Equipment No : Treated Crude Oil Tank-4
Report Number : VKSA-MKA-SEC-202403-43 Rev.0
Date Of Report
Tank location
7. EXTERNAL INSPECTION FINDING & RECOMMENDATION
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1 Shell (Interior)
Upon inspecting the interior of
the tank shell, it was found to
be in a visually satisfactory
1.1 condition. No damage was
observed, except for coating
blisters on approximately 1
meter of the bottom shell.
2 Shell (Exterior)
No shell damage was visually
observed during the visual
inspection, but coating failure
was noted on the exterior of
the shell in various random
locations.
2.1
Furthermore, a visual
inspection and ultrasonic
thickness test were conducted
in accessible areas covered by
the ladder, confirming the
comprehensive coverage of
the first shell.
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To rectify the blistering of the
coating in the affected areas, it
is necessary to remove the
current coating and apply a
new coating on the interior of
the shell.
Surface preparation and
coating application should be
carried out in accordance with
SEC specifications.
Based on the current ultrasonic
testing (UT) report, no thickness
reduction has been observed
during the tank's construction.
Since there are no baseline
readings available, the current
inspection thickness is
considered the baseline
reading, and it is
recommended to continue
monitoring the shell thickness.
Moreover, the sections
experiencing coating failures
need refurbishment, and a
coating patch repair should be
executed in compliance with
SEC coating specifications.
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 Equipment No : Treated Crude Oil Tank-4
Report Number : VKSA-MKA-SEC-202403-43 Rev.0
Date Of Report : March 4, 2024
Tank location : SEC Juba Power Plant

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3 Bottom Plates (Soil side)

MFL was applied to examine

the soil side (underside) of tank
bottom plates and estimate
the condition of the bottom
plate's soil side.
3.1 The maximum Estimated
Percentage Loss (EPL)
detected by MFL inspection is
13%.
Refer to Appendix A for the
comprehensive MFL report.
The MFL report indicates a
maximum EPL depth of 13%.
Overall, the tank bottom plates
were found to be in satisfactory
condition.
The estimated remaining life of
the bottom plates is
109.12 years.

4 Bottom Plate (Product Side)

A new coating application will

The coating on the product
be applied. Surface
4.1 side of the tank plate has been
preparation and coating
removed to facilitate MFL
application shall be conducted
inspection.
in accordance with SEC
specifications.

The weld joints were found to

The welding joint of the tank
be in visually satisfactory
bottom plate has undergone
4.2 condition, and the VBT results
visual inspection, and VBT was
were deemed satisfactory as
applied.
well.

5 Annular Plate
MFL was applied to examine
The MFL report reveals a
the soil side (underside) of tank
maximum EPL of 11%. Overall,
Annular plates and estimate
the tank annular plates were
the condition of the bottom
determined to be in satisfactory
plate's soil side. The maximum
condition. A new coating
5.1 EPL detected by MFL
application will be applied in
inspection is 11%.
accordance with SEC coating
specifications.
Refer to Appendix A for the
The remaining life, calculated is
comprehensive MFL report.
73.5 years.

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6 Manways And Nozzles
The manway and its cover
were found to be in
6.1
satisfactory condition.
The tank ladder access hatch
6.2 and cover were in visually
satisfactory condition.
The roof projection radar
6.3 nozzles were found to be in
satisfactory condition.
The roof access manway is
visually in satisfactory
condition; however, coating
6.4
failure and corrosion were
observed on both the manway
and its cover.
The tank nozzles, inlets, and
outlets nozzles are visually
6.5 inspected and found to be in
satisfactory condition with
general coating failure.
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This information is provided
solely for reference.
This information is provided
solely for reference.
This information is provided
solely for reference.
The corroded location should
be refurbished, and a coating
application should be applied.
Surface preparation and
coating application should be
carried out in accordance with
SEC specifications.
The failure location should be
refurbished, and a coating
application should be applied.
Surface preparation and
coating application should be
carried out in accordance
with SEC specifications
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 Equipment No : Treated Crude Oil Tank-4
Report Number : VKSA-MKA-SEC-202403-43 Rev.0
Date Of Report : March 4, 2024
Tank location : SEC Juba Power Plant

