PROCEDURE FOR HYDROSTATIC TEST ON STORAGE TANK

DOCUMENT NO. : HCC-6-2-G7/CS13138

Issued for Review and Approval after

F 01-05-2015 incorporation of the Client's
Comments(CCL Dated 12-06-2014

Issued for Review and Approval after

E 01.07.2014 incorporation of the Client's
Comments(CCL Dated 12-06-2014)
Issued for Review and Approval after
D 18.05.2014 incorporation of the Client's Comments

Issued for Review and Approval after

C 26.03.2014 incorporation of the Client's Comments

B 25.02.2014
Issued for Review and Approval after `
incorporation of the Client's Comments

A 10.12.2013 Issued for Review & Approval R. Mohd. Javidh Petrofac Saudi Arabia
QHSE Manger Limited ( PSAL )
Rev. Date Description Prepared By : Approved By :
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1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this procedure is to ensure that hydrostatic testing of storage tanks is conducted
in a manner which is based on sound engineering practice and generally satisfies the
requirements of API 650 11th Edition, 2007 & Addendum-3, Aug. 2011, API 620 11th Edition,
February - 2008 Addendum 3 March 2012 and Saudi Aramco Specification and Standard
(SAES-007, Cut-off date 17-May. 2011 & 32-SAMSS-005 Cut-off Date: 26-Nov.-2011, 32-
SAMSS-006 Cut-off Date: 16-Sep.-2008).

2. SCOPE

This procedure specifies the hydrostatic testing of storage tanks at site and shop to confirm
there is no traceability of water leakage at tank surface welding joint, floating roof working with
smoothly and without any obstruction with tank shell plate, to conduct pneumatic Pressure test
for low Pressure tanks and to verify the tank foundation settlement is as per allowable tolerance.

The Procedure covers the tank Numbers mentioned in Tank Number List (Attachment-1)

3. DEFINITION
 API : American Petroleum Institute
 SAMSS : Saudi Aramco Material &Specifications Standards
 SAES : Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
 SATIP : Saudi Aramco typical inspection test plan

4. REFERENCES
 API 650 11th edition Jun 2007 Addendum -3 August 2011
 API 620 11th edition Feb 2008 Addendum -3 March 2012
 32-SAMSS-005 - 26-January-2011
 32-SAMSS-030 - 13-December-2011
 32-SAMSS-006 - 16-September-2008
 SAES-A-007 - 27-September-2011
 SAEP -327 - 10 March-2010
 SAES-A-103 -6-Sep-2011
 Approved ITP
 Approved Drawings

5. RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 Site QC Manager

5.1.1 He shall assure all required procedures are approved prior to hydro test
5.1.2 Confirm water filling and Disposal Plan Approved by PSAL/Saudi Aramco
5.1.3 All related inspections are completed and punch lists are sign off
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5.1.4 To Confirm Client approval for hydro test

5.2 QC Supervisor

5.2.1 To confirm required bench marks are transferred to tank shell.

5.2.2 To Confirm tank internal bottom plate elevation measurements are recorded prior to water
filling
5.2.3 Confirm All stage wise tanks settlements are recorded by QCI
5.2.4 Make sure that all service nozzles and man ways are blinded off prior to hydro test
5.2.5 Provide proper guidance for QC inspector during tank inspection
5.2.6 Coordinate with clients during stage wise tank foundation inspection
5.2.7 Preparation of all related inspection test reports and check list
5.2.8 To confirm all required vents are open during water draining(If required)

5.3 QC Inspector:
5.3.1 Inspection of Tanks prior to, during and after water filling.
5.3.2 Checking the pressure gauge and calibration record
5.3.3 Monitoring the Tank settlement measurement during and after Hydro Test.
5.3.4 Signing and approval of applicable QC Documents

5.4 Site Manager :

5.4.1 Preparing the tanks for hydrostatic testing, including the fitting of appropriate gaskets, blind
flanges, pressure and temperature gauges. Ensuring adequate venting prior to and during
draining operations.
5.4.2 Examination of tanks prior to hydro test so that preparation for test is correct
5.4.3 Ensuring that all required inspection has been completed prior to hydrostatic testing.
5.4.4 Ensuring the removal of all trash, debris, grease, oil, weld scale, weld spatter etc.
5.4.5 Ensuring the Filling and emptying rate are as per procedure.
5.4.6 Ensuring Cleaning, rinsing and drying of the tank after hydro test.

6. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Pre-Hydro test (Clearance for Hydro Test)

6.1.1 All Require procedures shall be approved prior to hydro test

6.1.2 All inspection activities completed and RFI shall be closed
6.1.3 Transfer required bench mark for tank settlement reading
6.1.4 Record Tank bottom plate elevation measurement reading
6.1.5 All punch items shall be closed and sign off by PSAL and Saudi Aramco
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6.1.6 Internal bottom elevation measurements shall be made for tanks of 15 m (49ft) diameter and larger
before and after the hydrostatic test .Measurements shall be made at maximum intervals of 3 m (10ft)
measured on diametrical lines across the tank. The diametrical lines shall be spaced at equal angles
6.1.7 All required check list shall be prepared prior to hydro test.
6.1.8 Attachments to the shell located at least 1 meter above the water level, and roof appurtenances may
be welded during the filling of the tank.
6.1.9 For Site Tanks with anchors shall be grouted (if required by design), and anchor retainers shall be
attached.
6.1.10 The hydrostatic testing shall be conducted after the entire tank is erected and before any
permanent external piping is connected to the tank.
6.1.11 Visual inspection of tank shall be performed for defects, scars, etc. and repairs as required shall
be done from bottom to top shell coarse from inside and outside.
6.1.12 Ensure that all bottom plates, floating roof deck plates, pontoon bottom plate welds and
applicable shell seams are vacuum or penetrating oil tested prior to commencement of
hydrostatic test.
6.1.13 Openings below the Water Test Level that are provided with permanent closure (cleanout door,
manholes, etc.) shall be closed using service gaskets
6.1.14 All openings below the water level which are not provided with permanent closure such as
nozzles, couplings etc. shall be closed using Temporary blind flanges
6.1.15 Test limit shall be the face of the first flange in the bolted connections & up to the hydro test
liquid level shown in the design data
6.1.16 Removal of temporary attachments inside the tank shell shall be done prior to Hydro test to
prevent mechanical Damage to IFR & Seal during floatation test &To minimise tank shell
corrosion due to sea water during Hydro test
6.1.17 If sea water is used as hydro test medium, Aluminium internal floating roof will be installed after hydro
test. Potable water will be used for floatation test of Aluminium IFR. Corrosion protection measures
will be carried our as per procedure attached(Refer to Attachment-4)

7. WATER FILLING

7.1 Water for Hydro test shall be any one of the following.
a) Potable Water.
b) Reverse Osmosis Water.
c) Condensate Water.
d) Well Water.
e) Sea water.

7.2 Water quality of intended hydrostatic test waters shall be determined well ahead of the actual
testing date so that alternative water sources may be identified if the original source water fails to
meet requirements.
7.3 Water quality of hydrostatic test waters shall be reconfirmed by testing as close to the time of the
hydrostatic test as practicable. In cases where individual tanker trucks are used to supply a test,
the water samples shall be drawn from a representative number of actual truck loads being
delivered to the test site.
7.4 If water from more than one source will be used, ensure that mixing the waters will not cause
scaling.
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7.5 Water that could result in harm to humans must not be used for hydro testing. For example,
service water containing hydrogen sulphide levels that if released to atmosphere would result in
air concentrations of 10 ppm hydrogen sulphide or greater in the immediate area of the hydro
test must not be used.
7.6 If the Contact time with hydro test water exceeds more than 14 days, an approved oxygen
scavenger shall be added to hydrostatic test water to maintain it residual concentration at greater
than 20 ppm and an oxygen concentration less than 10 ppb please find attachment to refer the
list Saudi Aramco approved oxygen scavenger and calculation of oxygen scavenger (Attachment
#3 list of Approved oxygen scavenger and Calculation method of required oxygen scavenger.
7.7 Hydro test & Settlement shall be based on SATIP A 004, REV. 06 & SATIP D 100-01, Rev. 06
and aspect of quality requirements.
7.8 Please refer the attached Schematic Diagram (Attachment-2) for method of water filling. Final
selection of mentioned methods will be based on actual site situation during project execution.

7.9 Water filling rate.

The maximum water filling rates shall be as follows:

WATER FILLING RATE

Bottom Course Thickness Tank Portion Maximum Filling Rate

Top Course 300 mm (12 in)/hr.

Less than 22 mm(7/8 in)
Below Top Course 460 mm(12 in)/hr.
Top third of tank 230 mm (9 in.)/hr.
22 mm(7/8in) and thicker Middle third of thank 300 mm (12in.)/hr.
Bottom third of tank 460 mm (18 in.)/hr.

