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The document outlines 50 activities related to API 653 tank inspection and maintenance responsibilities. It identifies whether the inspector (Insp), engineer (Eng), owner, or other parties are responsible for each activity. Some key responsibilities include: - The owner has overall responsibility for API 653 compliance and maintaining tank records. - The inspector evaluates shell material deterioration, performs inspections, and determines non-destructive testing requirements. - The engineer determines corrosion thresholds, reviews cathodic protection surveys, and approves repair/alteration methods, materials, and work. - Other responsibilities are divided between the owner, inspector, engineer, qualified operators, risk-based inspection teams, and non-destructive examination

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API 653 - Responsibilities - Answers

The document outlines 50 activities related to API 653 tank inspection and maintenance responsibilities. It identifies whether the inspector (Insp), engineer (Eng), owner, or other parties are responsible for each activity. Some key responsibilities include: - The owner has overall responsibility for API 653 compliance and maintaining tank records. - The inspector evaluates shell material deterioration, performs inspections, and determines non-destructive testing requirements. - The engineer determines corrosion thresholds, reviews cathodic protection surveys, and approves repair/alteration methods, materials, and work. - Other responsibilities are divided between the owner, inspector, engineer, qualified operators, risk-based inspection teams, and non-destructive examination

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API 653 Responsibilities - The Who Does It Chart

And
Or

Activity

Insp

Eng

Owner

Overall responsibility for compliance with API 653

1.2

Evaluate deterioration on existing shell material

4.3.1.2

In a corroded area, find t2 (thinnest area exclusive of pit)

4.3.2.1.a

In a corroded area, determine the vertical lines (L)

4.3.2.1.c

Determine MFL Threshold

4.4.5.2

Perform the Routine In-Service inspection

6.3.1.1

Perform the External inspection

6.3.2.1

Determine the extent of UT measurements on the shell

6.3.3.1

Review the results of CP surveys

6.3.4.1

10

Assure competency of personnel performing CP surveys

6.3.4.2

11

Perform the Internal inspection

6.4.1.2

12

Assure quality & completeness of in-service NDE (robotics) exams

6.4.1.2

13

Choose to use RBI to set Internal Interval

6.4.2.2.2

14

Conduct an RBI assessment

6.4.2.2.2

15

Review and approve RBI reassessments every 10 years

6.4.2.2.2

16

Maintain tank records

6.8.1

17

Prepare report after each external & internal inspection

6.9.1

18

Maintain inspection reports & recommendations for life of tank

6.9.1

19

Review inspection findings and recommendations

6.9.3.2

20

Ensure disposition of all recommended repairs and monitoring

6.9.3.2

21

Evaluate and accept NDE examination results

6.10

22

Authorize all repairs

9.1.3

23

Authorize all alterations

9.1.3

24

Designate inspection hold points for repairs, alters & reconstructions

9.1.3

25

Provide general authorization for limited routine repairs

9.1.3

MSTS

Notes

X
X

X
Operator
X

X
And

NDE Guru
X
RBI Team
RBI Team
X

X
Or

X
X

September 2013

API 653 Responsibilities - The Who Does It Chart


Activity

And
Or

Insp

Eng

26

Approve all proposed methods of design, materials, WPSs, NDE & testing

9.1.4

Or

27

Approve all repair, alteration and reconstruction work at hold points

9.1.4

Or

28

Approve all repair, alteration & reconstruction work at completion of work

9.1.4

Or

29

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 9.10.1.6.b

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 11.3

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 12.3.2.7

37

Perform FFS evaluation to exempt a hydro after major repair or alter.

38

Perform tank settlement survey

Owner

9.10.1.3

X
Qualified Operator

9.14.5.4
10.1.3

11.3
12.3.2.2

12.3.2.7

Notes

Or

X
X

And

And

X
X

B.2.1

Experienced Person

September 2013

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40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
MSTS

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