ATM TANK INSPECTION AND

TEST PROCEDURE

Project Name :

LINE Project

Site Location :

Cilegon, Indonesia
Document Title :

ATM TANK INSPECTION AND TEST

PROCEDURE
Document No. :

LINE-000-QA-4-0018

Client’s Contract No. :

LEC’s Job No. : 15005

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B Issue for Approval J.R.Ko J.S.Park T.H.Lim Formatted: Font: 11 pt
Dec-2022
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A 01-Nov-2022 Issue for Approval J.R.Ko J.S.Park T.H.Lim
Rev Date Description Prepared Reviewed Approved
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LIST OF REVISION DESCRIPTION

Rev.
Page Paragraph Description Remarks
No.

A Issue for Approval

3,4,5,6,9,11,25,26
B - Correction as per Owner comment Formatted: Font color: Auto
27,28,29,30,31
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CONTENTS
1.0 PURPOSE ..................................................................................................................................4

2.0 SCOPE .......................................................................................................................................4

3.0 DEFINITION / ABBREVIATION ..............................................................................................5

4.0 REFERENCE CODE AND DOCUMENTS..............................................................................5

5.0 WELDING QUALIFICATION TEST ........................................................................................6

6.0 MATERIAL RECEIVING INSPECTION ..................................................................................7

7.0 MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................................7

8.0 CUTTING INSPECTION ...........................................................................................................9

9.0 DIMENSIONAL INSPECTION .............................................................................................. 10

10.0 FOUNDATION INSPECTION ............................................................................................... 21

11.0 FIT UP INSPECTION ................................................................................................ .............24

12.0 WELDING CONTROL ........................................................................................................... 25

13.0 VISUAL INSPECTION ........................................................................................................... 26

14.0 NON-DESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION ................................................................................. 27

15.0 REPAIRS TO WELD.............................................................................................................. 29

16.0 POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT....................................................................................... 29

17.0 HYDROSTATIC TEST ........................................................................................................... 30

18.0 PAINT INSPECTION ............................................................................................................. 30

19.0 TANK APPURTERANCE ...................................................................................................... 32

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20.0 QUALITY RECORDS ............................................................................................................ 32

1.0 PURPOSE

This document covers the procedures for controlling of ATM Tank from shop fabrication to fi
eld erection work to maintain the quality for the LINE Project of PT LOTTE Chemical Indone
sia.

2.0 SCOPE

2.1 Procedure covers the requirements for the inspection and test with plan at shop for field
assembly and/or construction of the welded steel storage tanks in accordance with Codes,
related regulations, government regulation and the specified procedures and project
specifications.

2.2 Item to be supplied:

Table 1 – Item of ATM Tank

Item No. Q’ty Type of Tanks Description

ATM /
80-TK-121 1 Process water tank
Cone Roof
ATM /
80-TK-131 1 Potable water tank
Cone Roof
ATM /
80-TK-211 1 Condensate tank
Cone Roof
ATM /
80-TK-221 1 Demi water tank
Cone Roof
ATM /
80-TK-241 1 Sulfuric acid tank
Cone Roof
ATM /
80-TK-411 1 UF Product tank
Cone Roof
ATM /
80-TK-412 1 SWRO product tank
Cone Roof
ATM /
80-TK-421 1 Treated water tank
Cone Roof
ATM /
80-TK-511 A/B 2 Internal Floating Oil water tank
Cone Roof
ATM /
80-TK-512 1 Offspec waste water tank
Cone Roof
ATM /
80-TK-541 1 Spent caustic tank
Cone Roof
ATM /
80-TK-601 1 Fire water tank
Cone Roof
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ATM /
90-TK-401 A/B 2 Internal Floating RPG tank
Cone Roof
ATM /
90-TK-403 1 Internal Floating Non aro raffinate tank
Cone Roof
ATM /
90-TK-404 A/B 2 Internal Floating GC4C6 tank
Cone Roof
ATM /
90-TK-405 1 Internal Floating Benzene tank
Cone Roof
ATM /
90-TK-406 1 Internal Floating Toluene tank
Cone Roof
ATM /
90-TK-407 1 Internal Floating Mixed xylene tank
Cone Roof
ATM /
90-TK-408 1 Internal Floating C9+ Tank
Cone Roof
ATM /
90-TK-409 1 PFO tank
Cone Roof

3.0 DEFINITION / ABBREVIATION

3.1 All words defined in the Contract shall have the same meaning in this procedure. For the purpose
of this procedure, the following words shall have the meaning listed below.

OWNER – PT LOTTE Chemical Indonesia (LCI)

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CONTRACTOR – LOTTE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD

Subcontractor – The entry or organization engaged by CONTRACTOR to perform the works at site.