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The failure location should be

The tank cleanout doors were
refurbished, and a coating
visually inspected and found to
application should be applied.
be in satisfactory condition,
6.6 Surface preparation and
although rusting was observed
coating application should be
on the davit arm and there
carried out in accordance
was a general coating failure.
with SEC specifications

The IFR pontoon access

manway is found to be in
This information is provided
6.7 visually satisfactory condition,
solely for reference.
although it is covered with dust
particles overall.

The internal floating roof

access manways are found to
be in visually satisfactory This information is provided
6.8
condition. although it is solely for reference.
covered with dust particles
overall.

7 Bottom Projection Plate

The projection plate is in

satisfactory condition;
The identified gap between the
however, a noticeable gap
projection plate and the ring
7.1 exists between the ring wall
wall should be addressed by
and the projection plate, and
applying a specific type of
no sealant was present at the
sealant material.
time of inspection.

8 Foundation

To actively participate in civil

Hair line cracks were
engineering practices in order
8.1 observed in the foundation of
to comprehensively address
the tank.
the underlying issue.

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 Equipment No : Treated Crude Oil Tank-4
Report Number : VKSA-MKA-SEC-202403-43 Rev.0
Date Of Report : March 4, 2024
Tank location : SEC Juba Power Plant

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9 Fixed Roof Exterior

The failure location should be

The exterior surface of the
refurbished, and a coating
tank roof displayed minor
patch repair should be
coating failures at various
applied. In the absence of UT
9.1 locations.
baseline readings, current
Ultrasonic thickness
inspection thickness serves as
measurements were
the baseline, advising ongoing
conducted on roof plates.
roof thickness monitoring.

The tank roof vent was found This information is provided

9.2
to be in satisfactory condition. solely for reference.

The mechanical level gauge

system was not present on the
The tank roof was observed to
tank at the time of inspection.
have an unused gauge port
9.3 If there are no plans for its
or drilled opening intended
installation, please temporarily
for future gauge installation.
seal the opening for future
installation.

10 Fixed Roof Interior

A visual inspection of the fixed

roof interior was conducted
from the tank's IFR Deck using This information is provided
10.1
a flashlight. The interior was solely for reference.
found to be in visually
satisfactory condition.

11 Internal Floating roof Exterior

A proper cleaning method will

The exterior surface of the
floating roof has been
11.1
observed to be covered with
dust and dirt particles.
be employed to effectively
remove the dust and dirt from
the exterior surface of the
floating roof for further visual
inspection.

