Gis 46 020 - A

BP DOC NUMBER - GIS-46-020 REV A
Document No. GIS 46-020

Applicability Group
Date DRAFT 28 July 2008
Guidance on Industry Standards for

Standard Vessel Details
GIS 46-020
BP GROUP
ENGINEERING TECHNICAL PRACTICES
DRAFT 28 July 2008 GIS 46-020
Guidance on Industry Standard for Standard Vessel Details
Foreword
This is a revised draft issue to correct Figure Y.3 which was previously not visible. This is the first
issue of Engineering Technical Practice (ETP) GIS 46-020. This Guidance on Industry Standard (GIS)
is based on information extracted from heritage documents of the merged BP companies as follows:
British Petroleum
RP 46-1 Unfired Pressure Vessels.
GS 146-2 Pressure Vessels.
RP 4-5-3 Auxiliary Structures for Operation and Maintenance.
RP 7-1-1 Pressure Vessels.
RP 7-1-5 Supplemental requirements for pressure vessels.
RP 7-1-6 Pressure Vessel Details.
RP 7-2-1 Pressure Vessel Internals.
Amoco
A FE-VE-DV1-E Fabricated Equipment—Pressure Vessels—Division 1—Engineering
Specification.
A FE-VE-DV1-G Fabricated Equipment—Pressure Vessels—Division 1—Guide.
A FE-VE-DV1-P Fabricated Equipment—Pressure Vessels—Division 1—Procurement
Specification.
ARCO
Std 40-89 Pressure Vessels (Last revised 1992).
Std 42-95 General Welding: Fabrication and Inspection for General Refinery.
Std 803 Fireproofing.
Copyright © 2005,
2004, BP Group. All rights reserved. The information contained in this
document is subject to the terms and conditions of the agreement or contract under which
the document was supplied to the recipient’s organization. None of the information
contained in this document shall be disclosed outside the recipient’s own organization
without the prior written permission of Manager, Standards, BP Group, unless the terms of
such agreement or contract expressly allow.
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Table of Contents
Foreword ........................................................................................................................................ 2
1. Scope .................................................................................................................................... 7
2. Informative references ........................................................................................................... 7
3. Terms and definitions............................................................................................................. 7
4. Symbols and abbreviations .................................................................................................... 7
5. Introduction, codes, legislation, and quality assurance........................................................... 8
5.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 8
5.2. Codes ......................................................................................................................... 8
5.3. Legislation................................................................................................................... 8
5.4. Quality assurance ....................................................................................................... 8
5.5. Responsibilities ........................................................................................................... 8
6. Materials selection ................................................................................................................. 8
7. Design ................................................................................................................................... 8
7.1. Supports ..................................................................................................................... 8
7.2. External attachments .................................................................................................. 8
8. Fabrication........................................................................................................................... 10
8.1. General..................................................................................................................... 10
8.2. Welding..................................................................................................................... 10
9. Inspection and testing .......................................................................................................... 10
10. Internal non-metallic coating or refractory lining ................................................................... 10
11. External coating ................................................................................................................... 10
12. Insulation ............................................................................................................................. 10
13. Packing and shipping........................................................................................................... 10
14. Documentation..................................................................................................................... 10
14.1. In the enquiry ............................................................................................................ 10
14.2. In the quotation ......................................................................................................... 11
14.3. During design and fabrication ................................................................................... 11
14.4. In the vessel dossier ................................................................................................. 11
15. Spares ................................................................................................................................. 12
Annex P (Normative) Insulation supports ...................................................................................... 13
P.1. General................................................................................................................................ 13
Annex Q (Normative) Pressure vessel internals ............................................................................ 16
Q.1. General................................................................................................................................ 16
Q.2. Manway rungs ..................................................................................................................... 16
Q.3. Vortex breaker ..................................................................................................................... 17
Q.4. Mist eliminator...................................................................................................................... 19
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Annex R (Normative) Skirt openings and anchor chairs ................................................................ 23

R.1. Skirt openings ...................................................................................................................... 23
R.2 Anchor chairs....................................................................................................................... 24
Annex S (Normative) Saddles ....................................................................................................... 28
S.1. General................................................................................................................................ 28
Annex T (Normative) Leg supports ............................................................................................... 34
T.1. General................................................................................................................................ 34
Annex U (Normative) Fireproofing................................................................................................. 35
U.1. General................................................................................................................................ 35
Annex V (Normative) Nameplates................................................................................................. 36
V.1 General................................................................................................................................ 36
Annex W (Normative) Manway davits and hinges ......................................................................... 37
W.1. Manway davits ..................................................................................................................... 37
W.2. Manway hinges.................................................................................................................... 37
Annex X (Normative) Lifting and tailing lugs.................................................................................. 45
X.1. General................................................................................................................................ 45
X.2 Lifting lugs ........................................................................................................................... 45
X.3. Tailing lugs .......................................................................................................................... 45
Annex Y (Normative) Tolerances .................................................................................................. 49
Y.1 General................................................................................................................................ 49
Annex Z (Normative) Ladders and platforms................................................................................. 54
Z.1. General................................................................................................................................ 54
Z.2. Layout.................................................................................................................................. 54
Z.3 Platforms ............................................................................................................................. 54
Z.4. Ladders, ladder cages, and safety gates.............................................................................. 62
Z.5. Handrailing .......................................................................................................................... 63
List of Tables
Table R.1 - Skirt vents .................................................................................................................. 23

Table S.1 - Saddle dimensions ..................................................................................................... 31
Table S.1 - Saddle dimensions (continued)................................................................................... 32
Table S.1 - Saddle dimensions (continued)................................................................................... 33
Table T.1 - Support legs on vertical vessels.................................................................................. 34
Table W.1 - Dimensions for manway davits .................................................................................. 40
Table W.2 - Dimensions of hinges for a vertical manway cover..................................................... 42
Table X.1 - Dimensions of lifting lugs ............................................................................................ 46
Table X.2 - Dimensions of heavy lifting lugs.................................................................................. 47
Table X.3 - Tailing lug dimensions ................................................................................................ 48
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Table Y.1 - Difference between maximum and minimum levels at a tray ring................................ 51
Table Y.2 - Maximum permissible bow for vertical pressure vessels ............................................. 52
Table Z.1 - Dimension A in Figure Z.3........................................................................................... 57
List of Figures
Figure 1 - Earthing (grounding) boss............................................................................................... 9

Figure P.1 - Typical attachment of insulation to the underside of the head of a vertical vessel...... 13
Figure P.2 - Typical insulation ring on a vertical vessel ................................................................. 14
Figure Q.1 - Fixed internal grab bars and ladder rungs at manways in vertical vessels................. 17
Figure Q.2 - Vortex breaker .......................................................................................................... 18
Figure Q.3 - Mist eliminators ......................................................................................................... 20
Figure Q.3a) - Full diameter of vessel ........................................................................................... 20
Figure Q.3b) - Enclosed internal cylinder ...................................................................................... 20
Figure Q.3c) - Reduced diameter.................................................................................................. 20
Figure Q.3 - Mist eliminator details – continued ............................................................................ 21
Figure Q.3 - Mist eliminator details – continued ............................................................................ 22
Figure R.1 - Skirt openings ........................................................................................................... 23
Figure R.1a) - Opening for skirt access or for piping ..................................................................... 23
Figure R.1b) - Opening for a skirt vent .......................................................................................... 24
Figure R.2 - Type 1 anchor chair................................................................................................... 24
Figure R.3 – Type 2 anchor chair.................................................................................................. 25
Figure S.1 – Saddles .................................................................................................................... 29
Figure S.2 - Saddle base plates .................................................................................................... 30
Figure T.1 - Support legs on vertical vessels................................................................................. 34
Figure U.1 - Details of the fireproofing of a vessel skirt ................................................................. 35
Figure V.1 - Typical nameplate ..................................................................................................... 36
Figure W.1 - Davit design for vertical manway cover..................................................................... 38
Figure W.2 - Detail of davit arm for vertical manway cover............................................................ 39
Figure W.3 - Vertical manway lug ................................................................................................. 40
Figure W.4 - Davit on a horizontal manway................................................................................... 41
Figure W.5 - Manway eyebolt on vertical or horizontal manways .................................................. 42
Figure W.6 - Hinged vertical manway cover .................................................................................. 43
Figure W.7 - Hinge for a vertical manway cover ............................................................................ 44
Figure X.1 - Design of light lifting lug............................................................................................. 46
Figure X.2 - Design of heavy lifting lug.......................................................................................... 47
Figure X.3 - Design of tailing lug ................................................................................................... 48
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Figure Y.1 - Tolerances on vertical vessels................................................................................... 50

