Applied Technical Services has earned an excellent reputation for their above ground storage tank inspection services. Our experts have been thoroughly trained in several specialized techniques used to perform storage tank evaluations. ATS’ procedures are in accordance with industry standards and American Petroleum Institute (API) codes. We provide detailed reports which accurately reflect the reliability of your tanks.
API Certified Inspectors/Registered Professional Engineers
Our final inspection calculations and recommendations are reviewed and approved by an API certified inspector (as applicable) and/or a state registered professional engineer. The evaluation calculations include:
- Remaining life of the roof
- Remaining life and minimum thickness of the floor and shell
- Recommended repairs
- Next scheduled inspection
NDT Above Ground Storage Tank Inspections
ATS’ NDT inspections are performed by ASNT certified personnel using calibrated equipment meeting ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management standards.
Services Requested
- Mechanical Integrity Evaluations
- Ultrasonic B-Scans and C-Scans
- Magnetic Flux Leakage
- Visual Inspections
- Ultrasonic Thickness Measurements
- Remote Access Ultrasonic Crawlers
- Vacuum Box Inspections
- Guided Wave Scans
Common Standards Include
- API 650 — Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage
- API 653 — Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction
- UL-142 — Steel Above-Ground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
- AWWA D100 — Welded Steel Tanks for Water Storage
- API 12P — Specification for Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Tanks
- ASTM D4097 — Contact-Molded Glass-Fiber Reinforced Tanks
- ASTM D3299 — Filament-Wound Glass-Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Resin Chemical-Resistant Tanks