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The exterior of the floating
roof pontoon is generally in
11.2
satisfactory condition.
However, dust and dirt were
observed on its surface.
The interior of the IFR (Internal
Floating Roof) pontoon is
found to be in visually
11.3
satisfactory condition, with no
leaks or damage observed.
The foam dam area has been
observed to have
11.4
accumulated several dust
and dirt particles.
During the inspection, it was
observed that the Rim Vent
and the Pressure Vacuum
Relief Valve with Flame
11.5 Arrestor were not present in
the Internal Floating Roof (IFR)
of the tank. Nozzles were
noted for potential
installation.
The tank wiper seal has
undergone a visual
11.6
inspection, revealing the
presence of damages.
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A cleaning process is
requested to remove the dust
and dirt from the surface of
the floating roof pontoon.
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This information is provided
solely for reference
A cleaning process is
requested to remove the dust
and dirt from the foam dam
area
A root cause analysis was
conducted to investigate the
installation issues related to the
Rim Vent and Vacuum Relief
Valve.
A new secondary seal unit
must be installed. During the
installation, it is essential to
strictly adhere to the
manufacturer's guidelines to
ensure the best fit and optimal
performance of the new IFR
seal.
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12 Internal Floating roof Interior
The interior of the floating roof
has undergone a visual
12.1 inspection and is deemed to
be in satisfactory condition.
Residual Sand were noticed.
Upon evaluation, visual
damage has been identified
12.2
in the foam seal of the
internal floating roof.
13 Tank internal components
The tank drain-off sump was
visually inspected and found
13.1 to be in satisfactory condition.
Additionally, UT A scans were
conducted.
The floating suction arms in
the tank were identified as
misaligned from the resting
arm capture.
A small bend was observed
on the suction arms, and
there were signs of product
leakage at the shell flange to
swievel joint flange.
Furthermore, the stop chain
13.2 wire rope was found to be
broken.
Additionally, coating failure
was observed.
The sling wire of the suction
arm counterbalance weight
has been identified as broken
and separated.
The suction drums were found
to be in visually satisfactory
condition.
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: SEC Juba Power Plant
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A proper cleaning method was
employed to remove the sand
from the interior of the floating
deck.
A new primary seal unit must
be installed. During the
installation, it is essential to
strictly adhere to the
manufacturer's guidelines to
ensure the best fit and optimal
performance of the new roof
seal.
Based on the UT report no
thickness reduction were
observed, a new coating shall
be applied Surface preparation
and coating application should
be carried out in accordance
with SEC specifications
Open the flange joint to verify
freedom from any damage.
Inspect thoroughly to ensure
the joint is in good condition.
Service the swivel to ensure it is
free from any damage.
Conduct necessary repairs or
replacements if any issues are
detected.
Replace the broken wire ropes
with a new one.
Ensure the new wire is securely
fastened and in good working
order.
Remove the existing coating as
needed. Apply a new coating
in accordance with SEC
coating specifications.
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 Equipment No : Treated Crude Oil Tank-4
Report Number : VKSA-MKA-SEC-202403-43 Rev.0
Date Of Report : March 4, 2024
Tank location : SEC Juba Power Plant

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Apply a new coating in

The floating leg support pads
accordance with the standards
13.3 were found to be in visually
set by the Saudi Electricity
satisfactory condition.
Company (SEC).

Remove the existing coating

and apply a new coating in
accordance with the standards
The tank center columns were set by the Saudi Electricity
13.4 found to be in satisfactory Company (SEC).
condition. `
The column rubber seal must be
replaced From the IFR Column
cover.

Remove the existing coating

within one or two meters from
the bottom and apply a new
The internal access ladder and
coating in accordance with the
Tank Guide pole was found to
13.5 standards set by the Saudi
be in visually satisfactory
Electricity Company (SEC).
condition.
Additionally, replace the ladder
rubber seals.

Auto Bleeder Vent Assembly

This information is provided
13.6 found with visually satisfactory
solely for reference.
condition.

14 Tank external components

Tank external attachment is This information is provided

14.1
found satisfactory condition. solely for reference.

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 Equipment No : Treated Crude Oil Tank-4
Report Number : VKSA-MKA-SEC-202403-43 Rev.0
Date Of Report : March 4, 2024
Tank location : SEC Juba Power Plant

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Tank Automatic Tank Gauge
14.2 system found visually
satisfactory condition.
Gauge calibration is
recommended, and a
comprehensive report
documenting the calibration
process should be prepared.

The tank nameplate was found This information is provided

14.3
securely fixed. solely for reference.

The tank earthing cable is in This information is provided

14.4
good condition and well-fixed. solely for reference.

15 Spiral Stairway

Recommended to refurbish the

coating failure locations on the
The stairway of the tank was
stairway and apply a coating in
15.1 visually inspected, revealing
accordance with the
coating failure.
specifications outlined by the
Saudi Electricity Company.

16 Roof Handrail

The roof handrail is observed This information is provided

16.1
visually satisfactory condition. solely for reference.

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