API 653 aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) inspections using eAuditor

API 653 is a standard published by the American Petroleum Institute (API) that provides guidelines for the inspection, repair, alteration, and reconstruction of aboveground storage tanks (ASTs). Conducting API 653 inspections using mobile eAuditor can streamline the inspection process, enhance data collection and analysis, and facilitate efficient reporting. Here’s an explanation of how mobile eAuditor can assist in API 653 storage tank inspections:

Data Collection: The mobile eAuditor can serve as a centralized tool for collecting relevant data during the inspection. Its checklist can include fields for recording tank identification, dimensions, material specifications, previous inspection records, and other essential information. The eAuditor checklist can also capture location-specific data, such as tank photographs, GPS coordinates, and environmental conditions.

Checklist and Standards Integration: The mobile eAuditor can incorporate the API 653 inspection checklist as a digital form within the application. It can provide a comprehensive list of inspection requirements and criteria based on the API 653 standard. The inspector can navigate through the checklist and mark the completion of each item using interactive checkboxes or other input methods.

Visual Documentation: The mobile eAuditor can utilize the device’s camera to capture images and videos of the storage tank components and areas of interest. The inspector can directly attach these visual records to the relevant checklist items in real-time. This allows for visual documentation of tank conditions, defects, and areas requiring attention.

Measurement and Data Recording: The collected measurements can be recorded within the app, linked to specific inspection points or checklist items. This ensures accurate and organized data management.

Anomaly Identification: The mobile eAuditor can provide image annotation capabilities, allowing the inspector to mark and highlight anomalies or areas of concern directly on the tank images. This enhances clarity and facilitates clear communication of the identified issues during the inspection.

Reporting and Documentation: Once the inspection is complete, the mobile eAuditor can generate a detailed inspection report. It can automatically compile the collected data, observations, measurements, annotated images, and calculations into a comprehensive report format. The report can be customized, including information about the tank, inspection findings, recommended actions, and compliance status. The generated report can be saved digitally, exported as a PDF, or shared directly from the app.

Historical Data and Trend Analysis: The mobile eAuditor can store inspection data in a centralized database or cloud storage. This allows for easy retrieval and analysis of historical inspection records. The eAuditor can provide data visualization tools to analyze trends, compare previous inspection results, and track the condition changes of the storage tanks over time.

By using mobile eAuditor for API 653 storage tank inspections, inspectors can benefit from improved efficiency, accuracy, and documentation. The eAuditor facilitates data collection, analysis, and reporting, while ensuring compliance with the API 653 standard. It streamlines the inspection process, enables better decision-making, and enhances the overall quality and reliability of storage tank inspections.