The maximum filling rate shall be restricted by:

a) Venting Requirements- Make sure roof manholes / Roof vents are open during filling &
draining
b) Discharge velocity of the incoming stream to 1 m/sec (3.28 ft. /sec) until there is a
minimum of 1 m of water cover over the inlet.
 The tank metal temperature during Hydrostatic Testing shall not be colder than the
minimum design metal temperature.
8. During Hydro test
8.1 Tank Settlement

8.1.1 Shell elevation measurements shall be made at equally-spaced intervals around the tank
circumference not exceeding 10 m (32 ft.). The minimum number of shell measurement points
shall be eight.
8.1.2 Observed elevations shall be referred to a permanent benchmark
8.1.3 The level instrument shall be set up at least 1½ times tank diameter away from the tank when tank
elevation readings are taken. Six sets of settlement readings are required:
a) Before start of the hydrostatic test.
b) With tank filled to 1/4 test height (±600 mm [2 ft.]).
c) With tank filled to 1/2 test height (±600 mm [2 ft.]).
d) With tank filled to 3/4 test height (±600 mm [2 ft.]).
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e) At least 24 hours after the tank has been filled to the maximum test height.
f) After tank has been emptied
Any differential settlement greater than 13mm per 9 meter of circumference, or uniform settlement in
excess of 50mm, shall be reviewed by the PSAL/Saudi Aramco Engineer. Filling shall be stopped
until clearance to continue has been received from the client.

8.2 Tank Inspection during Hydro test

8.2.1 For floating-roof tanks, the maximum and minimum annular space between the shell and the roof
rim plate prior to initial flotation and at the maximum test fill height shall be measured and recorded.
8.2.2 Attachments to the shell located at least 1 meter above the water level, and roof appurtenances may
be welded during the filling of the tank.
8.2.3 QC inspector/Welding Inspector shall conduct a throughout visual inspection to verify the traceability
of any leakage tank surface area and weld joints below the maximum liquid level.
8.2.4 For floating roof tanks deck plate and each pontoon shall be inspected for traceability of any leakage.
The appearance of a damp spot on the upper side of the part in contact with the liquid shall be
considered evidence of leakage.
8.2.5 Floating roof shall be checked to confirm that it travels freely to its full height. The peripheral seal
shall be checked for proper operation throughout the entire travel of floating roof. During the first
event of lowering the level from full height.

8.3 Combined Hydrostatic and Pneumatic Testing for API 650 Tanks:
8.3.1 Test Water level shall be as per below Table

WITH IFR WITHUOT IFR

Hydro Test Full of water (SG=1.026), up to Full of water (SG=1.026) up to Calculated

Level Calculated Hydro test level based on Hydro Test level based on specific gravity of
specific gravity of sea water sea water (SG = 1.026)
(S.G=1.026)

With Gas Yes, Roof Test with air pressure as Yes, Roof Test with air pressure as per 32-
Tight per 32-SAMSS-005 (Cl. 7.3.7.1) SAMSS-005 (Cl.7.3.7.1)

Without gas No, Roof Test as per 32-SAMSS-005 No, Roof Test as per 32-SAMSS-005
tight (Cl.7.3.7.2) (Cl.7.3.7.2)

8.3.2 After the tank is filled with water, the shell and the anchorage shall be visually inspected for
tightness. Air pressure of 1.25 times the design pressure shall be applied to the tank filled with
water to the test water height. The air pressure shall be reduced to the design pressure, and the
tank shall be checked for tightness. In addition, all seams above the test water level shall be
tested using a soap film or another material suitable for the detection of leaks. After the test water
has been emptied from the tank (and the tank is at atmospheric pressure), the anchorage shall be
checked for tightness. The design air pressure shall then be applied to the tank for a final check
of the anchorage.
8.3.3 When the entire tank is completed, it shall be filled with water up to the test water level, and the
design internal air pressure shall be applied to the enclosed space above the test water level and
held for 15 minutes. The air pressure shall then be reduced to one-half the design pressure, and
all welded joints above the test water level shall be checked for leaks by means of a soap film,
linseed oil, or another suitable material. Tank vents shall be tested during or after this test.
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8.4 For Tanks as per API 620:

