Trainings and courses
D&C Engineering gladly contributes her knowledge to a sound technical climate in the Netherlands and internationally. Do you want to follow a course with us in Alblasserdam or at your own location? View the options below.
Come and join our Dutch course on 23 April 2024: Safety requirements for ammonia tanks
What is new in EN14015:2019?
The prEN14015 was released in 2018. This new standard is expected to become definitive shortly for the industry when constructing new storage tanks. What has been added and changed in EN14015: 2019? What should you think about as a constructor or contractor? Questions that receive an answer in our practical one-day course EN14015. For all designers, builders, clients, licensing authorities and enforcers of steel storage tanks for the petroleum and chemical industry.
Result
- Meet the completely amended EN14015: 2019 standard in one day.
- Good balance between practice and theory.
- Experienced and expert teacher: chairman of the working group that drafted the standard.
- Certificate of participation.
For whom
The course is intended for officials involved in:
- Designing tank installations (terminals and depots).
- Designing storage tanks.
- Building storage tanks.
- Inspecting storage tanks that are under construction.
- Monitoring the quality of the welded tank as an end product.
- Granting environmental permits.
Date and duration
This course will be given (in Dutch) on 9 April and 17 October 2024 and starts from 09:00 till 15:30.
Note: registration is normally done on the next course date. If one of the next dates is desired, please indicate.
- Modified design calculations for tank wall stability, "overturning" and "uplift" of tanks.
- Additional calculations for wind suction over conical and dome-shaped fixed roofs.
- Added theory on wind suction and the associated negative pressure in floating roof tanks.
- New Annexes on the application of numerical calculation methods for the design of fixed and floating roofs.
- The relationship between EN14015 and Eurocode 3 (EN 1993-4-2) and other Eurocodes.
- New Annex on selection of tank type based on the True Vapour Pressure of the product.
- Completely changed theory with regard to the influence of earthquakes on tanks (like tanks in Groningen).
- New Annex on aluminum geodetic dome-shaped roofs.
- Changed requirements for tolerances during construction and after the initial hydrostatic test.
- Changed requirements for welding processes, welder certification and quality assessment of performed welds.
- Application of (alternative) NDT techniques.
Cost
- Cost per participant is € 640.00 per person excl. VAT.
- These costs include: coffee, tea, soft drinks, lunch and a participant certificate.
Number of participants
- Minimum 6 participants.
- Maximum 10 participants.
- For more registrations, an extra course day is planned.
- D&C Engineering reserves the right to offer the course on any other date if there are different numbers of participants.
Location
This course is given at D&C ENGINEERING, Nieuwland Parc 301-302, 2952 DD Alblasserdam.
Other
- After receiving your registration, we will send a confirmation and the relevant invoice.
- Your participation only becomes definitive after receiving the payment.
Do you prefer to follow this course EN14015: 2019 at your own location? We are happy to do that, our teacher will visit you. From six participants onwards it can be interesting to opt for the in-company course. Request a quotation now!
Advantages of an in-company course
- Your own wishes and expectations converted into a customised course.
- Immediately and practically applicable in your own organisation.
- No travel costs and travel time for employees.
- Desired course date in consultation.
Necessities
- A suitable course location.
- Beamer.
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks, lunch.
Request quote
Enter your details and we will contact you within 1 business day to go through the details of your application. We will then be happy to make a suitable proposal.
Design and maintenance of storage tanks according to PGS29
The PGS29 was designated as a BAT document in 2005. Since then, the directive has been thoroughly amended; the latest amendment was published in 2020. Do you want to know more about what is involved in designing and maintaining storage tanks and tank pits? For all designers and builders of steel storage tanks for the petroleum and chemical industry.
Result
- You are able to operate your own storage tanks safely and you can demonstrate this to the supervisor.
- Good balance between practice and theory.
- Experienced and expert teacher: involved in the development of various standards and guidelines related to storage tanks and pressure equipment.
- Knowledge of backgrounds of storage tank failure.
- Certificate of participation.
For whom
The course is aimed at people involved in the construction, inspection, maintenance, operation and supervision of storage tanks.
Date and duration
This course will be given (in Dutch) on 18 April and 5 November 2024 and starts from 09:00 till 16:30.
