Steel Tank Institute / Steel Plate Fabricators Association (STI/SPFA) training

A certification program offering a practical approach for those wanting to become CP testers and for those who simply want to understand readings. Review the class information, available dates, requirements, prices and contact info below. Thousands of underground storage tanks (USTs) require the periodic monitoring of cathodic protection.  Industry experts will show you the latest methods for monitoring and troubleshooting cathodic protection systems. This will enable your firm to help clients meet environmental compliance regulations. This course is focused on the real-world needs of individuals and companies that plan to conduct field testing of cathodic protection monitoring on systems such as sti-P3 tanks.

If you’re an SP001 AST System Inspector due for recertification, you can easily renew for another five years with this online refresher course and examination. Take it at any time, at your convenience, from your own computer. However, if it has been more than one year since your certificate expired, you are not eligible for the online program. You must instead take the five-day course again.

Thank you for your interest in the STI SP001 Adjunct Certification or Renewal Certification for API 653 Inspectors course. Take it at any time, at your convenience, from your own computer.

In this module of the Steel Water Storage Tank series, emphasis is placed on the various industry standards available for the tank industry. The speaker goes through decision criteria, life cycle analysis and cost considerations for building a steel tank. Overall, the module explains how to use this information to identify the right tank for your needs.

In this module of the Steel Water Storage Tank series, the steps of constructing a steel tank are addressed. Details of the foundation requirements, for various tank designs, according to AWWA standards are reviewed. The module also highlights the shop fabrication process, including preparation, welding and shipping. Finally, how field construction, inspection and testing are done upon completion of the tank, rounds out this section.

In this module of the Steel Water Storage Tank series, regulations, standards and specifications of tank coatings are addressed. Viewer will learn what various coating systems do (including AWWA D102 Standard). The speaker will also go over the preparation, painting, as well as overcoating and maintaining these coatings.

The Steel Water Pipe Overview module touches on various important points when considering steel pipe for a project. The speaker reviews engineering properties and internal pressure design of steel pipe. Pipe/soil interaction and the design guidelines for handling pipe is also addressed.

This module reviews common standards of steel water pipe coatings and linings. The speaker will also go over steel water pipe surface preparation, the coating and lining application, types of coatings and linings and maintenance of pipe linings.