National Oil Corporation: Rev Date Description Checked Approved

NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION
GENERAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION
GES D.01
ATMOSPHERIC STORAGE TANKS (API 650)
Rev Date Description Checked Approved

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Compiled by Teknica (UK) Ltd

GENERAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION GES D.01
ATMOSPHERIC STORAGE TANKS (API 650) Page 2 of 25
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INDEX
SEC TITLE PAGE
1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION 4
1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Other NOC Specifications 4
2.0 DEFINITIONS 5
2.1 Technical 5
2.2 Contractual 5
3.0 DESIGN 6
3.1 Codes and Standards 6

3.2 Additions and Exceptions 7
4.0 MATERIALS 15
4.1 Materials of Construction 15

4.2 Chemical Composition 15
5.0 FABRICATION AND ERECTION 16
5.1 Introduction 16
5.2 Procedures 16
6.0 TOLERANCES 18
6.1 Fabrication 18
6.2 Curvature 18
6.3 Roundness 18
7.0 INSPECTION 19
7.1 Procedures 19
7.2 Methods 19
8.0 TESTING 21
8.1 Statutory Testing 21

8.2 Test Procedures 21
8.3 Nameplates 22
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SEC TITLE PAGE
9.0 DOCUMENTATION 22
9.1 Introduction 22
9.2 Schedules/Reports 22
9.3 Data and Calculations 23
9.4 Drawings 23
9.5 Other Documents 24
9.6 Manuals 24
10.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT 24
10.1 Painting and Coatings 24

10.2 Spares 25
10.3 Packing/Storage 25
10.4 Shipping 25
10.5 Warranties 25
DATA SHEETS
Tank (4)
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1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements for mechanical design, materials, fabrication, erection,
inspection and testing of welded steel storage tanks for above ground atmospheric storage with a capacity
in excess of 10,000 bbl (1600m3).
1.1.2 These storage tanks shall be designed, fabricated, erected, inspected and tested in accordance with API 650,
plus the additional requirements of this specification.
1.1.3 Low pressure storage tanks suitable for vapour space pressures of up to 15 psig (100 kPag) are covered by
GES D.04. Tanks of 10,000 bbl(1600m3) capacity or smaller are covered by GES D.06. Accessories for
tanks are covered by GES D.02.
1.1.4 This specification applies to equipment for refineries, onshore oil and gas installations and processing
facilities.
1.1.5 The Purchase Order/Contract will state that the tanks will be purchased either by:
(a) Owner buying tank materials and a local Vendor/Contractor carrying out the erection, or
(b) local Contractor carrying out procurement and erection.
1.1.6 The Vendor/Contractor shall comply fully with the provisions laid down in this specification. Any
exception must be authorised in writing by the Owner.
1.1.7 In the event of any conflict between this specification and any applicable codes or standards, the
Vendor/Contractor shall inform the Owner in writing and receive written clarification from the Owner
before proceeding with the work.
1.1.8 The tank foundations will be provided by the Vendor/Contractor responsible for the erection of the tanks.
1.1.9 This General Engineering Specification will form part of the Purchase Order/Contract.
1.2 Other NOC Specifications
1.2.1 Where indicated in this specification the following additional Specifications shall apply:
GES D.02 - Accessories for Atmospheric Storage Tanks
GES D.06 - Small Storage Tanks
GES D.07 - Sump Tanks
GES H.07 - Fire-fighting Facilities on Storage Tanks
GES W.01 - Welding Procedures and Welder Qualifications
GES W.03 - Post-weld Heat Treatment of Materials
GES X.01 - Surface Preparation and Painting Application
GES X.02 - Colour Coding of Equipment and Piping Systems

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GES X.03 - External Protective Coatings
2.0 DEFINITIONS
2.1 Technical
The technical terms used in this specification are defined as follows:
Low Strength Tank Steel
Steels having a specified minimum yield strength equal to or less than 43,000 psi (296 MPa) and a
specified maximum tensile equal to or less than 85,000 psi (586 MPa).
High Strength Tank Steels
Steel having a specified minimum yield strength greater than 43,000 psi (296 MPa) and a specified
maximum tensile strength equal to or less than 100,000 psi (689 MPa).
Peaking
Peaking is the deviation of shell contour from a true circle at vertical joints. Peaking shall be determined
over a horizontal span of 36″ (915 mm) centred on the weld.
Banding
Banding is the deviation of the shell at horizontal joints from a vertical line. Banding shall be determined
over a vertical span of 36 in (915 mm) centred on the weld.
Annular Plates
Annular plates are bottom plates forming the annular ring upon which the shell rests.
Production Impact Test Plate
Coupon plate which provides the required impact test specimens for the weld metal and heat affected zones
in the finish product.
Plate as Rolled
Refers to the unit plate from a slab, or rolled directly from an ingot.
2.2 Contractual
The commercial terms used in this specification are defined as follows:
2.2.1 Owner
The oil or gas company, an associate or subsidiary, who is the end user of the equipment and facilities.
2.2.2 Vendor
The company supplying the equipment and material.

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2.2.3 Contractor
The main Contractor for a defined piece of work
2.2.4 Sub-Contractor
A company awarded a contract by a Contractor to do part of the work awarded to the Contractor.
2.2.5 Inspection Authority
The organisation representing the Owner or Vendor/Contractor that verifies that the equipment and
facilities have been designed, constructed, inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements of this
specification and the Purchase Order/Contract.
2.2.6 Inspector
A qualified individual representing the Owner, Vendor/Contractor or the assigned Inspection Authority,
who verifies that the equipment and facilities have been designed, constructed, inspected and tested in
accordance with the requirements of this specification and the Purchase Order/Contract.
3.0 DESIGN
3.1 Codes and Standards
3.1.1 The design and construction of storage tanks shall comply with this specification as well as with codes,
standards and provisions indicated on the data sheets provided by the Owner.
3.1.2 This specification is based on the standards listed below:
API - American Petroleum Institute
API 650 - Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage

API 2000 - Venting Atmospheric and Low-Pressure Storage Tanks - Non-
refrigerated and refrigerated
API 2517 - Evaporation Loss from External Floating Roof Tanks
ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Section II - Material Specification Part A Ferrous and Part B Non-ferrous

