Minutes from SCI Joint MtgMeeting Date/Time

· May 19, 2016, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Agenda

· Approved

Minutes

· Minutes posted on API SP site.

Introduction

· Welcome and introduction

· Antitrust guidelines

CRE Update

· Continuing discussion with OSHA on RAGAGEP definition and guidelines

· RP 934-H/I Co-ballot and joint develop with SCCM. Requested Chair/Vice Chair interest. Dave Wang to assure this work is done jointly. The scope is not finalized at this time.

Codes and Standards Status Reports

· 570/510/580 met for ballot resolutions. The inspection deferral section will be re-written and re-ballot by fall 2016. J. Harville maintaining a scorecard list for all code documents. 580 have been withdrawn. Action item to update SCI distribution list

· 571 Inspection portion will be updated by SCI. Committee met, reviewed draft proposals and solicited volunteers. Draft write-up by August, J. Reynolds volunteered for the checklist portion of the document.

· 572 proof presented. Comments returned to API.

· 573 held kick-off meeting and solicited comments from all participants.

· 576 ballot resolution, no major comment with some scorecard items.

· 577 met and discussed possible options. Josh Yoakam was named Vice-Chair.

· 578 resolved 1st ballot with 209 comments. 60 technical comments remaining, plan to work through the summer to resolve.

· 581 3rd edition published. Working on 4th edition to be published in 2021 with addendums planned in 2017 and 2019. 3 major working groups have been formed to advance the document.

· 586 is working with 571, 586 and other API documents. 50 areas to obtain SME input. Plan to combine NDE with DM’s. The target audience is the inspector.

· 587 reached consensus and will have a ballot fall 2016. Plan an owner UT qualification program.

· Document 10 year plan presented, see attachment.

Inspection Summit (IS)

· Next SI to be held in Galveston, TX, in 2017

· Task group met and sector lead appointed.

· Co-Mo volunteer meeting was conducted.

· Abstracts due May 27th.

· A brainstorming list was presented for potential topics.

· Key dates:

· 5/27 abstract deadline

· 8/19 deadline for abstract acceptance/rejection

· 9/16 preliminary program

ICP

· Continuing growth internationally

· Specialized programs – 571, 577, and 580. These are not supplemental programs because 510 and 570 are not required as prerequisites.

Manufacturers and Contractors

· NB

· ASME - PCC update by C. Rodery

· Regulatory – Phil Smith (see attachment from Phil)

NDE TG Report

· QUTE/QUSE pass rate is 20%, manual detection pass rate 50-55% and PAUT pass rate 85%.

· Work on advanced CUI via PRCO with a JIP.

· 7 companies involved at $50,000 per seat.

· PRCI has a test facility with many samples.

Technical Presentations

· API CPD Grant presentation made by C. Zimmerman, see attached.

· G. Larsen presented data regarding a Level II NDE shortage. Proposed continuing education to facilitate new personnel into the system.

· Auto-ignition of High Temperate Ultrasonic Couplants, see attached presentation.

· Plan to publish in Inspectioneering.

New Business

· Voting on SCI Ballots.

· 578 struggled to get a 50% response. This seems to be an ongoing problem.

· Plan to determine non-voting members.

· May use the Abstain option to advance the document.

· Qualification of UT personnel for HTHA Inspection

· Shell volunteered to share qualification program and samples

· Need to increase the number of qualified technicians.

· Presenting to CRE

· Propose a new RP (SCHE) Reformer Tubes

· Creating 561 standard to publish in 2020

· 7 different sub-groups.

· Volunteers included J. Reynolds, T. Harrington and D. Wang.

