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STATUS : Pending For Finalization

Maintenance & Inspection Deptt

M&I/INSP-01

Inspection Main Report

Inspection Location State Office Region Type From To Date

Code Office Date

IE01273 2322-Patna 2300-Bihar State 2000-ERO Inspection 09-10- 10-10-

Terminal Office 2023 2023

10.01 OBSERVATIONS BY EXTERNAL Y/N Observations

INSPECTION

10.01.01 Tank Pad Foundation Y/N Observations

10.01.01.01 Foundation pad is free from cracks YES Found satisfactory

settlements/erosion etc.

10.01.01.02 Circumferential drain is free from water stagnation YES Found satisfactory
and debris.

10.01.01.03 No voids found between annular / sketch plate YES Found satisfactory
extensions and foundation surface.

10.01.01.04 Rainwater drains are found away from tank shell and YES Found satisfactory
no sign of water stagnating on extension plate was
observed.

10.01.02 Annular / Sketch Plate Extension Y/N Observations

10.01.02.01 Annular / Sketch plate extensions are free from NO Deposits of Bitumen is found on
corrosion, pitting, scales and the painting condition is entire Bottom Plate Extension
satisfactory. (SPE/APE)along the periphery.

10.01.02.02 Annular / Sketch plate width and thickness readings YES Thickness readings taken on APE
are satisfactory. were found satisfactory with
thickness varying between 7.6 mm
to 8.8 mm.

10.01.03 Shell Plates Y/N Observations

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10.01.03.01 Shell plates are found free from corrosion patches,
pitting, and scales and the painting condition is
satisfactory.
10.01.03.02 Shell plates are free from abnormal dents / buckles.
10.01.03.03 Shell plates are free from sweating / leaks /cold weld
/temporary repairs /patch plates not conforming to
API 653, etc.
10.01.03.04 Thickness readings for all manholes and nozzle necks
in the lower part of the tank are satisfactory.
10.01.03.05 Reinforcement pads are in satisfactory conditions at
nozzles and no deformity indicating stresses noticed.
10.01.03.06 Supports for connected P/Ls are at correct level and
pipelines are not misaligned causing torsion in
nozzles.
10.01.03.07 Anchored piping, which would be hazardous to the
tank shell or bottom connections during earth
movement, was checked and found satisfactory.
10.01.03.08 Wind girders are found in satisfactory condition
without corrosion patches & sagging. Drain holes on
Wind girder are also found effective.
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NO Shell course painting peeled off
and deteriorated at more than
50% area. Major deteriorated
painting area are as follow 1. 2nd,
3rd shell course above manhole
(with PT nozzle) 2. 2nd to
8thShell course along fire water
sprinkler no. 8, 10, 11 & 12 3. 7th
shell course along fire water
sprinkler no. 14 4.Manhole &
adjacent area towards TankT007
5. 3rd, 4th, 7th & 8th shell course
above Outlet Nozzle etc.
NO Dent observed on 6th shell course
above first landing platform. No
sweating/leakage observed at that
area. However Thickness reading
of the subject shell plate is found
satisfactory as mentioned in sr.
no. 43.01.03.11
YES Found satisfactory
NO Neck Thickness of Inlet nozzle
(150mm),Outlet nozzle (300mm) ,
Manhole# 1 neck(with PT nozzle),
WDL Nozzle, PT Nozzle & Bolting
Flange of Manhole#2 are arrived
below retiring thickness as per
M&I circular ref no HO/M&I/33/40
& HO/M&I/33/40-Clar.
YES Found satisfactory
NO Point contacts at piping support
are not provided under water
draw off line(WDL) & under Outlet
nozzle line.
N/A
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10.01.03.09 Verticality of the tank is satisfactory. If not, measure YES Found satisfactory as per visual
settlement around perimeter of tank to check for inspection
abnormal/uneven settlement. (Readings as per Annex
B – API 653)

10.01.03.10 Shell plate’s thickness readings in bottom courses
(near all T joints) are satisfactory (not below the
retiring level at any point).
YES Shell plate thickness readings in
bottom courses (near all T joints)
are found satisfactory. The
thickness readings of1st course
shell plates are varying from6.0 to
6.1 mm. The thickness readings of
2nd course shell plates are
varying from 6.0 to 6.2 mm

10.01.03.11 Shell plate’s thickness readings along the spiral
staircase in higher courses are satisfactory (not below
the retiring level at any point).
YES Shell plate thickness readings
along the spiral staircase in higher
courses are found satisfactory.
The thickness readings at higher
courses are as given below : 3rd
course : 6.1, 4th course :6.1 mm,
5thcourse : 6.1 mm, 6thcourse :
6.1 mm, 7th course : 6.1 mm,8th
course : 6.0 mm

10.01.03.12 Adequacy of thermal pressure relief of piping to the YES

tank and its condition is satisfactory.