4.0 REFERENCE CODES & DOCUMENTS

It shall be the CONTRACTOR's responsibility to be knowledgeable of all the requirements of the

referenced Project Specification, Procedure, Code and Standard and Local Regulations

4.1 Applicable Codes and Laws

API 650-13th Ed.-2020 Add. Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage
ASME Section V 2019 Edition Non-destructive examination
ASME Section Vlll, Div.2-2019 Edition Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels
ASME Section lX-2019 Edition Welding and Brazing Qualifications
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Local Law and Regulations DISNAKER (Municipal Representative of Manpower

Ministry)

4.2 Project Specifications

LINE-000-RA-4-0004
LINE-000-QA-4-0002
LINE-000-QA-4-0003
LINE-000-QG-4-0002
LINE-000-ZA-4-1003
LINE-000-TA-4-0001
LINE-000-ZA-4-0015
SPECIFICATION FOR API 650 TANKS (ATMOSPHERIC) Formatted: Font color: Auto
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Shop Inspection and Test Procedure Rev.1
Field Inspection and Test Procedure Rev.0
Specification for Inspection & Test Requirements
General Welding Procedure
Specification for Painting
Packing Marking and Shipping Procedure

4.3 Related Procedures (To be submitted)

VP-0000000-000 Latest WPS WITH PQR

VP-0000000-000 Latest ERECTION PROCEDURE
VP-0000000-000 Latest PWHT PROCEDURE
VP-0000000-000 Latest HYDROSTATIC TEST PROCEDURE
VP-0000000-000 Latest PAINTING PROCEDURE

5.0 WELDING QUALIFICATION TEST

5.1 Welding Procedure Qualification

1) Welding procedure specification (WPS) shall be supported by the records of procedure

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Qualification (PQR) that have been performed in accordance with approved procedure, project
specification and Article II of ASME Code Section IX and additional provisions of API 650 Code,
it shall be witnessed or reviewed by Inspector and approved by quality control team manager
and/or the purchaser or his Representative prior to commencement of production welding.

5.2 Welder or Welding Operator Performance Qualification;

1) Welder or Welding Operator Performance Qualification shall be performed in accordance with

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welder and welding operator performance qualification test procedure (LINE-000-QA-4-0007) or
ASME Code Section IX. It shall be submitted to the Purchaser or his Representative.
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5.3 Roles, Responsibility & Authority

1) Refer to LINE-000-QA-4-0007 Welder and Welding Operator Qualification Procedure

6.0 MATERIAL RECEIVING INSPECTION

6.1 Review of Mill Certificates

Mill test reports of main components shall be checked as shown in the followings in accordance
with the applicable specifications, code and standards.

1) Chemical compositions
2) Mechanical properties
3) Simulated heat treatment, if applicable
4) UT result, if applicable
5) Impact test result, if applicable
6) Thickness and size
7) Others, purchaser requirements

6.2 Visual Inspection:

Visual inspection shall be made to ensure no injurious defects such as sharp notch, scratch, crack,
pits and lamination on the surface and cut edge of plate.

6.3 Identification Marking:

Identification marking which was made by the material manufacturer on the material shall be verified
against mill test report.

7.0 MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

7.1 Scope

The following materials shall be identified by the mill marking on actual material, and their material
identification record shall be made during fabrication.

1) Shell plates
2) Bottom annular plates
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3) Neck, flange, flange cover and reinforcing pad of shell nozzle and manhole

7.2 Method of Marking

1) During shop fabrication, in case that the mill marking is unavoidably cut out or the material is
divided into two or more pieces, Marking shall be properly stamped or marked on each piece of
the material before cutting.

2) Marking shall be done with white color mark or Low Stress Die Stamping (LSD) in accordance
with the requirements shown in the following Table 2 and shall be circled with paint to find out the
location of them easily.
Table 2 – Method of Marking
Material Thickness Method Remark

t < 8mm White mark (Note. 1)

t ≥ 8mm White mark or LSD (Note. 2)

NOTES:
(1) Black mark for stainless steel
(2) Care should be taken not to damage the plate by stamping the figure deeply.

3) Marking is retraceable marking for mill marking which consists of；

a) Tank number or item number

b) Part number with serial number
c) Heat or product number but the accessory components may mark only tank number or item
number including part number.

4) Marking shall be so located as to be plainly visible. When Marking disappears in shop paint, it
shall be remarked on the original marked surface of materials. Marking is retraceable

5) The location of Marking shall be done on center of right side of inside shell plate as shown in
below.

Approx.200mm

Upper Approximately
Center

Right
Location of Coded Marking

Figure 1 – Marking location

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6) The detail of Marking is given as below. The letter of color mark should be approximately 50 mm
high for the plate.

Shell Course T-AXXXX Tank No.

or Part No. or Item No.
S1-1

Plate No. or Heat No. 123456 Serial No.

(In case that the material
identification is required.)

Figure 2 – Marking detail

8.0 CUTTING INSPECTION

8.1 The plate shall be cut by thermal means and the contamination such as oxide scale, slag which
would be adversely affected to the quality or strength of the weld shall be removed.

