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FEBRUARY 2012

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Education Connection is published periodically by STI/SPFA. Its purpose is to inform Members and the industry of continuing education and training opportunities offered by the association.

 

Editor: Noel Zak

Membership and 
Communications Specialist

nzak@steeltank.com

 

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Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Assn.
944 Donata Court
Lake Zurich IL 60047
847-438-8265
www.steeltank.com 

 

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Steel Water Storage Tank Education
STI/SPFA now offers two education options to learn important aspects of steel water storage tanks. These programs have been developed by experts in the industry. 

 

E-learning modules: You can purchase and view these e-learning modules at any time. Earn professional development hours at your office, at home or while traveling on business. Special introductory rate only $30 per module!

Click here to learn more.
 

Full-day seminars: Experienced speakers present criteria for Selection and Design of Water Storage Tanks, including the new AWWA D-100 Standard requirements, Life Cycle Analysis, and Seismic Design. Consulting engineers, municipal and utility administrators, as well as tank owners and operators, can benefit.

 

Two locations are set for 2012: March 6 in Houston, and May 10 Alexandria VA.

 

 Click here for more info.

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STI SP001 Aboveground Tank System Inspector Training

What:    2012 AST class for STI inspector certification

 

When:   February 27-March 2, Baltimore, MD
                  July 16-20, Norristown, PA
                  September 10-14, Houston, TX
  

There are hundreds of thousands of petroleum tanks that require periodic inspections under EPA rules. Take this class to prepare for the STI SP001 AST Inspector Certification test. Learn to inspect shop-fabricated aboveground tanks, portable containers and small field-erected tanks. Taught by STI technical staff and industry experts.

 

 Click here for information and registration

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CP and SP001 inspectors:
You can re-certify on-line!

Take advantage of this easy way to keep your certification up-to-date. No traveling required and the exam instructions are simple.

 

Cathodic Protection Re-certification

Existing STI CP certified testers for USTs can maintain their certification with our online exam. You must have been actively testing since being certified and understand the current STI RP R251 for cathodic protection testing.

 

SURVEY - GREEN CHECKSTI SP001 Inspector Re-certification

If you are an AST SP001 System Inspector and your certification has expired or is about to, this may be an easy way to renew for another five years. Re-certify at your convenience right from your computer.

 

 

STI SP001 Adjunct Certification for API 653 Inspectors

The SP001 Standard for Inspection of Aboveground Tanks applies to portable containers, shop-built ASTs and field-erected ASTs up to 30' diameter and 50' height. According to the SP001 standard, API 653 certified inspectors must obtain an "STI SP001 Adjunct Certification" to perform an SP001 inspection. The goal is to ensure that an API 653 certified inspector is familiar with construction of tanks and containers covered in SP001, as well as the requirements of a tank-system inspection. Get your certification online, right from your computer.

 

Click here for information and registration 

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Revised Engineering Data Vol. I & II
The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) and STI/SPFA have published an update to Steel Plate Engineering Data: Design of Plate Structures, Volumes I and II. The publication collects into one source document the various facets of plate design applicable to many types of structures, including steel tanks for liquid storage.

 

Introductory price of $75.00 to purchase in document or digital format.

Click here to purchase 

 

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Need more information?

Go to www.steeltank.com,

Or contact Marie Scimeca, Meeting and Education Coordinator

     mscimeca@steeltank.com

     847-438-8265, ext. 239