10.01.04 Cone Roof Plates Y/N Observations

10.01.04.01 Roof plate thickness is satisfactory based on Hammer YES Roof area thickness readings are
test and UT test. found to vary from 5.0 to 5.2 mm.

10.01.04.02 Roof is free from corrosion patches, stagnated water / YES

water marks and painting condition is satisfactory.

10.01.04.03 Roof plates weld joints are found satisfactory. YES

10.01.04.04 Roof is free from temporary patch plates / cold weld YES
repairs.

10.01.04.05 Roof is free from sagging. (Sagging indicates damage YES

to roof support structure).

10.01.04.06 Roof is frangible and curb angle and its weld joint NO Roof is not frangible. Roof
condition with shell plates is found satisfactory. handrail vertical supports are
welded on curb angle at multiple
locations.

10.01.04.07 Edge of the roof is hammer tested or ultrasonically YES No thinning observed on roof
examined to check for thin areas. edges

10.01.05 Floating Roof Y/N Observations

10.01.05.01 Roof plate thickness is satisfactory based on Hammer N/A It is IFR Tank & External
test and UT test. Inspection

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10.01.05.02 Roof is free from corrosion patches and painting N/A

condition satisfactory

10.01.05.03 Roof plates weld joints are found satisfactory. N/A

10.01.05.04 Roof is free from temporary patch plates / cold weld N/A
repairs.

10.01.05.05 Roof is free from undulations and slope towards N/A

central water drain is adequate.

10.01.05.06 Level of Floating Roof is satisfactory. (At several N/A

locations, measure distance from roof rim to a
horizontal weld seam above the roof. A variance in the
readings indicates a non-level roof with possible shell
out-of-round, out-of-plumb, leaking pontoons, or
hang-up. On small diameter tanks, an unlevel
condition can indicate unequal loading at that level.)

10.01.05.07 Pontoon compartments are free from corrosion, liquid N/A

leakages, sweating/cold repairs and painting condition
is satisfactory.

10.01.05.08 Tightness of each bulk heads is satisfactory based on N/A

inspection of inside welding. (Desirable: Vapor tight -
bulkhead seal welded on one side on bottom, sides,
and top. Acceptable: Liquid tight - seal-welded on
bottom and sides only.)

10.01.05.09 Lockdown latches / handles on each pontoon cover N/A

are in satisfactory condition.

10.01.05.10 Main drain / emergency drains along with water seal N/A
pots are checked and conditions are OK.

10.01.05.11 Operating condition of Rim vents / PV valves and N/A

numbers provided are satisfactory.

10.01.05.12 Operating condition of Auto bleeder vents and N/A

numbers provided are satisfactory.

10.01.05.13 Sample/ gauge hatch pipe (seamless) condition and N/A

rollers are in satisfactory condition.

10.01.05.14 Rolling ladder condition is satisfactory based on N/A

corrosion and painting, alignment of rolling ladder
with roof rack, and seal-welding of reinforcing pads
for track supports.

10.01.05.15 Condition of bonding connections between roof to N/A

ladder & ladder to shell plate are satisfactory.

10.01.05.16 Gap between tank shell and roof rim is neither < N/A
150mm nor > 250mm at any place. (Check the gap &
record it in all directions-minimum 8 positions)

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10.01.05.17 Primary Seals (neoprene sheet and foam Y/N Observations

/ Mechanical Seal)

10.01.05.17.01 Neoprene sheet is free from damage / distortion N/A It is IFR Tank & External
(indicating deterioration in the foam due to liquid Inspection
absorption).

10.01.05.17.02 Hanger attachment to roof rim is free from thinning, N/A

bending, broken welds, and wear of pin holes.

10.01.05.17.03 Clips / cleats welded to roof rim is visually inspected N/A

for thinning and found satisfactory.

10.01.05.17.04 Shoes — visually inspected for thinning and holes and N/A
found satisfactory.

10.01.05.17.05 Bit-metal bolts, clips, and attachments are N/A

satisfactory.

