Atmospheric storage tanks (AST) are indeed one of the most prone equipment to industrial accidents in the oil and gas industry. Several studies have analyzed major accidents in process industries, including those involving atmospheric storage tanks. Analysis revealed that storage tanks were involved in a significant number of incidents [1],[2],[3]. These accidents can have severe consequences, including fires, explosions, releases of hazardous materials and loss of human life [4],[5]. A recent example of the catastrophic consequences of accident involving tanks is the Matanzas tank fire happened in Cuba [6]. Studies highlight the importance of understanding the causes and consequences of such accidents to prevent their occurrence and mitigate their impact.

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Risk based inspection, Cathodic protection, Corrosion rate, Soil resistivity, Inspection, Internal inspection, Mechanical failure, Equipment, Aboveground storage tanks, Storage tanks, Maintenance, Risk reduction, Damage
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