8.2 Plate edge shall be closely inspected by visual.

8.3 Uneven surface of plate edge will be handled as per following table from subcontractor’s general
experience.
Table 3 – Surface of plate edge preparation
Parts Size of Notch, mm Treatment Remarks
Root d ≤ 1.5, w ≤ 3 Use as it is
Face 3 > d > 1.5, w > 3 Weld repair and MT or PT Note.1 Formatted: Font color: Auto
d ≤ 0.5, w ≤ 1 Use as it is
0.5 < d ≤ 1,5 Smooth by grinder
Bevel
1<w≤3 Smooth by grinder
3 > d > 1.5, w > 3 Weld repair and MT or PT Note.1 Formatted: Font color: Auto
NOTE:
(1) Repair welds shall be performed by the qualified welder and qualified WPS.

d
A
W

d
A A'
W

A'
Figure 3 – Shape of cutting edge
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8.4 If the tolerances of bevel are not specified in the drawing, they shall be as follows.
Table 4 – Bevel tolerance
Tolerance, mm
Type of Bevel
a, a' b c
Square-Groove ±2.5° - -

Single-V ±2.5° ±1.5 -

Double-V ±2.5° ±1.5 ±1.5

a a a
BASE SIDE

c
b
b
a'
Single - V Square-Groove Double - V

Figure 4 - Shape of Bevel

9.0 DIMENSIONAL INSPECTION

9.1 Shell Plates

1) The dimensional inspection of shell plates shall be performed prior to bending. The dimensional
tolerances of shell are as follows.

Table 5 – Shell plate tolerance A E B

Check Points Tolerance, mm

Width (AC, BD, EF) ±1.5

Length (AB, CD) ±2

Difference in diagonals |AD-BC| Max. 3 C F D

Figure 5 – Shell plate check point
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2) Shell plates shall be shaped to suit the curvature of tank according to the following schedule:
Table 6 – Shaped to suit curvature of tank

Nominal Plate Thick, t, mm Nominal Tank Dia. m Remark

t ≥ 16 All
13 ≤ t < 16 ≤ 36 See below
10 ≤ t < 13 ≤ 18 Figure 6
5 ≤ t < 10 ≤ 12
ALL
S
H Formatted: Font color: Auto
E
L
L mm Shaping required
P Prior to installation
L
A
T
E 16
T
H 13
I
C
K 10-
N
E Shaping not required
S
S

5
m 12- 18- Tank Diameter 36- ALL Formatted: Font color: Auto
NOTE: Any combination of diameter and thickness falling on above the solid line requires shaping prior to installation

Figure 6 - Shaping of Shell Plates

3) When shell plate is shaped according to 9.1.2) below, the curvature of shell plate shall be checked
by a curvature gauge with 500mm in length with inside diameter of the tank according to followings,
and the deviation (A, B) of curvature for end parts on the inside surface of shell plate shall be
within in below.

4) After shell curvature inspection during its fabrication is completed, the shell plate may storage or
packing with regardless to the specified radius, but curvature of edge parts shall be maintained.

Table 7 – Shaping of shell plates

Curvature
Gauge
Check Points End A

Gauge Length 500 mm

A +0 mm B
Tolerance
B 0, -2 mm
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Figure 7 - Shaping of Shell Plates

9.2 Bottom Annular Plates and Top Plates

The dimensional tolerances of annular plate and top plate are as follows.

h
Table 8 – Tolerance od annular plate
A B
Check Points Tolerance, mm
H
AB, CD ±3

|AD-BC| Max. 3

H, h ±3 C D
Figure 8 - Shaping of Shell Plates
9.3 Bottom Sketch Plates

The cutting of bottom sketch plate 20 m and over in inside diameter of the tank is not required at
shop to consider field adjustment during its installation.

9.4 Nozzles and Manholes

The dimensional tolerances of nozzle and manhole are as follows.

Table 9 – Tolerance of nozzle

Parts Check Points Tolerance, mm

Length (C) -0, +5

Inclination of flange face to neck (D) -

Nozzle
greater than NPS 12 in nominal diameter ±1/2° or 2 (Note 1)

NPS 12 and smaller ±3 (Note 2)

Length (C) -0, + 3

O.D of manhole neck (A) ±3

Manhole O.D of flange (B) ±4

Thickness of plate flange -0, +3

Inclination of flange face to neck (D) ±13

NOTES:
(1) Whichever is greater
(2) at the outside flange diameter for nozzles
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Figure 9- Tolerance of nozzle

9.5 Reinforcing Pad for Nozzles and Manholes

The allowable tolerance of reinforcing pad is as follows Upper

Table 10 – Tolerance of Reinforcing pad

Check Points Tolerance, mm

B D
d
d1, d2 ±1.5
d

D1, D2 ±3
D

Lower
Inside View
Figure 10 - Tolerance of Reinforcing pad

9.6 Nozzle and Manhole attached to Shell Plate, if applicable

The dimensional tolerances of nozzle and manhole attached to shell plate are as follows .
Table 11 – Dimension tolerance
Parts Check Points Tolerance, mm
Projection (C) ±5
Inclination of flange face to neck (D) -
-greater than NPS 12 in nominal diameter ±1/2°or 2 (Note 1)
Nozzle -NPS 12 and smaller ±3 (Note 2)
Location (H) ±5
Location (L) ±5
Straddle (S) ±3
Manhole Projection (C) ±13
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Inclination of flange face to neck (D) ±13 (Note 2)

O.D of manhole neck (A) ±3
O.D of flange (B) ±4
Thickness of plate flange -0, +3
Location (H, L) ±13
Straddle (S) ±5
NOTES:
(1) Whichever is greater.
(2) at the outside flange diameter for nozzles

B
D

H
C

Figure 11 - Dimension tolerance

9.7 Top Angle and Shell Stiffener

The curvature of top angle and shell stiffener shall be checked by means of placing them along
the marked line of tank radius on platform. The allowable tolerances are as follows .