Figure Y.2 - Tolerances on vertical vessels- continued ................................................................. 52
Figure Y.3 - Tolerances for horizontal pressure vessels................................................................ 53
Figure Z.1 - Typical tower platform and ladder elevations ............................................................. 55
Figure Z.2 - Standout of ladder and platforms ............................................................................... 56
Figure Z.3 - Minimum clearances in platform design ..................................................................... 57
Figure Z.4 - Typical platform at the top of a vessel........................................................................ 58
Figure Z.5 - Typical platform section ............................................................................................. 59
Figure Z.6a) - Floor grating design ................................................................................................ 60
Figure Z.6b) - Floor grating cross-section along A-A showing the grating bearing bars................. 60
Figure Z.7a) - Direction of grating bars - plan view........................................................................ 61
Figure 7b) - Cross-sections (as marked in Figure Z.7a) ................................................................ 62
Figure Z.8 Typical elevations of ladders and cages....................................................................... 64
Figure Z.9 - Ladders and cages – side-step access to platform .................................................... 65
Figure Z.10a) - Step-through access............................................................................................. 66
Figure Z.10b) Connections to handrails on step-through ladders .................................................. 66
Figure Z.11 - Ladder details .......................................................................................................... 67
Figure Z.12 - Ladder sliding support details .................................................................................. 68
Figure Z.13 - Ladder and cage details – elevation......................................................................... 69
Figure Z.14 - Ladder rung attachment detail ................................................................................. 70
Figure Z.15 - Ladder safety gate ................................................................................................... 71
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1. Scope
This document provides typical recommended design details that may be used for the direct purchase
of pressure vessels. The use of other standard details, such as those provided by contractors or industry
organisations, is not precluded.
The details have been obtained from the heritage documents. They therefore reflect
past practice and give some continuity with past fabrication. However, purchasers
should check that they fully conform to current requirements.
2. Informative references
In addition to the reference documents given in GIS 46-010, the following apply:
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

ASTM A20/A20M Standard Specification for General Requirements for Steel Plates for
Pressure Vessels.
Euro Norm (EN)

BS EN 10204:2004 Metallic products – Types of inspection documents.
BP
DS 46-010 Data Sheet for Pressure Vessels.
GP 12-25 Guidance on Practice for Earthing/Grounding.
Process Industry Practices (PIP)

PIP STE05535 Vessel Circular Platform Detail Guidelines.
PIP STF05520 Details for Pipe Railing for Walking and Working Surfaces.
PIP STF05521 Details for Angle Railings for Walking and Working Surfaces.
PIP STF05530 Grating Details.
PIP STF05535 Vessel Circular Platform Details.
3. Terms and definitions
In addition to the terms and definitions listed in GIS 46-010, the following applies:
Purchase order
The contractual document given to the supplier to authorise a purchase
4. Symbols and abbreviations
For the purpose of this GIS, the symbols and abbreviations listed in GIS 46-010 apply.
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5. Introduction, codes, legislation, and quality assurance
5.1. Introduction
For ease of reference, the index of GIS 46-010 generally also applies to this GIS. However, if a
topic is raised that is not addressed in GIS 46-010, it is either entered as an extra paragraph at
the end of the relevant section or, in some cases, a new annex has been added.
5.2. Codes
Nothing.
5.3. Legislation
Nothing.
5.4. Quality assurance

Nothing.
5.5. Responsibilities
a. The supplier shall assume responsibility for designing and fabricating the vessel in
accordance with the specified code and design conditions. In addition, the supplier shall be
responsible for the detailed design of all lifting and tailing lugs.
b. The supplier shall provide the documentation described in the relevant sections of
clause 14. The number of copies and schedule shall conform to the purchaser’s
requirements.
c. The supplier shall refer conflicting requirements contained in the purchase order to the
purchaser in writing for clarification and resolution before proceeding with manufacture or
procurement.
6. Materials selection
Nothing.
7. Design
7.1. Supports
7.1.1. Skirts
See Annex R.
7.1.2. Saddles
See Annex S.
7.1.3. Legs or column supports

See Annex T.
7.2. External attachments

Intermediate reinforcing pads for attachments shall be 100 mm (4 in.), minimum, wider and
longer than attachment. Thickness of pads shall be nominal 6 mm (1/4 in.), minimum, for
carbon steel, 5 mm (3/16 in.), minimum, for stainless and high-alloy steels.
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7.2.1. Insulation supports

Nothing.
7.2.2. Fireproofing
See Annex U.
7.2.3. Nameplates
See Annex V.
7.2.4. Manway davits

See Annex W.
7.2.5. Lifting lugs and trunnions

See Annex X.
7.2.6. Other fittings

The standard design of earthing (grounding) boss to BP GP 12-25, as modified for use with
pressure vessels, is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 - Earthing (grounding) boss
MATERIAL OF
BOSS TO BE OF
SAME QUALITY AS
SHELL
M16 x 30mm (5/8 in x 1 1/4 in)
BRASS BOLT, WASHER
AND PHOSPHER BRONZE
LOCK WASHER
Ø40 (1 9/16 in)
6 (1/4 in)
CFW
EARTHING (GROUNDING)
STRAP (BY OTHERS)
SHELL
50 (2 in)
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8. Fabrication
8.1. General
Vessels shall be made to the tolerances given in Annex Y unless otherwise agreed.
8.2. Welding
8.2.1. Basic requirements

Block welding is prohibited. Block welding refers to the technique of either completely or
partially filling separated lengths of a weld seam before intervening lengths are deposited.
9. Inspection and testing
Nothing.
10. Internal non-metallic coating or refractory lining
Nothing.
11. External coating
Nothing.
12. Insulation
Nothing.
13. Packing and shipping
Nothing.
14. Documentation
14.1. In the enquiry

Data sheet DS 46-010 or equivalent shall be furnished by the purchaser and give the following
details as applicable:
a. Code.
b. Coincident design pressures and temperatures for internal and external pressure.
c. Transient and/or cyclic pressures and temperatures.
d. Required creep or fatigue life.
e. Corrosion allowance.
f. Required materials.
g. Nature of contents.
h. Installation site and environmental conditions, e.g. design wind speed, minimum ambient
temperature.
i. Degree of Radiographic Examination (ASME), Construction Category (PD 5500), or
Testing Group (BS EN 13445).
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j. Foundation details.
k. Nozzle details and orientations.
l. Requirement for bolt tensioning equipment (if any).
m. Nozzle design loads or external piping loads.
n. Emergency external loads such as earthquake, explosion blast or impact of projectiles.
14.2. In the quotation

When quoting, suppliers shall either confirm compliance with the code and any BP GIS which
has been specified or give deviations there from. They shall also submit a typical quality plan
for review by the purchaser, a manufacturing programme and a list of proposed sub-
contractors/suppliers
14.3. During design and fabrication

a. Before manufacture commences, the supplier shall submit for review by the purchaser a
full set of drawings, calculations, weld and heat treatment procedures.
b. Detailed drawings of trays, packings and internals shall be provided if applicable.
c. If aspects of the design fall beyond the scope of the code, adequate calculations shall be
carried out by the supplier to prove the integrity of the design. These shall be submitted to
BP for approval.
d. The supplier shall resubmit any revisions of drawings for further approval by the
purchaser.
e. No modifications shall be made to the approved design without the approval of the
purchaser and the Inspector (ASME) or Inspecting Authority (PD 5500) or Notified Body
(BS EN 13445).
14.4. In the vessel dossier

a. On completion of construction, the supplier shall assemble and deliver with the vessel a
dossier, which shall contain as a minimum the following:
1. Data sheet and list of design requirements.
2. Drawings, including the ‘as built’ drawings.
3. List of the materials used in the construction of the vessel.
4. Material test certificates for all pressure containing parts. These shall be to
ASTM A20/A20M, BS EN 10204:2004 3.1 or equivalent.
5. Details of any heat treatments carried out by the materials supplier. Records may also
be required if specified by BP.
6. Weld seam identification chart.
7. Qualified welding procedures.
8. Welders’ qualifications.
9. Radiography and other NDT records. (The radiographs may be required if specified
by BP).
10. Record of heat treatment during manufacture.
11. Hydraulic test certificate.
12. Inspection certificates.
13. Details of any deviations from code and the acceptance thereof.
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14. Nameplate rubbing or photograph.