Section IIC - Specification for Welding Rods, Electrodes and Filler Metals
Section IID - Material Properties
Section V - Non-destructive Testing
Section VIII - Pressure Vessels, Division 1
Section IX - Welding and Brazing Qualifications
ASTM - American Society Testing & Materials
ASTM E 162 - Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials using a Radiant
Heat Energy Source
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ANSI - American National Standards Institute
ANSI A12.1 - Safety Requirements for Floor and Wall Openings, Railings and Toe
Boards
ANSI A14.3 - Safety Requirements for Fixed Ladders
ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASME B16.5 - Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings

ASME B16.9 - Factory Made Wrought Steel Butt-welding Fittings
ASME B16.11 - Forged Steel Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded
ASME B16.47 - Large Diameter Carbon Steel Flanges
ASME B31.3 - Process Piping
3.1.3 Unless specified otherwise in the Purchase Order/Contract, the current editions of Codes and Standards at
the time of order should be used.
3.2 Additions and Exceptions
In addition to the minimum requirements of the API 650 design code, the following shall be taken into
consideration:
3.2.1 Corrosion Allowance
(a) Minimum corrosion allowance for tank components constructed from carbon steel shall be 1/16"
(1.5 mm) in sweet service and 1/8" (3 mm) in sour and corrosive service.
(b) The design diameter of anchor bolts and the design thickness of holding down straps, shall be
increased in all cases by 1/8" (3 mm) as corrosion allowance.
3.2.2 Design Loads
(a) Design loading of the tank shall take into account cyclic operations, erection and test loadings.
(b) During erection, start-up or operation, all applicable loads shall be considered as acting
simultaneously.
(c) During hydrostatic testing, wind load (wind pressure) equivalent to a 35 mph (16 m/s) wind
velocity shall be considered acting simultaneously with the hydrostatic test load.
(d) Roof live load shall not be less than 25 lbs/ft² (1.2 kN/m2) applied over the projected roof area.
3.2.3 Bottom
(a) Bottom plates shall be two pass welded with 70% joint efficiency.
(b) Minimum shell to bottom fillet size shall be the same as the bottom annular plate thickness.
(c) Annular plate thickness shall be the greater of API 650 Table 3-1 or the Table below:
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BOTTOM SHELL COURSE ANNULAR RING PLATE

THICKNESS MINIMUM THICKNESS
Less than or equal to ½" (12.5 mm) ¼" (6 mm)
Over ½" to 7/8 " in (12.5 to 22 mm) 5

/16" (8 mm)
Over 7/8 " to 1¼" (22 to 32 mm) 3
/8" (9.5 mm)
7
Over 1¼" (32 mm) /16" (11 mm)
3.2.4 Shell
The shell course thickness shall be designed per the one foot method of API 650 with the following
modifications:
- specific gravity, G. Use 1.0 if actual G is 1.0 or less and use actual value if G is greater than 1.0;
- minimum nominal thickness of shell shall not be less than ¼" (6 mm).
Subject to approval by the Owner, shell thickness determination by variable design point method may also
be acceptable for large diameter tanks.
All vertical and horizontal shell joints shall be complete penetration and complete fusion welds. Single
pass butt welds are not permitted.
3.2.5 Wind Girders
(a) Wind girders for open top and floating roof tanks shall meet the strength as specified per API 650.
(b) Wind girders are to be used as walkways and shall be a minimum of 30" (762 mm) wide and shall
be located 42" (1.07 mm) below the top of the tank. Hand railings shall be provided, only if the
tank is equipped with fire fighting foam facilities.
(c) Top curb angle - where a curb angle is required at the top of the shell of floating roof tanks, the
horizontal leg shall extend outwards.
(d) Wind girders shall slope outward and shall be provided with drain holes.
3.2.6 Fixed Roof Design
(a) Roof supports - 1/32" (0.8 mm) corrosion allowance to be provided on all surfaces, i.e. 1/16" (1.6
mm) total of rafters, girders and columns.
(b) Live load for roof supports design shall be per the National Building Code, but not less than 25
lbs/ft2 (1.2 kN/m2) of projected areas.
(c) For "hot tanks" or tanks subject to earthquakes, rafters shall be able to slide, but shall be
restrained.
(d) Roof support columns shall be made from pipe only. Structural sections are unacceptable.
Columns shall be drained and vented. Drains shall not allow liquid to be trapped in the column
when tank is emptied. A ¾" (19 mm) diameter hole shall be provided on each column 12" (305
mm) above the floor for flushing purposes.
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(e) The Owner shall specify to the Vendor/Contractor any lateral loads which may be imposed on the
roof supporting columns, e.g. tank mixers.
(f) Circumferential roof angle - the horizontal leg of the roof supporting angle shall be turned inward
or outward, as specified by the Owner.
(g) Overhangs shall not be allowed.
(h) A frangible joint at the roof-to-shell junction shall be provided for supported cone and self-
supporting cone roof designs.
(i) When a self-supporting dome or umbrella roof design is specified, emergency venting per API
2000 shall be provided.
(j) Bearing plates shall be provided for roof support columns. Plates shall be 24" (600 mm) round or
square by _" (10 mm) thick.
(k) Roof is to slope to ensure self-draining. However, minimum slope is desirable for personnel
safety, therefore, the Vendor/Contractor shall submit a proposal when quoting. Minimum roof
plate thickness shall be 3/16" in (5 mm).
3.2.8 Internal Floating Roof Design
(a) Flexible seal material shall have a flame spread index of not more than 35 per ASTM E162.
(b) Pan type covered floating roof designs shall not be used.
(c) The design of internal floating roofs for use in fixed roof tanks greater than 150 ft (46 m) diameter
and having roof support columns, shall be submitted to the Owner for review.
(d) Covered floating roofs shall be designed in accordance with GES D.07.
3.2.9 Floating Roofs
(a) Floating roof tanks with specified flush type nozzles shall have the floating roof designed to
permit the outer pontoon to reach a point within 15" (381 mm) of the tank bottom.
(b) The Owner shall supply the Vendor/Contractor with details regarding tank mixers, internal piping,
etc. The Vendor/Contractor shall ensure that all appurtenances are clear of the roof in its lowest
position.
3.2.10 Floating Roofs Greater than 60 ft (18.3 m) Diameter
Single deck, annular pontoon type roofs shall be per the following:
(a) All roofs shall be of the low deck (minimum vapour space) type.
(b) Centre decks greater than 150 ft (46 m) diameter shall have channel stiffeners on the underside of
the deck. Stiffeners shall be installed as concentric rings with a maximum radial spacing of 20 ft
(6 m).
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(c) Roofs for tanks greater than 200 ft (61 m) diameter shall be designed for elastic stability against
"gross out-of-plane" buckling and "local" buckling of the outer pontoon, due to the radial load
imposed by deflection of the centre deck. This radial load shall be determined from the 10" (250
mm) rainfall loading condition as defined in API 650 Appendix "C" or punctured centre deck
loading condition, whichever governs.
(d) Floating roofs shall be of the multiple and liquid tight compartment design.
(e) All internal bulkhead plates shall be single fillet welded along all edges for liquid tightness.
(f) Outer pontoon inspection manholes shall be provided with sealed cover.
(g) For tanks over 200 ft (61 m) diameter, calculations and tests required to substantiate the elastic
stability of the roof pontoon design, shall be as follows:
- where roof designs have not been previously approved by the Owner, the
Vendor/Contractor shall submit test data on a roof of similar diameter to validate the
design;
- where validation has not been made, the Vendor/Contractor shall conduct a proof test on
the largest tank supplied on the order. Proof test shall be based on the most critical
design loading conditions.
Calculations shall be submitted to the Owner for approval.
Roofs greater than 300 ft (91.5 m) diameter shall have the following construction:
- roof shall be of the double-deck type;

