lap patches on bottom
30
Approve lap patch in critical zone if bottom thickness is less than 0.100
31
Run the hot tap machine
32
Authorize all reconstruction work
33
Review the use of Preheat or Controlled Deposition welding in lieu of PWHT
34
Concur in writing use PWHT alternative for matls of unknown toughness
35
Review & approve exempting a hydro after a major repair or alteration
36
Authorize FFS evaluation to exempt a hydro after major repair or alter
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Perform FFS evaluation to exempt a hydro after major repair or alter.
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Perform tank settlement survey
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MSTS
September 2013