15. Design calculations for pressure containing parts and vessel supports.
16. Quality Plan signed by all inspection parties.
17. Engineering concessions.
18. Details of weld procedure plate when appropriate.
19. Manufacturer’s Data Report U-1A (ASME Sec VIII Division 1); Certificate of
Compliance Form X (PD 5500); or Declaration of Conformity (BS EN 13445).
20. Maintenance requirements.
15. Spares
Nothing.
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Annex P
(Normative)
Insulation supports
P.1. General
a. Typical details are provided in this annex of:

1. Insulation attachment to the underside of a vessel head, see Figure P.1.
2. Insulation ring for vertical vessels, see Figure P.2
Figure P.1 - Typical attachment of insulation to the underside of the head of a vertical vessel
# 16 STAINLESS STEEL
ON BOTTOM HEAD
1. ATTACH CLIPS.
(SPACED AS SHOWN)
2. INSULATION
(THICKNESS SAME AS
ADJACENT SHELL EXTERIOR)
457mm (18 in)
PLAN
VESSEL SUPPORT
152mm (6 in) MAX BOTTOM HEAD
WELD
305mm (12 in) SEE CLIP DETAIL

12mm (1/2 in) STD. SQUARE
NUT. SAME MATERIAL AS HEAD
WITH SKIRT WITHOUT SKIRT
ELEVATION CLIP DETAIL
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Figure P.2 - Typical insulation ring on a vertical vessel
TOP SECTION SHORTER IF ANY
TAN.
LINE
300mm (12 in) 1800mm (71 in) STANDARD & MAXIMUM
MAX SEE VESSEL DRG
300mm (12 in) MAX
R1
TO FIRST RING
A
EXTERNAL TYPE INTERNAL TYPE

8mm x 25mm (5/16 in x 1 in)
40mm x 40mm x 6mm RSA SLOTTED HOLES ON APPROX.
Ø8mm (5/16 in) HOLES IN HORIZ.
(1 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in x 1/4 in) 25 300mm (12 in) CENTRES
LEG AT APPROX. 450mm (17 3/4 in)
CENTRES AS SHOWN (1 mm {FOR 20mm (25/32 in) WIDE
in BANDING}
)
(7 mm
m
i n)
22m in)
22
R1
/8
(7 /8
ATTACH TO SKIRT WITH TACK WELDS 50mm (2 in) LONG

APPROX. 300mm (12 in) CENTRES HEEL & TOE OF ANGLE
DETAIL OF INTERNAL TYPE

B
(1 3/8 in)
DETAIL OF INSULATION B
35mm
ANGLE - EXTERNAL TYPE C 5 - CFW CLIP

TO VESSEL
Ø12mm (15/32 in) 3/8 UNC x 30mm (1.2 in) LG

MACH. BOLT WITH 1 - HEX
1. TOTAL THICKNESS OF INSULATION & LOCATION C NUT PER CLIP
OF INSULATION SUPPORT ANGLES SHALL BE AS C
SHOWN ON VESSEL DRAWING.
2. ANGLES MAY BE IN SECTIONS. A
SHELL FOR A, B AND C,
3. CIRCUMFERENTIAL SPACING OF CLIPS SHALL BE
900mm (35 in) MAX. SEE TABLE P.1
(1.2 in)
(2.4 in)
30mm
60mm
4. ON STAINLESS STEEL VESSELS CLIPS SHALL BE ATTACHMENT DETAIL

STAINLESS STEEL. ANGLE AND CLIP
DETAIL OF ANGLE CLIP
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Table P.1 - Dimensions of insulation ring

(The dimensions referred to are shown in Figure P.2)
TOTAL THK ANGLE RING JOINT CLIP

INSUL. A B C
SIZE SIZE
40mm 50mm x 30mm x 6mm 40mm 30mm 20mm 50mm x 30mm x 6mm
(1 1/2 in) (2 in x 1.18 in x 1/4 in) (1 1/2 in) (1.18 in) (25/32 in) (2 in x 1.18 in x 1/4 in)
(2 in) (2 3/8 in x 1 1/2 in x 1/4 in) (2 in) (1 1/2 in) (1 in) (2 3/8 in x 1 1/2 in x 1/4 in)
(2 1/2 in) (2 3/8 in x 1 1/2 in x 1/4 in) (2 1/2 in) (1 1/2 in) (1 1/4 in) (2 3/8 in x 1 1/2 in x 1/4 in)
(3 in) (2 3/8 in x 2 3/8 in x 1/4 in) (3 in) (2 3/8 in) (1 1/2 in) (2 3/8 in x 2 3/8 in x 1/4 in)
(4 in) (3 in x 2 3/8 in x .275 in) (4 in) (3.15 in) (2 in) (3.15 in x 2 3/8 in x .275 in)
(5 in) (3 in x 2 3/8 in x .275 in) (5 in) (3.15 in) (2 1/2 in) (3.15 in x 2 3/8 in x .275 in)
(6 in) (4 in x 2 1/2 in x .275 in) (6 in) (4 in) (3 in) (4 in x 2 1/2 in x .275 in)
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Annex Q
(Normative)
Pressure vessel internals
Q.1. General
a. Typical details are provided in this annex for the following items:
1. manway rungs.
2. vortex breakers.
3. mist eliminators.
4. outlet collectors.
b. Internal non-pressure to pressure attachment welds shall be continuously welded all around
to protect the wall behind the attachment from corrosion.
c. Baffles, partitions, and supporting beams shall be designed to accommodate any thermal
expansion of the vessel shell. Internals, such as mist pads, shall be bolted to support
attachments, not be directly welded to shell.
d. Unless otherwise agreed, internal bolting (both bolt head and nut) in vessels with agitators
shall be tack welded after assembly to clip, baffle, or other supports, provided that
metallurgy allows for a sound weld.
e. Except for downcomers, internal non-pressure attachments in carbon steel and low-alloy
vessels shall be continuously welded on the top and stitch welded on the underside.
f. Minimum thickness of internals shall be in accordance with Table Q.1
Q.2. Manway rungs
If the bottom manway in a vertical vessel is more than 1 500 mm (60 in) from the crown of the
bottom head, internal ladder rungs as shown in Figure Q.1 may be specified by the purchaser.
a. A manway grab bar, comprising one rung only, shall be installed above the manway.
b. Extending the ladder further upwards, as shown in Figure Q.1, may also be specified.
The need for an internal ladder or internal grab bars at a manway should be
reviewed by the site/project. Corrosion of the rungs may present a hazard. Rungs
are additional items to be welded to the vessel shell and such items should always be
minimised. However, in some cases internal ladders are accepted practice and
assist in maintenance and inspection.
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Figure Q.1 - Fixed internal grab bars and ladder rungs at manways in vertical vessels
75mm (3 in)
178mm (7 in)
TYP
10mm (3/8 in)
305mm
(12 in)
LADDER RUNG
Ø19mm (3/4 in) ROD
305mm
(12 in)
100mm
(4 in)
C/L MANHOLE
535mm (21 in) MAX
C/L MANHOLE & RUNGS

305mm
(12 in)
305mm
(12 in)
(1 1/2 in)
38mm
HEAD SEAM
TANGENT
LINE
432mm (17 in)

TYP.
Q.3. Vortex breaker
The purpose of a vortex breaker is to break up the swirling outlet flow from a vessel
and thereby avoid erosion or any other unsatisfactory effects in the outlet piping.
The design of vortex breakers shall be in accordance with Figure Q.2.
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Figure Q.2 - Vortex breaker
152mm (6 in) MAX