8.4.1 The pressure - vacuum relief valve or valves shall be blinded off. With the Roof manhole with on
the top of the tank vented to the atmosphere, the tank shall be filled with water up to the top of
the roof while allowing air to escape to prevent pressure build-up. If the pressure – vacuum relief
valve or valves are not available at the time of the test, the tank connections may be blinded off
and the test procedure continued by agreement between the client/purchaser and the HIDADA.
The vents used during water filling of the tank shall then be closed after total water filling is
finished, and the pressure in the tank shall be increased slowly until the hydrostatic pressure
under the topmost point in the roof is 1.25 times the design pressure.
8.4.2 This Pressure shall be held for at least one (1) hour. The pressure shall then be reduced to the
pressure, and shall be held at this level for 24 hours to permit close visual inspection of all joints
in the shell and all welding around man ways, nozzles, and other connections.
8.4.3 The tank shall then be vented to atmosphere, the water level lowered below the inlets to the
pressure - relief valves, and the blinds removed from the relief valves. The operation of the relief
valves shall then be checked by injecting air into the top of the tank until the pressure in the
vapour space equals the pressure, for which this space is designed, at which time the relief
valves shall start to release air.

8.5 Partial Vacuum Tests (For API 620 Tanks only):

8.5.1 Following the tests specified in API 620 Clause 7.18.3 the pressure in the vapour space of the
tank shall be released and a manometer shall be connected to the vapour space. The ability and
the operation of the vacuum – relief valve(s) on the tank shall then be checked by withdrawing
water from the tank, with all vents closed, until the design partial vacuum is developed at the top
of the tank the differential pressure at which the valve or valves start to open. The vacuum –relief
valve (s) must be set to open at a partial vacuum closer to the external atmospheric pressure for
which the tank is designed. The partial vacuum in the tank should never exceed the design
value.

8.5.2 The water remaining in the tank shall then be withdrawn and when the tank is substantially
empty, a vacuum test in API 620 Clause 7.18.5.1 shall be repeated. After this, air shall be again
injected into the tank until the pressure in the tank equals the pressure, Pg. Observations shall
be made, both with the specified partial vacuum and with the vapour space design pressure
above the surface of the water, to determine whether any appreciable changes in the shape of
the tank occur. In the case of a tank whose dished/conical bottom rests directly on the tank
grade, if the bottom rises slightly off the foundation during the pressure test, sand shall be
tamped firmly under the bottom to fill the gap.

9. POST HYDRO TEST

9.1 Disposal of Hydro Test Water

Hydrostatic test waters must be disposed of in accordance with the requirements of SAEP-327 and
SAES-A-103. Disposal plans must be approved prior to the start of any hydro test.

The water after hydro test shall be disposed suitably in a manner which will not pollute the
surrounding area or shall use for hydrostatic testing of equipment another tank based on client
approval. Recycled hydrostatic test water must have an SRB count test a determined by the Rapid
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check II (available from Conoco Specially Products) method and shall not exceed 103 per ml with a
dissolved oxygen not exceeding 50 microgram/L
9.2 After water disposal tank shall be cleaned and all sludge shall be removed
9.3 If sea water used for hydro test inner surface of tank shall be cleaned with high pressure hydro jet
pump using clean raw water to remove the traces sea water on the inside surface of the tank.
Specific gravity of clean raw water shall meet Aramco Specification. Precaution shall be taken that
high pressure water jet is not affecting floating roof legs.
9.4 Tank foundation settlement reading and bottom plate internal elevation measurements shall be
recorded.
9.5 Floating roof inner rim space dimension shall be verified before, during and after hydro test.
9.6 Repairs of welds
A defects, cracks or leaks in shell joints or the shell to bottom joints shall be repaired by chipping
from one side or both sides of the joint and re-welding. All welding repair shall be carried out by
approved WPS & Weld Repair Procedure (HCC Doc. No.: HCC-6-1-G2/CS13138_Rev.B &
Petrofac Doc. No.: 2018IK060030-QC-J95-A-E-DOC-9904) and following Approved Inspection
and Test Plan (ITP).

Sl# Description Document No.

ITP for Field Activities for Field Erected Aluminium Dome Roof
1. HCC-ITP-CS13138/02-01
Storage Tanks [API - 650]

ITP for Field Activities for Field Erected Carbon Steel Cone /
2. HCC-ITP-CS13138/02-02
Dome Roof Storage Tanks - [API - 650]
ITP for Field Activities for Field Erected Heavy / Light slop
3. HCC-ITP-CS13138/02-03
Storage Tanks [API - 650]

ITP for Field Activities for Field Erected Caustic Service

4. HCC-ITP-CS13138/02-04
Storage Tanks [API - 650]
Inspection & Test Plan for Shop Built Storage Tanks [API -
5. HCC-ITP-CS13138/03
650]

Inspection & Test Plan Field Activities for Field Erected

6. HCC-ITP-CS13138/05
Storage Tanks [API - 620]

All repaired welds in joints shall be inspected by approved procedure.

