API 653 Responsibilities - The Who Does It Chart

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Activity
1

Overall responsibility for compliance with API 653

Evaluate deterioration on existing shell material

In a corroded area, find t2 (thinnest area exclusive of pit)

In a corroded area, determine the vertical lines (L)

Determine MFL Threshold

Perform the Routine In-Service inspection

Perform the External inspection

Determine the extent of UT measurements on the shell

Review the results of CP surveys

10

Assure competency of personnel performing CP surveys

11

Perform the Internal inspection

12

Assure quality & completeness of in-service NDE (robotics) exams

13

Choose to use RBI to set Internal Interval

14

Conduct an RBI assessment

15

Review and approve RBI reassessments every 10 years

16

Maintain tank records

17

Prepare report after each external & internal inspection

18

Maintain inspection reports & recommendations for life of tank

19

Review inspection findings and recommendations

20

Ensure disposition of all recommended repairs and monitoring

21

Evaluate and accept NDE examination results

22

Authorize all repairs

23

Authorize all alterations

24

Designate inspection hold points for repairs, alters & reconstructions

25

Provide general authorization for limited routine repairs

MSTS

Insp

Eng

Owner

Notes

September 2013

API 653 Responsibilities - The Who Does It Chart

Activity
26

Approve all proposed methods of design, materials, WPSs, NDE & testing

27

Approve all repair, alteration and reconstruction work at hold points

28

Approve all repair, alteration & reconstruction work at completion of work

29

Review & approve the use of non-code specified lap patches on bottom

30

Approve lap patch in critical zone if bottom thickness is less than 0.100

31

Run the hot tap machine

32

Authorize all reconstruction work

33

Review the use of Preheat or Controlled Deposition welding in lieu of PWHT

34

Concur in writing use PWHT alternative for matls of unknown toughness

35

Review & approve exempting a hydro after a major repair or alteration

36

Authorize FFS evaluation to exempt a hydro after major repair or alter

37

Perform FFS evaluation to exempt a hydro after major repair or alter.

38

Perform tank settlement survey

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September 2013