Sheet1Timeline for Document ReviewDocumentStatus5yr Due DateSRRR Submitted201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025RP 576Active2016
White, W Clay: White, W Clay:on approved 2 yr extension-RP 578Active2017
White, W Clay: White, W Clay:on approved 2 yr extension-RP 571Active2018-RP 573Inactive2018Fall 2015RP 577Inactive2018Fall 2015RP 583Inactive2019Spring 2016API 510Inactive2019Spring 2016RP 572Active2019Spring 2016RP 575Inactive2019Spring 2016RP 584Inactive2019Spring 2016RP 585Inactive2019Spring 2017RP 580Inactive2021Spring 2017RP 581Active2021Spring 2017API 570Active2021Spring 2018RP 574Active2021Spring 2018RP 586ActiveNewSpring 2016
David.Wang: David.Wang:request funding for 2017 and 2018
White, W Clay: White, W Clay:on approved 2 yr extensionPub. 587ActiveNewSpring 2016934-H/INew-Terms & DefinitionsNewFall 2015MPAUT Sizingn/aSpring 2016HTHA Inspn/aSpring 2016ASNT Collaborationn/aSpring 2016RP 970ActiveNewRP 579Active2012RP 939 CActive2014RP 9412015
White, W Clay: White, W Clay:on approved 2 yr extension

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Report to SCI on

Regulatory Action Committee and ASTM Activities - 5-18-16 - Chicago.docx

Report to API Subcommittee Inspection

On

Regulatory Action Program Activities and ASTM Activities

By

J. Phillip Smith

May 18, 2016

Chicago, Illinois

A. Legislative and Regulatory Activities

1. I’ve attached copies of the following updated files:

a. Status of Regulatory Action Program Metrics – Priority I states and Provinces – for 5/18/16 Meeting - Chicago

b. Jurisdiction Regulations for API 510 for Refineries and Chemical Plants – 5/18/16 – Chicago

c. State AST Regulations – 5/18/16 – Chicago

B. Legislative activities

API staff prepares a weekly summary of legislative activities throughout the USA. It is distributed by Steve Crimaudo. If you want to be included in the distribution, contact Steve.

In summary several jurisdictions are developing regulations related taxing carbon burned in gasoline, natural gas and coal.

There were no legislative actions related to pressure vessels or boiler mentioned in the weekly API reports.

Regulation of aboveground and underground storage tanks is a prime topic for increasing regulation. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is developing substantial revisions to the existing regulations.

C. ASTM Activities

1. E50.– Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action

E50.01 - Tanks

I am an At-Large Member on the E50 Executive Committee. Our last meeting is April 11-13, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas.

2. Standard Guide for Security of Tank Farm Installations for Compliance with SPCC Regulations – This document was published by ASTM in 2015 as E2942 – 2015 – Standard Guide for Security of Tank Farm Installations for Compliance with Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) Regulations. The document applies to marketing terminals. It does not apply to refineries, chemical plants or oil and gas production facilities.

3. Procedure Performing Risk Based Inspection of Aboveground Storage Tanks – Development of this document is underway in Subcommittee E50.04 – Risk Analysis. The author, Dr. Joe Mareska, was unable to attend our meeting on April 18, 2016 in San Antonio. Since Dr. Mareska was unable to attend the April 18 meeting the development is in a holding pattern right now. At our October 26, 2015 meeting in Tampa, Dr. Mareska outlined a beginning basis for the document, and we had a very interesting discussion. The document outlined is very long and complex (111 pages). There are several points to consider:

a. The procedure is aimed at determining the “time to failure”.

b. The corrosion rate basis for the document is a study of pipeline steel corrosion done by NIST from 1922 to 1940 and a study 39 DOD tanks that the author had done. He has found that the “mortality” of tank bottoms is statistically the same as human mortality statistics.

c. One of the initial points of discussion is the title of the document. The current proposal mentions “Risk” but not “Risk Based Inspection”. The procedure is really based on probability of failure so it is not a risk based procedure as we would understand it in API. I have asked the author to consider changing the name to include “probability” instead of “risk.”

d. Another point of discussion is the application paragraphs of the document. Dr. Maresca uses the methodology to review determination of the time to the next internal inspection when the tank is getting close to the anticipated inspection date with the aim of being able to safely extend the inspection date.

e. Dr. Maresca has applied the procedure to other tanks with good results.

f. Extensive review of the DOD study and the application to other tanks will be required.

g. You can see that this is a much different basis than the API development of RBI procedures.

.

