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MAY 2012

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FALL CONFERENCE

Sept. 11-13, Houston TX 

Intercontinental Houston

Call 866-342-0832 for reservations at $149/night

 

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Workshop: Pressure Vessel and Tank Fabrication Using Stainless Steels 

Oct. 17, Houston TX

The Woodlands 

in conjunction with

Stainless Steel World

 

 

INDUSTRY CALENDAR  

 

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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: Noël Zak 

Membership/Communications

nzak@steeltank.com

 

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topWEBINAR: Steel Water Pipe Installation

May 18, 10 am-noon Central Time

Every day is a busy day for you--it can be difficult to get away to conferences and seminars to maintain and enhance your knowledge.

Save time and money with STI/SPFA's Steel Water Pipe Installation Webinar: spend just two hours right at your desk while you engage with experienced and technically-proficient experts in the field. Earn CEU credits, too!

 

This webinar is an advanced program, targeted especially for utility owners and engineers, design engineers and consultants. Topics include:

  • Buried steel pipe deflection design
  • Selection and compaction of backfill material
  • Trenching and bedding placement
  • Types of joints and their coatings
  • Design guidelines for handling steel pipe
  • Common problems with installation
  • Bonus: steel pipe installation welding techniques and inspection 

For more information and registration, click here.

 

If you have questions, contact Marie Scimeca of STI/SPFA at 847-438-8265 ext. 239 or mscimeca@steeltank.com.

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NOW ONLINE!
Steel Pipe e-learning modules
Introductory rate only $30 per module!
 

pipe on craneSTI/SPFA now offers e-learning modules covering important aspects of steel water pipe. These programs have been developed by experts in the industry.

 

STI/SPFA e-learning modules can be purchased and viewed at any time. Earn professional development hours at your office, home or while traveling on business.

Click here to go to the modules on the STI/SPFA website. You'll be directed to a new page where you can purchase the module by credit card. The module is accessible for viewing for seven days after purchase.

 

For a limited time, an introductory rate of $30 per module is available to all users. Download one or all of the modules today!

 

If you have questions, contact Marie Scimeca of STI/SPFA at 847-438-8265 ext. 239 or mscimeca@steeltank.com.

 

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Steel Water Storage Tank Seminars

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. 

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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.
NEXT SEMINAR:  
May 10, Alexandria VA

Click here for info and registration 

 

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 for info and registration

 

If you have questions, contact Marie Scimeca of STI/SPFA at 847-438-8265 ext. 239 or mscimeca@steeltank.com.

 

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Cathodic Protection Tester  Training
Thousands of underground storage tanks (USTs) require the periodic monitoring of cathodic protection. This is a certification program offering a practical approach for those wanting to become CP testers and for those who simply want to understand CP readings.

 

Class Schedule

May 22-23

Burlington VT

June 4-5

Jackson MS

September 5-6

Norristown PA

September 18-19

Boise ID

November 6-7

Austin TX

 

If you have questions, contact Deb Timmerman at 847-438-8265 or dtimmerman@steeltank.com.
 
 

Click here for info and registration

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STI SP001 Aboveground Tank System Inspector Training

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

 

Class Schedule 

July 16-20

Norristown PA

September 10-14

Houston TX

 

If you have questions, contact Deb Timmerman at 847-438-8265 or dtimmerman@steeltank.com.

 

 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.

 

If you have questions, contact Deb Timmerman at 847-438-8265, ext. 242, dtimmerman@steeltan.com.

 

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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