D/2
51mm (2 in) MIN
D
W 152mm (6 in) MAX
W
76mm (3 in) MIN

FLUSH OUTLET D/2
PLAN (TYP)
D
152mm (6 in) MAX
51mm (2 in) MIN
152mm (6 in) MAX

76mm (3 in) MIN
W
D/2
W
D/2
51mm (2 in) MIN

0.3 D MAX
EXTENDED OUTLET
Notes:
1. D is the nozzle nominal bore.
2. W is 3 mm (1/8 in) plus corrosion allowance of internal component (minimum).
3. Minimum thickness of the vortex breaker plate shall be 3 mm (1/8 in) plus twice the corrosion allowance specified for internals.
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Q.4. Mist eliminator
a. Wire mesh mist eliminators shall be of the sandwich type consisting of entrainment mesh,
retained between welded grid supports as shown in Figure Q.3.
1. The mesh shall be retained by corrosion-resistant wires. The grid supports shall be
held apart by: spacer rods passing through the mesh; or by formed straps welded to
the top and bottom grids; or by spacer bolts as specified by the purchaser.
2. Materials for the supports, rods, straps, or bolts shall be at least equivalent in terms of
corrosion resistance to the other vessel internals.
3. Support and hold-down grids shall have maximum-sized openings of 150 mm x
300 mm (6 in x 12 in).
4. Spacer rods shall be 6 mm (1/4 in) diameter and located on a maximum spacing of
300 mm (12 in).
b. Unless other specified, the mesh for mist eliminators shall be as follows:
1. 150 mm (6 in) thick and knitted from 0,3 – 0,05 mm (0,012 – 0,002 in) diameter wire.
2. Material shall be AISI Type 304 stainless steel, Alloy 400 or Alloy 600.
3. Mesh weight shall be 80 to 160 kg/m3 (5 to 10 lb/ft3).
4. Proposals to use plastic mesh (e.g., polypropylene or polyethylene) shall be submitted
to purchaser for approval.
c. The screen assembly shall be attached to the support beams at a minimum of four (4)
points per panel with M12 (1/2 in) minimum diameter J-bolts with locknuts.
d. Specific application of mist eliminators other than wire mesh shall be subject to approval
by BP.
Other types of mist eliminators are chevron style, fibre bed, structured packing.
e. For vessel support and mist eliminator grid design, a pressure drop of 3,5 kPa (0,5 psi)
shall be used unless otherwise specified.
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Figure Q.3 - Mist eliminators
Figure Q.3a) - Full diameter of vessel
DETAIL A DETAIL C. (SEE DETAIL D

FOR END CONNECTION
TO SHELL)
Figure Q.3b) - Enclosed internal cylinder

OR DETAIL E FOR END CONNECTION
TO SHELL)
Figure Q.3c) - Reduced diameter
DETAIL F
OR DETAIL E FOR END CONNECTION
TO SHELL)
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Figure Q.3 - Mist eliminator details – continued
19mm (3/4 in)

MFG. CLEARANCE (REF)
GRID
MESH
BLANKET
GRID
1/2 in J BOLTS WITH

SEE DETAIL B FOR HEX NUTS. TWO (2)
SUPPORT RING REQUIRED AT EACH A
END OF DEMISTER 19mm (3/4 in)
19mm (3/4 in) SECTION
T
C/L Ø16mm (5/8 in)
EQUALLY SPACED ON
140mm (5 1/2 in) W
W C/L
APPROX CENTRES
DETAIL A DETAIL B
GRID
MESH
BLANKET
GRID TRIM FLANGE

12mm (1/2 in)
TOP & BOTTOM
AS REQUIRED
1/2 in J BOLTS WITH

HEX NUTS. TWO (2)
REQUIRED AT EACH
END OF DEMISTER
SECTION
19mm (3/4 in) C/L TWO (2) Ø14mm
32mm (1 1/4 in) (9/16 in) HOLES IN CLIP
19mm (3/4 in)
45mm (1 3/4 in) AND 14mm x 19mm
(9/16 in x 3/4 in)
C/L Ø16mm (5/8 in) SLOTTED HOLES IN BEAM
EQUALLY SPACED ON FOR 1/2 in BOLTS.
140mm (5 1/2 in) (TYP EACH END)
APPROX CENTRES
DETAIL C DETAIL D
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Figure Q.3 - Mist eliminator details – continued
SEE VESSEL DRAWING

FOR THICKNESS SECTIONAL DEMISTER.USE
25mm x 6mm (1 in x 1/4 in)
WITH TWO (2) CLIPS PER RING SECTION.
CLIPS TO BE WELDED TO RING.
RING TO BE PROVIDED WITH
CLIP ANGLE:
Ø16mm (5/8)) HOLES ON
38mm x 38mm x 6mm x 38mm LONG.
140mm (5 1/2 in) APPROX. CENTRES.
(1 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in x 1/4 in x 1 1/2 in LONG)
ONE PIECE DEMISTER.

USE FOUR (4) CLIPS ONLY
Ø16mm (5/8 in) HOLES WITH Ø16mm (5/8 in)
FOR 1/2 in BOLTS HOLE IN CLIP.
DETAIL E
13mm
(1/2 in) SEE VESSEL DRAWING
FOR THICKNESS
T
Ø16mm (5/8 in) HOLES EQUALLY

C/L
SPACED ON 150mm (6 in) APPROX.
CENTRES FOR 1/2 in BOLTS
W
W
DETAIL F
Table Q.1 - Mist eliminator dimensions
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Annex R
(Normative)
Skirt openings and anchor chairs
R.1. Skirt openings
a. Skirt openings shall be sleeved as shown in Figure R.1. They may be additionally
strengthened by adding a pad, increasing the thickness of the insert, or adding framing
around the openings. The framing alternative may not be advisable if the skirt is hot.
b. Skirt openings for piping shall have a 12 mm (1/2 in) maximum clearance between the
pipe outside diameter, including insulation, and the skirt opening, when the inside of the
skirt is not to be fireproofed. Pipework shall not be routed through an access opening in a
skirt.
c. The number of skirt vents shall be in accordance with Table R.1.
Table R.1 - Skirt vents
Vessel Diameter at Skirt Attachment Number of

mm in Skirt Vents
< 900 < 36 2
> 900 to 1 500 > 36 to 60 4
> 1 500 to 2 400 > 60 to 96 6
> 2 400 to 4 500 > 96 to 180 8
> 4 500 > 180 12
Figure R.1 - Skirt openings
Figure R.1a) - Opening for skirt access or for piping
6mm (1/4 in)

6mm (1/4 in)
SLEEVE
MINIMUM SLEEVE
THICKNESS OF t sk
76mm (3 in) MIN

76mm (3 in) MIN
BASE RING
tsk
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Figure R.1b) - Opening for a skirt vent
6mm (1/4 in)
OD 114.3mm T8.8mm (NPS 4 SCH. 80)

PIPE SLEEVE
76mm (3 in) MIN

76mm (3 in) MIN
R.2 Anchor chairs
a. For each vessel, the holding down bolt diameter shall be determined using recognised
engineering methods. The loadings to be taken into account shall include, wind, seismic (if
appropriate), and vessel weight. Anchor chairs shall be selected from Types 1-4, shown in
Figures R.2 – R.5 and Table R.2 depending on the anchor bolt size. The selected base plate
thickness and anchor chair design shall be checked by a recognised engineering method.
Figure R.2 - Type 1 anchor chair
38mm
(1 1/2 in) A D
MIN MIN
SKIRT
BASE W2
PLATE
SEE VESSEL DWG.
BPT MINIMUM
SEE VESSEL DWG.

BPW MINIMUM
Note: W2 equals skirt thickness with 13 mm (1/2 in) maximum.
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Figure R.3 – Type 2 anchor chair
51mm
(2 IN)
51mm
(2 in)
MIN
13mm
(1/2 in)
SKIRT
W1 GUSSET
PLATE
H
F
76mm
(3 in)
W2
BASE
PLATE D
SEE VESSEL DWG.
A D BPT MINIMUM
SEE VESSEL DWG.

BPW MINIMUM
Note: W2 equals skirt thickness with 13 mm (1/2 in) maximum.
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13mm 13mm
LOOSE SQUARE (1/2 in) (1/2 in)
D
51mm WASHER
DIA J
(2 in)
HOLD-DOWN LUG W1
MIN WELDED IN THE J/2
SHOP. SHIP LOOSE
SKIRT THE SQUARE WASHER
C
13mm
E
(1/2 in)
BASE
H
PLATE
W1
SEE VESSEL DWG.
BPT MINIMUM
E
W1
A F G
SEE VESSEL DWG. TYPE 3

BPW MINIMUM
19mm
(3/4 in)
51mm LOOSE SQUARE CONTINUOUS SQUARE WASHER

(2 in) D WASHER RING [SHIP LOOSE]
MIN DIA
SKIRT
C
(3/4 in)
19mm
E
DIA
W1
BASE
H
PLATE W1
E SEE VESSEL DWG.

A BPT MINIMUM
F G G
B
SEE VESSEL DWG.