- the top edge of inner rim plates in the first two central compartments shall be welded with
continuous single fillet welds;
- all circumferential compartments other than outer compartment shall be provided with a
minimum of four radial partition plates.
3.2.11 Seals
(a) Shunts for removing charges, due to lightning, shall be provided on open type floating roof tanks
to connect the weather shield to the roof. Shunts shall be made of stainless steel and shall be
spaced not more than 30 ft (9 m) apart.
(b) The peripheral roof seal may, unless otherwise specified, be of the metallic shoe type or the liquid
filled tube type. The seal design and materials of construction shall be approved by the Owner.
Liquid filled seals shall be sectionalised, i.e. discontinuous, to prevent the complete loss of the
sealing in the event of leakage.
(c) Toroidal type seals shall be equipped with a weather shield, or the tank shall be equipped with a
secondary seal. Decision between weather shield and secondary seal shall be on an economic
basis based on calculations using API 2517 (1980 version) and shall be approved by the Owner.
(d) The bottom of the roof seal shall contact the shell just below the liquid level for at least 95% of the
circumference. The liquid seal shall be unbroken around the circumference. The maximum
precipitation load on the roof shall be taken into account to ensure the seal is not completely
submerged.
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(e) The maximum permissible gap between the primary seal and the tank shell is 1/8" (3mm)
throughout the working range of the tank.
(f) The primary and secondary seal (or weather shield) shall be installed to allow for removal from
the top of the floating roof (when the tank is empty and the roof is resting on its legs).
(g) The primary and secondary seals shall be protected against a "roll over".
3.2.12 Supporting Legs for Floating Roofs
(a) Supports shall be carbon steel pipe, Schedule 80 minimum thickness, or stainless steel if the roof
is aluminium.
(b) The number of support legs shall be determined on the basis that Schedule 40 pipe would be used.
(c) Supports shall be adjustable to two positions:
- the low position shall be the lowest permitted by tank internals;

