FF-178-12-2211-S004 Tank Specification - B PDF

DESARRROLLO DE LA INGENIERA
CONCEPTUAL Y BSICA DEL PROYECTO

DE EXPANSIN DE PRODUCCIN DE 105
MBD A 160 MBD
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STORAGE TANK SPECIFICATION

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CONTENT
1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................4
1.1 Scope ....................................................................................................................4
1.2 Codes, Standard and Specifications......................................................................4
1.3 Data / Certification .................................................................................................7
1.4 Submittals..............................................................................................................7
2 MATERIALS .............................................................................................................8
3 DESIGN....................................................................................................................9
3.1 General..................................................................................................................9
3.2 Design Data.........................................................................................................11
3.3 Fixed Roofs .........................................................................................................11
3.4 Open Vents .........................................................................................................12
3.5 Floating Roofs .....................................................................................................13
4 INTERNALS AND ACCESSORIES........................................................................14
5 FABRICATION AND ERECTION ...........................................................................14
6 TOLERANCES .......................................................................................................15
7 INSPECTION AND TESTS ....................................................................................16
7.1 Surveys ...............................................................................................................16
7.2 Sectioning............................................................................................................16

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7.3 Cleaning ..............................................................................................................17
7.4 Testing.................................................................................................................17
8 DATA SHEET CERTIFICATION ............................................................................18
9 GROUNDING SYSTEM .........................................................................................18
10 VENDORS GUARANTEE....................................................................................18

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1. GENERAL
1.1. Scope
This Specification together with referenced codes and standards, Data Sheets,
standard drawings and requisition defines basic technical requirements for the
design, material, fabrication, erection and testing of erected cylindrical, welded
steel storage tanks for Expansion of the Area of Morichal and Jose Blending
Plant from 105 MBD to 160MBD.
Any deviations from these specifications are not acceptable, unless prior
notification of such has been submitted, received and approved by the
CLINENT or its representative only, in writing. Therefore the VENDOR shall be
held responsible for the required engineering design, material procurement,
fabrication, testing and shipment of all equipment assigned to him by the
CLINENT in accordance with these specifications.
Any special requirements not covered by the scope of these specifications shall
be clearly indicated on Data Sheets. Where conflict occurs between special
requirements, these specifications, or the requirements of the Code, it shall be
the duty of the VENDOR to call such discrepancies to the attention of the
CLINENT, who shall make final disposition of the problem.
1.2. Codes, Standard and Specifications
The following codes, standards and specifications, at latest edition, including

applicable addenda, shall form a part of this specification
ASME Standards
l SECTION II, Material Specification
l SECTION V, Non-Destructive Examination.
l SECTION IX, Welding And Brazing Qualifications.
l B16.5 Steel Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
l B16.47 Large Diameter Steel Flanges (Series A)
API Standard
l API-650 Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage.
l API-620 Recommended Rules for Design and Construction of Large,
Welded, Low Pressure Storage Tanks
l API-653 Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction

l API RP 2015 Requirements For Safe Entry And Cleaning Of Petroleum
Storage Tanks

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l API RP 651 cathodic protection of aboveground petroleum storage tanks

l API-2000 Atmospheric and Low Pressure Storage Tanks
l API-2550 Method for Measurement and Calibration of Upright Cylindrical
Storage Tanks
l RP 2003 Protection Against Ignition Arising Out of Static, Lightning and Stray
Currents
l SPEC 5L Line Pipe.
l API SPEC 12D Specification for Field Welded Tanks for Storage of
Production Liquids
ASTM Standard
l A6 General Requirements for Rolled Steel Plates, Shapes, Sheet Piling
and Bars for Structural Use
l A36 Standard Specification for Structural Steel
l A53 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc Coated
Welded and Seamless
l A105 Specification for Forgings, Carbon Steel, for Piping Components
l A106 Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High Temperature
l A307 Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60000 psi
Tensile Strength
l A325 Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105 Ksi
Minimum Tensile Strength
l A333 Specification for Seamless and Welded Steel Pipe for Low
Temperature Service
l A350 Specification for Forgings, Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel, Requiring
Notch Toughness Testing for Piping Components
l A370 Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
ANSI Standards
l B16.9 Steel Butt welding Fittings
l B1.1 Unified Inch Screw Threads
l B2.1 Pipe Threads

