TANK STORAGE ASIA2012

Quest Integrity Group, a TEAM Industrial Services company, is a global leader in the development and delivery of asset integrity and reliability management services for our clients. Our solutions consist of technology-enabled, advanced inspection and engineering assessment services that help companies in the refining, chemical and pipeline industries increase profitability, reduce operational and safety risks, and improve operational planning.

We have the ability to leverage advanced techniques in tank integrity assessment thanks to the emergence of fitness-for-service standards. The application of fitness-for-service rules means that common damage mechanisms such as corrosion, shell bulging, cracking and edge settlement no longer automatically require costly repairs. The fitness-for-service methods combined with advanced engineering analysis make the most of the standard data collected during required inspections and help define new inspection requirements when additional inspection becomes necessary.

Tank Integrity Assessment Capabilities and Benefits

• Hydro test exemptions for atmospheric storage tanks following shell and/or floor repairs per API 653; exemptions eliminate the cost and time of the hydrostatic test itself, including the treatment and disposal costs of the water used for the test, as well as weeks of down time
• Analysis of excessive floor settlement of above-ground storage tanks
• Fitness-for-service including remaining life predictions considering a wide range of damage mechanisms; remaining life estimates provide reliable guidance in tank integrity and help determine appropriate inspection plans
• Fixed roof design validation
• Earthquake risk assessment
• Corrosion damage assessment
• Leak-before-break assessment
• Edge settlement analysis, prevents costly repairs such as tank jacking and floor replacement
• Recommendations for maintenance and inspection
• Tank calibration (tank strapping) tables provide accurate volume measurements for various fill heights; calibration provides money saving product management solutions
• Identification of critical areas reduces inspection scope, thereby increasing time efficiency and minimizing down time
• Tank reliability assessment can help categorize existing critical flaw sizes as safe or requiring immediate action

For additional information about storage tank integrity assessment capabilities, contact our Brisbane, Australia office at +61-(0)7-5593-4220 or visit www.QuestIntegrity.com/storage-tank-solutions

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Quest Integrity Group Our Capabilities - Hydro test exemptions for atmospheric storage tanks following shell and/or floor repairs - Analysis of excessive floor settlement of above-ground storage tanks - Fitness-for-Service including remaining life predictions considering - wide range of damage mechanisms - Fixed roof design validation - Earthquake risk assessment - Corrosion assessment - Leak-before-break assessment - Recommendations for maintenance and inspection Industries Served We provide Fitness-for-Service and remaining life assessment solutions to many industries and infrastructure assets including: - Tank farms - Refining and chemical - Syngas; e.g. ammonia production facilities - Distribution facilities - Municipalities www.QuestIntegrity.com

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• Quest Integrity Group - Storage Tank Solutions Quest Integrity Group Capabilities - Hydro test exemptions for atmospheric storage tanks following shell and/or floor repairs - Analysis of excessive floor settlement of above-ground storage tanks - Fitness-for-Service including remaining life predictions considering a wide range of damage mechanisms - Fixed roof design validation - Earthquake risk assessment - Corrosion assessment - Leak-before-break assessment - Recommendations for maintenance and inspection www.QuestIntegrity.com