Repairs of defects discovered after the tank has been filled with water for testing shall be made
with water level at least 0.3M (1ft) below any point being repaired or if repairs have to made
on or near the tank bottom, with the tank empty. Welding shall not be done on any tank unless all
connecting lines have been completely blinded.

10. DOCUMENTATION

10.1 QA/QC shall review and sign the Form No. HCC-6-2-F7 after completion of hydro test.
10.2 After completion of hydro test QC supervisor shall compile all stage wise inspection reports and sign
off from client to prepare the inspection record book.
10.3 QA/QC shall review and sign the Form No. HCC-6-2-F7 after completion of hydro test.
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 ATTACHMENT #1 : TANK NUMBER LIST (Please See Note-2)

COMBINED TEST
DIA. HEIGHT DESIGN INTERNAL
SL# TANK NO TANK NAME QTY. ROOF TYPE CODE AS PER SEC 8.3 OF ANCHOR REMARK
(M) (M) PRESSURE(Bar g)
THIS PROCEDURE

PACKAGE NO. : 7 - JI-2018-04-004 (North Tank Farm) = 24 Nos.

Required

Required

Required

PACKAGE NO. : 8 - JI-2018-04-008 (North Tank Farm) = 34 Nos.

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 ATTACHMENT #1 : TANK NUMBER LIST (Please See Note-2)

COMBINED TEST
DIA. HEIGHT DESIGN INTERNAL
SL# TANK NO TANK NAME QTY. ROOF TYPE CODE AS PER SEC 8.3 OF ANCHOR REMARK
(M) (M) PRESSURE(Bar g)
THIS PROCEDURE

Required

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 ATTACHMENT #1 : TANK NUMBER LIST (Please See Note-2)

COMBINED TEST
DIA. HEIGHT DESIGN INTERNAL
SL# TANK NO TANK NAME QTY. ROOF TYPE CODE AS PER SEC 8.3 OF ANCHOR REMARK
(M) (M) PRESSURE(Bar g)
THIS PROCEDURE

PACKAGE NO. : 9 - JI-2018-04-006 (North Tank Farm) = 23 Nos.

Required

Note #1: All Shop Fabricated Tanks shall be Hydro Tested on its foundation with existence of the anchorage
Note-2. Hydrotest level shall be as per calculated hydro test level based on specific gravity of sea water (S.G= 1.026)

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LEVEL INDICATOR

STORAGE TANK

CHECK VALVE CHECK VALVE

GATE VALVE
HOSE SUB-TANK
PUMP HOSE PUMP

GATE VALVE

WATER SOURCE FILLING THE TANK ( method 1 )

LEVEL INDICATOR

STORAGE TANK

WATER TANKER CHECK VALVE

HCC GATE VALVE

HOSE PUMP
GATE VALVE

FILLING THE TANK ( method 2 )

LEVEL INDICATOR LEVEL INDICATOR

STORAGE TANK STORAGE TANK

CHECK VALVE
GATE VALVE

PUMP
GATE VALVE GATE VALVE

TRANSFERRING FROM TANK TO TANK

--- HYDROTEST SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

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Document Responsibility: Materials and Corrosion Control Standards Committee SAES-A-007
Issue Date: 27 September 2011
Next Planned Update: 27 September 2016 Hydrostatic Testing Fluids and Lay-Up Procedures

Appendix 1 – Approved Oxygen Scavengers

Feed ratio
SAMS
Scavenger scavenger to
Formula catalogue Description SAP number Comments
Name oxygen by
number
wt.
Catalyzed Na2SO3 10 2673327000 60 kg drum, 1000185026 Must be dissolved in water
sodium 91% to give a 3-5% solution.
sulfite anhydrous
powder
Catalyzed NaHSO3 10 2685099000 25 liter drum 1000186446 Tends to react with
sodium of 25 wt% atmospheric oxygen over
meta sodium meta time. More acidic than
bisulfite bisulfite ammonium bisulfite.
solution
Ammonium NH4HSO3 10 2673327500 55 gallon 1000185029 Chemical is often selected
bisulfite drum of 37 for use due to ease of
wt% solution handling. However,
of NH4HSO3 ammonium ion does
provide an additional food
source for bacteria.

Calculation of Oxygen Scavenger Requirement

Use the following steps:

a) Calculate the mass of oxygen in solution.
b) Multiply the mass of oxygen in solution (a) by the feed ratio.
c) Add additional 20 mg/liter in excess.
d) Take into account the concentration of the oxygen scavenger in the supplied chemical.