Table 12 – Top angle and shell stiffener tolerance

Check Points Tolerance, mm

Length(L) ±3 / 6m

Warp and distortion (S) 0.15 % of length, (Max. 9)

Curvature (E) ±3 / 6m

S S

Wrap Twist

Figure 12 - Top angle and shell stiffener tolerance

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9.8 Wind Girder, if applicable

The allowable tolerance of wind girder is as follows

Table 13 – Wind Girder tolerance

Check Points Tolerance, mm

A H2
AB, CD, AC, BD ±3 B

IAD-BCI Max.3 H1
C D

H1, H2 ±3

Figure 13 - Wind girder tolerance

9.9 Roof Structure

The allowable tolerance of roof structure is as follows.

Table 14 – Roof structure tolerance

Check Points Tolerance, mm

Length(L) ±3

Warp and distortion (S) 0.15% of length, (Max. 9)

Curvature (E) Max.±3

Straight of cut edge (C) ±2

L
C

R
E

Gauge

1.5m

Figure 14 – Roof structure tolerance

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9.10 Roof Plates

The dimensional tolerances of roof plates are as follows.

B
Table 15 – Roof plate tolerance A
Check Points Tolerance, mm
Width (AC, BD) -0, +10
Length (AB, CD) -0, +10 C

Diagonal |AD-BC| Max. 5 D

Figure 15 - Roof plate tolerance

9.11 Roof Sketch Plates

The dimensional tolerance of roof sketch plates are the same as 8.10 above. For tank diameter 20 m and
over, sketch plates of roof should not be cut at shop, and shall be carefully cut and adjusted at field after
lay down of the roof plates.

9.12 Draw off Sump

The dimensional tolerances of draw-off sump are as follows.

A
Table 16 – Draw off sump tolerance

Check Points Tolerance, mm

Top O.D (A) -0, +10
Bottom O.D (C) -0, +10 D
B
Height (B) ±5
Sump I.D (D) ±3
C

Figure 16 - Draw off sump tolerance

9.14 Radius of Bottom Annular.

The installation radius for the outer edge of the bottom annular plates considering shrinkage due
to welding shall be measured at the center of each annular plate before welding, and unless
otherwise on the drawing the dimensional tolerance shall be within +20 mm, -0 mm from the
specified radius.
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9.15 Dimensional Inspection of the 1st Course (Before Welding)

Before commencement of welding for vertical joints of the 1st course, the dimensional inspection
shall be carried out and the dimensional tolerances are f ollows:
Table 17 – 1st course dimension tolerance
Verticality, Level, mm
Tank Diameter, m Roundness, mm (3)
mm A(1) B(2)
< 12 ±3 ±3 ±6 ±6
From 12 to < 45 ±3 ±3 ±6 ±10
From 45 to < 75 ±4 ±3 ±6 ±15
75 and over ±6 ±3 ±6 ±20
NOTES:
(1) Difference in any 9m.
(2) Max. difference in total circumference
(3) Difference from the reference marking in installation radius.

9.16 Levelness

After erection of the lowest shell course, the levelness on the top of a shell plate shall be measured
at center of each shell plate; the top of the lowest shell course shall be within ±3 mm in any 9
meter and ±6 mm in the total circumference length after vertical welding.

Scale

Marking for
Measurement

Shell Plate

Bottom

Figure 17 – Levelness

9.17 Plumbness

After welding of the lowest and overall shell course, the out-of-plumbness of the tank shell shall
be measured at eight points which are equally divided at 0°, 45°, 90° to 315° in the circumference
of the tank, and the maximum out-of-plumbness of the top of the shell relative to the bottom of
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the shell shall not exceed 1/200 of the total height before commencement of welding and after
completion of welding.

A
150m
Shell

Plumb
B
Bottom

Figure 18 - Plumbness

9.18 Roundness

Radius of the tank shall be measured at the same orientation as measured for levelness and at
300mm above the bottom corner; and shall not exceed the following tolerances after corner
welding.
Table 18 – Roundness tolerance
Tank Diameter, m Radius Tolerance, mm
< 12 ±13
From 12 to < 45 ±19
From 45 to < 75 ±25
≥ 75 ±32

Reference ark for

Measurement
Shell

Measuring
Value
300

Bottom
Plate
Figure 19 – Roundness tolerance

9.19 Local Deviations

Local deviations from the theoretical shape, such as weld discontinuities and flat spot shall be
limited as follows.
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1) Using a horizontal sweep board 900 mm (36inch.) long, peaking at vertical joints shall not exceed
13mm (1/2 inch.)
2) Using a vertical sweep board 900 mm (36inch.) long, bending at horizontal joints shall not exceed
13mm (1/2 inch.)