10.01.05.17.06 Seal fabric is free from deterioration, stiffening, holes, N/A

and tears in fabric.

10.01.05.18 Weather shields / secondary seal Y/N Observations

10.01.05.18.01 Rim-mounted bolting bar is free from corrosion and N/A It is IFR Tank & External
broken welds. Inspection

10.01.05.18.02 Seal-to-shell gaps are measured and recorded. N/A

10.01.05.18.03 Fabric is free from deterioration and stiffness. N/A

10.01.05.18.04 Seal is free from mechanical damage, corrosion, and N/A

wear on tip in contact with shell.

10.01.05.19 Condition of Foam dam is satisfactory. Check for water N/A

drain slots.

10.01.05.20 Gap between gauge pipe and gauge well is uniform N/A
throughout its periphery. (Check the gap in all 4
directions and record it)

10.01.05.21 Condition of Primary (top) Wind Girder (Floating Roof N/A

Tanks) is satisfactory based on following: a)Inspection
of wind girder and handrail for corrosion damage
(paint failure, pitting, corrosion product buildup),
especially where it occurs at tack-welded junction, &
for broken welds. b)Checking support welds to shell
for pitting, especially on shell plates. c)Checking
whether supports have reinforcing pads welded to
shell.

10.01.05.22 Manway and its cover are free from corrosion & YES
general condition is satisfactory.

10.01.06 Appurtenances/Attachments Y/N Observations

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10.01.06.01 Number of free vents, sizes, and mesh sizes including YES 2 no of 250mm dia vents are
their conditions are satisfactory. provided on the roof. All the 2 Nos
250 mm vent meshes were found
clean .

10.01.06.02 Condition of nozzle necks at roof is satisfactory. YES Thickness readings of neck of
existing vent nozzles on roof
found satisfactory

10.01.06.03 Condition of reinforcing pads of roof sample hatches YES

is satisfactory and free of cracking

10.01.06.04 Condition of earthing connections and numbers YES 2 nos of Earthing connections
provided are satisfactory. provided

10.01.06.05 Earthing pits of the tank are connected to grid. YES

10.01.06.06 Shell-mounted Overflows (Water tanks) Y/N Observations

10.01.06.06.01 Overflow is free from corrosion and is adequately N/A

screened.

10.01.06.06.02 Overflow is not above any tank valves or equipment. N/A

10.01.07 Access Structures - Staircase, handrails Y/N Observations

etc.

10.01.07.01 Staircase Handrails and mid rails Y/N Observations

10.01.07.01.01 Is free of pitting and holes, paint failure. YES Found satisfactory

10.01.07.01.02 Attachment welds are ok. YES Found satisfactory

10.01.07.01.03 No hazardous opening on the handrail between rolling N/A IFR Tank & External Inspection
ladder and the gauging platform when the floating
roof is at its lowest level.

10.01.07.02 Platform Frame Y/N Observations

10.01.07.02.01 Frame is free of corrosion and paint failure. YES Found satisfactory

10.01.07.02.02 Attachment of frame to supports and supports to tank YES Found satisfactory
are free of corrosion and weld failure.

10.01.07.02.03 Reinforcing pads where supports are attached to shell N/A No RF pads are provided
or roof are in acceptable condition.

10.01.07.02.04 Surface that deck plate or grating rests on, is free of YES Found satisfactory
thinning and holes.

10.01.07.03 Deck Plate and Grating Y/N Observations

10.01.07.03.01 Deck plate is free of corrosion-caused thinning or N/A

holes (not drain holes) and paint failure.

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10.01.07.03.02 Plate-to-frame weld is free of rust scale buildup. N/A

10.01.07.03.03 Grating is safe from corrosion-caused thinning of bars N/A

and failure of welds.

10.01.07.03.04 The extended grating on the deck plate is split so that N/A
the section above the deck plate is removable to carry
out maintenance on the deck plate.

10.01.07.04 Stairway / Steps Y/N Observations

10.01.07.04.01 Spiral stairway / steps are free from corrosion, paint YES Found satisfactory
failure, and weld failure. Supports of stairway steps
are satisfactory.

