Tank Farm & Storage Operations

What you'll learn

• Distinguish fixed-roof, external floating-roof, internal floating-roof and pressurised storage, and explain which products suit each.
• Describe the independent layers that prevent tank overfill and why gauge, alarm and trip must not share a single instrument.
• Apply level gauging, tank reconciliation and water draw-off practice to detect errors and losses early.
• Explain the role of bunds, secondary containment and drain valve discipline in limiting a loss of containment.
• Recognise tank venting, breathing and blanketing hazards, including the risks of landing a floating roof.
• Carry out safe gauging, sampling and operator external inspection checks, controlling static, toxic vapour and fall hazards.

Curriculum

Progress through each competency level in order.