Respectfully submitted,

J. Phillip Smith, P.E.

Attachments

5/18/2016

Copy of RAP

METRICS -5-18-16 - Chicago.xlsx

Sheet1Status of Regulatory Action Program MetricsPriority I States and Provinces - for 5/18/2016 Meeting - Chicago

STATEAPI 570, Piping, AcceptableAPI 653, Tanks, AcceptableAPI 510, PV's, AcceptableCondition-Based Inspection AcceptableAPI 579, FFS, Permitted for PV'sAPI 580, RBI, Permitted for PV'sAPI 510 Exam OfferedNB Registration RequiredBoiler Internal Inspection Interval (Yrs)Industry Representative on State BoardRegulatory Action Team EstablishedLead Companies for Regulatory IssuesAlaska Yes YesNO YesNONOYesNO1No BoardYesCalifornia Yes YesYes YesYes(4)Yes(3)YesYes1 to 3No BoardYesIllinois Yes YesYes YesYesYesYesYes1 to 2YesYesIndiana Yes YesYes YesYesYesYesYes1 to 3YesYesKansas Yes Yes YesYesYesYesNOYes1 to 2No BoardYesLouisiana Yes Yes YesYesYesYesYesYes - B NO - PV1 to 5No BoardYesMichigan Yes Yes YesYesYesYesNOYes(1)1YesYesMontana Yes Yes YesYesYesYesNONO1No BoardYesNew Jersey Yes Yes YesYesYesYesNOYes1 to 5YesYesOhio Yes Yes YesYesYesYesNOYes1 to 5NOYesOklahoma Yes Yes YesYesYesYesYesNO1 to 2No BoardYesPennsylvania Yes YesNO YesNONOYesYes1 to 2YesYesTexas Yes Yes YesYesYesYesYesY - B NO - PV1 to 4YesYesUtah Yes Yes YesYesYesYesYesYes1YesYesVirginia Yes Yes Yes (2)YesNONONOYes1NOYesWashington Yes YesYes YesYesYesYesYes1 to 4YesYes

ProvincesAlbertaYesYes YesYesYesYesYesYes1 to 3YesNo Provinces(1) NB Registration required for boilers, blowdowns, separators, and flash tanks(2) Acceptable for inspection - not for repairs(3) RBI programs in California must be approved by the State and are subject to restrictions, including, a maximum inspection interval.(4) FFS programs in California must be approved by the State and higher level analyses are individually subject to approval

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Jurisdiction Report PV -5-18-16 - Chicago.xlsx

Sheet1JurisdictionAccepts API 510in lieu of NBICAPI 510 Insp canauthorize repairs& alterationsAPI 510 Insp can certify repairs& alterations"R" Stamp holder required forrepairs & alter.Jurisdictionrequires copyof repair &alteration rpt.NotesAlabamaYesYesYesYesNoAlaskaNoNoNoYes33

ArizonaNoNoNoYes33Arkansas272727YesYes24. 25CaliforniaYesNoNoYesYes3, 22ColoradoYesYesYesYesYes16ConnecticutYesYesYesYesNo1DelawareNoNoNoYesYesFloridaNoNoNoYes331GeorgiaNo3333YesNoHawaiiNo3333Yes33Idaho3333333333IllinoisYesYes33Yes335

