To evaluate the acoustic emission method for detection of corrosion in aboveground tanks, Six tanks of different diameters were inspected in service with A.E technique and then followed with internal inspection. The results were compared to internal inspection findings of tank bottoms show that the acoustic emission detection technique can be used for evaluation of the corrosion state of the tank. This is an effective technique for on line testing of tank floor and can be applied to planning and prioritizing the tank outages.