- the high position shall be such that a minimum of 6 ft (2 m) clearance is provided
underneath the cover.
(d) For steel roof, bearing plates shall be centred under each support, attached to the tank bottom by a
3
/16" (5 mm) continuous fillet weld. Plates shall be 24" (610 mm) round or square by 3/8" (10 mm)
thick.
(e) The length of the leg support sleeves shall be such that any opening will be above the liquid level
when the deck is deflected by the 10" (254 mm) rainfall or punctured centre deck condition. In no
case shall the height (ft) of the support sleeve for single deck pontoon roofs be less than the tank
diameter (ft) divided by 60.
3.2.13 Roof Drains
(a) Emergency drains shall not be provided when the pontoon area is less than 50% of the roof area.
Only for double deck type roofs may credit be taken in the roof design when emergency drains are
furnished.
(b) Articulated pipe drains shall be provided with Chicksan swivel joints or equal with Viton seals.
3.2.14 Ladder Runways (Rolling Type)
The designer shall specify the height of the runway to accommodate sand build-up.
3.2.15 Vents for Floating Roof Tanks
The Owner shall specify on the inquiry maximum filling and suction rates for the tank service to facilitate
proper sizing of vents.
3.2.16 Tank Connections and Appurtenances
(a) All shell opening connections including nozzles, manholes and clean-out fittings shall meet the
requirements of API 650, except that all connections shall be attached by welds fully penetrating
the shell.
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(b) Local stresses at tank appurtenances, such as agitators, shall be evaluated and sufficient
reinforcing provided to avoid high local stresses.
(c) Flanged connections shall be Class 150 rating weld neck type flanges and seamless pipe.
(d) Manholes shall be constructed as laid down in the relevant section of the code. Shell manways
shall be in accordance with Figure 3.4A of API 650. Roof manways shall be in accordance with
Figure 3.13 of API 650.
(e) The minimum thickness for nozzle necks shall be in accordance with the code, but where a
corrosion allowance is specified, this should be added to the minimum nominal wall thickness.
(f) Reinforcement for all openings must be checked by the Vendor/Contractor against the code
requirements. The minimum outside diameter of the reinforcing ring shall not be less than twice
the nominal bore of the nozzle.
(g) Nozzle reinforcing rings shall be fitted with tapped tell-tale holes. Rings in more than one piece
require one tell-tale hole per piece. Tell-tale holes for reinforcing rings to insulated tanks shall be
threaded and fitted with piping inserts to project proud of the insulation.
(h) Nozzles NPS 2 and larger shall be flanged. All couplings shall be 3,000 psi rating.
(i) Nozzles shall be designed for static liquid and piping loads.
(j) Fill and discharge nozzle shall be the API low type unless otherwise specified.
(k) For apex down cone bottom tanks, the draw-off line shall be piped to the centre of the tank, turned
down and terminated 4" (100 mm) from the bottom by a flanged connector. The pipe shall be
adequately supported to maintain this clearance.
(l) All shell and roof nozzle projections shall be increased to allow for insulation when specified.
(m) Nozzles and manholes which require stress relieving shall be so positioned that the necks, flanges
and reinforcement can be transported to site attached to pre-fabricated plates. Reinforcement of
such openings shall be tested and inspected at the Vendor/Contractor's works.
(n) Bolt holes in flanges of shell nozzles and manholes are to straddle the axial centre line. Bolt holes
in flanges of roof nozzles are to straddle NS/EW centrelines, except where otherwise stated.
(o) Drain connections shall be supplied complete with draw-off sump in accordance with API 650.
(p) All roof nozzles shall be located close to access stairways and railings. Landing platforms to cover
all required access points shall be provided either side of the stairway.
3.2.17 Gaskets and Bolting
(a) Gaskets and bolting in joints which form an integral part of the equipment, e.g. manholes, sight
glass pads, etc. and terminal joints shall be supplied by the Vendor/Contractor.
3.2.18 Internal Piping
(a) Heating coils are to be fabricated from fully welded seamless pipe. Flanged connections shall not
be used.
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(b) Stilling wells and standpipes may be fabricated from electric resistance welded pipe, but seamless
is preferred.
3.2.19 Stairways, Ladders, Platforms and Walkways
Stairways and ladders are to conform to the Vendor/Contractor's standard drawings if specified, otherwise
to be in accordance with the following:
(a) Stairways
Tanks requiring gauging or sampling from the roof shall be provided with a spiral or radial
stairway and platform, for access to gauge or sampling hatch.
A spiral or radial stairway shall be provided for access to floating roof tanks. In addition, a top
platform with a guard railing shall be provided from the top of this stairway to the gauge well and
the roof ladder.
Stairway design and construction shall be per API 650, and the following:
- minimum effective width of stair shall be 30" (750 mm), except where connecting to a
24" (600 mm) wide walkway, in which case the effective width shall be 24" (600 mm),
- stair landings shall not be less than 30" (750 mm) in the direction of the stairway.
Staircase shall be 6" (150 mm) maximum from tank wall. Angle of rise 45°. Rises of more than
15 ft (4.5 m) shall be provided with a rest platform.
(b) Ladders
Tanks not equipped with spiral or radial stairways shall be provided with an external vertical
ladder.
Ladders and safety cages shall be per ANSI A14.3, except as modified below:
- where ladders are the only means of access, they shall provide for side-step access to
platforms unless through ladder type is specified,
- where ladders serve as a secondary access to platforms, they may be either the side-step
or through ladder type installation,
- chains with safety hooks or safety gates, shall be provided across ladder openings at each
platform landing,
- ladder safety devices shall not be used in lieu of cage protection,
- ladders shall be designed for a moving concentrated load of 500 lb (227 kg).
(c) Walkways for Interconnecting Tanks
The platforms at the tops of ladders or stairways may be interconnected with walkways, arranged
so that personnel are not required to walk across the roof of any tank.
(d) Platforms, Guard Railings, Toe Plates
Platform floor plates shall have a raised pattern and ¼" (6 mm) nominal thickness. Drainage shall
be provided by one hole, ½" (13 mm) diameter, for approximately every 15 sq ft (1.5 m2) of steel
floor plate. Holes shall be located at low spots and shall be drilled after erection.
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Guard railings and toe plates shall be per ANSI A12.1. Guard railings shall be constructed of
structural steel shapes or pipe. Any pipe railings shall be seal welded to prevent internal
corrosion.
For fixed roof tanks, guard railings shall be installed along the edge of the roof, extending at least
6 ft (1.8 m) beyond the platform in each direction.
(e) Additional Requirements for Floating Roof Tanks
If the tank diameter is equal to or greater than the height, a rolling type roof ladder shall be
furnished having a minimum angle of 30° from the vertical. If the tank diameter is less than the
tank height, it shall have a vertical roof ladder.
For floating roof tanks, guard railings shall not be furnished for windgirders specified to be used
as walkways, except for tanks having an air foam system with multiple outlet foam stations, or if
local procedures dictate fire-fighting from the windgirder.
3.2.20 Earthing
(a) Each tank shall be fitted with two earthing bosses to the code. Bosses to be positioned as shown
on the tank drawing or data sheet.
3.2.21 Supply and Services
If called for on individual tank drawings or tank data sheets, the Vendor/Contractor shall supply:
- flame arrestors,
- gauge hatch covers (non-sparking, gas or pressure tight to suit design condition),
- emergency vent and manhole covers,
- liquid level gauges,
- vacuum/relief valve,
- temperature measuring device.
3.2.22 Fire Prevention System
(a) For fire-fighting requirements refer to GES H.07.
(b) The tank Vendor/Contractor shall furnish and install firewater deluge system and components,
terminating at laterals at the base of the tank.
3.2.23 Vents for Fixed Roof Tanks
(a) Open Type Vents
Open vents are required to be sandstorm-proof.
Vent sizing shall be per API 2000. The maximum pumping rate and the need for additional
venting capacity of tanks handling spiked crudes, those tanks fitted with heaters, and blending
tanks (blending with materials greater than 15 RVP (103.4 kPa)) will be specified.
(b) Pressure Vacuum Vents
Pressure vacuum vents shall be used when the following conditions apply:
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The stock stored has a flash point below 100°F (38°C).
Temperature of stored product is above or within 15°F (8°C) of its flash point at the highest
operating temperature.
The stocks stored are valuable and have a low vapour pressure, e.g. methanol.
Tank filling and emptying rates for sizing pressure vacuum roof vents shall be specified on the
Tank Data Sheet.
For asphalt service, the following limitations shall apply:
- goose-neck vents, screens shall not be used;

- pressure vacuum vents shall not be used except when the tank is blanketed with an inert
gas system.
4.0 MATERIALS
4.1 Materials of Construction
Materials to be used shall be in accordance with API 650 and the additional requirements of this
specification.
4.1.1 A complete material specification shall be submitted with the Vendor/Contractor's bid proposal.
4.1.2 Annular plates shall be of the same material specification and grade as the lowest shell course.
4.1.3 Pipe and formed plate used for nozzles, manhole necks and flush-type clean-out fitting assemblies shall
comply with the following table:
MATERIAL LIMITATION MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