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l B18.2.1 Square and Hex Bolts and Screws, Inch Series, including Hex
Cap
Screw and Lag Screws
l B18.2.2 Square and Hex Nuts (Inch Series)
PDVSA CODE
l F-201 ATMOSPHERIC STORAGE TANKS
l PDVSA O-201 SELECCIN Y ESPECIFICACIONES DE APLICACIN DE
SISTEMAS PROTECTIVOS DE P INTURAS
l PDVSA L-212 Aislamianto Termico para Tuberias y Equipos de Servicio en
Caliente
l PDVSA FJ-251 Diseno Ssmico de Tanques Metlicos
l PDVSA 90615.1.010 Fundaciones para tanques de almacenamiento
l PDVSA 0603.1.204 Water draw off sump
l 0603.1.203 Anclajes Para Tanques Cilindricos de Fondoplano
l 0603.1.204 SUMIDERO
l 10603.2.503 TOLERANCLAS PARA TANQUES DE ALMACENAMIENTO
l 90615.1.014 DISENO SISMORRESISTENTE DE TANQUES METALICOS
N.A.C.E Standard
l RP 0193-2001 External Catholic Protection of on grade carbon steel storage
tank bottom
l RP 0169-2002 Control of external corrosion on underground or submerged
Metallic Piping System.
AISC Standard
l Manual of Steel Construction-Allowable Stress Design. Ninth edition
AWS Standard
l A5.1 Specification for Covered Carbon Steel Arc Welding Electrodes
l A22 Nondestructive Testing Symbols
l D1.1 Structural Welding Code-Steel
ASNT Standard
l SNT-TC-1A-88 Recommended Practice
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS:
l FF-178-12-2211-S001 Mechanical Equipment design Criteria

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1.3. Data / Certification
VENDOR shall make detailed calculations covering the design of tanks shown
on the Data Sheets and shall prepare any additional detailed shop drawings as
required.
VENDOR shall submit to CLINENT or duly authorized representative prints of

shop drawings, welding procedures and detailed calculations for approval.
Shop work shall not start until VENDOR has received prints of shop drawing
and welding procedures approved by CLINENT. No subsequent revision may
be issued to the shop without submitting then to CLINENT
1.4. Submittals
1.4.1. General
For review, VENDORs drawings, calculations and engineering data submitted

to CLINENT shall be in English language.
The English System of units shall be used in all documents and drawings.
1.4.2. Documents for approval
VENDOR shall submit to CLINENT drawings and documents in the format and
quantity specified in the Purchase Order for approval. However, review of the
Vendors documents by CLIENT does not relieve the Vendor of responsibility
for compliance with the applicable codes, standards, CLIENT drawings, and
specifications, or the accuracy of shop dimensions.
VENDOR shall not start fabrication before obtaining the approval of CLINENT.
Drawings and documents shall be signed as checked prior to submittal.

Unchecked data will not be accepted for review. VENDOR will not proceed with
fabrication until authorized by CLINENT.
As a minimum, the Vendor shall submit the following engineering data for
review by CLIENT:
l All drawings required for the fabrication and erection of each tank. A
drawing index for each tank is required and shall be resubmitted each time
drawings are revised and reissued.
l Welding procedures per API-650 Standard and AWS Specifications.
l Heat treatment procedures (if apply).

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l All required NDE and testing procedures.
l Vendor design calculations.
All subsequent revisions made by the Vendor to the data listed in above
paragraphs shall be resubmitted to CLIENT for review.
Certification of all materials is required. CLIENT reserves the right to review

Certified Material Test Reports for all materials of construction at any time
during shop fabrication or field erection. Vendor shall maintain these
documents readily available for such review and shall submit them to CLIENT
for final record if specifically requested.
2. MATERIALS
All carbon steel materials shall conform to the requirements of API Standard
650 and equipment Data Sheet.
All high alloy materials shall conform to the material specifications listed on the
individual equipment Data Sheets. The minimum thickness for tank bottom,
shell and roof plates shall be in accordance with API Standard 650 unless
noted otherwise.
When materials of construction are not specified on equipment Data Sheets,

the Vendor shall propose appropriate materials for the specified design
conditions.
Substitution of materials must have the written approval of CLIENT before