IndianaYesYesYesYesYes9,15

IowaNoNoNoYesYesJurisdictionAccepts API 510in lieu of NBICAPI 510 Insp canauthorize repairs& alterationsAPI 510 Insp can certify repairs& alterations"R" Stamp holder required forrepairs & alter.Jurisdictionrequires copyof repair &alteration rpt.NotesKansasNoNoNoYes33KentuckyNoNoNoYes336LouisianaNoNoNoYes331MaineNoNoNoYesYes7MarylandNoNoNoYes33MassachusettsNoNoNoYes33MichiganNo3333Yes33MinnesotaNo3333YesNo18MississippiNo33NoNo33MissouriYesNoNoYesYes32MontanaYesYesYesYesNo1NebraskaYesYesYesYesYes8NevadaNoNoNoYesYesNew HampshireNoNoNoYesYesNew JerseyYesNoNoYesNoJurisdictionAccepts API 510in lieu of NBICAPI 510 Insp canauthorize repairs& alterationsAPI 510 Insp can certify repairs& alterations"R" Stamp holder required forrepairs & alter.Jurisdictionrequires copyof repair &alteration rpt.NotesNew MexicoYesYesYesYesYes1New York33YesYesYesNo23North CarolinaNoNoNoYesYesNorth DakotaYesYesYesYesNo9OhioNoNoNoYesNoOklahomaYesYesYessee notesSee notes10, 20, 21OregonNoNoNoYesYesPennsylvaniaNoNoNoYesNoRhode IslandYesNoYesYesSouth Carolina33YesYesYesNo1South Dakota33YesYesNoYes31TennesseeNoNoNoYesYesTexasYesYesYesYesNo1UtahYesNoNoYesYesVermontNoNoNoYesNoJurisdictionAccepts API 510in lieu of NBICAPI 510 Insp canauthorize repairs& alterationsAPI 510 Insp can certify repairs& alterations"R" Stamp holder required forrepairs & alter.Jurisdictionrequires copyof repair &alteration rpt.NotesVirginiaNoNoNoYesNoWashingtonYesNoNoYesYes10West VirginiaNoYesYesYesNo1WisconsinYesNoNoYesYes12,13WyomingYesYesYesNoNoCitiesChicago, ILNoNoNoYesNoDetroit, MINoNoNoYesYesLos Angeles, CAYesYesYesNoMilwaukee, WIYesNoNoYesNew York City, NYYesNoNoYesNoAlbuquerque, NMYesYesYesYesNoBuffalo, NYNoNoNoYesNo2Denver, CONoNoYesNo2Miami, FLNoYesYesNoNoJurisdictionAccepts API 510in lieu of NBICAPI 510 Insp canauthorize repairs& alterationsAPI 510 Insp can certify repairs& alterations"R" Stamp holder required forrepairs & alter.Jurisdictionrequires copyof repair &alteration rpt.NotesMiami - DadeCounty, FLYesYesYesNoNo

New Orleans, LAYesYesYesYesNo30Omaha, NENoNoNoYesNoSeattle, WAYesYesSpokane, WAYesNoNoYesNoSt. Louis, MOYesNoNoYesNoWashington, D.C.NoYesYesNoNoPuerto RicoYesYesYesYesNo28Canadian ProvincesAlbertaYesNoNoYes (31)Yes27