SEAMLESS WELDED
Pipe Attachment to steel ASTM A53, API 5L submerged arc
having a yield strength < A106 GrB or C weld
42,900 psi API 5L
(296 MPa)
Attachment to steel ASTM A106 Not permitted
having a yield strength > GrB or C
42,900 psi
(296 MPa)
Formed Plate Same as plate to which component is attached. Component to be fabricated

using full penetration and full fusion weld.
4.1.4 Cast iron fittings shall not be employed on the shell or bottom.
4.2 Chemical Composition
4.2.1 The carbon equivalent of carbon steel plate used for the tank shell, shell nozzles, annular plates and bottom
plates, as defined by the equation below, shall meet the following limits:
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Carbon equivalent (CE) = C + (Mn)/6 + (Cr+Mo+V)/5 + (Ni+Cu)/15 = 0.45 max
C = 0.28% max
5.0 FABRICATION AND ERECTION
5.1 Introduction
Fabrication and erection shall comply with the requirements of API 650 code, and the additional
requirements of this specification.
No fabrication shall commence until complete material certification has been received and written approval
of shop drawings, calculations, weld procedures plus welder performance qualifications has been received
by the Vendor/Contractor.
Approval of material certificates and welder qualification certificates are the responsibility of the
Inspection Authority.
Approval of the tank drawings, calculations, and weld procedure are the responsibility of the Owner.
The Vendor/Contractor shall notify the Owner of the proposed starting date of actual fabrication.
The Vendor/Contractor shall provide erection tools for the Owner to erect and weld the tank.
5.2 Procedures
5.2.1 Plate Cutting and Preparation for Welding
(a) Carbon and carbon manganese steels may be cut to size and bevelled by thermal or mechanical
methods consistent with accepted practice.
(b) Care shall be taken to ensure that the weld preparations are correctly profiled.
5.2.2 Shop Inspection
Shop inspection shall be made of the following tankage and components.
(a) Shell plates may be inspected at the tank fabrication shop, the mill, or both, by the Owner's
Inspector and/or Inspection Authority. Inspection includes witnessing tests of physical properties.
(b) Manholes, nozzles and flush-type clean-out fittings shop welded into a tank plate or reinforcing
pad, shall be inspected by the Owner's Inspector at the tank fabricator's shop.
5.2.3 Welding Procedure and Procedure Qualifications
(a) Prior to carrying out any production welding, the Vendor/Contractor shall submit to the Owner his
proposed welding procedures.
(b) Welding procedures for field welding shall be established and qualified in the Vendor/Contractor's
works at a time convenient to the proposed erection programme, or at the construction site.
(c) Testing and inspection shall be as per the requirements of ASME Code, Section IX and GES
W.01.
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(d) Where impact testing is required by API 650, tests shall be made for each weld procedure
qualification test plate required per ASME Code, Section IX as follows:
- impact tests shall be made on the weld metal and the HAZ;
- impact tests shall be conducted at the design metal temperature;
- impact specimens of the weld metal and HAZ shall be taken per API 650.
(e) Welding procedure qualification test welds shall be carried out under conditions simulating the
worst access and environmental conditions expected during production welding.
5.2.4 Welder's Performance Qualification Tests
(a) All welders and welding operators shall be qualified in accordance with ASME Code, Section IX
and GES W.01.
(b) Welder's performance qualifications shall be conducted at the construction site and in the
Vendor/Contractor's works.
5.2.5 Identification and Welders
(a) All welders qualified for the work shall be assigned identification numbers. A small area of the
weld reinforcement shall be ground flat and the welder's identification mark stamped in this area.
As an alternative, "as-built" drawings showing location and extent of welding carried out by each
welder is acceptable.
(b) Records showing the date and the results of qualification tests conducted by each welder, and the
identification mark assigned to him, shall at all times be available for scrutiny.
5.2.6 Production Control Test Plates
(a) Unless production control test plates are specified by the code or other statutory requirements,
then the Owner does not require such tests.
(b) When such tests are called for by the code or other statutory requirements, they shall be fabricated
and tested in accordance with those requirements.
5.2.7 Preheat and Post-weld Heat Treatment
(a) Pre-heat and post-weld heat treatment shall be in accordance with API 650 code and GES W.03.
5.2.8 Welding
(a) Where bottom plate welding is required per paragraph 3.2.3 (a), the qualification procedure should
be as follows:
- 24" (600 mm) of the lap weld shall be made using the same type of electrode, plate
material and welding procedure, as will be used for the actual bottom. Three 3" (75 mm)
x 18" (450 mm) tensile test strips shall be cut from this weld. The minimum breaking
load of the strips shall be at least 70% of the specified or guaranteed minimum tensile
strength of the unwelded plate.
(b) Tack welds for shell to bottom fillet welds, if used, shall be removed prior to welding fittings.
Rev 0 1999
(c) Weld undercuts and excessive weld metal build-up which creates steep angles at corners of fillet
welds shall be repaired.
(d) Holes shall not be made in shell plate for erection purpose.
(e) Mechanical caulking shall not be permitted.
(f) The roof shall not have depressions that will permit accumulation of water.
(g) Hardness of hot formed sections and of weld metal and the related Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) of
all welds shall not exceed 225 Brinell.
6.0 TOLERANCES
Tolerance shall be in accordance with the API 650 Standard and the following additional requirements.
6.1 Fabrication
Shell plates shall have dimensional tolerances as follows:
Dimension Tolerance
In mm
1
Length ± /16 ± 1.5
Width ± 1/16 ± 1.5
Difference in Diagonals ± 1/8 ± 3.0
6.2 Curvature
The tolerance for peaking and banding of shell plates is ¼" (6 mm).
6.3 Roundness
The radius of the shell measured at 12" (300 mm) above the bottom corner weld shall be within the
following tolerances which represent deviation from the average radius:
Tank Diameter Tolerance on Radius
ft m In mm
< 120 < 36 ½ 13
120 to 210 36 to 64 1 25
> 210 > 64 1½ 38
The circumference shall be no smaller than the theoretical circumference for the specified diameter.
The maximum permissible out-of-plumb of any single course, exclusive of banding effects, shall be ¼" (6
mm).
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7.0 INSPECTION
7.1 Procedures
7.1.1 All items of plant and equipment referenced within this specification shall be subject to inspection by the
Owner or its nominated agency.
All inspection activities including those detailed in this specification shall be as agreed with the Owner.
These activities shall be incorporated within the agreed Quality Plan.
7.1.2 Approval of all NDE records are the responsibility of the Owner's Inspector at the Vendor/Contractor's
works or construction site.
7.1.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall furnish the Owner's Inspector with all relevant codes and this specification.
7.1.4 The Vendor/Contractor shall afford the Owner's Inspector the opportunity to witness all or some of the
following quality control checks. The details shall be agreed mutually between the Inspector and the
Vendor/Contractor, prior to the commencement of fabrication.
(a) Welding procedure and welder qualification work,
(b) Examination of rolled and welded shells,
(c) Identification of materials against Mill Test Certificates and impact tests, if required,
(d) Welding examination,
(e) Examination of radiographic film,
(f) Internal and external examination of tanks,
(g) Pressure tests,
(h) Final dimensional check including peaking and banding,
(i) Examination after cleaning,
(j) Examination after painting, if specified,
(k) Verification of code nameplate details,
(l) Review and signature of Vendor/Contractor's dossiers.
7.2 Methods
Inspection shall be in accordance with API 650 and the additional requirements of this specification.
7.2.1 Visual Inspection
Final inspection shall be carried out after the removal of all mill scale, dirt, grit, weld spatter, paint, oil or
other foreign matter from the tanks.
It is the Vendor/Contractor's responsibility to offer the tanks in a suitable condition for the Inspector's
examination, which includes the provision of scaffolding/ladders when required.
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7.2.2 Inspection of Tank Bottom
(a) Annular plate butt joints shall be 100% radiographed.
(b) Bottom to shell joint shall be inspected as follows:
- The inner fillet weld shall be inspected prior to welding the outside fillet weld. Leak
testing shall be performed with penetrating oil after removal of slag. Oil shall be
removed before welding the outer fillet.
- The gap between the bottom shell ring and the lap welded bottom plates at radial weld
location shall be a maximum of _" (3 mm).
(c) All bottom plate joints shall be tested using a vacuum box and soap suds solution.
(d) Paragraph 5.3.4 (b) of API 650 shall not apply.
7.2.3 Radiographic Method of Inspecting Shell Joints
(a) For low strength tank steels, radiographic examination of welding shall be per API 650 and the
following additional requirements:
- for shell plates over _" (22 mm), vertical joints shall be fully radiographed,
- for shell plates _" (22 mm) or less, one spot radiograph shall be taken for every 50ft
(15.25m) of weld and at all junctions of vertical and horizontal joints at a location
selected by the Inspector,
- f submerged arc machine welding is used, the first 3 ft (1m) of complete weld made by
each machine for each tank shall be 100% radiographed,
- if electro-gas welding is used, the first 8 ft (2.4m) of completed weld made by each
machine shall be fully radiographed and all starts and stops in the welded joints shall be
radiographed,
- quality control shall be undertaken progressively throughout the job.
(b) For high strength tank steels and for tanks with a product of specific gravity greater than 1.0
radiographic requirements shall be the same as for low strength tank steels, except that all vertical
seams shall be 100% radiographed.
(c) Reference markers, on each film, shall include the tank and seam numbers. Each film shall have at
least two reference markers indicating the correct location of the film on the weld.
(d) Radiograph film length shall be 10" (254mm) minimum, or full length of weld if less than 10"
(254mm).
(e) The following imperfections, in addition to those specified in API 650, are unacceptable:
- individual slag inclusions longer than ¼" (6mm) or one-third of the plate thickness,
whichever is greater,
- porosity with comet tails.
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8.0 TESTING
8.1 Statutory Testing
8.1.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall conduct the hydraulic test on the tank in accordance with API 650 and this
specification.
8.1.2 The tests shall be carried out in the presence of the Owner's Inspector and, if required, by the Inspection
Authority's representative.
8.1.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall submit his test procedure in writing to the Owner for approval.
8.2 Test Procedures
8.2.1 Prior to carrying out the hydrostatic test, all backing and reinforcement plates shall be leak tested using air
via a tell-tale hole with soap and water.
8.2.2 No type of preservative or paint shall be allowed to cover any joint, mechanical or welded, before the test is
complete.
8.2.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for:
(a) Hydrostatically testing the tank, including filling and emptying. If salt water is used for testing
and will remain in the tank for more than 30 days, an oxygen scavenger and a corrosion inhibitor
shall be added and maintained in concentration sufficient to prevent any corrosion. After testing,
the tank shall be drained and thoroughly rinsed with clean fresh water.
(b) Installing the covers of deck manholes in floating roofs, before filling.
(c) Furnishing, laying and removing all lines required for testing from the water supply point to the
water disposal point.
(d) Cleaning out any standing water, silt or other dirt, left in a tank after hydrostatic testing so that the
tank interior is clean and ready for operation.
(e) Ensuring adequate venting arrangements during filling and draining.
8.2.4 The water filling rate for testing shall not exceed the following:
BOTTOM COURSE TANK PORTION FILLING RATE

