| Course Name | API 651 Cathodic Protection for Tank Bottoms |
| Authorization | API (American Petroleum Institute) |
| Qualification Details | Preparation Course training + Exam |
| Preparation Course details | Done By ATC Trainer (8 days of training) |
| Official Course | N/A |
| Exam Details | Theory, Specific Done by done by ATC Trainer (Qualified API 653 Above Ground Tanks Inspection) |
| Authorized Trainers & ID | Abdullah Nassrullah, (API ID: 104842), Ammar A. Hashim, (API ID: 87467), Abdulazeez M. Saeed (API ID: 104843), and Yahya Khadim (API ID: 104845). |
Brief Details:
The American Petroleum Institute initiated an API 651 Cathodic Protection for Tank Bottoms Standard in 1997 to present procedures and practices for achieving effective corrosion control on above ground storage tank bottoms through the use of cathodic protection. It is currently in the fourth edition.
The following is what the Body of knowledge for the 2017 exam says, The inspector should have a practical understanding and be familiar with the information contained in RP-651related to:
- Corrosion of Aboveground Steel Storage Tanks
- Determination of Need for Cathodic Protection
- Methods of Cathodic Protection for Corrosion Control
- Operation and Maintenance of Cathodic Protection Systems
In this Course, we are going to cover the first point, specifically the basic mechanism of a corrosion cell. We´ll cover the rest of the first point in the next article and we´ll continue from there.
ATC take a mission to give the candidate training in Cathodic Protection for Tank Bottoms, especially in the oil and gas and Manufacturing Sectors, as per API and ATC written practice, to give the candidate a clear vision and basics about the theory of Cathodic Protection for Tank Bottoms and practical experience to be able to be proactive personnel at the site.
ATC keeps a Qualified and experienced trainer to take the mission of training and deliver the best information to candidates to let them in direct contact with site case studies, requirements, and problems.