Figure 20 – Banding and Peaking check point

9.20 Nozzle, Manhole, Other Attachments

Before opening of the hole for the nozzle and manhole to be fabricated in the tank body, their
marked location such as orientation, elevation and diameter shall be inspected with the applicable
drawing. Unless otherwise specified in the applicable drawing, the dimensional tolerances are as
follows.

1) Nozzle, Manhole and Draw-Off Sump:

Table 19 – Nozzle and Manhole dimension tolerance

Tolerance, mm
Item
Nozzle Draw-off Sump, Manhole

Elevation from (A) ±6 ±13

Orientation from reference centerline (B) ±6 ±13

Projection (C) ±5 ±13

Inclination of flange face (D)

- greater than NPS 12 in nominal diameter ±1/2° or 2 (Note 1) ±13 (Note 2)

- NPS 12 and smaller ±3 (Note 2) -

Rotational orientation of bolt hole (Straddle) ±3 ±13

Distance from roof or bottom center to

±6 ±13
nozzle, manhole and draw off sump (F)
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NOTES:
(1) Whichever is greater.
(2) at the outside flange diameter for nozzles

C
B

C D
B

F
A

Figure 21 – Nozzle and Manhole dimension tolerance

2) Clips or similar structural attachments for platform, ladder or pipe support:

Table 20 – Structure attachment tolerance
Items Tolerance, mm

Location from support ±10

Orientation from reference centerline ±14

9.21 Verticality of Gauge Well (Gauge Pole)

If the gage well is provided in the roof, the verticality of each gauge well shall be checked and
shall not exceed the tolerance of instrument manufacturer given in Purchaser's information.

9.22 Floating Roof Tolerance

The differences in the space between the shell and the periphery of the roof on completion of
erection of the roof shall be within ±13 mm from the nominal space, unless otherwise specified
manufacturer’s technical requirements.

At any elevation of the roof other than that at which it was erected, this difference in space shall
not exceeded ±50 mm unless some other value has been agreed for a particular seal design. This
inspection shall be done under water filling.
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Check Points
ⓐ ⓑ ⓒ
= 3 3 = Space

Floating Roof

Shell Plate

Bottom
Inside View Section View

Figure 22- Floating Roof tolerance

9.21 Other Tank Accessories

The dimensional tolerances of other tank accessories are in accordance with engineering drawing
and design specification.

10.0 FOUNDATION INSPECTION

Prior to commencement of erection work, tank foundation shall be checked as follows.

10.1 Cleanliness of Foundation Surface

No scrap steel, concrete block or other obstacles shall be left on the surface of the foundation.

10.2 Levelness of Foundation

To achieve the tolerance specified in 10.2 through 10.4 of this procedure, it is essential that a
foundation true to the plane be provided for the tank erection. The foundation should have
adequate bearing to maintain the levelness of the foundation.

1) Where foundations true to a horizontal plane are specified, tolerance shall be as follows:

A. Where a concrete ring wall is provided under the shell, the top of the ring-wall shall be level
within ±3 mm in any 9 meter of the circumference and within ±6 mm in the total circumference
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measured from the average elevation.

B. Where a concrete ring-wall is not provided, the foundation under the shell shall be level within
±3 mm in any 3 meter of the circumference and within ±13 mm in the total circumference
measured from the average elevation.
C. Where a concrete slab foundation is provided, the first 0.3 m of the foundation (or width of
the annular ring), measured from the outside of the tank radially towards the center, shall
comply with the concrete ring-wall requirement. The remainder of the foundation shall be ±13
mm of the design shape.
2) Where a sloping foundation is specified, elevation differences about the circumference shall be
calculated from the specified high point. Actual elevation differences about the circumference
shall be determined from the actual elevation of the specified high point. The actual elevation
differences shall not deviate from the calculated differences by more than the following tolerances:

A. Where a concrete ring-wall is provided, ±3 mm in any 9 m of the circumference and ±6 mm

in the total circumference.
B. Where a concrete ring-wall is not provided, ±3 mm in any 3 m of the circumference and ±13
mm in the total circumference.
3) Measurements shall be taken at every 9 meter, minimum 8 points on the circumferential length
and at every 5 meter, minimum 2 points on the radius axes of the tank as shown typically below.

Every 9m, min. 8 points

Every 5m, min. 2 Points
0°°
Scale Pole

360° 90°

Ring Wall
180°

Figure 23 – Levelness of foundation

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10.3 Orientation and Center Marks on the Foundation Surface:

The datum points 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°, which are divided equally into four parts shall be marked
on the periphery of concrete ring wall as shown typically below, and shall be confirmed against
the reference bench mark established for civil work.