being used.
All welded attachments to the tank (both temporary and permanent

attachments) shall be of the same material as the tank.
All flanged connections (except man ways) shall be ANSI Class 150 minimum.
Flanges for 24 inches and smaller nominal pipe sizes shall conform to
ASME/ANSI B16.5. Flanges over 24 inches nominal pipe size shall conform to
ASME B16.47(A). All connections shall be flanged.
Vendor shall supply mill test certificates on all plates, pipe, nozzles, and
appurtenances to be used in the construction of the tanks. Materials not having
mill test certificates will not be accepted. Mill test certificates shall indicate yield
and tensile strength, chemistry and impact values.
Bolts shall be hot dip galvanized in accordance to ASTM A 307.
Gasket material shall conform to service requirements based in product stored,

temperature and fire resistance.

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Gaskets for Man ways and Flush Type Cleanouts shall be one of the following:
l 1/8 inch Stainless steel reinforced, graphite sheet Gasket, Flexitallic

Flexicarb Wr.
l 1/8 inch Graphite Steel Gasket, Flexitallic Flexicarb Hs.
l 1/8 inch Garlock Style 3000 compressed non asbestos Gasket.
All platform and structure shall be hot dip galvanized.
3. DESIGN
3.1. General
Capacities shall be as specified in Data Sheet. When requested in the Data

Sheet, the tanks shall be calibrated (strapped) and Vendor shall furnish tank
calibration tables as specified on the Data Sheet.
Capacity sizing for hydrocarbon tanks shall be based on a frangible roof-to-

shell joint per API 650, and emergency venting capacity shall be provided per
API Std. 2000.
For floating roof tanks, the net working capacity is the liquid volume contained
between the maximum operating level (24 inches [610 mm] below rim for fabric
type seals) and the minimum operating level.
For open top and fixed roof tanks, the net working capacity is the liquid volume
contained between the minimum operating level and the maximum operating
level (limited to the top of internal pipe of overflow or 3 inches (76 mm) below
foam chamber connection or 6 inches (152 mm) below rim, whichever
dimension is greater. The 6 inches (152 mm) dimension shall be increased as
necessary to provide sufficient freeboard (slosh height allowance) when tanks
are designed to the alternate method (API Standard 650, Appendix K ).
The tank shell course thickness shall be designed according to the 1-foot
method of API 650. Calculation of the thickness by the variable design point
method requires CLIENT approval.
The tank shell thickness shall be calculated for liquid level (both operating and
test condition) at the top of tank shell.
The specific gravity used for the design shall be 1.0 . Use actual value when
the specific gravity of the fluid is greater than 1.0.

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The minimum nominal thickness of all internal and external structural members
shall be 0.25 inches.
Top shell angle on fixed roof tanks shall project outside tank and be double butt
welded to tank shell.
The tank shell to roof junction shall be designed to withstand the forces caused
by sloshing of the liquid contents during an earthquake (see equipment Data
Sheet for earthquake design requirements). As an alternate, the tank shell
height may be increased to provide sufficient freeboard (slosh height allowance)
to prevent any damage to the roof and upper shell. The Vendor shall state
which design he proposes to use and shall submit calculations to the CLIENT,
for review, to substantiate his design.
Corrosion allowance shall be as specified on Data Sheet (but never be less

than 1.5 mm) and shall be added to calculated shell and self-supporting roof
thickness to minimum nominal thickness of bottom and supported roof plates;
to nozzles and manholes and to all exposed surfaces of internal structural
members and non removable internals.
Hydrocarbon tanks shall have a foam distribution system mounted to the tank
wall if noted in the Data Sheet. The foam system should be designed and
installed to supply a foam blanket on the liquid surface for extinguishing a tank
fire. The foam system shall meet or exceed the requirements of NFPA 15/30.
The overall system shall have a separate foam system for each half of the tank.
Shell nozzle connections shall be API Standard 650 regular type furnished with
flanges as specified in point 4.
As a minimum, one 24 inches (610 mm) API shell man ways and one 36 inches
x 48 inches (914mm x 1176mm) extended neck flush type cleanout shall be
furnished complete with cover, gaskets, bolts, nuts, handles, lifting lugs and
davits on tanks for crude, heavy fuels, slop, recovered oil, emulsion breaking,
skimmed oil, ballast tanks and tanks in which bottom sludge and water are
deposited, with capacities of 2000 barrels or more. One 6 inches x 48 inches
(914mm x 1176mm) cleanout shall be furnished. Cleanouts for tanks designed
to Appendix A of API 650 shall be extended neck, flush type cleanouts.
As a minimum, one 24 inches (610mm) API roof manway shall be furnished

complete with cover, gaskets, bolts, nuts and handles on each tank.
Vents shall be sized in accordance with API Standard 2000 unless otherwise
specified.
Bottom plates shall be lap welded per API 650 on the topside only. A two-pass
weld shall be used to produce a full fillet weld.