Example:
How much ammonium bisulfite (37%wt concentration) will be required to treat 10,000 liter of
water containing 8 mg/liter of dissolved oxygen?
[(10 x 10,000 liter x 8 mg/liter) + 10,000 liter x 20 mg/liter] / 0.37
(feed ratio x volume x oxygen content) + (volume x residual scavenger concentration) / concentration
= (800,000 mg + 200,000 mg) / 0.37
= 2,702,703 mg
This is approx. 2.7 kg of 37% wt. ammonium bisulfite
Assuming a specific gravity of 37 weight % ammonium bisulfite is 1.185
= 2.7 kg / 1.185 kg/liter = 2.3 liters of ammonium bisulfite to be injected.

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PROCEDURE FOR FLOATATION TEST OF INTERNAL

ALUMINIUM FLOATING ROOF( VACAONODECK)

CONTENTS

1. PURPOSE

2. SCOPE

3. REFERENCE STANDARDS

4. PROCEDURE

5. RECORDS

6. ATTACHMENTS

Procedure for Floatation Test of Internal Aluminum Floating Roof( Vacaono Deck)
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1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this procedure is to define the method of floatation test for Aluminium
internal floating roof As per API 650 Appendix-H and 32-SAMSS-005 Appendix H

2. SCOPE

This procedure describes the required minimum guidelines for Floatation test of Aluminium
Internal floating roof to verify internal floating roof travels freely its full height and that is
free from any leaks.

3. REFERENCE STANDARDS

API 650 11th Edition addendum-3-August -2011 Appendix H

 32-SAMSS-005-(26-Jan-2011)

4. SAFETY

For minimum safety requirements that are applicable to site shall be referred Approved
HCC HSE Program.

5. PROCEDURE

a) After Completion of all Tank mechanical and inspection activities, Internal Aluminium
Floating roof shall be tested with floatation test as described in API 650 Appendix H and
32-SAMSS-005
b) During this test, the roof should be checked to confirm that it travels freely to its full height
and that it is free from leaks. The appearance of a damp spot on the upper side of the part
in contact with the product shall be considered evidence of leakage. The fit of the
peripheral seal shall be checked to ensure that an acceptable contact with the shell is
maintained throughout the entire travel of the roof.
c) Potable water with having less than 50 ppm chloride shall be used for testing of Internal
Aluminium floating roof.
d) Internal floating roof component that are fabricated or attached by welding such as clips,
gusset plates, etc. completely seal welded.
e) The height of floating level shall be evaluated for the clearance for the excess buoyancy
that will be encountered during hydrostatic testing of the floating roof system.
f) The Maximum and minimum annular space between shell and the roof rim plate prior to
initial floatation and at the maximum test fill height shall be measured and recorded.
g) If floatation duration exceeds 14 days, Corrosion inhibitor/Oxygen scavenger shall be
added to reduce the corrosion rate. Please Refer attachment -3 for approved corrosion
inhibitor/oxygen scavenger
h) To reduce corrosion risk all metallic connections from the IFR to the tank must be
disconnected.
i) Earthling wires will be disconnected and isolated and Anti-rotation cables out of stainless
steel will be replaced with non-conducting cables. A steel cable which is covered by plastic
on the outside, diameter max. 8 mm will be preferred or shall be used as per drawing.
j) Any other devices which are in contact with the tank and the IFR will also be isolated

Procedure for Floatation Test of Internal Aluminum Floating Roof( Vacaono Deck)
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k) As an additional Protection against corrosion Floats will be sprayed with special oil, e.g. a
Tectyl-Product of the serial no. 506 before water test. It is required that the complete
floater surface is covered with oil and no area remains free of oil. The oil to be used is
specified in the attached data sheet.
l) All Aluminium / Stainless Steel Floats will be brushed with a soft brush (no metal brush to
be used) and dried from water drops. A thin layer of oil will be applied on them. This
conservation stops possible ongoing pitting corrosion on the floats and on other parts
treated.
m) The stainless steel ant-rotation cables will be installed again and the non-conductive
cables are to be taken out.
n) Earthling wires will be re fixed on the tank, so that floating cover and steel tank are
electrically connected.

6. RECORDS

After completion of Floatation test, QC Inspector shall prepare relevant inspection reports
and check list and dully signed from client

Procedure for Floatation Test of Internal Aluminum Floating Roof( Vacaono Deck)