0°

ℓ Check Points
ℓ

r r r1, r2, r3, r4,

270° 90° ℓ1, ℓ2, ℓ3, and ℓ4
to be measured.
r

ℓ ℓ

180°

Figure 24 – Orientation and Center mark on the foundation

10.4 Location of Anchor Bolts on the Foundation (Concrete Ring-wall), if any:

Location of anchor bolts on the foundation (concrete ring-wall), where anchor bolts for tanks are
installed in foundation, the location of anchor bolts shall be checked. The radius measured
horizontally from the center of tank towards anchor bolts shall be within ±5 mm and also the
spacing between the tops of anchor bolt shall be within ±5 mm. The elevation of anchor bolt shall
be within -0, +10 mm and the verticality of anchor bolt shall be within ±3 mm.

0°
d

270° 90°

180°
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Figure 25 – Location of Anchor bolts on the foundation

11.0 FIT-UP INSPECTION

11.1 The parts to be welded shall be cleaned out and free from scale, rust, oil and other deleterious foreign
material for a distance of at least 13 mm from the welding joint preparation.

11.2 Alignment of section at edges to be butt welded shall be such that the maximum offset is not greater
than allowed in the following table and the edges of butt joints shall be held during welding so that the
alignments are not exceed in the completed joint.

1) Nozzle and Manhole

Table 21 – Nozzle and Manhole fit up tolerance
Direction of Joints Thickness Tolerance, mm
Girth butt
Longitudinal butt All 1.5
Branch connection

2) Plates
Table 22 – Shell plate fit up tolerance

Direction of Joint Plate Thickness, mm Tolerance, mm

t > 16 10% X t or 3, whichever is less
Vertical joint
t ≤ 16 1.5
t≥8 20% X t, (Max. 3)
Horizontal joint
t<8 1.5
NOTE: The plate thickness "t" is the nominal thickness of the thinner section at the joint.

3) The configuration and dimension of joints to be welded shall be checked with the drawing or welding
procedure specification. Unless specified in them, allowable tolerance shall be as follows.

Unit: mm
±5.0°
±5.0°

±1.5 ±1.5

±2.0 ±2.0

Figure 26 – Shell plate fit up tolerance

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12.0 WELDING CONTROL

12.1 Any production welding or repair welding shall be performed by the qualified welders and in
accordance with WPS.

12.2 Welding electrodes for shield metal arc welding shall be sufficiently dried in accordance with
manufacturer's instruction and shall not be exposed more than the time given in Table 23 to
minimize moisture contents for low hydrogen electrode.

Table 23 - Max. Exposure Time of Electrodes

Electrode (AWS Class) Exposure Max. Hours
E 70xx series 4
E 80xx series 2
E 90xx series 3
E 100XX E110X series 2
E 300 series 4
Other than low hydrogen type electrodes 8

12.3 No welding of any kind shall be performed when the surfaces to be welded are wet from rain,
snow, or ice; when rain or snow is falling on such surfaces; or during periods of high winds over
a wind velocity of 5 m/second unless the welder and the work are properly shielded.

12.4 Preheat shall be applied when material temperature is below the temperature required by Table
24 In that case the base metal shall be heated to at least the temperature indicated in Table 24
within 75 mm of the place where welding is to be started and maintained 75 mm ahead of the arc.

Table 24 - Minimum Preheat Temperature

Thickness (t) of Thicker Minimum Preheat

Material Group per Table 4-3 of API 650
Plate, mm Temperature, °C
t ≤ 32 0
Groups I, II, III &IIIA 32 < t ≤ 38 10
t > 38 93
t ≤ 32 10
Groups IV, IVA, V &VI 32 < t ≤ 38 40
t > 38 93
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12.5 Maximum inter pass temperature shall be in accordance with the specified WPS.

12.6 Each layer of weld metal or multi-layer welding shall be cleaned from slag and other deposits
before the next layer is applied.
12.7 The edges of all welds shall merge smoothly with the surface of the plate without sharp angle.

12.8 All welding shall be free from coarse ripples, grooves, overlaps, abrupt ridges, and valleys that
interface with interpretation of NDE results .

13.0 VISUAL INSPECTION

13.1 The reinforcement of the welds on all butt joints on each side of the plate shall not exceed the
following thickness.
Table 25 – Reinforcement Thickness range
Max. Reinforcement Thickness, mm
Nominal Plate Thick., mm
Vertical Joints Horizontal Joints
t ≤ 13 2.4 3 Formatted: Font color: Auto
13 < t ≤ 2 5 3 4.8 Formatted: Font color: Auto
25 < t 4.8 6 Formatted: Font color: Auto

13.2 A weld shall be acceptable by visual inspection if the inspection shows the following:

1) There are no crater cracks, other surface cracks or arc strikes in or adjacent to the welded joints.
2) The edges of all welds shall merge with the surface of the plate without a sharp angle. For vertical
butt joints, the maximum acceptable undercutting is 0.4 mm of the base metal. For horizontal butt
joints, undercutting not exceeding 0.8 mm in depth is acceptable. For welds that attach nozzles,
manholes, cleanout openings, and permanent attachments, undercutting shall not exceed 0.4
mm.
3) The frequency of surface porosity in the weld does not exceed one cluster (one or more pores) in
any 100 mm of length, and the diameter of each cluster does not exceed 2.5 mm .

