本教程介绍了一些程序和示例，以帮助地上储罐的设计师、所有者和操作员理解并遵守API关于防漏的推荐做法、标准和规范。这些API文件提供了旨在将与泄漏和溢出相关的环境危害降至最低的要求。本教程还展示了API检查和维护要求如何影响此类储罐的设计。它并不试图解决个别司法管辖区或国家强加的其他规则和要求。

This tutorial presents procedures and examples to help designers,owners, and operators of aboveground storage tanks understand and comply with API's Recommended Practices, Standards, and Specifications concerning leak prevention. These API documents provide requirements designed to minimize environmental hazards associated with spills and leaks. The tutorial also shows how the API inspection and maintenance requirements influence the design of such tanks. It does not attempt to address additional rules and requirements imposed by individual jurisdictions or states.