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All vertical and horizontal shell joints shall be double butt-welded.
All structural attachments to the tank shall be continuously seal welded.
Protection against ignition of tank contents due to static electricity, lightning and
stray current shall be in accordance with API RP 2003. A minimum of two
grounding connections shall be used.
Reinforcing plates, continuously seal welded to the bottom, shall be provided

under all concentrated loads such as heating coils, support legs for floating
roofs, and other internal construction. Wear plates inch (6 mm) thick shall be
installed under pipes discharging against the tank bottom and below any gage
hatch or gage still pipe. When wear plates at horizontal tank mixers are
specified, they shall be supported at least 2 inches (50 mm) above the tank
bottom and be so designed that they may be removed for inspection of the
bottom.
Vendor shall identify the tank by nameplate and certificate of compliance, in

accordance with API 650, Section 8, Figure 8-1 and 8-2.
3.2. Design Data
Wind girder and intermediate wind girder requirements shall be based on a

wind velocity indicated in Data Sheet.
Tanks shall be designed per API 650 Standard Appendix E; Seismic Data will
be indicated on particular Data Sheet.
Design metal temperature shall be 70F (21C), unless noted otherwise on

equipment Data Sheet.
Maximum soil bearing pressure shall be indicated in the equipment Data Sheet.
Design climatic conditions shall be in accordance with to Mechnical Equipment

design criteria:Nr. FF-178-12-2211-S001.
3.3. Fixed Roofs
Cone roofs must be self-supporting. Vendor may propose an alternate for

supplying self-supporting dome when feasible and more economical.
Internal clips shall be seal welded for corrosion protection. Seal welding of
external clip may be required in some location.
Lateral braces between outer bay rafters must be provided when

unsymmetrical structural shapes are used for rafters and the tanks are located

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in areas subject to earthquake. The bracing must be adequately sized for

seismic zone as specified in the equipment Data Sheet, and shall not be less
than the minimum required per API Standard 650.
3.4. Open Vents
3.4.1. Tank Service Requirements.
A storage tank may have an open vent if contained liquid meets all of the
following:
l Does not produce outdoors.
l Be not degraded by moisture.
l Does not require air emissions control per EPA regulation 40 CFR, Part 60.
l Does not require pressure-vacuum vent valves per OSHA regulation 29

CFR 1910.106.
l Be noncombustible, or be combustible but has both of the following:
(1) Flash point of 150F or higher.
(2) Storage temperature below flash point.
If approved in writing by CLIENT, tanks may have open vents if liquid service
will result in sticking or obstruction of pressure-vacuum vent valves.
Internal floating roof tanks shall have open roof vents per requirements of API
Std 650, Appendix H.
3.4.2. Normally Stored Liquids.
Liquids normally stored in open vented tanks are:
l Asphalt.
l Unfinished lubricating oil
l Finished lubricating oil (if moisture from in-breathing of outside atmosphere

does not degrade quality).
l Treated water, boiler feed water, etc.
l Fresh caustics.

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3.5. Floating Roofs
Floating roofs shall comply with API Standard 650, Appendix C.
The type of roof and seal to be provided shall be as specified on Data Sheet.
The pontoon bulkheads shall be completely welded for liquid tightness.
Roof supporting legs shall be adjustable to provide two minimum roof levels:
one of them shall be the lowest possible for correct tank operation, and the
other shall be 8 feet 0 inch, for maintenance purposes.
A rolling ladder shall be furnished complete with self-leveling handrails and

