Bulk Storage Tank Safety & Venting Systems Awareness

Why Choose Bulk Storage Tank Safety Training?

Bulk storage tanks – whether fixed roof, floating roof, or pressurized vessels – present serious fire, explosion, and environmental hazards if not operated and maintained properly. Inadequate venting or failure of safety devices can result in catastrophic incidents. This training builds awareness on safe operation, venting, and emergency response for storage tanks.

Customized Training Based on Your Tank Design & Product Type

Elion provides customized training for aboveground and underground tanks storing petroleum, LPG, solvents, chemicals, or corrosives. The content is designed as per your tank type, stored media, layout, and protection systems such as foam chambers, vents, gauges, or dikes.

Key Objectives of the Storage Tank Safety Training Program

  • To improve knowledge of tank hazards, fire risks, and venting systems
  • To train operators on safe tank operations, inspection, and maintenance
  • To review venting principles and regulatory norms for overpressure/vacuum protection
  • To ensure compliance with PESO, OISD, and NFPA tank safety guidelines
  • To enable emergency response planning and incident prevention

Course Topics Covered

  • Types of storage tanks (vertical, horizontal, dome, pressurized)
  • Stored substance classification: flammable, corrosive, toxic, cryogenic
  • Tank fittings: manholes, level indicators, flame arrestors, vents
  • Breather vents and pressure/vacuum relief valves – working principles
  • Tank overfilling prevention and alarm systems
  • Bund walls, foam systems, and fire protection
  • PESO/OISD safety distances and installation practices
  • Emergency response procedures for leaks and tank fires
  • Incident case studies and tank failure analysis
  • Any other site-specific topics or procedures as per client requirements

Who Should Attend?

  • Tank farm operators and supervisors
  • EHS and fire safety officers
  • Maintenance and instrumentation staff
  • Process engineers and terminal managers
  • Contractors working in storage areas
An infographic titled Bulk Storage Tank Safety by Elion highlights hazard awareness, inspection and maintenance, overfill protection, and emergency response with illustrations of workers, tanks, checklists, and oil spills.

Training Methodology and Duration

  • Mode: On-site training at tank farm or loading terminal
  • Duration: 1-day program
  • Method: Presentation, equipment demo, checklist training, case studies
  • Languages: English, Hindi, or local language

Certification and Compliance Standards

Participants receive a Certificate of Participation from Elion Technologies. The training complies with:

  • PESO (CCOE) Guidelines for Petroleum and Gas Storage
  • OISD 117, 118, 162 – Tank Farms and Safety Norms
  • NFPA 30 – Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
  • ISO 45001 – Safe Storage Systems
  • Additional client-specific safety requirements or internal SOPs can also be incorporated upon request

Why Elion Technologies for Safety Training?

  • Extensive experience in training for oil depots, chemical storage, LPG plants
  • Trainers with tank operation and PESO inspection background
  • Templates for tank checklist, inspection, and maintenance shared
  • Real site incidents and root causes discussed in training
  • Services available across India

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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

It’s training for workers on safely handling, maintaining, and operating large storage tanks (for fuels, chemicals, etc.), covering hazards, emergency procedures, and compliance to prevent accidents.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Safe operation, inspection, venting systems, fire protection, and emergency response for storage tanks.

Tank operators, safety officers, maintenance staff.

Typically 1 day.

Yes, based on tank types and stored materials.

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