API RP 651 — CaTHODIC PROTECTION OF ABOVEGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS cam Preparaton Gudance [API RP-651 Cathodic Protection of Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks: The Inspector shows have a practical understanding and be familar with the ‘elormation contained in API RP 651 as elated: Corrosion of Aboveground Stel Storage Tanks, Determination of the Noed for Cabos Protection, Motods of Cathode Prtacton or Corson Cont. arc ‘Operation and Maintenance of Cathodic Protacton Systems ‘The inspector wil NOT be examined o: "+ Design of Cathoic Protection Systems or Sousees, sotecton, and control of nteforence eurents Note: Only Sections 1.23.4 5,6, 8 and 1 willbe covered onthe examination. ‘The proced lures and practices recommended in API RP 651 are intended fr aboveground tanks in hydrocarbon service belomsround tanks in hydrocarbon service ‘aboveground tanks in hydrocarbon service but may be applicable for tanks in other belowground tanks in hydrocarbon service but may be applicable for tanks in other What docu metallic storage tank bottoms? a iment would be referenced for information on external cathedic protection of en-grade NACE RPOI99 [NACE RPO2SS [NACE RPOSTS‘Reduction is defined as the 4) gain of electrons by a constituent ofa chemical reaction 1) loa of electron by a constituent ofa chemical reaction. ©) gain of electrons by a constituent ofan electrical reaction 14) loan of electrons by a constituent of rial reaction ‘Acathode isthe electrode of chemical cll at which a reduction rection occurs ) an electrochemical cll at which a corrosion reaction curs (©) an electrochemical cell t which oxidation occurs. 44) an clectrochemical cel at which a reduction reaction occurs Sr nents required for a corrosion cell are nade, a cathode by) a chemical path connecting the anade and cathode, and an electrolyte. ©) metalic path connecting the anode and cathode and an electrolyte 4) aande, "The severity of metal loss resulting from interference currents depends on factors such a a) magnitude and density ofthe curren b) quality or absence ofa coating on the affected structure ©) presence and lcation of electrical joints having high resistance 4) sand, Seer External cathodic protection: a) severely limit internal corso 1b) moderately limita internal corrosion (©) has minimal effect on internal corrosion. 14)_has no effet on internal corrosion,SS Soll that has a resistivity range of 1,000 to 2,000 ohm-em would be considered: (©) moderately corrosive milly corrosive. Practice Problem G9: APIRP 651 Release prevention barriers inlude, but are nt limited to: a) use of impervious cay pad in tank dike ») single bottom tank design. ©) impervious metalic membrane all ofthe above ‘The advantages of galvanic systems inchde a) no required external power supply. ‘The advantages exclude: impressed current systems wou a) availability of arge driving potenti ) safety aspects of rei © copablty of variable current output locaton <4) applicability to almost any sol rosietivity. een ‘One way to determine if adequate cathodic protection has been achieved ist a) a positive cathodic potential of at least S5OmV with the cathodic protection current ied, 1) a positive cathodie potential of at least 650mV with the cathodic protection current apolied, (©) a negative cathodic potential of atleast S5OmV with the cathodic protection curren applied 4) a negative cathodic potenti applied at east 6500 V with the cathadie protection current4) saturated KCI calomel ») ailversilver chloride 1) allot the above (Care must be taken when isconneeting piping on a cathodically-protected tank to prevent: {In designing cathodic protection systems, the fllowing shouldbe recorded: a) native stracture-to-sol potentials before current is applied ) umber, type, sie, depth, backfill 2 interfrence tests and the parti problems, 4) allof the above