stair treads.
Each compartment shall be provided with a liquid tight man way.
Roof drains shall be at least 6 inches nominal pipe size closed drains with
swing joints. If a secondary roof drain shall be installed to prevent the
accumulated water level on the roof drain shall have all apparatus which
applies to primary drain, including separate sump and check valve.
Automatic bleeder vents shall be installed on the roof deck.
Electrical shunts shall be provided on the floating roof above all seals to ground
the roof to the shell. A secondary electrical shunt consisting of a continuous
electrical cable connected to the roof and tank wall shall be supplied. Cable
may be routed along, and attached to the rolling ladder.
Vendor shall include all appurtenances and accessories required for the proper
performance of each floating roof tank in its specified service. These shall
include (but not be limited to) the following:
l Rim seals and rim vents when required.
l Weather shield and foam resilient fabric covered type seals.
l Automatic bleeder vents.
l Anti-rotation device.
l Electrical bonding and grounding as recommended in API RP 2003.
l Roof supports with operating and cleaning level adjustments. (Level shall
be set at 2-6 [735mm] from bottom for operating, or at a level for the seal
to clear top of manhole or feed nozzles, and at 8-0 [196mm] from bottom
for cleaning).

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l Gauges platform and rolling stair with self-leveling treads.
4. INTERNALS AND ACCESSORIES
Vendor shall furnish and install all internals and accessories as noted on Data
Sheet and/or as specified in the contract.
All free vents shall be provided with removable screens.
Heating coil or heater nozzles (when applicable) shall be furnished with a 6

inches long internal projection beveled for field welding.
Firefighting system piping and accessories for the tanks shall be provided and
properly supported, a CLIENT connection shall be a flange provided at 24
inches from the ground.
Stairways, landing platforms, ladders, and handrailing shall be provided.
Unless otherwise stated, ladders shall not be used except for tanks with
heights of 20 feet (6.1 m) or less.
Safety gates or handrails shall be provided at the open ends of all platforms
and walkways. Gate and handrail systems shall be approved by CLIENT.
Tanks shall have a high handrail mounted on the roof on both sides of a
stairway or ladder landing. Handrails shall extend at least 6 feet (1.83 m)
beyond any point requiring routine access.
Platforms shall extend from the stairway onto the roof to provide access to all
sides of roof nozzles requiring routine access, such as manholes, vent nozzles,
steam-out connections or foam heads. Platforms shall fully encircle the roof
nozzle(s).
Stairways for insulated tanks shall be double stringer type supported by a

minimum number of brackets. Handrails shall be provided on both sides if the
clearance between tank shell and stringer exceeds 8 inches (196mm).
5. FABRICATION AND ERECTION
Prior to the start of erection, Vendor shall inspect each tank foundation for
levelness, and formally notify CLIENT of the acceptance or rejection.
Tanks shall be welded and inspected in accordance with API Standard 650.

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Vertical weld seams in bottom shell courses shall be at least 212 inches (94mm)
away from bottom annular ring radial weld seams.
All structural clips and other attachments to the tank shall be welded with
continuous fillet welds all around and shall be of the same material as the tank.
All temporary erection attachments welded to the interior or exterior of the shell
or to the bottom shall be removed by arc gouging and the weld area repaired
and ground smooth. Temporary erection attachments shall be of the same
material as the tank shell and bottom.
The interior of tanks to be internally lined or coated shall have all edges
rounded to a minimum of 1/8 radius. All internal welds shall be seal welded,
ground smooth and free of surface porosity, pockets, and high spots. All weld
splatter shall be removed. Any additional surface preparation shall be
performed by the Vendor as specified on Purchasers tank drawing.
Vertical weld seams on API Standard 650 tanks shall be located to avoid
openings wherever possible. Vendor shall comply with all minimum weld
clearance requirements. If the location of connections or attachments, which
are established by CLIENT, does not permit adequate clearance, the matter
shall be referred to CLIENT for decision.
Cutting edges shall be provided with rounded corners. This will prevent
excessive abrasion on tank lining or painting.
The first course shall be plumb and level all around, with maximum permissible
top tolerances of 1/16 inches between maximum and minimum elevations in
any 30 feet of arc length and 3/8 inch between maximum and minimum
elevations of the entire course.
Nozzle locations shall not deviate more than 1/4 inch (6mm) either vertically or
horizontally from the position shown on the Data Sheets. Flange bolt holes
shall straddle vertical centerline.
Flange face of nozzles shall be within one (1) degree of the normal plane, for
nozzles up to 12 diameter.
Flange face of man-ways shall be within two degrees of the normal plane.
6. TOLERANCES
Tank erection and foundation tolerances shall be in accordance with API

Standard 650, unless otherwise specified.

