Tank and Dike Work Book

Instructions and Notes

1

Purpose: This Excel Work Book was created to assist the Plant Layout Designer with a task that can be
complicated, filled with potential error and take a lot of time. The goal is to reduce costs by reducing time and
improving quality.

Application: This Work Book can be used for single tank within a single containment area or can be used for
multiple tanks within a single containment area.

Contents: There are five (5) sheets included. Sheet "1 (this sheet) is the instructions and Notes. Sheet #2 is a
list of some of the most common API Storage Tank sizes. Space is included so the user can record other sizes
consistent with project specific requirements. Sheet #3 is the work sheet for the Single Tank application. Sheet
#4 is the work Sheet for the multiple tank application. Sheet #5 is a two page work sheet: Page 1 is for the Dike
Detail and page 2 is for the Tank Pad Detail.

Tank Data: A) Collect a list of Tanks for the Project. This list must include the sizes (in Barrels), the Tank Types
and the Commodities. B) Determine if there is a Local or Client imposed Code that defines Grouping or
separation of Tank types or Commodities. If there are Tanks on the project list that are not included on Sheet #2
then add them in the "Yellow" spaces provided and in this case only hit "Save".

Civil/Structural Data: Meet with the appropriate Civil/Structural Group and have them define preliminary
guidelines for A) the Angle of Repose of the material to be used for the Dikes (Berms, Bungs, etc.), the
recommended maximum height of the Dikes and for B) The proposed approach to Tank Pad profiles (Height
and configuration).

The Task: Add the Dike Height and Angle of Repose data into Page 1 of Sheet #5. Add the Tank Pad height
Data to Page 2 of Sheet #5

For Single Tank Installation: Use Sheet #3. Enter all the data required (and Optional) Data in the "Yellow"
user entry boxes. The Form and the built-in formulas will do the work for you.

For Multiple Tank Installation: Use Sheet #4. Enter all the data required (and Optional) Data in the "Yellow"
user entry boxes. The Form and the built-in formulas will do most of the work for you. With this grouping you
must select and enter a choice for the "Width" of the Containment Area. This is a "Trial and Error" method until
you get the shape that fits the project needs.

Quitting and Closing: It is recommended that before closing the program that Copies of all Sheets be printed
out for all Tank configurations completed. When closing the program do not save the data. This will allow you
to start with a clean Work Book for the next Tank configuration.

Note: Each Sheet of this Work Book is Password protected. In order to make a change to a "cell" that is not
"Yellow" the Sheet must be "unprotected" using the password. This Password will be furnished on
request.

Each Sheet of this Work Book is Password protected. In order to make a change to a "cell" that is not
"Yellow" the Sheet must be "unprotected" using the password. This Password will be furnished on
request.

Capacity
Barrels

Gallons (US)

2,500
5,000
7,500
10,000
12,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
50,000
55,000
60,000
60,000
65,000
70,000
70,000
80,000
80,000
90,000
95,000

User add tank capacity

as required

The information shown here is based on API Standard Storage Tanks commonly
used in Tank Farm installations.

User add data as required in yellow boxes (#1, #2

& #3) if provided data is not applicable

105,000
210,000
315,000
420,000
504,000
630,000
840,000
1,050,000
1,260,000
1,470,000
1,680,000
2,100,000
2,310,000
2,520,000
2,520,000
2,730,000
2,940,000
2,940,000
3,360,000
3,360,000
3,780,000
3,990,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

Gallons (UK)

87,431
174,861
262,292
349,723
419,668
524,584
699,446
874,307
1,049,169
1,224,030
1,398,892
1,748,615
1,923,476
2,098,338
2,098,338
2,273,199
2,448,061
2,448,061
2,797,784
2,797,784
3,147,507
3,322,368
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

Diameter
Cubic Feet

Cubic Yards

14,036
28,073
42,109
56,146
67,375
84,219
112,292
140,365
168,438
196,510
224,583
280,729
308,802
336,875
336,875
364,948
393,021
393,021
449,167
449,167
505,313
533,386
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

#1

520
1,040
1,560
2,079
2,495
3,119
4,159
5,199
6,238
7,278
8,318
10,397
11,437
12,477
12,477
13,517
14,556
14,556
16,636
16,636
18,715
19,755
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

Cubic Meters

398
795
1,193
1,590
1,908
2,385
3,180
3,975
4,770
5,565
6,360
7,950
8,745
9,540
9,540
10,336
11,131
11,131
12,721
12,721
14,311
15,106
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

Feet

21.25
30.00
37.00
42.50
46.50
52.00
60.00
67.00
73.50
79.50
85.00
86.00
100.00
105.00
95.00
108.50
113.00
103.00
121.00
110.00
116.50
120.00

#2

Page 3

Height

Meters

Feet

Meters

40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
48
40
40
48
40
48
48
48

6.477
9.144
11.278
12.954
14.173
15.850
18.288
20.422
22.403
24.232
25.908
26.213
30.480
32.004
28.956
33.071
34.442
31.394
36.881
33.528
35.509
36.576
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000

#3

12.192
12.192
12.192
12.192
12.192
12.192
12.192
12.192
12.192
12.192
12.192
12.192
12.192
12.192
14.630
12.192
12.192
14.630
12.192
14.630
14.630
14.630
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000

Tank & Dike Calculation Sheet #1

The user only fills in data in the approprate "Yellow" boxes. No. 1,
2, 3, 4, 5 are optional, 6, 7, 8, 9 are required.
The Answer
is at #10

Single Tank in Single Dike Area

#2 Tank Number
A

#3 By

#4 Date

#1 Project Capacity
Barrels

Gallons (US)

Gallons (UK)
0

#6
See Note @ #10

#7 Diameter

Cubic Feet

Cubic Yards

Volume (110%)

Cubic Meters
0

Feet

Meters

#5 Height (Information only)

Feet

Meters

0
0

Minimum Toe of Dike to Crown of Dike if Dike area is

square (North/South direction)

#DIV/0!