British Columbia343434343434ManitobaNoNoNoYes (31)No26, 27New BrunswickNoNoNoYes (31)No27Newfoundland &LabradorNoNoNoYes (31)No27JurisdictionAccepts API 510in lieu of NBICAPI 510 Insp canauthorize repairs& alterationsAPI 510 Insp can certify repairs& alterations"R" Stamp holder required forrepairs & alter.Jurisdictionrequires copyof repair &alteration rpt.NotesNorthwest TerritoriesNoNoNoYes (31)No27Nova ScotiaYesYesYesYes (31)No4,11NunavetNoNoNoYes (31)No27OntarioNoNoNoYes (31)Yes27,29Prince Edward, Isl.NoNoNoYes (31)Yes11QuebecNoNoNoYes (31)YesSaskatchewanNoNoNoYes (31)Yes11Yukon TerritoryNoNoNoYes (31)Yes7,27Notes1There is no pressure vessel law. Boiler law only2Must have licensed repair contractor.3API 510, Various Editions.4Vessels containing flammable liquids are exempt from the regulations.5Illinois approved owner/user can use API 510 in lieu of NBIC and do not need "R" stamp. All others cannot useAPI 510 and need to use "R" stamp holder.6"R" stamp holder not required for repairs if they have a Kentucky boiler contractor license.7Alterations require previous approval of Chief Inspector.8API 510 facility can use API 510 if reviewed and approved by state.9API 510 can only be used for repairs and alterations to petrochemical facilities.10"R" stamp holder required for contractors if not approved API 510 owner/user.11Other provincial requirements apply in lieu of API 510 or NBIC.12Petroleum refineries may comply with API 510.13All repairs/alterations shall be registered with the National Board only.14API 510 accept for repairs only if owner/user is a petrochemical organization.15Either R or an Indiana R required.16Acceptable for petroleum and chemical industries only.17"R" stamp holder required for all welded repairs and all alterations.18Applies to petroleum refineries only. Chemical plants are not exempt from NBIC requirements.19Repair and alteration reports must be accompanied by a copy of traveler used.20Report required to be sent if completed by a contractor. Owner/user maintains in files for review.21Owner/user does not need to use R stamp holder, all contractors do.22Must submit copies of repair and alteration reports only for objects requiring an operating permit.23Only construction and registration of pressure vessels covered by law.24Petroleum industry not regulated and may use API 510 at their discretion. All others must use NBIC.25Owners may qualify to repair their own vessels, all others, including owners, require use of R stamp holder for repairs and alterations.26Other provincial requirements apply in lieu of API 510 or NBIC. Owner/user and contactor may make repairs and alterations if they have a Manitoba approved QA program.27Special jurisdictional requirements apply.28All repair and alteration firms require registrations with jurisdiction.29R stamp required or a jurisdictional equivalent authorization which may be location specific.30Not National Board certified.Notes - continued31Inspector cannot authorize or certify alterations and report must be sent to jurisdiction for alterations.32API 510, 2001 Edition, may be used for some repairs.33Check with jurisdiction34Inspectors can authorize repairs with an Equivalent Standards Agreement (ESA) in place. Inspectors cannot authorize alterations. An R Stamp is not required for owner/user inspectors with an ESA in place. The jurisdiction does not require a copy of the repair report if it fits the definition of an owner/user repair and an ESA is in place. is in place. A copy of it must be maitained in the equipment history, but it does not have to be submitted to the authority. Alterations do require the jurisdiction support

Jurisdiction Regulations for API 510 for Refineries and Chemical Plants

JPhillipSmithPage &P&D

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AST Regulations

-5-18-16 - Chicago.xlsx

Sheet1StateEnvironmentalASTRegulationsRegulatedTanksTechnicalRequirementsRegistration FeeAlabamaNoN/AN/AAlaskaYes10,000 gals. Located in a stateregulated oil terminalCP, LD, Overfill, SecondaryContainment, FRArizonaNoFire marshall: ASTs prohibited at service stations statewide unless variance obtained fromstate fire marshall. ASTs areallowed at bulk plants, farms,and construction sites.N/AN/AArkansasLimited>1,320 gallons and >40,00 gallonsFarm and skid tanks are exempt$50/yearCaliforniaLimited, local firemarshalls havejurisdictionSingle tank . >660 gals orcumulative storage of >1320 galsNo specific regs for construction,secondary contatinment, or LD$100 - $30,000ColoradoYes (1994)660 gal - 40,000 galFarm, residential, construction and mining are exemptInstallation, performance standards,registration$35/yearConnecticutIn draftAST installation contractors must belicensed by Consumer ProtectionN/AWashington D.C.NoFire marshall: permits up to 2000gallons gasoline and 6000 gallonsdieselRequired to be registerd and inspected:installation and removal permitsrequired.Fees are assessedwhen work requiresa permitFloridaYesRegulates > 550 gal.Exempt: LPG, Haz. Waste, mobile,flow-thru process and HF tanks<30,000 gals.Inventory, upgrade performancestandards, secondary containment, overfill, spill containment, FR, LDStateEnvironmentalASTRegulationsRegulatedTanksTechnicalRequirementsRegistration FeeGeorgiaNoFire Marshall: Class I and II liquids -aggregate 40,000 gals.Class I and Iia liquids-aggregate 80,000 gals.Containment, spill, overfill, liquid level measure HawaiiNoFire Marshall: Interim standard forprivate fueling facilities-6000 gasl/tank to 18000 gals/facilitiesNew tank installation required, but nospecific operational requirements.Fee based on tankcapacityIdahoNoN/AN/AN/AIllinoisNoFire Marshall: bulk storage andnonretail dispensing required.Restrictions on material of construction,installation, diking, venting, and pipingNo feeIndianaNoFire Marshall: New ASTinstallations are inspected.Secondary containment of hazardousmaterial. Regs are pendingPlan review feeIowaNoFire Marshall: >1100 gal storingmotor fuel must be registeredSecondary containment, overfillFee KansasYesFire Marshall: New of modifiedfacility must receive approvalLaw specifically directs the agency toadopt only federal AST regs.No application feeKentuckyNoFire Marshall: retail storage facilitylimited to max of 12000 gal/tankor 40000 gal/aggregateInspection, piping restrictions, secondary containment, overfillshutoff switchLouisianaNoFire marshall: submit site plansthat meet fire code.Fire codeStateEnvironmentalASTRegulationsRegulatedTanksTechnicalRequirementsRegistration FeeMaineNoPermit > 660 gals.Fire Marshall: >660 gal storing Class II liquids are exempt from diking at service stationsPermit FeeMarylandYesOil operation permit required:Oil handling >10000 gal;Used oil > 1000 gal:service stations < 50000 gals<10000 gal must be diked; overfillMassachusettsLimitedFire Marshall: Varies based on size and useNotification to EnvironmentalAgency of petroleum tanks <50000 gals$100 + $1 for each1000 gals of storageabove 100000 galMichiganNoFire Marshall: Service stations areallowed 2 ASTs with toal capacity of 1100 galsReview fee = $203reg. fee + $61.50 /yrMinnesotaYesPetroleum, chemical & compressedgas tanks over 110 gal must register.Farm, residential and HF less than1100 gals do not have to be registeredNon-hazardous ASTs do not have toregister but must have secondarycontatinment, collision, spill, andoverfill required.