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The maximum out of plumbness of the top of the shell relative to the bottom of
the shell shall not exceed 1/200 of the total height.
Tank nozzles (excluding manholes) shall be installed within the following

tolerances:
l Projection from outside of tank shell to extreme face of flange plus or

minus 5mm (3/16 inch).
l Elevation or radial location plus or minus 6mm ( inch).
l Flange tilt in any plane, measured on a diameter across the gasket

surface plus or minus degree for nozzles over 12 diameter.
Tank manholes shall be installed within the following tolerances:
l Projection from outside of shell to extreme face of flange diameter plus

or minus 12mm.
l Elevation or radial location plus or minus 13mm ( inch).
l Flange tilt in any plane, measured on a diameter across the gasket

surface plus or minus 1 degree.
7. INSPECTION AND TESTS
7.1. Surveys
Upon completion of welding of the first course shell plates and prior to erection
of the second course, a survey of levelness, circularity, and plumbness shall be
performed by the Vendor. Measurements shall be taken adjacent to and
midpoint between each vertical weld seam. The locations shall be clearly
marked and identified with reference number, and shall be used for any
subsequent surveys as well as the final survey.
During the course of tank erection, additional surveys shall be performed as

deemed necessary by the Vendor.
A final survey shall be performed by the Vendor after all roof framing has been
installed.
Vendor shall submit the results to CLIENT immediately after each survey has
been completed.
7.2. Sectioning

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Sectioning is not permitted on tank welds. Spot radiography shall be used in

lieu of sectioning.
7.3. Cleaning
In addition to the general cleaning requirements of API Standard 650,

thoroughly broom sweep or wash clean inside of each tank. Remove all weld
slag, loose scale, oil, dirt, sand, debris, and rubbish.
For austenitic stainless steel tanks, the following cleaning, painting and
marking requirements shall apply:
l Only stainless steel brushes, clean iron free sand, ceramic or stainless
steel grit shall be used for cleaning alloy surfaces.
l Solvents used to clean or remove scale or oil shall be free of organic

and inorganic chlorides.
l Do not use marking inks, crayons, or paint that contain sulphur, chloride,
carbon, or harmful metal or metal salts such as zinc, lead, or copper
which may cause corrosive attack when the vessel part is heated.
7.4. Testing
Tanks shall be tested in accordance with API Standard 650.
Each compartment of pontoon roofs shall be individually tested with air at a

pressure of 3 inches of water gauge. A soapy water mixture, linseed oil or
equivalent shall be applied to all welded joints under pressure.
Prior to pressure testing the floating roof drain system, the pipe or hose system
shall be thoroughly flushed to ensure the removal of any internal obstruction.
For open top, fixed roof and open floating roof tanks, the water filling height
shall be to the top of top angle. The floating roof must return into the tank
without damage to seal or weather shield when the water level is lowered.
Any tank showing evidence of leakage from the bottom during test must be
emptied immediately. The source of leakage must be determined and the
defect repaired prior to refilling.
Austenitic stainless steel and austenitic stainless steel lined tank shall be
hydrostatically tested with clean filtered high purity water containing less than
50 ppm chlorides, unless stated otherwise on the tank outline drawing.
As an alternative, tanks that can be completely rinsed may be hydrostatically

tested with clean filtered chlorinated potable water followed by immediate

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draining and rinsing with high purity water containing less then 50 ppm
chlorides. The test water chemistry and rinsing procedure shall be submitted
for review and approval by CLIENT before this alternative is used.
Settlement observations shall be made and recorded by Vendor during the

water test program in order to control the rate of filing, to prevent overstress of
fine grained solid, and to confirm whether or not the tank can be commissioned
for its design duty. Test shall be terminated if any excessive settlement is
observed, and shall be resumed only by permission of CLIENT.
Tank shall be completely drained and thoroughly dried within 48 hours of

testing.
Acceptable methods of drying include mopping, wiping, or blow drying with cool
air or nitrogen less than 140F. Vendor shall submit a cleaning and drying
procedure for CLIENT approval prior to filling the tank for hydrostatic testing.
When tank is subject to an extended hydrostatic test or wet lay up condition