Feet

#DIV/0!

Meters

See Note @ #10

(Same in East/West direction)

Tank Diameter -

Tank Diameter -

0.0

Feet
`
Meters

15 ft or 5m Min.

Go to Sheet #5
for Dike Details

#8

15 ft or 5m Min.

Effective Tank Pad Diameter

6 Feet
2.0 Meters

#9

Pad Height

Feet
Meters

Tank Pad

Dike Height
0

Feet

Meters

Go to Sheet #5 for
Pad Details

Dike Containment Area

Pad Volume

Total Volume Required (*)

Minimum Dike
surface area

Min. Req'd
Length/Width

#10

0.00

Cubic Feet

#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!

Feet

0.00

Cubic Meters

#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!

Meters

(*) Total Volume required

includes Tank contents plus
Pad displacement volume.

Note: For Total Outside Toe

to Outside Toe Dimension
add dim "Y" & "Z" from
Sheet #5

Note: For Total Outside Toe

to Outside Toe Dimension
add dim "Y" & "Z" from
Sheet #5

Tank & Dike Calculation Sheet

The user only fills in data in the
approprate "Yellow" boxes. No. 1, 2, 3, 4,
5 are optional, 6, 7, 8 are required. The
Answer is at #9 & 10

Page 1

Multiple Tanks in Single Dike Area

#2 Tank Numbers

Smaller Tks.

Largest Tk.

#3 By

#4 Date

#1 Project #7 Diameter

Capacity

#6 Barrels
B1

Gallons (US)

Gallons (UK)

C1
C2
C3
C4
C5

Cubic Feet

Cubic Yards

Cubic Meters

Volume (110%)

Volume Largest Tank =

0
0
0
0

Displacement Volume of Smaller Tanks =

Displacement Volume of Pads =
Total Volume of Containment area =

Meters

#5 Height(Optional)
Feet

Meters

0
0

0
0
0
0
#9

Cu. Ft
Minimum Width must include Largest Tank Pad
Dia + Maintence between the Dike & Pad

Feet

#10

Cu. Meters

Selected Width

Tank Diameter -

Tank Diameter -

0.0

Note: For Total Outside

Toe to Outside Toe
Dimension add dim "Y" &
"Z" from Sheet #5

Minimum Length
Feet

#DIV/0!

Feet

Meters

#DIV/0!

Meters

Feet
Meters

`
See Sht. #5
for Dike
Height

Maint. Clearance

Dike Height
15 Feet
5 Meters

Largest Tank

Smaller Tank (s)

Pad Height

#8
Feet
Meters

Effective Tank Pad Diameter

See Sheet #5

See Sheet #5

Page 1
Dike Width Calculation Detail

#1

Crown
Walkway

Actual =
Recommended =

The user must fill in appropriate data on both sheets in the "Yellow"
boxes at No. 1, 2 and 3

decimal of feet

"X"

3 Feet Min.

Recommended = 1 Meter Min.

Actual =

decimal of meter

#2

This dimension "X" is determined by the

"Angle of Repose" for the material used
for the Dike. Concrete wall would be 1:0
ratio but desert sand might be 1:3 ratio.
You must talk to Civil to get guidance.

Required Angle Ratio

1 To

"Freeboard" This is the safety space for

Rain or Fire Water volume

#3
Max. Recommended Dike Height

6'-0"
2

Selected

Feet

Feet

Meters

Meters

Dike Profile
This is the minimum height
required for the spilled
volume of the tank.

Angle of Repose Ratio

Example- 1:1, 1:1.5, 1:2
Dim "Y"

Dim. "Z"

Minimum Toe to Toe Dike width

Item

Imperial

Metric

"X" #1

"X" #2

Walkway

Total =

Dimension "X"

Dimension "Y"

Page 2
Tank Diameter

Pad Volume Calculation Detail

Tank Wall

Pad Slope

Pad Apron
Tank Bottom
Tank Pad

Effective Pad Volume equals the Tank Diameter + the Pad Apron for both sides & one Pad Slope

Tank
Diameter
If Single Tank
Largest If Multiple
Tank

Smaller multiple
Tks.

Pad

#4 Apron

#5 Slope

Diameter

Radius

Radius Sq.

Area

#6 Height

Volume (Single Tank)

B (Ft)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Cubic Feet

B (m)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Cu. Meters

B1 (Ft)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

B1 (m)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

C1 (Ft)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

C1 (m)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

C2 (Ft)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

C2 (m)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

C3 (Ft)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

C3(m)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

C4 (ft)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

C4 (m)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

C5 (Ft)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

C5 (m)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Pad Volume for multiple Tanks

0.0 Cubic Feet

0.0 Cu. Meters