BPW MINIMUM
Note: Dimensions for Type 4 not marked in Figure R.5 shall be taken from Figure R.4
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Table R.2 - Anchor chair dimensions
Editorial note: re-type all table R.2 and add a version in SI Units
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Annex S
(Normative)
Saddles
S.1. General
a. Typical designs of welded saddles for horizontal vessels are provided in Figures S.1 and
S.2. Dimensions, related to the vessel diameter, are given in Table S.1.
b. Saddle designs shall be verified by calculations per code or, for vessels to ASME, per
GIS 46-010 AA.7.2 e.
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Figure S.1 – Saddles
H
G
A
HEAD SEAM
R25mm
(1 in)
B A
B
TANGENT LINE
13mm
(1/2 in) 13mm
(1/2 in )
J
K
K
F
SEE
VESSEL DWG.
VESSEL OUTSIDE
DIAMETER
J
L
B
J
G RIBS EQUALLY
D
SPACED
C C
51mm E E 51mm
(2 in) (2 in)
SECTION A-A
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Figure S.2 - Saddle base plates
(The sections referred to are in Figure S.1)
PLUS 8mm (5/16 in)

BOLT DIAMETER
SLOTTED HOLE
SEE TABLES
B AND C
RIB RIB
FIXED SADDLE SLIDING SADDLE

SECTION B-B
RIB BASE PLATE

(1/2 in)
13mm
50mm
(2 in)
WELDED WEB
PLATE
SECTION C-C
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Table S.1 - Saddle dimensions
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Table S.1 - Saddle dimensions (continued)
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Table S.1 - Saddle dimensions (continued)
Editorial note: re-type all table S.1 and add a version in SI Units
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Annex T
(Normative)
Leg supports
T.1. General
a. Typical details of support legs for vertical vessels are provided in Figure T.1 with
dimensions in Table T.1.
b. Support legs shall be equally spaced.
c. Structural calculations shall be provided to show the adequacy of any design using legs.
The maximum size of vessel to which legs may be fitted is given in GP 46-01 clause 7.10.2.
Figure T.1 - Support legs on vertical vessels
O.D. VESSEL
6mm (1/4 in) PLATE CAP
LE
6mm (1/4 in)
RC
CI
1
X
LT
Y
1
BO
SEAM
TANGENT LINE 6mm (1/4 in)
6mm (1/4 in)
X
COPE ANGLE AT
HEAD SEAM
6mm (1/4 in) HOLE Ø = BOLT Ø + 4.8mm (3/16 in)
Table T.1 - Support legs on vertical vessels
Editorial note: re-type and add a version in SI Units
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Annex U
(Normative)
Fireproofing
U.1. General
Typical details of the fireproofing of a vessel skirt are shown in Figure U.1.
Figure U.1 - Details of the fireproofing of a vessel skirt
INSULATION
455mm
(18 in)
VESSEL
(305mm (12 in) FOR
INTERNALLY
INSULATED VESSELS)
ANGLE BY VESSEL FABRICATOR

INTERNAL FIREPROOFING
TO SUIT REQUIRED INSULATION
PER PARAGRAPH 2.5
THICKNESS. INSTALL AT SLIGHT
ANGLE TO DRAIN, OR ADD A
COUPLING TO DRAIN WATER
TRAPPED BEHIND THE INSULATION.
NELSON STUDS
3mm x 10mm (1/8 in x 3/8 in)
SPACED AT 455mm (18 in)
CENTRES IN BOTH DIRECTIONS.
SKIRT
PAINT OR GALVALLOY.
GALVANIZED DIMPLED
BASE RING METAL LATH SECURED
WITH SPEED CLIPS TO
FOUNDATION NELSON STUDS.
C/L
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Annex V
(Normative)
Nameplates
V.1 General
The contents of a typical nameplate are shown in Figure V.1 below.
Figure V.1 - Typical nameplate
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Annex W
(Normative)
Manway davits and hinges
W.1. Manway davits
a. Davits may be provided for handling manway covers and, if practical, stops shall be fitted
to prevent damage to vessel insulation.
b. Typical designs of davits for vertical and horizontal manway are shown in Figures W.1 –
W.5 and Table W.1.
Davits arms shown are designed for maximum stress of 110 MPa (16 ksi) and
maximum static deflection of 6 mm (1/4 in).
c. Davit capacity shall be as specified on drawings and permanently posted on davit.
d. Davits shall be furnished with a stainless steel tag which states the maximum lifting
capacity of the davit. The capacity tag shall be located such that the marked lifting capacity
is visible from the vessel access platform or location in which the davit would be operated.
The letters and figures marked on the capacity tag shall be at least 4 mm (5/32 in) high.
e. Design of davits for covers with refractory lining shall be subject to approval.
W.2. Manway hinges
a. Hinges on vertical manways shall be in accordance with Figures W.6 – W.7 and Table W.2
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Figure W.1 - Davit design for vertical manway cover
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Figure W.2 - Detail of davit arm for vertical manway cover
Note: See Figure W.2 and Table W.1 for additional davit arm details.
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Figure W.3 - Vertical manway lug
Table W.1 - Dimensions for manway davits
Editorial: re-type and version in SI Units to be added
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Figure W.4 - Davit on a horizontal manway
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Figure W.5 - Manway eyebolt on vertical or horizontal manways
Eye bolt shall be forged in one piece as failures have occurred when the bolt has been welded.
Table W.2 - Dimensions of hinges for a vertical manway cover
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Figure W.6 - Hinged vertical manway cover
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Figure W.7 - Hinge for a vertical manway cover
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Annex X
(Normative)
Lifting and tailing lugs
X.1. General
a. Purchaser will indicate to supplier the lifting sequence to be used. Supplier shall calculate
design loads for lifting and tailing lugs and submit to purchaser for approval.
b. Supplier shall carry out the detailed design of lifting and tailing lugs.
X.2 Lifting lugs
a. Two lifting lugs or trunnions shall be provided on vertical vessels to facilitate handling
during transport and erection at site. The minimum load factor for design shall be 1,5
unless otherwise agreed by the purchaser.
Lifting lugs may create a potential site for corrosion. This is particularly the case if
the vessel is insulated and the cladding deteriorates in service.
With trunnions, there is no cavity in which water can collect and therefore
negligible risk from corrosion. They are generally more expensive to fabricate than
lugs. An alternative is to use lugs for the lift and cut them off after installation.
b. Typical designs of lifting lug are shown in Figures X.1 – X.2 with dimensions in Table X.1
and X.2. In these designs, it is assumed loads normal to the plane of the lugs are minimal,
i.e. that a spreader beam will be used.
c. Portion of lifting lug above tangent line shall be flat. Portion below tangent line shall fit to
curvature of vessel.
d. Weld seams under lifting lugs shall be ground flush.
X.3. Tailing lugs
a. A typical design of tailing lug is shown in Figure X.3 with dimensions in Table X.3.
b. Tailing lug material shall be the same as the vessel shell.
c. Supplier shall provide skirt stiffening spider as required.
d. Supplier shall determine tailing lug load assuming vessel is lifted from horizontal unless
otherwise agreed.
e. Supplier to advise whether two tailing lugs are required.
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Figure X.1 - Design of light lifting lug
A
D
B /2
R1.5mm (1/16 in)
LUG REMOVAL LINE
H
C
TANGENT LINE
2A
RADIUS ALL WELD SEAM
CORNERS FIELD NOTE:
FOR INSULATED
J
VESSELS,
G CUT OFF LUG AS
F
SHOWN
AFTER ERECTION.
{APPROX. 25mm (1 in)
PROJECTION}
OMIT 13mm (1/2") OR
WELD TO PROVIDE DRAIN
Table X.1 - Dimensions of lifting lugs
Editorial note: re-type table X.1and add a version in SI Units.
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Figure X.2 - Design of heavy lifting lug
D A
2
B/
H
R1.5mm (1/16 in)
A
LUG REMOVAL LINES
K
C
TANGENT LINE
E/
2
A
RADIUS ALL WELD SEAM
E
CORNERS
J
G
F
OMIT 13mm (1/2 in) OF

WELD TO PROVIDE DRAIN
2 PLACES
Table X.2 - Dimensions of heavy lifting lugs
Editorial note: Column for K to be amended to read ‘By supplier’

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Figure X.3 - Design of tailing lug
C/L VESSEL C
B/2
TOP PLATE
SKIRT
B
A
BUTT
WELD D
A G BASE PLATE
A
SECTION A-A
L
PLAN 25mm (1 in) PLATE

x Ø305mm (12 in)
BOTH SIDES
10mm (3/8 in)