10.01.07.04.02 Stairway supports welds to reinforcing pads on shell YES Found satisfactory
are satisfactory.

10.01.07.05 Condition of Roof handrails (including knee guard, toe
guard and vertical posts) are found satisfactory.
NO Roof handrail vertical supports are
welded on curb angle at multiple
locations. Height of Roof handrail
is observed 910 mm which is not
as per B&R drawing and unsafe.
Roof handrail found bolted at one
location.

10.01.08 Floating Roof Y/N Observations

10.01.08.01 Deck support legs and pipe sleeves Y/N Observations

10.01.08.01.01 Nos. of legs is satisfactory (In case of discrepancy, N/A It is IFR Tank & External
report to Engg.) Inspection

10.01.08.01.02 Holes for cotter pin in leg sleeve pipes are free from N/A
tears.

10.01.09 Gauge Well Y/N Observations

10.01.09.01 Corrosion on the pipe joint was checked and found N/A It is IFR tank & External
satisfactory. Inspection

10.01.10 Shell Plates Y/N Observations

10.01.10.01 Shell plates painting condition is satisfactory. (Free NO Observation based on External
from damage, deterioration, and disbonding) Inspection already recorded in
10.01.03

10.01.10.02 Shell free from areas of excessive rubbing (indicating YES

too much pressure by the seal assembly shoes or
inadequate annular space).

10.01.10.03 Shell plates and seams are free from indications of YES
leakage.

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10.01.10.04 Roundness of the shell as per visual inspection is YES Observation based on External
acceptable. Inspection already recorded in
10.01.03

10.01.10.05 Shell plates are free from closely located deep pitting. YES Observation based on External
In case of deep pitting, measure the depth of pitting. Inspection already recorded in
10.01.03

10.01.10.06 Shell plates are free from temporary patch plates/ YES Observation based on External
cold weld repairs. Inspection already recorded in
10.01.03

ASSESSMENT OF RATE OF CORROSION

Thickness Readings (mm) Results and Remarks (mm)

Average
Current Previous Original Assessed Remaining Remarks
Thickness of
Inspection Inspection(Ref. as per Corrosion life
Tank
Last Insp. Dt. As-built rate without
Components
above) drg (mmpy) repairs
(Yrs)

Bottom (Sketch)
Plates

Annular Plates
(if any)

Bottom 8.2 7.85 -0.07

(Annular) Plate
Extn

1st Course Shell 6 5.95 -0.01

Plates

2nd Course Shell 6 5.95 -0.01

Plates

Top Shell Course 6 6.0 0.00

Plates

Shell Manhole 1 8.1 8.71 0.12

Shell Manhole 2 9.8 10.23 0.08

Inlet Nozzle on 5.9 6.4 0.10

shell

Outlet Nozzle on 8.0 8.45 0.09

shell

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Water draw off 4.5 4.93 0.08

Nozzle

Recirculation
Nozzle

Any Blinded 8.0 8.45 0.09

Nozzle

Roof Plates (Top 5.0 4.95 -0.01

Deck)

Roof Plates
(Bottom Deck)

Any Other
Component

Details of Tank Nozzles/Manholes/Clean outdoors/Tank Body Valves

Sr Nozzle size Schedule/Thickness Observed Body Valve

No Identity /N.B. Thickness Material

18.01 Inlet 150 mm 6.0/5.9/5.8/6.1 mm CS

18.02 Outlet 300 mm 7.9/8.0/8.0/8.0 mm CS

18.03 Drain 80 mm 4.6/4.5/4.5/4.5 mm CS

18.04 Sample line

18.05 Blinded Nozzle 200 mm 8.1/8.0/8.1/8.1 mm CS

18.06 PT Nozzle 80 mm 4.2/4.1/4.2/4.0 mm CS

18.07 (a) Manhole No.1 640 mm 8.2/8.0/8.2/8.0 mm

18.07 (b) Cover Plate 790 mm 16.0/16.1/16.2/16.0

mm

18.07 (c) Bolting flange 790 mm 22.1/22.5/22.3/22.0

thickness mm

18.08 (a) Manhole No.2 620 mm 10/9.8/10.3/9.5 mm

18.08 (b) Cover Plate 780 mm 12.3/12.3/12.4/12.5

mm

18.08 (c) Bolting flange 780 mm 8.4/8.2/8.2/8.3 mm

thickness

18.09 (a) Manhole No.3

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18.09 (b) Cover Plate

18.09 (c) Bolting flange

thickness

18.10 (a) Manhole No.4

18.10 (b) Cover Plate

18.10 (c) Bolting flange

thickness

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