Note: registration is normally done on the next course date. If one of the next dates is desired, please indicate.
- Introduction to PGS29 2020.
- Lessons learned as a result of the ‘Buncefield incident’.
- Points to consider when designing a tank terminal such as site layout and mutual distances.
- Design of tank(pits) with emphasis on the current building decree and the relationship between EN1993-4-2 and EN14015.
- Inspection and maintenance of tanks.
- What must a Fit-for-Purpose analysis of a tank contain as a minimum to be EEMUA159 compliant?
- Do you choose TBI or RBI as an organisation?
- What is the NL-CBIT and what is its role?
- Safety on and to storage tanks.
Cost
- Cost per participant is € 640.00 per person excl. VAT.
- These costs include: coffee, tea, soft drinks, lunch and a participant certificate.
Number of participants
- Minimum 6 participants.
- Maximum 10 participants.
- For more registrations, an extra course day is planned.
- D&C Engineering reserves the right to offer the course on any other date if there are different numbers of participants.
Location
This course is given at D&C ENGINEERING, Nieuwland Parc 301-302, 2952 DD Alblasserdam.
Other
- After receiving your registration, we will send a confirmation and the relevant invoice.
- Your participation only becomes definitive after receiving the payment.
Do you prefer to follow this course PGS29 at your own location? We are happy to do that, our teacher will visit you. From six participants onwards it can be interesting to opt for the in-company course. Request a quotation now!
Advantages of an in-company course
- Your own wishes and expectations converted into a customised course.
- Immediately and practically applicable in your own organisation.
- No travel costs and travel time for employees.
- Desired course date in consultation.
Necessities
- A suitable course location.
- Beamer.
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks, lunch.
Request quote
Enter your details and we will contact you within 1 business day to go through the details of your application. We will then be happy to make a suitable proposal.
In-depth course PGS29 w.r.t. preventing incidents with storage tanks, ATEX and BRZO
When operating storage tanks, both the legislator and the employer try to prevent calamities as much as possible. Safety in a very dangerous (work) environment is not self-evident. In this course we specifically address a number of emergency situations. How do we handle these? Or better yet: how do we prevent those emergencies? For all builders, inspectors / supervisors, tank operators and other people involved in their work in operating storage tanks.
Result
- You are able to operate storage tanks safely and you can demonstrate this to the supervisor.
- You know the risks of various emergency situations and how you can prevent them from a technical and non-technical point of view.
- You know enough examples of emergency situations such as overfilling, aging and explosions to prevent them in the future.
- Experienced and expert teachers: involved in the development of various standards and guidelines and work as consultants at tank storage companies.
- Certificate of participation.
For whom
This course is aimed at engineers and operators who are involved in building, inspecting, maintaining, exploitating en supervising storage tanks.
Date and duration
This course will be given (in Dutch) on 28 May and 19 November 2024 and starts from 09:00 till 16:30.
Note: registration is normally done on the next course date. If one of the next dates is desired, please indicate.
- Emergency identification.
- Lessons learned as a result of calamities and incidents.
- Considerations for overfill protection, degradation mechanisms, explosion safety and alarms.
- Design of tanks and tank pits with emphasis on safety from various PGS guidelines.
- Inspection and maintenance of tanks.
- What is prescribed by the legislator?
- What can you expect during BRZO inspections?
- What equipment or design strategies are available and what are the application possibilities?
Cost
- Cost per participant is € 640.00 per person excl. VAT.
- These costs include: coffee, tea, soft drinks, lunch and a participant certificate.
Number of participants
- Minimum 6 participants.
- Maximum 10 participants.
- For more registrations, an extra course day is planned.
- D&C Engineering reserves the right to offer the course on any other date if there are different numbers of participants.
Location
This course is given at D&C ENGINEERING, Nieuwland Parc 301-302, 2952 DD Alblasserdam.
Other
- After receiving your registration, we will send a confirmation and the relevant invoice.
- Your participation only becomes definitive after receiving the payment.
Do you prefer to follow this in-depth course PGS29 w.r.t. emergency situations, ATEX and BRZO at your own location? We are happy to do that, our teachers will visit you. From six participants onwards it can be interesting to opt for the in-company course. Request a quotation now!
