An Introduction to Petroleum Fuel Facilities: Atmospheric Storage Tanks

Course Description:

This course provides guidance for the design of atmospheric storage tanks for storage of petroleum fuels. Underground and aboveground tanks in both horizontal and vertical configuration are discussed.   

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Learn about design requirements for aboveground tank spill containment systems
• Learn how underground and aboveground tank spill containment systems differ
• Learn about the application of tank heaters and other appurtenances
• Learn how to design horizontal protected tanks aboveground
• Learn about the requirements for fire-resistant aboveground horizontal tanks
• Learn the requirements for single-wall steel aboveground tanks
• Learn general criteria and requirements for atmospheric storage tanks
• Learn about marine off-load fuel storage tanks