MississippiNoFire Marshall: applies only to ASTslocated in state buildings orplaces of public assembly.MissouriNo, proposed rulepublished in 1997Dept. of Ag: responsible for ASTsused in bulk storage, retail, and wholesale petroleum sales.Private use unregulated.Proposed performance standardsDept. of Ag. Safetyinspections every 6 months paid for by tax on every 50 gal. transferred into a tank,StateEnvironmentalASTRegulationsRegulatedTanksTechnicalRequirementsRegistration FeeMontanaNoFire marshall: differentiates between rural and urbanareasNo fee requiredNebraskaNoFire MarshallAutomatic shut-off requiredPermit - $50 feeNevadaNoFire Marshall: Registration req'd.Uniform Fire CodeNew HampshireYes>660 gal for single AST;2 or more ASTs with combinedcapacity of 1230 gal. Exempt - HF ASTs ,10000 gals Performance standards,secondary containmentNew JerseyYesAll ASTs must register.Performance standards apply tomajor facilities (aggregate cap20000 gals or more of hazardoussubstances, excluding petroleum)Standards for equipment and procedures at major AST facilitiesNew MexicoNoFire Marshall: New installationsrequire approval: inspectionevery 2 yearsNo feeNew YorkYesPetroleum buik storage with an aggregate AST and UST capacity>1100 gals.Performance standards,secondary containmentRegustration fee every 5 years basedon storage capacityNorth CarolinaNoFire marshall: new ASTs requireregistration and inspectionPermit Fee may berequiredNorth DakotaNo, registration withPetroleum Release FundFire Marshall: NFPA 30A for bothbulk and retail facilities: allowsfor ASTs at service stations, singlecapacity not to exceen 19000 galand aggregate not to exceed 95000gals.No FeeStateEnvironmentalASTRegulationsRegulatedTanksTechnicalRequirementsRegistration FeeOhioNoFire Marshall: ASTs prohibited exceptat bulk, processing or industrialfacilities and preapprovedexisting facilities. HF ASTs must be < 660 gals.Permit FeeOklahomaYesASTs at retail service stations mustregister; limited to 12000/tankand 40000 gal/facilityFire Marshall regulates AST not at retail service stations Servoce stations = $25/tank/yearFarm tanks = $10/tk/yrOregonNoFire code: allows motor fuelstorage to be stored in nonprotectedASTs to a max of 6000 gal/tank and 18000 gals aggregate Secondary containment, spillcontainment, venting, operating andsafety valvesPermit but no feePennsylvaniaYesAST >250 galExempt: 1100 gal or less storingmotor fuel for noncommercialpurposes; HF for noncommercialuse; pipeline facility; propane gastank; farm tank < 1100 galsPerformance standardsRegistration feeRhode IslandYesAggregate storage capacity > 500 galsPerformance standardssecondary containmentLNG, LPG or propane$75 annual feeSouth CarolinaNoFire Code: rural vs urban requirementsFR, setbacks, valves, pipingStateEnvironmentalASTRegulationsRegulatedTanksTechnicalRequirementsRegistration FeeSouth DakotaYesExempt from regualtions but mustregister - farm or residential tanksused for storing heating oil ormotor fuel for consumptive use,Performance standards for tanks >250000 gal. Additional standards for tank , 250000 galTennesseeNoTexasYesExempt tanks: 1100 gals or lessexcept ASTs at retail service stationswhich are subject to construction notification required.Registration fee = $25/yearUtahNoFire Marshall: responsible only forASTs owned by the state.VermontNoFire marshall: new installationsmust be reviewed$4.75 per $1000 costVirginiaYesAggregate capacity >1320 gal oa single tank > 660 galExempt HF, farm or residential tanks <660 galPerformance standards, FRFee= $25/tankmaximum = $50/facilityWashingtonYesAllPerformance standardsCanadian ProvincesAlbertaYes - Directive 55 (ERCB)ASTs, USTs, and associated pipingPerformance standards for design, None(only for upstream)installation and inspection in oil andgas industry regulating environmentalissues.

