The SGS Group of companies is the global leader and innovator in the field of inspection,

testing & verification. The group is operating its network in more than 140 countries through
out the globe with 274 subsidiaries, more than 1150 offices 320 laboratories and over 3200
full time experienced and qualified personnel.

SGS has been providing services in India for last 50 yrs. as SGS India Private Limited and
has 51 offices, 32 laboratories & over 2000 Staff. SGS India Pvt. Ltd. provides services in
various sectors.

OIL, GAS AND CHEMICAL SERVICES

SGS Oil, Gas & Chemical services is a part of SGS group which provides inspection,
measurement / calibration, technical, analytical & operational services to the Process,
Petroleum, Petrochemical, Gas and related industries. In association with our affiliates
worldwide, we provide comprehensive service package related to land tank calibration by
using the ORLM technique. Hence with strong base in India we hereby introduce ourselves
to cater to your requirement related to storage Tank calibration by ORLM technique. The
method is approved by API & ISO. SGS India Pvt. Ltd. OGC is an approved license holder of
Department of Legal Metrology (Weights and Measurement Dept.) of Maharashtra & Gujarat
States for carrying out the calibration of storage tanks.

The present client data base includes Oil & Chemicals Terminals, Refineries, Petrochemical
plants, Oil depots etc. Our Esteemed customers include-

BG EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION LTD.

HAZIRA LNG

NIKO RESOURCES

ESSAR STEEL

CAIRN ENERGY

TORRENT POWER SUJEN

RIL, CHENNAI

IOCL

IOTL

SHELL SRILANKA

MRPL

CPCL, CHENNAI

BPCL, VIZAG

ETTPL, CHENNAI

BPCL, CHENNAI

IOCL, MADURAI

IMC, MANGALORE

IOCL, NAGAPATTINAM

BPCL, HYDERABAD

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VERTICAL CYLINDRICAL STORAGE TANK
CALIBRATION AS PER API MPMS Ch.2 SEC 2D

1.1 MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS OF VERTICAL STORAGE

TANKS

EODR(ELECTRO-OPTICAL DISTANCE RANGING METHOD) uses following instruments

to execute the tank calibration jobs-

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1.2. FIELD MEASUREMENT (INTERNAL)

1.2.1 Shell calibration

Ensure the tank wall is clean and free from slag, grease, dirt or oil patches and tank
environment to be free from welding fumes, as it may cause errors in measurement. This
method is only suitable for tanks where the internal diameter does not vary by more than 1%.

Firstly, positioning of instrument Total Station is done at a point near to the centre of the
tank & it is to be ensured that there is minimum obstruction during the course of calibration.
After positioning, leveling of instrument is done with respect to the axis of tank surface.

Then target point is selected over the tank bottom shell & circumference of tank is measured
with respect to the same. Consequently, programming of total station is configured for
measuring the remaining circumference of each shell.

The data collected by the Total station will be recorded in the PCMCIA card which is
inserted into the total station. This data will then be processed to give output information
such as the radius, roundness and the tilt of the respective tank.

PICTORIAL VIEW OF MEASUREMENT BY TOTAL STATION-

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1.2.2 TANK BOTTOM MEASUREMENT

The tank bottom measurement can be carried out by Total Station as well as Rotating
Laser.

Measurement by Total Station

With respect to the circumference of the tank, the tank bottom is divided into radial stations
at equi-distance. Official Datum plate elevation and instrument (ATG) datum elevation is
taken before and after the tank bottom survey. These two elevations should agree to a
tolerance of not more than 2 mm as per the specification (API Chapter 2, Section 2D)
provided by manufacturer.

After positions of radial stations have been marked, Total Station is configured to measuring
mode & for each station, readings are taken by the instrument. These readings are later
used to generate the profile of the tank bottom surface & consequently, volume is computed
for the same.

Measurement by Rotating Laser-

The Rotating Laser is first positioned at the centre or near to it. Then, the number of radial
stations is selected according to the circumference of the tank. Datum plate elevation is
checked by Rotating Laser & with reference to the same, the readings are taken at each
radial stations. All the data acquired are compiled & profile of tank is generated.
Consequently, the bottom volume is computed.

1.2.3 Deadwood Measurement

The entire deadwood is accurately accounted for as to the volume and location in order to
permit adequate allowances for volumes of liquid displaced by various objects and allocation
of these effects at various elevations within the tanks.

1.2.4 Development of Capacity Table

Development of capacity tables is based on the field data compiled & generated by the
software incorporating necessary corrections factors. The calibration tables are presented for
the required computation interval. The software allows calculations to be carried out using
ISO/IP or API/ASTM with various options of units for presentation.

CORRECTIONS INCORPORATED WHILE COMPUTATION OF CALIBRATION CHARTS:-

 STEP OVER CORRECTIONS FOR VERTICAL WELDS

 PLATE THICKNESS CORRECTION
 TEMPERATURE CORRECTION
 LIQUID HEAD CORRECTION
 TILT CORRECTION

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2.1 ADVANTAGES

1. HARDWARE/ EQUIPMENT
Fully Digital with Touch Screen c/w Robotic function features.

2. Output/Data Collection
Digital Data, i.e. co-ordinates (tempering free).

3. PRODUCTIVITY LEVEL
Higher as 2-3 tanks of 20 Dia tanks can be easily calibrated internally. Tanks having more
than 20 diameters can be calibrated internally in a single day. External calibrations of tanks
can also done within 1-2 days depending on diameters of tank.

4. Accuracy
Higher as digital data is consistent.

5. SAFETY LEVEL AT WORK

Cancel out random movements so, no eruption of any eventuality.

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