Advantages of an in-company course
- Your own wishes and expectations converted into a customised course.
- Immediately and practically applicable in your own organisation.
- No travel costs and travel time for employees.
- Desired course date in consultation.
Necessities
- A suitable course location.
- Beamer.
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks, lunch.
Request quote
Enter your details and we will contact you within 1 business day to go through the details of your application. We will then be happy to make a suitable proposal.
Safety Requirements for Ammonia Tanks
As an employee who deals with storage tanks for ammonia, you know that there is (currently) no specific standard or legislation with which such a tank must comply. At the same time, the storage of liquefied ammonia is very risky, so you want to gain more knowledge of safety requirements, standards and guidelines that such a tank must meet in order to operate as safely as possible. This course is intended for all people who work on a depot with (prospective) ammonia tanks or designers and builders of these.
Result
- You will gain knowledge of all storage tank standards and guidelines that may specifically apply to ammonia tanks.
- Knowledge of tank safety, specifically fire and explosion, in relation to ammonia tanks.
- Expertise with regard to the safe operation of and with ammonia tanks.
- Knowledge of required items in a risk analysis.
- Experienced and expert teacher: involved in the development of various standards and guidelines related to storage tanks and pressure equipment.
- Certificate of participation.
For whom
The course is aimed at people who have their job in depots on tank installation or designers/builders of ammonia tanks.
Date and duration
This course will be given (in Dutch) on 23 April and 12 November 2024 and starts from 10:00 till 15:00.
Note: registration is normally done on the next course date. If one of the next dates is desired, please indicate.
- Standards and guidelines applicable to the construction and operation of ammonia tanks.
- Carrying out a risk analysis.
- Safety, prevention and management of incidents.
- Points to note in case of fire.
- Points to note in case of explosions and sabotage.
- Inspection intervals and RBI.
- Which building materials can be used?
- What does the government mean by the duty of care?
Cost
- Cost per participant is € 640.00 per person excl. VAT.
- These costs include: coffee, tea, soft drinks, lunch and a participant certificate.
Number of participants
- Minimum 6 participants.
- Maximum 10 participants.
- For more registrations, an extra course day is planned.
- D&C Engineering reserves the right to offer the course on any other date if there are different numbers of participants.
Location
This course is given at D&C ENGINEERING, Nieuwland Parc 301-302, 2952 DD Alblasserdam.
Other
- After receiving your registration, we will send a confirmation and the relevant invoice.
- Your participation only becomes definitive after receiving the payment.
Do you prefer to follow this course Safety Requirements for Ammonia Tanks at your own location? We are happy to do that, our teacher will visit you. From six participants onwards it can be interesting to opt for the in-company course. Request a quotation now!
Advantages of an in-company course
- Your own wishes and expectations converted into a customised course.
- Immediately and practically applicable in your own organisation.
- No travel costs and travel time for employees.
- Desired course date in consultation.
Necessities
- A suitable course location.
- Beamer.
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks, lunch.
Request quote
Enter your details and we will contact you within 1 business day to go through the details of your application. We will then be happy to make a suitable proposal.
Tankoperator
As a tank operator you are expected to report to the tank owner any changes in the condition of the tanks. So you have to know well how to operate the tanks. Requirements for this are laid down in the EEMUA 159 and PGS 29. What do these guideline require of you? What are you paying attention to? How do you report in the right way? For all tank operators and other interested people who are involved in the operation of storage tanks.
Result
- You learn how tanks are operated correctly and safely.
- Meet the relevant guidelines.
- Important: good reporting and advice.
- Experienced and expert teacher: chairman of the working group that drafted the standard.
- Certificate of participation.
For whom
The course is intended for officials involved in the operation of storage tanks.
Date and duration
This course will be given (in Dutch) on 4 June and 28 November 2024 and starts from 10:00 till 16:00.
Note: registration is normally done on the next course date. If one of the next dates is desired, please indicate.
- Introduction on EEMUA 159 and PGS 29.
- Points of attention for lay-out of tank pits, tank foundations and storage tanks.
- Inspection periods according to EEMUA 159.
- Requirements from EEMUA159 with respect to visual inspections.
- Pressure / vacuum valve inspections on tanks.