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13.3 Repair shall refer to LINE-QA-4-0008 Welding Repair Procedure. A weld that fails to meet the
visual inspection criteria given in 13.1and 13.2 of this procedure shall be reworked before
hydrostatic testing as following:
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1) Any defects shall be removed by mechanical means or thermal gouging processes. Arc strikes
discovered in or adjacent to welded joints shall be repaired by grinding and re- welding as
required. Arc strikes repaired by welding shall be ground flush with the plate.
2) Repair welding is required if the resulting thickness is less than the minimum required for design
or hydrostatic test conditions. All defects in areas thicker than the minimum shall be feathered to
at least a 4:1 taper .
3) Minimum thickness shall be confirmed after grinding.
4) The repair weld shall be visually examined for defects .

13.4 The gasket contact surface and face of flange shall be visually checked to assure freedom from
harmful defects.

14.0 NON-DESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION (NDE)

14.1 The extent of NDE for the tank is as shown in the following table, and NDE shall be carried out in
accordance with the applicable Code and Standards.
Table 26 – NDE table for tank
For Completed Welds
Joint
No. Welds of As-Welded Condition
Type
Method

1 Longitudinal welds in shell manhole nozzle neck, if any Butt MT / PT

Circumferential welds in flange-to-shell nozzle and Fillet MT / PT (1) Formatted: Font color: Auto
2
manhole Butt MT / PT (1) Formatted: Font color: Auto

3 Circumferential joint in internal pipe, if any Butt MT / PT (1) Formatted: Font color: Auto

Longitudinal & Circumferential weld joint in roof manhole & Butt

4 VE
nozzle neck, and neck-to-flange, if any Fillet

5 Longitudinal welds of bottom sump Butt MT / PT

6 Circumferential welds of bottom sump Fillet MT / PT (2)

7 Removed area of temporary jigs Surface MT / PT (2, 3) Formatted: Font color: Auto

8 Permanent attachments Fillet MT / PT (2)

9 Repaired areas Surface MT / PT (2)

10 Annular plate Butt First layer PT / Final MT, PT / VB Formatted: Font color: Auto

11 Annular to bottom plate Fillet MT / PT (100%) / VB Formatted: Font color: Auto

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12 Bottom plate Fillet MT / PT (100%) / VB Formatted: Font color: Auto

st
13 1 weld pass of the shell to annular joints or bottom Fillet OT

14 Final welds of the shell to annular joints or bottom Fillet MT

15 Vertical joint of shell plate Butt RT / PAUT

16 Horizontal joint of shell plate Butt RT / PAUT

17 Top angle together or to shell Butt / Fillet VE

All opening connections to shell plate, or to reinforcement

18 Fillet VE
pad

19 Roof plate Fillet MT / PT (10%)

ABBREVIATION
PT :Liquid Penetrant Examination OT :Penetrating oil test
RT :Radiographic Examination VE :Visual Examination
MT :Magnetic Particle Examination VB :Vacuum Box Testing
PAUT : Phased array ultrasonic Examination - :Not Required

GENERAL NOTES;
(1) All MT on welds specified shall be examined by a wet magnetic particle technique
(2) The extent of NDE above and the scope of pre-fabrication may be performed at field.

NOTES:
(1) Butt-Weld Joints in Shell Nozzles and Manholes
(2) Permanent Attachments and Removal Areas of Temporary Attachments

(3) The requirements of this note shall be followed when welding to Group IV, IVA, V, and Ⅵ materials (see Table 4-4 of
API Std. 650), the welds of permanent attachments and areas where temporary Attachments are removed, shall be
inspected by VE and by either MT or by PT method.

14.2 Acceptance standard shall be applied in accordance with the related codes or laws given in below;

1) For API 650 Code

MT : ASME Section VIII Div.1, Appendix 6, (Paragraphs 6-3, 6-4, and 6-5)
PT : ASME Section VIII Div.1, Appendix 8, (Paragraphs 8-3, 8-4，and 8-5)
RT : ASME Section VIII Div.1, Paragraph UW-51(b)
VE : API 650, Section 8.5
VB : API 650, Section 8.6
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PAUT : ASME Sec. V Article 4, API 650 Appendix U
OT : API 650, Annex T Formatted: Font color: Auto

2) Examiner shall have been qualified in accordance with the related code given in below;
MT : API 650, Section 8.2.3
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PT : API 650, Section 8.4.3
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RT : SNT Level II or III

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VE : API 650 para 8.5
VB : API 650 para 8.6 Formatted: Font color: Auto

Personnel performing NDE shall have been qualified in accordance with Qualification and
Certification Program made in accordance with guidelines of the Code referenced edition of SNT -

TC-1Aor equivalent. Level I，II or III personnel may perform RT, MT, PT, and UT, and Level II or III

personnel shall evaluate the NDE result.

