Underground Storage Tank Sump Maintenance - a PDH Online Course for Engineers, Surveyors and Architects

Underground Storage Tank Sump Maintenance

Course Outline

This one hour online course discusses the types of sumps, basic maintenance procedures for sumps and spill buckets, how to access sumps and spill buckets and what to do to ensure that the sumps and spill buckets are in good condition.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student will give a better understanding of:

Safety Considerations and Types of Sumps;
Basic Maintenance Procedures For Sumps and Spill Buckets; and
What To Do To Ensure Sumps and Spill Buckets Are In Good Condition.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for mechanical, civil and environmental engineers.

Benefit for Attendee

Attendee of this course will be able to understand the requirements of underground storage tank sump maintenance and inspections.

Course Introduction

This course is intended for owner and operator engineers who have underground storage tank (UST) systems; specifically, anyone who oversees the operation and maintenance of UST systems that contain and dispense petroleum products. UST owners/operators should ensure that only qualified personnel conduct inspection and maintenance activities.

Course Content

This course is primarily based on UST Systems: Inspecting and Maintaining Sumps and Spill Buckets US – Environmental Protection Agency, EPA 510-R-05-001, May 2005:

Underground Storage Tank Sump Maintenance

(http://www.epa.gov/swerust1/pubs/sumps%20manual%204-28-05.pdf)

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Course Summary

This course covers recommended inspection guidelines and best management practices for sumps associated with an UST system. This course will: help the engineer identify and inspect the sumps associated with an UST system, including the equipment in the sumps. In addition, this course will explain some simple steps that can be taken to maintain the sumps and the equipment in the sumps, as well as well as dentify potential problems. This course will also provide tips for fixing common problems before they cause a release to the environment.

Related Links

For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites:

United States Green Building Council – www.usgbc.com
US Department of Energy – www.doe.gov
National Renewable Energy Laboratory – www.nrel.gov

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.