THICKNESS
In mm in/hr mm/hr
7
< /8 22 Top course 12 300
Below top course 18 450
7
≥ /8 22 Top third 9 225
Middle third 12 300
Below Third 18 450
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8.2.5 Settlement Measurements
For tanks greater than 50 ft (15m) diameter, the shell and bottom settlement measurements shall be made by
the Vendor/Contractor per the following:
(a) Shell settlement measurements shall be made after tank erection, prior to hydrostatic testing and
during water filling at the ½, ¾ and full levels corresponding to the maximum filling height of the
tank. Settlement measurements shall be taken at equally spaced intervals of approximately 30 ft
(10 m) around the tank shell on well marked locations on the annular plate or on clips welded to
the shell. A record of the settlement measurements and the results of the hydrostatic test including
leakage rate shall be submitted for Owner's approval.
(b) Bottom internal measurements shall be made after hydrostatic testing. Such measurements shall
be made at 10 ft (3 m) spacing from the centre on the radius.
Tank Diameter Number of Diameter Axes

ft m
≤ 150 ≤ 46 4
> 150 to 225 > 46 to 69 6
> 225 to 325 > 69 to 99 8

> 325 > 99 10
Additional measurements shall be made in the annular plate region at approximately 30 ft (10 m) intervals
around the tank shell. A set of at least 3 measurements shall be made at each location commencing inward
from the inside surface of the tank shell and equally spaced on a radial line. A 100% visual examination
shall be made of the tank bottom to detect any localized depressions. The location and extent of
depressions shall be indicated on the tank bottom plate layout drawing.
8.3 Nameplates
8.3.1 A nameplate shall be provided on each tank in accordance with API 650, Section 8.0.
8.3.2 The nameplate shall be of stainless steel stamped or engraved with the required information.
9.0 DOCUMENTATION
9.1 Introduction
9.1.1 This section covers the documentation requirements for design, materials, fabrication, inspection and
testing.
9.2 Schedules/Reports
9.2.1 For each tank, the Vendor/Contractor shall supply with the tender, a schedule showing submission of all
documents for review and approval, proposed sub-contractors, material procurement and a
production/erection programme.
9.2.2 The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with the tender a Quality Control Plan for the contract.
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9.2.3 After Purchase Order/Contract award monthly reports on design, material procurement and production
progress shall be submitted to the Owner.
9.3 Data and Calculations
9.3.1 The documents shall be submitted for approval/review to the Owner and to the Inspection Authority within
the periods agreed between the Owner and the Vendor/Contractor. It shall be the responsibility of the
Vendor/Contractor to ensure that the production schedule of the tank takes into account documentation
submission periods, plus a three (3) week approval review period by the Owner and/or the Inspection
Authority.
The Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining approvals from the Inspection Authority.
For each tank, the Vendor/Contractor shall supply with his tender a completed Tank Data Sheet containing
all the relevant information necessary for appraisal of the mechanical design by the Owner. Also included
shall be any additional drawings, specifications, etc and a list of any proposed subcontractors.
9.3.2 All calculations shall be carried out in a clear and logical manner. Where conditions involve the use of
formulae or methods not specified in the design code, the source of these formulae or methods shall be
clearly referenced.
Computer calculations will only be accepted if all input is shown, together with calculated values of
intermediate terms and factors and options chosen, as well as final calculated dimensions, stresses or other
values. The computer program shall be validated to the satisfaction of the Owner.
9.4 Drawings
9.4.1 The following drawings and documents shall be sent by the Vendor/Contractor to the Owner and/or the
Inspection Authority for review and approval.
9.4.2 The plating drawings, shall as a minimum, show the position of all through thickness welds, together with
material thicknesses and specifications. In addition, it shall clearly indicate the welding procedure
specification which is applicable to each weld. The plating drawing may be combined with the general
arrangement drawing, provided that this drawing clearly indicates the same information.
9.4.3 General arrangement drawings shall show the relative location and main dimensions of all components
including elevations and orientations of nozzles.
9.4.4 In addition, the following information shall be included on the assembly drawings:
- nozzle schedule,
- list of related drawings and procedures,
- operating conditions,
- design conditions,
- corrosion allowance,
- hydrotest,
- NDE requirements,
- design code and main standards/specifications,
- weight, empty, operating, full of water,
- painting requirements,
- general notes covering specified requirements,
- mechanical loading conditions (e.g. nozzle loads, wind, seismic etc).
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9.4.5 Detail drawings, which may be included on the general arrangement, shall include thicknesses and
dimensions of all components, weld details, machining and surface finish requirements, gasket and
nameplate details.
9.4.6 'As-Built' drawings may be the general arrangement drawings marked-up with the actual as-built
dimensions.
9.4.7 Drawing sizes shall conform to ISO Standards A1 to A4. All drawings shall be suitable for microfilming
on 35 mm film mounted in aperture cards. Where drawings are CAD generated, two (2) sets of copy disks
shall be supplied.
9.5 Other Documents
9.5.1 Previously qualified weld procedures may be proposed by the Vendor/Contractor, provided all welding and
testing was witnessed by an independent third party and are supported by evidence of successful previous
application. Evidence shall be in the form of quality records of previous applications.
9.5.2 NDE procedures shall include the general procedure to be utilised for each type of NDE employed,
together with detailed technique sheets for each applicable joint configuration proposed for each vessel.
9.6 Manuals
9.6.1 Data Book
On completion of fabrication, the tank Vendor/Contractor shall submit to the Owner, two (2) copies of the
Tank Data Book which shall contain the following:
- all drawings, including `As-Built' drawings,