3) Procedure requirements shall be subjected to the related code given in below;

MT : ASME Section V, Article 7
PT : ASME Section V, Article 6
RT : The examination method must comply with ASME Section V, Article 2.
VE : None
VB : None

15.0 REPAIRS TO WELDS

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In general, repair works shall be in accordance with LINE-QA-4-0008 Welding Repair Procedure.
15.1 When defect appears to be removed, defects in welds shall be repaired by chipping or melting
out the defects from one side or both sides of the joint, as required, and re-welding in accordance
with approved welding
15.2 procedure specification.

15.3 Re-welding is required if the resulting thickness is less than the minimum thickness required for
design or hydrostatic test conditions. All defects in areas thicker than the minimum shall be
feathered to at least a 4:1 taper.

15.4 All repaired welds in joints shall be checked by visual inspection and by repeating the original
inspection procedure.

16.0 POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT (PWHT)

When PWHT is required on the parts, it should be performed as per below;

16.1 The parts to be post weld heat treated shall be as specified in PWHT Procedure.
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16.2 Prior to PWHT, the specified NDE of welds and inspection shall be completed.

16.3 The proposed methods of protecting of machined surface and threaded part shall be stated in the
PWHT procedure. If necessary, means shall be provided to refinish damaged end surfaces to
ensure proper gasket seating.

16.4 PWHT condition such as heating rate, cooling rate, holding time, holding temperature, etc shall
be checked by the record chart in accordance with the approved PWHT Procedure.

17.0 HYDROSTATIC TEST AND SETTLEMENT CHECK

3.1 Hydrostatic test shall be performed with water filling up to the design liquid level in the tank.

3.2 The detail for the hydrostatic test and the settlement checking shall be in accordance with the
Hydrostatic Test Procedure.

3.3 The contractor shall comply and get approval Indonesia local regulation.

18.0 PAINTING INSPECTION

In general, painting inspection shall be in accordance with LINE-000-TA-4-0001 Specification for

painting
18.1 The surface preparation and painting procedure shall be submitted and approved by the
Purchaser, and the inspection shall be subjected to the approved procedure and following article.

18.2 Painter and Blaster must complete training by the Paint Manufacture and obtain a certificate.

18.3 Surface Preparation

1) Before blasting, surface condition shall be visually confirmed and spatter, sharp edge treatment,
grease, oil, etc. shall not be detected and flange face as well as machined face should be
protected.

2) The air supply for blast cleaning, pneumatic tools and spray equipment shall be tested for oil and
water contamination in accordance with ASTM D4285.
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3) Immediately after completion of surface preparation, the surface shall be visually checked and
confirmed whether it meets the requirement cleanliness & anchor profile specified in the Painting
Procedure.

4) The prime coat of paint shall be applied within 4 hours after completion of surface preparation.

5) When coating adhesion or inter-coat adhesion is of suspect quality, shall check the adhesion
periodically. The adhesion may be assessed by means of a portable pull-off adhesion tester in
accordance with ASTM D4541 or one of the appropriate tape tests in accordance with ASTM
D3359. The adhesion test method shall be as agreed to by Purchaser.

18.4 Painting

Before the painting work, the brand name and Mun-sell no / RAL no. of paint material shall be visually
checked.

1) No painting operation shall be done in the following weather condition of the working area,
a) Rain, snow, fog or mist
b) When the relative humidity is greater than 85%
c) Dust effects adversely due to high wind
d) Ambient temperatures below 10°C, surface temperatures over 49°C
e) When the metal surface temperature is less than 3°C above the ambient dew point

18.5 At each step of painting work, number and dry film thickness or coats shall be confirmed whether
it meets the requirement specified in the painting procedure.

18.6 Coating system is cured as specified by the paint manufacturer's printed instruction for recoat
intervals.

18.7 The film shall be visually inspected for defects such as inadequate curing, runs and lack of
adhesion, pin hole, mechanical damage, etc. All repairs have to make for defects.

18.8 After completion of painting work, the finish colour shall be visually checked with the standard of
colour, whether it meets the specified one.

18.9 After completion of painting work, the finish colour shall be visually checked with the standard of
colour, whether it meets the specified one.
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18.10 All flange face, galvanized surfaces and other machined surface shall not be coated with any
paint. The coating inspector shall prepare inspection records and keep them updated.

19.0 TANK APPURTENANCE

The inspection for the purchased parts shall be performed at manufacture's facility in accordance
with the applicable purchase specification.

20.0 QUALITY RECORDS

The results of inspection and test shall be properly recorded just after inspection and test, and the
following inspection and test records, when applicable, shall be submitted to the Contractor after
completion of final inspection and test. These records shall be maintained by the Manufacturer for
three years after stamping of the tank, and furnish to the Authorized Inspector upon request:
1) Index of the contents
2) WPS with PQR including weld map
3) Table of Certified Welder and Performance Qualification Record
4) Tabulation of materials
5) Field material receiving inspection report for the fabricated items from the shop
6) Foundation inspection records
7) Visual inspection records
8) Dimension inspection records
9) NDE procedure, records of procedure demonstrations, NDE examination reports
10) PWHT charts, if applicable
11) Hydrostatic test records
12) NCR
13) Settlement check records
14) Paint inspection report
15) Photo copy of nameplate