BVF3144

Storage Tank Operation & Maintenance

Introduction

Dr Rosmawati Naim

(Semester 1 2023/2024)
 COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES &
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the semester, student should be able to: PLO

CLO1 PLO1
Explain and identify types of storage tank and its
component and support system and applications
CLO2 Perform inspection activities on storage tank and PLO2
generate inspection and maintenance checklist
CLO3 Discuss findings and propose maintenance planning PLO3
via work pack and technical close-out report

PLO 1: Apply knowledge of technology fundamentals to broadly-defined procedures

processes, systems and methodologies in oil and gas facilities maintenance industry.
PLO 2: Able to suggest and apply latest tools and techniques to solve broadly-defined
problems.
PLO 3: Demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills to solve broadly-defined
problems in oil and gas facilities maintenance industry.
 Marks Distribution

Assessment (%)
Quiz 10
Test 20
Assignment 20
Technical report (Work pack & service report) 30
Practical Test 20
 Content & Syllabus
Lecture Week Content
1 Introduction to Storage Tank Operation & Maintenance
§ Type of storage tank (PV, UPV & AST)
2-4 Chapter 1: Atmospheric Storage Tank
§ API 650 Overview: Scope
§ Relevant Statutory Requirement, Codes and Standards
§ Material selection: Based on application
§ Design: manhole & manhole cover, shell, roof and bottom plate
5-6 Chapter 2: Storage Tank Construction & Safety Operation
§ Storage Tank Erection
7-8 Chapter 3: Scaffolding
9-10 Chapter 4: Confined Space Entry Preparation
11-12 Chapter 5: Storage Tank Problem, Maintenance & Inspection
§ Tank Cleaning
§ Inspection
§ Mechanical Repairs
§ Welding Repairs
13-14 Workshop & Presentation
 Introduction to Storage Tank

Storage vessels containing organic liquids can be found in many

industries, including:

ü Petroleum producing and refining,

ü petrochemical and chemical manufacturing,
ü bulk storage and transfer operations, and
ü other industries consuming or producing organic liquids.

Six basic tank designs are used for liquid storage vessels:
ü fixed roof (vertical and horizontal),
ü external floating roof,
ü domed external (or covered) floating roof,
ü internal floating roof,
ü variable vapor space,
ü pressure (low and high)
Pressure Vessel

UNFIRED
PRESSURE VESSEL
(No external heat source)

PRESSURE VESSEL

Various shape of
pressure vessels
• Cylindrical (flat, conical, tori-conical,
tori-spherical, semi-ellipsoidal,
hemispherical heads) FIRED PRESSURE VESSEL
• Spherical (External heat source/firing)
• Spheroidal
• Boxed (flat rectangular or square
plate heads)
• Lobed
 Pressure Vessel
Unfired Pressure Vessel (UPV)

Picture Equipment & Function Picture Equipment & Function

Reactor
Drums
• Type: Radial flow, Axial flow,
• Type: Surge drum, Accumulator,
Radial & Axial, Single bed and
Catalyst Drum, Resin and Filter
Mixed bed.

(Source: https://link.springer.com) (Source: https://www.researchgate.net)

Column
Storage Vessel
(Source: https://www.petrojet.com) • Type: Fractionation, Distillation
• Type: Sphere and Bullet and Separation

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ource: (Source: https://gifer.com) PETRONAS Technical Training Sdn Bhd (956097- W)

http://lpgtankandpressurevessel.blogspot.com
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 Pressure Vessel
Unfired Pressure Vessel (UPV)

Picture Equipment & Function Picture Equipment & Function

(Source: https://www.alfalaval.com)

Separator Heat Exchanger

• Type: Liquid-solid, Liquid- • Type: Shell and Tube,Aerial
liquid, Gas-liquid, Gas-solid Cooler, Plate Type
and Filter.

(Source: https://www.awscorp.it)

(Source: https://gfycat.com)

PETRONAS Technical Training Sdn Bhd (956097-W)

 Pressure Vessel
Fired Pressure Vessel (FPV)

Picture Equipment & Function Picture Equipment & Function

Boiler Reformer
• Type: Water tube boiler & Fire • Process equipment can befound
tube boiler in Ammonia and Fertilizer plant

(Source: http://johnthompson-media.co.za) (Source: https://www.questintegrity.com)

Furnace
• Type: Cylindrical type and Box
type

(Source: https://refiningcommunity.com) W)
(Source: https://gfycat.com) (Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com)
PETRONAS Technical Training Sdn Bhd
(956097-
Aboveground Storage Tank

Source: https://crescentpower.com
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 Aboveground Storage Tank

• A storage tank is a container usually used to:

o Holding liquids
o Holding compressed gases (gas tank)
• Those fluid stored at various pressure and temperature. Thus, storage tank is
design for both condition. Covered in Pressure Vessel

Not discussed
Pressurized

Aboveground Cryogenic

Storage
Tank
(Source: https://www.researchgate.net)
 Aboveground Storage Tank

Open Roof
Cone Roof

Fixed Roof Umbrella Roof

Aboveground Storage Dome Roof

Tank

Double Deck
External Floating
Roof
Pontoon Roof
Floating Roof
Internal Floating
Pan Roof
Roof
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