(greater than 48 hours) the test water shall be checked, and if necessary
treated, on a daily basis with a biocide to minimize the risk of zone
microbiological contamination.
An acceptable biocide is ozone (0.1 ppm residual). Any other biocides shall be
reviewed and approved by CLIENT.
After drying, tank shall be sealed air-tight and maintained in a clean dry
condition.
8. DATA SHEET CERTIFICATION
Upon completion of construction, the Vendor shall furnish CLIENT with copies
of a Data Sheet according to Appendix L of API Standard 650, that reflects the
as-built conditions and certifies that the tank conform with the requirements of
API Standard 650 and the additional requirements of this specification and
other CLIENT Specifications referred to.
9. GROUNDING SYSTEM
The Contractor shall let prevision to connect the cable grounding. It will consist
in a steel plate of dimension 10x10x5 cm provided with a hole of diameter 7/16.
Each tank shall provide four steel plates to be connected to ground.
10. VENDORS GUARANTEE

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VENDOR shall guarantee the mechanical design of the equipment when

operating at the design conditions. This guarantee covers any fabrication
defect or any problem due to improper mechanical design including vibration
damage.
VENDOR shall guarantee all equipment to be free from defects in workmanship

and/or material and shall agree to repair or replace at his own expense any
part proving defective within the period of time as specified on the commercial
contract.

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DESARRROLLO DE LA INGENIERA

CONCEPTUAL Y BSICA DEL PROYECTO

STORAGE TANK SPECIFICATION

B 16/04/12 19 NCORPORACIN DE COMENTARIOS LXB WW / ZXG

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1.1 Scope ....................................................................................................................4

1.2 Codes, Standard and Specifications......................................................................4

1.3 Data / Certification .................................................................................................7

3.2 Design Data.........................................................................................................11

3.3 Fixed Roofs .........................................................................................................11

3.4 Open Vents .........................................................................................................12

3.5 Floating Roofs .....................................................................................................13

4 INTERNALS AND ACCESSORIES........................................................................14

5 FABRICATION AND ERECTION ...........................................................................14

7 INSPECTION AND TESTS ....................................................................................16

7.1 Surveys ...............................................................................................................16

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7.3 Cleaning ..............................................................................................................17

8 DATA SHEET CERTIFICATION ............................................................................18

9 GROUNDING SYSTEM .........................................................................................18

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1.2. Codes, Standard and Specifications

The following codes, standards and specifications, at latest edition, including

l API-653 Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction

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l API RP 651 cathodic protection of aboveground petroleum storage tanks

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l FF-178-12-2211-S001 Mechanical Equipment design Criteria

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1.3. Data / Certification

VENDOR shall submit to CLINENT or duly authorized representative prints of

For review, VENDORs drawings, calculations and engineering data submitted

1.4.2. Documents for approval

Drawings and documents shall be signed as checked prior to submittal.

l Welding procedures per API-650 Standard and AWS Specifications.

l Heat treatment procedures (if apply).

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l All required NDE and testing procedures.

l Vendor design calculations.

Certification of all materials is required. CLIENT reserves the right to review

When materials of construction are not specified on equipment Data Sheets,

Substitution of materials must have the written approval of CLIENT before

All welded attachments to the tank (both temporary and permanent

Bolts shall be hot dip galvanized in accordance to ASTM A 307.

Gasket material shall conform to service requirements based in product stored,

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l 1/8 inch Stainless steel reinforced, graphite sheet Gasket, Flexitallic

l 1/8 inch Graphite Steel Gasket, Flexitallic Flexicarb Hs.

l 1/8 inch Garlock Style 3000 compressed non asbestos Gasket.

All platform and structure shall be hot dip galvanized.

Capacities shall be as specified in Data Sheet. When requested in the Data

Capacity sizing for hydrocarbon tanks shall be based on a frangible roof-to-

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Corrosion allowance shall be as specified on Data Sheet (but never be less

As a minimum, one 24 inches (610mm) API roof manway shall be furnished

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All vertical and horizontal shell joints shall be double butt-welded.

All structural attachments to the tank shall be continuously seal welded.

Reinforcing plates, continuously seal welded to the bottom, shall be provided

Vendor shall identify the tank by nameplate and certificate of compliance, in

3.2. Design Data

Wind girder and intermediate wind girder requirements shall be based on a