- all calculations,
- NDE procedures,
- hydrotest procedure and test certificate,
- material test certificate,
- radiography and other NDE records,
- welding procedure/welder qualification certificates,
- inspection certificates,
- nameplate rubbing or photograph,
- tank data sheets (as-built),
- certificate of compliance as per API 650, Section 8.3.
9.6.2 The Vendor/Contractor shall supply the Owner one set of reproducible original drawings.
10.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT
10.1 Painting and Coatings
10.1.1 Surface preparation, painting and painting materials shall be in accordance with GES X.01 and GES X.02
and GES X.03.
10.1.2 Shop prefabricated plates intended for site welding shall be left with a 2" (50mm) margin, unprimed.
10.1.3 Providing written agreement is obtained from the Owner, the unprimed margins may be protected for
transport, prior to site welding, by a special weld preparation coating or a weldable prefabrication primer.
Rev 0 1999
10.2 Spares
The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his proposal a priced list of recommended spares for start-up and
two years normal operation.
10.3 Packing/Storage
10.3.1 This section describes the minimum requirement for the preservation and protection of the equipment
during transportation and storage, prior to unpacking.
10.3.2 The probable storage period will be specified in the Purchase Order/Contract and shall extend from the
time of despatch to the time of unpacking at site. If the storage period is not stated, a minimum period of
24 months shall be assumed. All packing shall be suitable for sea freight.
10.3.3 The following preparation for shipment shall be a minimum requirement.
- After mechanical completion at the works, the materials and equipment shall be left in a clean dry
condition.
- The Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for loading and anchoring the items to prevent
damage during shipment.
10.3.4 Any additional preservation/protection requirements for sea transport shall be advised by the
Vendor/Contractor.
10.3.5 Equipment preservation and protection shall be adequate to enable the equipment to be delivered without
suffering damage or deterioration.
10.3.6 Adequate supports and bracing shall be fitted to prevent distortion of tanks and parts of tanks during
shipment.
10.4 Shipping
10.4.1 All detailed arrangements are to be covered by the Vendor/Contractor and the Purchase Order/Contract.
10.4.2 All relevant equipment and materials shall not leave the Vendor/Contractor's works for shipment until the
release has been approved by the Owner's Inspector.
10.5 Warranty
10.5.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall warrant the tank, specified materials and services supplied against any defect
for a period of 12 months after commissioning or 24 months from the date of delivery to the site, whichever
is the shorter period, or for the period stipulated in the Purchase Order/Contract.
10.5.2 Should any item be found defective, the Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated
with restoring the tank and equipment to the standard specified by the Purchase Order/Contract.
DATA SHEET No.
TANK
P.O. / CONTRACT No.
CLIENT
PLANT LOCATION SHEET 1 of 4
SERVICE ITEM No. No. of UNITS
OPERATING AND DESIGN DATA
1 Vendor / Contractor
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3 Location
4 Fluid Stored
5 Operating Press/Temp psig/°F
6 SG of Liquid
7 Design Liquid Head ft
8 Design Code
9 Internal Design Pressure Tank in wg Coil psig
10 External Design Pressure Tank in wg Coil psig
11 Design Metal Temp Tank Coil
12 Min. Mechanical Design Temp. °F
13 Tank Dia ft Tank Height ft
14 Pumping Rate In / Out In Out usgpm
15 Breathing Rate In / Out ft³/h at bar and °F
16 Corrosion Allowance in
17 Inert Blanket Yes/No
18 Hazard Considerations
19
20 Uniform Live Load lb/ft² Special Roof Load lb/ft²
21 Foundation Type Maximum Rainfall in/hr
22 Wind Design Code Wind Velocity mph
23 Earthquake Design Code/ Zone /Zone 2 Earthquake Factor
24
25 MATERIALS
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27 Shell Roof
28 Bottom Reinforcement
29 Nozzle Flanges Nozzle Necks
30 Fittings
31 Structurals
32 Fixed Internals Removable Internals
33 External Attachments
34 Internal Bolting / Nuts External Bolting/Nuts
35 Gaskets
36 Floating Roof Seal
37 Internal Lining/Coating
38 Heating Coil & Nozzles
39 PAINTING
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(C) 1999 NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION. The information on this sheet may be used only for the purpose for which it is supplied by NOC.
DATA SHEET No.
TANK
P.O. / CONTRACT No.
CLIENT
CONSTRUCTION
1 Vendor / Contractor
2
3 Roof Type Supported Self Supported Floating Covered Floating
4 Roof Slope or Radius: Roof to Shell Details:
5 Roof Plate Seams: Lap Butt Bottom Plate Seams:
6 Bottom Plate Slope:
7 Intermediate Wind Girder Top Girder Used as Walkway Yes/No
8 Anchor Bolts: Yes No
9 Insulation: Yes/No Thickness mm Density lb/ft³
10 Weight Empty: lb
11 Weight Full of Operating Fluid lb
12 Weight Full of Water lb
13 Nominal Capacity ft³
14 Max. Overturning Moment at Base lb.ft
15 Maximum Shear at Base lb
16
17 Hydrostatic Test Full of Water
18 Weld Examination Radiography
19 Supplementary Ultrasonic
20 Sectioning
21 Leak Testing Bottom
22 Shell
23 Roof
24 Mill Test Report Required / Not Required
25
26 TANK ATTACHMENTS
27
28 Stairway Type: Circular Straight Ladder Landings
29 Stairway Supplied By: Handrailing Yes/No
30 Walkway Width: ft Scaffold Hitch Yes/No
31 Draw Off Sump: Standard Special Yes/No
32 Internal Pipe Swingline Suction Nozzle
33 Heating Coil Yes/No Surface Area ft²
34 Roof Drain Hose Jointed Syphon
35
36 Breather Valve: Yes/No Type: By:
37 Flame Arrestor Yes/No Type: By:
38 Level Indicator Yes/No Type: By:
39 Dip Hatch Yes/No Type: By:
40 Insulation Supports Yes/No Type: Supplied By:
41 E STANDARDS
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FLANGES DISTANCE NOZZLE REINFORCING
REF SIZE ANSI B16.5 NOZZ STAND from RAD ANGLE SERVICE ATTACH PADS
No. API 605 SCH OUT REF. T.L. -MENTS
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GENERAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION

ATMOSPHERIC STORAGE TANKS (API 650)

Rev Date Description Checked Approved

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SEC TITLE PAGE

1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION 4

3.1 Codes and Standards 6

4.1 Materials of Construction 15

5.0 FABRICATION AND ERECTION 16

8.1 Statutory Testing 21

SEC TITLE PAGE

10.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT 24

10.1 Painting and Coatings 24

1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION

1.2 Other NOC Specifications

GES D.02 - Accessories for Atmospheric Storage Tanks

GES D.06 - Small Storage Tanks

GES D.07 - Sump Tanks

GES H.07 - Fire-fighting Facilities on Storage Tanks

GES W.01 - Welding Procedures and Welder Qualifications

GES W.03 - Post-weld Heat Treatment of Materials

GES X.01 - Surface Preparation and Painting Application

GES X.02 - Colour Coding of Equipment and Piping Systems

GES X.03 - External Protective Coatings

The technical terms used in this specification are defined as follows:

Low Strength Tank Steel

High Strength Tank Steels

Production Impact Test Plate

The commercial terms used in this specification are defined as follows:

The company supplying the equipment and material.

The main Contractor for a defined piece of work

2.2.5 Inspection Authority

3.1 Codes and Standards

3.1.2 This specification is based on the standards listed below:

API - American Petroleum Institute

API 650 - Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage

ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Section II - Material Specification Part A Ferrous and Part B Non-ferrous

ASTM - American Society Testing & Materials

ANSI - American National Standards Institute

ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASME B16.5 - Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings

3.2 Additions and Exceptions

3.2.1 Corrosion Allowance

3.2.2 Design Loads

BOTTOM SHELL COURSE ANNULAR RING PLATE

Over ½" to 7/8 " in (12.5 to 22 mm) 5

3.2.5 Wind Girders

3.2.6 Fixed Roof Design

(g) Overhangs shall not be allowed.

3.2.8 Internal Floating Roof Design

3.2.9 Floating Roofs

3.2.10 Floating Roofs Greater than 60 ft (18.3 m) Diameter

Calculations shall be submitted to the Owner for approval.

- roof shall be of the double-deck type;

3.2.12 Supporting Legs for Floating Roofs

(c) Supports shall be adjustable to two positions:

- the low position shall be the lowest permitted by tank internals;

3.2.13 Roof Drains

3.2.14 Ladder Runways (Rolling Type)

3.2.15 Vents for Floating Roof Tanks

3.2.16 Tank Connections and Appurtenances