State AST Regulations

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API_CPD_Grant

Presentation Priorities_Collaboration.pptx

Non-Destructive Testing ProgramsOPPORTUNITIES for collaborations & SETTING PRIORITIES

Continuing & Professional Development (CPD)

VISION & MISSION:

Collaboration with area petro-chem business & industry;

Provide basic, specialized, advanced training and professional development for incumbent workers;

Contracts, grants, open-enrollment;

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Provide Industry with Flexibility in Content & Scheduling, Identify Priorities & Collaboration

Scheduling

Can Schedule Companies Concurrently

Offer training 24/7

Training Content

Basic, Specialized & Advanced Topics

What do you see as priorities for course implementation?

Where do you see areas for collaboration?

Continuing & Professional Development (CPD)

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Future (5 year) Programs

Advanced NDE Training w/Industry Standards

Encoded ultrasonic phased array;

Acoustic emission testing;

Advanced tubing inspection;

Infra-red thermography;

Leak testing;

Guided wave ultrasonics;

Computed radiography.

Continuing & Professional Development (CPD)n

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Application Training

Corrosion under insulation;

Corrosion monitoring;

Pressure vessel inspection;

Pipe inspection;

Tank Inspection.

Continuing & Professional Development (CPD)

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NDE OJT Workshops

Corrosion monitoring;

Ultrasonic imaging;

Ferrous and non-ferrous tubing inspection;

Guided wave ultrasonics;

Computed radiography;

Advanced NDE Data Analysis;

NDE Technician performance demonstration exams

Technician assessments to track competency

Continuing & Professional Development (CPD)

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QUESTIONS????

PRIORITIES????

COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES ???

API Presentation

MASTER 5-16-15.pptx

AUTO-IGNITION

of High Temperature

Ultrasonic Couplants

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Auto Ignition vs. Flash Point

Auto Ignition: Temperature at which vapor self-ignites.

No ignition source needed.

Continues to burn once ignited.

Flash Point: Lowest temperature at which vapors of a fluid will ignite.

Ignition source required.

May cease to burn when the ignition source is removed.

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Couplant Auto-Ignition Risk

Current transducers perform to 950°F +

Development efforts for transducers to perform above 1100°F

Inspection ports are available for temperatures up to 1200°F

It is estimated there are over 1 million inspection ports in use in the U.S.

Ports have been in use since 1995.

