An Introduction to Petroleum Fuel Storage Tanks

An Introduction to Petroleum Fuel Storage Tanks 4 hour PDH online course is a part of the Oil & Gas category courses. 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.

After completion of this course you will have an understanding of equipment and methods employed in petroleum storage facilities utilizing atmospheric storage tanks.

This course is intended for mechanical and petroleum engineers, and other design and construction professionals wanting an introduction to atmospheric storage tanks for storage of petroleum fuels.

 Learning Objectives

This online PDH course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• 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 underground vertical storage tanks;
• Learn the special requirements for underground horizontal storage tanks;
• 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;
• Find out the special design requirements for double-wall steel tanks;
• Learn general criteria and requirements for atmospheric storage tanks, and
• Learn about marine off-load fuel storage tanks.