BEARING PLATE
Table X.3 - Tailing lug dimensions
Note: Bearing plates shall be used on 250 000 and 300 000 lb lugs.
Editorial note: re-type table X.3 and add a version in SI Units
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Annex Y
(Normative)
Tolerances
Y.1 General
a. Tolerances for vertical and horizontal vessels shall be as shown in Figures Y.1 – Y.3, and
Tables Y.1- Y.2.
The tolerances in Figures Y.1 – Y.3 supplement code tolerances.
c. Machined flange faces shall be flat to within +0,1 mm (+0,004 in).
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Figure Y.1 - Tolerances on vertical vessels
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Dimensions in mm (in) referenced on Figure Y.1 are as follows:

1. This dimension may be adjusted to maintain overall height of vessel.
2. Welded downcomer bolting bar, outlet weir height ±3 (1/8) (see note 4).
3. Tray ring spacing ±6 (1/4) (see note 1).
4. Welded downcomer bolting bar clearance ±3 (1/8) (see note 1).
5. Instrument nozzle centres ±1,5 (1/16).
6. Bolt holes shall straddle vertical & horizontal centre lines unless otherwise noted.
7. Base of support lugs, out of level over any diameter: 2 400 (96) & under – 3 (1/8): over 2 400 (96) – 5 (3/16).
8. Bottom nozzle from datum line ±3 (1/8).
9. Datum line (not necessarily weld line).
10. Location of manways from datum line ±3 (1/8).
11. Flange face of manways shall be parallel with the indicated plane within 1 degree
12. Face of manway from outside surface of vessel ±6 (1/4).
13. Location of nozzle from datum line ±3 (1/8).
14. Face of nozzle shall be parallel with the indicated plane within half a degree.
15. Face of nozzle from centre line of vessel ±3 (1/8).
16. Location of tray ring from datum line ±6 (1/4). Tray ring at attachment point to downcomer shall be level to within 3 (1/8).
Differences between the maximum and minimum levels at a tray ring is given by A in Table Y.1. (See note 1).
Table Y.1 - Difference between maximum and minimum levels at a tray ring
Vessel diameter A
Less than 1 000 (40) 3 (1/8)
1 000-1 800 (40-72) 4 (5/32)
1 800-3 500 (72-140) 5 (3/16)
Over 3 500 (140) 6 (1/4)
17. Distance datum line to base line ±3 (1/8 in).
18. Height from base line ±3 (1/8 in) for each 7 500 (300 in) of height with a maximum of 13 (1/2 in).
Note: 1. Tolerances apply to the welded supports for internals. Tolerances for internals are specified in GIS 46-010.
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Figure Y.2 - Tolerances on vertical vessels- continued
Table Y.2 - Maximum permissible bow for vertical pressure vessels
Vessel Height Vessel Diameter & Max Permissible Bow

Over Up to 600 to 1 200 Over 1 200 to Over 1 700 to Over 2 300
Incl 1 700 Incl 2 300 Incl
- 3 000 2 2,5 2 2
3 000 6 000 3 5 4 3
6 000 9 000 4 7,5 6 4
9 000 12 000 5 10 8 5
12 000 15 000 6 12,5 10 6
15 000 18 000 7 15 12 7
18 000 21 000 8 17,5 14 8
21 000 24 000 10 20 16 10
24 000 27 000 12 22,5 18 12
30 000 - 14 25 20 14
Editorial note: version of table Y.2 in US Customary units needs to be added.
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Figure Y.3 - Tolerances for horizontal pressure vessels
5
4
7
3
C.L VESSEL
X
VESSEL
9
16
TANGENT LINE
C.L
+3 +3
LINE & DATUM
TANGENT
INSTRUMENT
CONNECTIONS
1.5
11 C.L.
THESE LINES ARE C.L. 8

10 HORIZONTAL FOR SIDE
NOZZLES AND PARALLEL
VIEW ON 'X' TO VESSEL CENTRE LINE
FOR VERTICAL NOZZLES.
PERMISSIBLE ROTATION OF
FLANGE WITH RESPECT TO
VESSEL CENTRE LINES
Dimensions referenced on Figure Y.3 are as follows:

3. Location of manways from datum line ± 13 mm (± 0,5 in).
4. Flange face of manway shall be parallel with the indicated plane within 1°.
5. Location of nozzles from datum line ± 13 mm (± 0,5 in).
6. Face of nozzles shall be parallel with the indicated plane within 1/2°.
7. Face of nozzle from centre line of vessel ± 3 mm (± 0,125 in).
8. Bolt holes shall straddle vertical and horizontal centre lines unless otherwise noted.
9. Distance from datum line to base line ± 3 mm (± 0,125 in).
10. Orientation of nozzles & other attachments shall be within + 6 of correct location.
11. Instrument nozzle centres ± 1,5 mm (± 0,065 in).
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Annex Z
(Normative)
Ladders and platforms
Z.1. General
a. This annex applies specifically to the design of ladders and platforms which are supported
off pressure vessels. Reference should be made to ETP documents on structural steelwork
for general requirements on the design, materials, and fabrication of plant steelwork.
See RP 4-5-3 and A ST-STR-00-S, A ST-LADD-00-S, and A ST-PF-VVE-R,
A ST-S&C-00-E.
Z.2. Layout
a. General requirements for ladder and platform layout on vertical vessels are shown in
Figure Z.1. Platforms servicing a manway shall be positioned relative to the manway as
shown in Figure Z.1. Maximum ladder run and minimum platform separation shall be as
shown in Figure Z.1.
In general, platform elevations are determined by the items that require operation
and maintenance.
b. Tower platforms are normally circular and partially encircle the tower as shown in
Figure Z.2. The standout of ladders and platforms from the vessel shall be as shown in
Figure Z.2. One sector is usually left open for unobstructed vertical piping runs but, on
very tall towers (over 40 m (150 ft), this sector should be positioned at different
orientations at different elevations. The ladders on very tall towers should similarly be
distributed around the circumference of the vessel.
The piping and ladders break up the airflow and reduce vortex shedding, thus
avoiding tower vibration. Orientating them at different positions makes this effective
in any wind direction.
Z.3 Platforms
a. The minimum recommended clearance between the face of a manway cover and
equipment e.g., control valves or handrails, shall be 0,9 m (3 ft). Minimum clearances
between manways, valves, ladders, and handrails are shown in Figure Z.3 and Table Z.1.
b. The clearances for platforms at the top head of a pressure vessel shall be as shown in
Figure Z.4
c. Typical details of platforms are given in Figure Z.5. The normal and maximum widths of
vessel platforms are shown in Figure Z.5. Alternatively, platforms may be to PIP
specifications STE05535 Vessel Circular Platform Detail Guidelines and STF05535 Vessel
Circular Platform Details.
d. Unless otherwise specified, floor gratings (and not floor plate) shall be fitted. Gratings
shall be laid with the grating bearing bars spanning across the long span, see Figures Z.6
and Z.7. Gratings may be to PIP specification STF05530 Grating Details.
Floor gratings have very little strength in the direction perpendicular to the grating
bearing bars.
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Figure Z.1 - Typical tower platform and ladder elevations
TOP HEAD PLATFORM

VENT ACCESS
MAINTENANCE &
BLIND ACCESS
ACCESS PER
PURCHASERS SPECIFICATION
915mm TO 1525mm
9140mm (360 in) MAX.
(36 in TO 60 in) MAINTENANCE &

LADDER RUN
VALVE ACCESS
C/L MAINTENANCE
ACCESS 450mm TO 2060mm
(18 in TO 81 in)
PLATFORM
[TYPICAL] ALTERNATIVE VALVE
ACCESS WITH OR
2440mm (96 in)
WITHOUT EXTENSION
INTERMEDIATE
MINIMUM
STEM
PLATFORM TO
SUIT MAXIMUM 305mm (12 in) MINIMUM
LADDER RUN T.L.
LEVEL GAUGE ACCESS

BY LADDER OR CONTROL INSTRUMENT &
MAINTENANCE ACCESS
PLATFORM
DRAIN VALVE ACCESS
LADDER
GRADE FROM GRADE
[TYPICAL]
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Figure Z.2 - Standout of ladder and platforms
CLEAR ALL OBSTRUCTIONS

[INSULATION, RINGS, PIPE,
ETC.]
200
mm
(8 in)
OUTSIDE OF VESSEL WALL

C/L STANDARD
LADDER
102mm (4 in)
(16 m
MIN.
in)
m
405
SEE DESIGN DWG
1830mm (60 in) MAX.

