API 650 Training – Become a Certified Tank Design Engineer
The API 650 Training Course at Kagira Drawing Solution
is designed to equip engineers with the knowledge and skills required to design
welded storage tanks for oil, gas, petrochemical,
and industrial applications. Based on the
American Petroleum Institute (API) 650 Standard, this
course covers the complete design methodology for
aboveground cylindrical steel storage tanks, focusing on both
theoretical concepts and hands-on calculation practices.
Participants will gain expertise in tank sizing,
shell thickness calculation, roof and bottom design,
nozzle placement, wind and seismic analysis,
and anchorage design, all in accordance
with the latest API 650 code requirements. The course
also includes exposure to industry practices,
material selection, fabrication drawings, and inspection requirements.
Whether you are a fresh mechanical engineering graduate
or a working professional in the storage tank, EPC,
or oil and gas industry,
this training will prepare you to confidently
execute API 650-compliant tank designs and
contribute effectively to real-world projects.
- 100% Job Placement Support
- Practical Project-Based Training
- Live Hands-on Software Sessions
- Learn from Industry Experts with 20+ Years of Experience
- ISO-Certified Institute
- Live Software Practice: PDMS, SP3D, CAESAR II & More
- Weekend / Weekday / Online Batches Available
- Lifetime Access to Course Materials
- Class: Mon-Fri & Sat-Sun
- Learn Complete Design of Welded Steel Storage Tanks
- Based on Latest API 650 Code (Aboveground Storage Tanks)
- Hands-On Training with Real-Time Design Calculations
- Covers Tank Components: Shell, Roof, Bottom, Nozzles, Anchor Bolts
- Wind, Seismic & Settlement Load Analysis Included
- Learn Nozzle Load Evaluation & Flexibility Checks
- Exposure to Grillage & Foundation Design Concepts
- Venting Requirements & API 2000 Overview Covered
- Report Generation for Client & Inspection Submission
- Certification Provided Upon Completion
- Suitable for Freshers, Working Professionals & EPC Engineers
- BE / Diploma Mechanical Engg Students
- BE / Diploma Civil Engg Students
- BE / Diploma Electrical Engg Students
- BE / Diploma Petrochemical Engg Students
- Site Engineers & Maintenance Professionals
- Engineers Planning to Switch into Oil & Gas or EPC Sector
- Working Professionals in Design, Drafting, or Fabrication
- Roles: Tank Designer
- Industries: Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, Fertilizer, Marine, Pharma
- Salary Range: ₹3.5 LPA – ₹12 LPA (India) / $60K+ (International)
- Start: Individual Class
- Duration may vary based on student understanding and pace
- Total Volume: 10
- Seats Available: Yes
Vol I: Introduction
- Overview of Storage Tank Applications in Industry
- Types of Tanks: Fixed Roof, Floating Roof, Dome Roof
- Introduction to API 650, API 653, and API 620 Codes
- Design Inputs: Service, Pressure, Product Type, Site Data
- Tank Design vs. Piping and Equipment Considerations
Vol II: Wind and Seismic Loads Analysis
- Wind Load Calculation Based on API 650 / ASCE 7
- Seismic Design Categories and Site Classification
- Dynamic Response & Anchoring Requirements
- Uplift & Overturning Checks
- Design of Tank Components for Seismic Resistance
Vol III: Nozzle Loads and Flexibilities
- Nozzle Orientation and Reinforcement Sizing
- Design of Flush- and Projected-Type Nozzles
- Nozzle Load Evaluation from Piping Systems
- Flexibility Analysis and Allowable Load Checks
- WRC 107/297 Introduction (if applicable)
Vol IV: Settlement
- Types of Foundation Settlements: Uniform & Differential
- Soil Bearing Capacity and Tank Base Design Considerations
- Settlement Criteria Based on API 650 Appendix B
- Settlement Load Effects on Tank Shell and Piping
- Foundation Design Concepts (Gravel Pad, Ring Wall, etc.)
Vol V: Loads and Output Reports
- Load Combinations in Tank Design (Hydrostatic, Wind, Seismic)
- Generating Output Reports using Design Software (Manual & Tool-Based)
- Shell Thickness, Nozzle Load, and Anchor Bolt Reports
- Interpretation of Key Results for Review and Approval
- Client/Inspector Report Preparation Best Practices
Vol VI: Grillage Review & Cycle Life
- Understanding Grillage Analysis for Tank Support Systems
- Design Review of Structural Base Supports
- Fatigue and Cycle Life Considerations in Tank Design
- Maintenance Planning Based on Design Life
Vol VII: Venting Requirements & FFS
- Tank Venting: Pressure & Vacuum Relief Needs
- API 2000 Overview for Vent Sizing
- Emergency Venting Requirements
- Introduction to FFS (Fitness for Service) Concepts
- Overview of API 579 for Tank Assessment
Vol VIII: Roof & Shell Design
- Fixed and Floating Roof Design Concepts
- Shell Thickness Calculation (per API 650)
- Stiffening Rings and Wind Girders
- Roof-to-Shell Junction Considerations
Vol IX: Bottom & Foundation Design
- Bottom Plate Layout and Annular Ring Design
- Design of Cone-Up or Cone-Down Bottoms
- Foundation Interaction – Gravel Pad, Ring Wall, Pile
- Drainage and Leak Detection Systems
Vol X: Software Application & Final Project
- Storage Tank Design using Specialized Software
- Case Study: Designing a Vertical Tank per API 650
- Load Case Evaluation and Report Generation
- Review, Documentation, and Project Submission
Student Reviews
Saravanan
Excellent course!
The API 650 tank design training at Kagira was exactly what I needed. The course covered every aspect of tank design, from shell thickness to wind and seismic load analysis. The real-time calculation examples made complex topics very easy to understand.
Suresh
Superb Coaching!
"As a structural engineer new to tank design, this course helped me bridge the gap. The sessions on foundation settlement, anchorage, and roof types were very insightful. The instructors were supportive and shared industry-oriented knowledge.
Vijay K.
Outstanding Training!
"I really appreciated how the course covered nozzle flexibility and inspection requirements. It helped me better understand what to look for during fabrication and final testing. Now I can confidently review API 650 compliance reports at my job.
John
Amazing experience!
This was my first exposure to API 650, and I’m glad I joined Kagira. The explanation of design codes, load cases, and report generation was excellent. I’m now working on my first tank design project with full confidence.