- Checklists for operators and entry forms.
- Examples of what you should pay attention to.
- Examples of reporting (keep it short and simple).
- Follow-up of advice given.
Cost
- Cost per participant is € 640.00 per person excl. VAT.
- These costs include: coffee, tea, soft drinks, lunch and a participant certificate.
Number of participants
- Minimum 6 participants.
- Maximum 10 participants.
- For more registrations, an extra course day is planned.
- D&C Engineering reserves the right to offer the course on any other date if there are different numbers of participants.
Location
This course is given at D&C ENGINEERING, Nieuwland Parc 301-302, 2952 DD Alblasserdam.
Other
- After receiving your registration, we will send a confirmation and the relevant invoice.
- Your participation only becomes definitive after receiving the payment.
Do you prefer to follow this course Tankoperator at your own location? We are happy to do that, our teacher will visit you. From six participants onwards it can be interesting to opt for the in-company course. Request a quotation now!
Advantages of an in-company course
- Your own wishes and expectations converted into a customised course.
- Immediately and practically applicable in your own organisation.
- No travel costs and travel time for employees.
- Desired course date in consultation.
Necessities
- A suitable course location.
- Beamer.
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks, lunch.
Request quote
Enter your details and we will contact you within 1 business day to go through the details of your application. We will then be happy to make a suitable proposal.
Knowledge course "Tanks for Dummies"
As an employee who deals with storage tanks you want more knowledge about permits, standards and guidelines. This knowledge college brings you all the necessary basic knowledge of storage tanks, tank safety and inspections. For all people who work at a depot with storage tanks or a tank terminal.
Result
- You get knowledge of general issues regarding permits, standards and guideline for storage tanks.
- Basic knowledge of inspection and handling of tank safety.
- Experienced and expert teacher: involved in the development of various standards and guidelines related to storage tanks and pressure equipment.
- Expertise with regard to the safe operation of and with tanks.
- Certificate of participation.
For whom
The course is aimed at people who have their job in depots on tank installation.
Date and duration
This course will be given (in Dutch) on 4 April and 8 October 2024 and starts from 10:00 till 16:00.
Note: registration is normally done on the next course date. If one of the next dates is desired, please indicate.
- Introduction on permits.
- Introduction on EEMUA 159 and PGS 29.
- Safety, prevention and management of incidents.
- Points of attention for lay-out of tank pits, tank foundations and storage tanks.
- How does it all work?
- Inspection periods according to EEMUA 159.
- What inspection means can be used?
- What does the government mean by the duty of care?
Cost
- Cost per participant is € 640.00 per person excl. VAT.
- These costs include: coffee, tea, soft drinks, lunch and a participant certificate.
Number of participants
- Minimum 6 participants.
- Maximum 10 participants.
- For more registrations, an extra course day is planned.
- D&C Engineering reserves the right to offer the course on any other date if there are different numbers of participants.
Location
This course is given at D&C ENGINEERING, Nieuwland Parc 301-302, 2952 DD Alblasserdam.
Other
- After receiving your registration, we will send a confirmation and the relevant invoice.
- Your participation only becomes definitive after receiving the payment.
Do you prefer to follow this course "Tanks for Dummies" at your own location? We are happy to do that, our teacher will visit you. From six participants onwards it can be interesting to opt for the in-company course. Request a quotation now!
Advantages of an in-company course
- Your own wishes and expectations converted into a customised course.
- Immediately and practically applicable in your own organisation.
- No travel costs and travel time for employees.
- Desired course date in consultation.
Necessities
- A suitable course location.
- Beamer.
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks, lunch.
Request quote
Enter your details and we will contact you within 1 business day to go through the details of your application. We will then be happy to make a suitable proposal.
EEMUA159 TankIntro, TankAssessor, TankInspector and TankStrategies
Through the EEMUA organisation, we have been a teacher of all these training courses in the field of maintenance of and on storage tanks for 25 years. We are also the author of the EEMUA159 and we trained the teachers who teach about this in different language areas. All exams are checked by us for technical skills.
More information about these training courses through www.eemua.org.
Other courses
Are you interested in a specific subject from our field and do you want to inquire about the possibilities of a tailor-made course? We are happy to make a suitable proposal for you.
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