ON OUTSIDE ARC
STANDARD HANDRAIL C/L TYP. SPLICE

EXCEPT AS SHOWN
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Figure Z.3 - Minimum clearances in platform design
N
MI )
m I N LADDER
7m M
4 5 8 in CAGE
(1
4 5 8 in
(1
7m M I
m N)
DAVIT VESSEL
MI
POINT
N DAVIT LADDER
A
POINT CAGE
B
PROVIDE
PARTIAL
CAGE
LADDER
CAGE LADDER TO PLATFORM ABOVE
INTERMEDIATE LANDING SHALL BE
VESSEL DIMENSION 'B' WHERE
'B'= FLANGE O.D.+ 152mm (6 in) MIN.
A IS SHOWN IN TABLE Z.1
TYPE 1 TYPE 2
PLATFORM AT MANHOLE INTERMEDIATE LANDING AT MANHOLE
WITH OR WITHOUT
in MIN
N)
VALVE
MI
(2 4 m m
0
LADDER
61
CAGE VESSEL
4 5 8 in
(1
7 m MI
45 8 i
m N)
7m n M
(1
MI
m IN
LADDER N
M )
IN
CAGE
LADDER
PROVIDE CAGE
PARTIAL
CAGE VESSEL
EXTRA BARS
TYPE 4
TYPE 3 PLATFORM AT NOZZLE
INTERMEDIATE LANDING
Table Z.1 - Dimension A in Figure Z.3
Tower diameter Dimension A

1,2 m (4 ft) or less 0,6 m (2 ft)
1,2 m (4 ft) - 2,4 m (8 ft) 0,75 m (2 ft 6 in)
2,4 m (8 ft) - 3,6 m (12 ft) 0,9 m (3 ft)
3,6 m (12 ft) or more 1,1 m (3 ft 6 in)
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Figure Z.4 - Typical platform at the top of a vessel
FLANGE OR MANWAY
DIMENSION TO PERMIT
REMOVAL OF FLANGE
BOLTS PLATFORM
13mm (1/2 in) MAX. CLEARANCE

100mm (4 in) MINIMUM FROM PLATFORM EDGE TO
CLEARANCE FROM BOTTOM OD OF NOZZLE METAL OR
OF PLATFORM SUPPORT INSULATION. AS APPLICABLE.
MEMBER TO OD OF
VESSEL HEAD METAL
ORINSULATION.
AS APPLICABLE.
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Figure Z.5 - Typical platform section
HANDRAIL DETAIL
IS TYPICAL ONLY
VESSEL WALL
457mm (18 in)
1067mm (42 in) NORMAL

1372mm (54 in) MAX. 102mm (4 in) MIN.
1067mm (42 in)
EVERY
432mm (17 in)

6mm (1/4 in)
GRATING
76mm (3 in)
5mm (3/16 in) 6th BAR
102mm (4 in)
3/4 in BOLTS
102mm (4 in)
102mm (4 in)
T.O.S.
64mm (2 1/2 in)
57mm (2 1/4 in)
76mm (3 in)
8mm (5/16 in)

PLATE BRACKET Ø24mm (15/16 in)
HOLES FOR 7/8 in
Ø2Imm (13/16 in) HOLE IN BOLTS
38mm (1 1/2 in)
BRACKET
& 21mm x 25mm (13/16 in x 1
in) SLOT IN TOE ANGLE FOR VESSEL PLATFORM
3/4 in BOLT. CLIPS BY VESSEL
MANUFACTURER.
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Figure Z.6a) - Floor grating design
GRATING BEARING BAR

END PLATE
Figure Z.6b) - Floor grating cross-section along A-A showing the grating bearing bars
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Figure Z.7a) - Direction of grating bars - plan view
FLOORING SUPPORT
MEMBERS
HANDRAILING
TOEPLATE
OPEN GRATING
FLOORING
B B
DIRECTIONAL SPAN OF GRATING BEARING BARS
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Figure 7b) - Cross-sections (as marked in Figure Z.7a)
6mm
(1/4 in)
SECTION A-A
13mm
(1/2 in)
SECTION B-B
Z.4. Ladders, ladder cages, and safety gates
a. Access to vessel platforms unit shall be by ladder unless otherwise specified by the
purchaser. A typical arrangement of ladders on a vertical vessel is shown in Figure Z.8.
b. Ladder access shall be designed as follows:
1. Unless otherwise specified, if ladders are the only means of access, they shall provide
side-step access to the platforms, see Figure Z.9.
2. If ladders serve as a secondary access to platforms, they may be either side-step or
step-through, see Figures Z.10a and b.
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c. Ladders shall be fixed at one elevation and provided with sliding connections at all others.
The sliding attachments shall comprise slotted clips and shoulder bolts. The slots shall be
sized to take up the specified differential movement between the ladder and the vessel. See
Figures Z.11 and Z.12.
d. A safety cage shall be provided on ladders extending more than 6 m (20 ft) above grade
See Figure Z.13. Ladder safety cages shall be fitted with vertical extension bars which
reach the upper rail of the platform below.
e. Minimum vertical clearance above a ladder measured from the platform shall be 2,1 m
(7 ft 0 in).
f. Width of ladder rung, i.e. inside dimension between stringers, will be specified by BP.
Weld attachment of the rungs shall be as Figure Z.14.
Width of ladder rung may vary from 380 mm (15 in) to 460 mm (18 in) depending on
the practice at different locations.
g. Ladder rungs shall be equally spaced at a spacing to be specified by BP.
The spacing may vary from 230 mm (9 in) to 305 mm (12 in) depending on the
practice at different locations.
h. Safety gates shall be provided. A typical design is shown in Figure Z.15.
Z.5. Handrailing
a. Handrailing will be specified by BP. If made from pipe, it may be to PIP specification
STF05520 and, if made from angle, to PIP specification STF05521.
b. Pipe railing shall be seal-welded to prevent internal corrosion.
Page 63 of 71
Figure Z.8 Typical elevations of ladders and cages
(The sections indicated are shown in Figures Z.9 and 10)
1260mm
(49 1/2 in)
A B B
A
2130mm
UNBROKEN LENGTH
9140mm (360 in) MAX
(84 in)
1600mm
1220mm (48 in)
(63 in)
TOP OF WALKING
MAX. TYP.
SURFACE (TYP)
2130mm
2130mm
C C
(7 ft)
(84 in)
D
6100mm (240 in) MAX
D
W/O CAGE
GRADE
2440mm (96 in) MAX.
2290mm (90 in) MIN.
TYPICAL ELEVATION OF
LADDERS ON STRUCTURES
Page 64 of 71
Figure Z.9 - Ladders and cages – side-step access to platform
(The views and sections referred to are marked in Figure Z.8)
205mm (8 in)
465mm (18 1/4 in)

PLATFORM
50mm (2 in)
HANDRAIL
1260mm (49 1/2 in)
1065mm (42 in)

PLATFORM
160mm (6 1/4 in)

T.O.S. TIE TOP HOOP
TO HANDRAIL PLATFORM
TOP OF WALKING SURFACE HANDRAIL
POST
SECTION A-A
405mm (16 in)
SECTION B-B
Page 65 of 71
Figure Z.10a) - Step-through access
(The views and sections referred to are marked in Figure Z.8)
305mm 305mm
(12 in) (12 in) 355mm 355mm
(14 in) (14 in)
PLATFORM PLATFORM
HANDRAIL BALANCE OF
DETAILS PER
205mm
(8 in)
SECTION C-C
SEE DETAIL A.
BAR 65mm x 10mm
(2 1/2 in x 3/8 in)
SEE DETAIL B.
ANGLE 90mm x 65mm x 6mm SECTION C-C
(3 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in x 1/4 in) ALTERNATIVE CAGE
SECTION C-C
SAME WHEN CAGE
IS NOT USED
1065mm (42 in)
T.O.S.
SECTION D-D
Figure Z.10b) Connections to handrails on step-through ladders
(The locations of details A and B are shown in Figure Z.10a)
BAR 65mm x 10mm 305mm 25mm ANGLE 90mm x 65mm x 6mm 305mm 25mm
(2 1/2 in x 3/8 in) (12 in) (1 in) (3 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in x 1/4 in) (12 in) (1 in)
TERMINATE MIDRAIL TERMINATE MIDRAIL
& TOE PLATE & TOE PLATE
HANDRAIL HANDRAIL
POST POST
C/L C/L
TOP HOOP BLK. TOP OF LADDER
LADDER LADDER FOR TOP HOOP
355mm CONNECTION
355mm
(14 in) (14 in) TOP HOOP
DETAIL A DETAIL B
Page 66 of 71
Figure Z.11 - Ladder details
SAFETY GATE
HANDRAIL
SAFETY CAGE
C/L OF RUNG
1525mm
(49 1/2 in)

