Credential brief
What this credential covers
API 653 is an individual certification for inspection, repair, alteration, and reconstruction of aboveground storage tanks. It is designed for tank inspectors, integrity professionals, and engineers who meet the applicable api qualification requirements.
- tank inspection and evaluation
- corrosion and settlement
- repairs and alterations
- calculations and publications navigation
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