Approximately 15% of these ports are for use over 700°F

Frequency of auto-ignition incidence increasing

Multiple occurrences described in the past two years

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Testing for Auto-Ignition TemperatureASTM E659

Details of the JAK & A Testing

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Manufacturer’s Operating Range

The integration of:

Auto-ignition temperature with safety margins.

Ultrasonic coupling performance range. (Vaporization and melting point of plastic polymer –if incorporated into couplant).

Manufacturer’s liability.

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High Temperature Couplants Operating Ranges and Auto-Ignition Temperature

CouplantAuto Ignition TemperatureInitialManufacturerSpecified Operating Range °FCurrent (5.16.16)ManufacturerSpecified Operating Range °FManufacturer’s Limitation for Confined Space (inspection ports)Current (5.16.16)Markings on productA788⁰F420⁰CNot specified-10 to 750ºFThickness & flawNone - Same as operating rangeOperating range B788ºF / 420ºCT Gage 0 to 600° F0º to 700ºF thickness50 to 500ºF flaw < 439 º FRefer to SDS prior to useC770ºF / 410ºCT Gage 600 to 900° F600 to 680º F < 460 º FBelow min operating rangeRefer to SDS prior to use (no data on SDS)D849ºF / 454ºC T Gage 600 to 950° F 600 to 760º F < 435 º FBelow min operating rangeRefer to SDS prior to useE862ºF / 461ºC T Gage 700 to 1100° F 700 to 775º F < 455 º FBelow min operating rangeRefer to SDS prior to useF894ºF / 479ºCT Ga. – 50 to +800° F-50 to 805º F thickness0 to 600º F flaw< 559º FRefer to SDS prior to useGAbove 1300ºFAbove 704ºC700 to 1200 ° F700 to 1000º FNone - Same as operating rangeOperating Range and Auto IgnitionHAbove 1300ºFAbove 704ºC-40 to 1250º F -40 to 1250º F None - Same as operating range Operating Range and Auto Ignition

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High Temperature Couplants Operating Ranges and Auto-Ignition Temperature

CouplantAuto Ignition TemperatureInitialManufacturerSpecified Operating Range °FCurrent (5.16.16)ManufacturerSpecified Operating Range °FManufacturer’s Limitation for Confined Space (inspection ports)Current (5.16.16)Markings on productA788⁰F420⁰CNot specified-10 to 750ºFThickness & flawNone - Same as operating rangeOperating range B788ºF / 420ºCT Gage 0 to 600° F0º to 700ºF thickness50 to 500ºF flaw < 439 º FRefer to SDS prior to useC770ºF / 410ºCT Gage 600 to 900° F600 to 680º F < 460 º FBelow min operating rangeRefer to SDS prior to use (no data on SDS)D849ºF / 454ºC T Gage 600 to 950° F 600 to 760º F < 435 º FBelow min operating rangeRefer to SDS prior to useE862ºF / 461ºC T Gage 700 to 1100° F 700 to 775º F < 455 º FBelow min operating rangeRefer to SDS prior to useF894ºF / 479ºCT Ga. – 50 to +800° F-50 to 805º F thickness0 to 600º F flaw< 559º FRefer to SDS prior to useGAbove 1300ºFAbove 704ºC700 to 1200 ° F700 to 1000º FNone - Same as operating rangeOperating Range and Auto IgnitionHAbove 1300ºFAbove 704ºC-40 to 1250º F -40 to 1250º F None - Same as operating range Operating Range and Auto Ignition

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Eliminating the Risk of Auto-Ignition

1. Refer to SDS/MSDS for auto-ignition in Section 9 and the specified operating range.

2. Determine Temperature of Object

Manually measure the temperature of the test object

Temperatures can vary depending on external factors

Enclosed environment

Airflow

Etc.

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3. Check the Package

Eliminating the Risk of Auto-Ignition

Look for the manufacturer specified operating range on the couplant container.

4. STOP the Test

If operating range is NOT clearly marked on the container.

If test object is ABOVE the auto-ignition temperature or outside the operating range.

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Questions & Discussion

High Temperature Ultrasonic Couplants

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API SCI Documents

10 year plan 5-16-2016.xlsx