1260mm
(60 in)
SHALL BE AT THE TOP
1065mm
(42 in)
PLATFORM ELEVATION
PLATFORM
1220mm
(48 in)
FIXED LADDER SUPPORT
LADDER SLIDING SUPPORT.
PROVIDE SLOTTED HOLES
FOR THERMAL EXPANSION
EXTERNAL SURFACE OF
9145mm (360 in) MAX. LADDER RUN

VESSEL OR WEATHER
PROOFING
(GRADE TO PLATFORM OR
SAFETY
GATE
SIDE OPENING
2440mm (96 in)
IN CAGE
SLIDING SUPPORT
1065mm
(42 in)
PLATFORM
SLOPE LADDER ONLY

AS MUCH AS NEEDED
MIN 75°. MAX 90°
FROM HORIZONTAL
LOWER LADDER
SLIDING SUPPORT m
790m
2440mm
)
(31 in
(96 in)
VESSEL FOUNDATION
FINISHED GRADE
Page 67 of 71
Figure Z.12 - Ladder sliding support details
UPPER SUPPORT CLIP

WITH 28mm (1 1/8 in)
WIDE EXPANSION SLOT 180mm (7 in) MAX
SHOLDER BOLT
152mm
(6 in)
3050mm (120 in) 3050mm (120 in)

25.4mm
MAXIMUM
ALL SUPPORT CLIPS
76mm (3 in)
(1 in)
(1 1/4 in)
10mm (3/8 in) MINIMUM
32mm
TYP
PLATE FURNISHED & 3/4 in BOLT
(1/16 in)
1.6mm
WELDED TO VESSEL THREAD
BY VESSEL FABRICATOR LOCKNUTS OR NUT TACK
WELDED TO BOLT
SHOLDER BOLT
MAXIMUM
LADDER
MIDPOINT ANCHOR STRINGER
SUPPORT CLIP. LOCATE SLOTTED CLIP 38mm (1 1/2 in)
MIDWAY ON LADDER TO VESSEL HEX HEAD
A A
LOWER SUPPORT CLIP
WITH 28mm (1 1/8 in) SECTION AA
SHOLDER BOLT DETAIL
WIDE EXPANSION SLOT
SHOLDER BOLT
FINISHED GRADE.
VESSEL FOUNDATION.
OR PLATFORM IN
457mm (18 in)
305mm (12 in)
MAXIMUM
FRONT OF LADDER
MAXIMUM
Page 68 of 71
Figure Z.13 - Ladder and cage details – elevation
35mm (1 3/8 in)
38mm (1 1/2 in)

1030mm (40 5/8 in) WALK THRU
SIDE EXIT
TOP AND BOTTOM HOOP
AND CENTRE HOOPS IF CAGE
IS OVER 6100mm (240 in)
WALK THRU SHALL BE BAR 75mm x 6mm
SIDE EXIT
(3 in x 1/4 in)
1220mm (48 in)
TOP OF INTERMEDIATE HOOP

WALKING BAR 40mm x 6mm
SURFACE (1 1/2 in x 1/4 in)
T.O.S.
1220mm (48 in) MAX
BETWEEN HOOPS
SAFETY CAGE MEMBERS

TO BE BAR 40mm x 6mm
(1 1/2 in x 1/4 in)
LADDER STRINGERS SHALL BE

BAR 65mm x 10mm (2 1/2 in x 3/8 in)
FOR UNSUPPORTED LENGTHS
C/L Ø19mm (3/4 in) 3660mm (144 in) OR LESS.
BARS (RUNGS) BAR 80mm x 10mm (3 in x 3/8 in)
(3 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in x 1/4 in) FOR
UNSUPPORTED LENGTHS GREATER
1220mm (48 in) MAX
THAN 3660mm (144 in) AND NOT OVER

2440mm (96 in) MAX.
2285mm (90 in) MIN.
2135mm (84 in)
5485mm (216 in).

FOR UNSUPPORTED LENGTHS OVER
5485mm (216 in) SPECIFIC DESIGN IS
REQUIRED.
A
A
SAFETY CAGE EXTENSION
TO HANDRAIL
BAR 40mm x 6mm
TOP OF
(1 1/2 in x 1/4 in)
WALKING
SURFACE HANDRAILS
PLATFORM
GRADE -
Page 69 of 71
Figure Z.14 - Ladder rung attachment detail
(The section referred to is in Figures Z.13)
3mm (1 /8 in)
21mm (13/16in)
HOLE
3mm (1/8 in)
20mm (3/4 in) BAR
SECTION A-A
Page 70 of 71
Figure Z.15 - Ladder safety gate
LADDER
PLATFORM HAND RAIL OPENING

SIDE AT LADDER(SIDE EXIT
OR WALK THRU)
PLAN
Ø17.5mm (11/16 in) HOLES

FOR Ø16mm (5/8 in) BOLTS
(1 3/8 in)
35mm
FURNISHED DOUBLE-BAR
WITH GATE GATE SHOWN IS
RIGHT HANDED
(6 1/4 in)
159mm
35mm
(1 3/8 in)
ELEVATION
Page 71 of 71

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BP DOC NUMBER - GIS-46-020 REV A

Document No. GIS 46-020

Guidance on Industry Standards for

Annex R (Normative) Skirt openings and anchor chairs ................................................................ 23

Table R.1 - Skirt vents .................................................................................................................. 23

Figure 1 - Earthing (grounding) boss............................................................................................... 9

Figure Y.1 - Tolerances on vertical vessels................................................................................... 50

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Euro Norm (EN)

Process Industry Practices (PIP)

3. Terms and definitions

4. Symbols and abbreviations

5. Introduction, codes, legislation, and quality assurance

5.4. Quality assurance

7.1.3. Legs or column supports

7.2. External attachments

7.2.1. Insulation supports

7.2.4. Manway davits

7.2.5. Lifting lugs and trunnions

7.2.6. Other fittings

Figure 1 - Earthing (grounding) boss

8.2.1. Basic requirements

9. Inspection and testing

10. Internal non-metallic coating or refractory lining

11. External coating

13. Packing and shipping

14.1. In the enquiry

14.2. In the quotation

14.3. During design and fabrication

14.4. In the vessel dossier

14. Nameplate rubbing or photograph.

a. Typical details are provided in this annex of:

457mm (18 in)

152mm (6 in) MAX BOTTOM HEAD

305mm (12 in) SEE CLIP DETAIL

ELEVATION CLIP DETAIL

Figure P.2 - Typical insulation ring on a vertical vessel

TOP SECTION SHORTER IF ANY

EXTERNAL TYPE INTERNAL TYPE

ATTACH TO SKIRT WITH TACK WELDS 50mm (2 in) LONG

DETAIL OF INTERNAL TYPE

ANGLE - EXTERNAL TYPE C 5 - CFW CLIP

Ø12mm (15/32 in) 3/8 UNC x 30mm (1.2 in) LG

4. ON STAINLESS STEEL VESSELS CLIPS SHALL BE ATTACHMENT DETAIL

DETAIL OF ANGLE CLIP

Table P.1 - Dimensions of insulation ring

TOTAL THK ANGLE RING JOINT CLIP

Q.2. Manway rungs

C/L MANHOLE & RUNGS

432mm (17 in)

Q.3. Vortex breaker

Figure Q.2 - Vortex breaker

152mm (6 in) MAX

76mm (3 in) MIN

152mm (6 in) MAX

51mm (2 in) MIN

Q.4. Mist eliminator

Figure Q.3 - Mist eliminators

Figure Q.3a) - Full diameter of vessel

DETAIL A DETAIL C. (SEE DETAIL D

DETAIL A DETAIL C. (SEE DETAIL D

Figure Q.3c) - Reduced diameter

Figure Q.3 - Mist eliminator details – continued