API Monogram For Tank Storage

Khairul Umam, BEng.

Bachelor of Metallurgical & Material Engineering
University of Indonesia
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API Quality Program Introduction

API Monogram For Tank Storage
FAQ (Frequently Asked Question)

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API Quality Program

API is an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited

standards developing organization, operating with approved
standards development procedures and undergoing regular audits
of its processes.
API produces standards, recommended practices, specifications,
codes and technical publications, reports and studies that cover
each segment of the industry.
API standards promote the use of safe, interchangeable equipment
and operations through the use of proven, sound engineering
practices as well as help reduce regulatory compliance costs, and in
conjunction with APIs Quality Programs, many of these standards
form the basis of API certification programs.

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API Quality Program

There are two kind of Program Certified by API:
Quality Management System : API Spec Q1
Product Specification and Standards : API Monogram

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API Spec Q1

This specification defines the quality management system

requirements for the design, development, production, installation
and service of products for the petroleum, petrochemical and
natural gas industry. This specification also sets forth the
minimum quality management system requirements, which
applied in conjunction with API industry standards, are necessary
to obtain a license to use the API monogram.

This standard specifies requirements for a quality management

system where an organization,
a) needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide product
that meets customer and applicable regulatory requirements, and
b) aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective
application of the system, including processes for continual
improvement of the system and the assurance of conformity to
customer and applicable regulatory requirements.

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API Spec Q1

This edition of API Spec Q1 is the identical national

adoption of ISO TS 29001, Petroleum, petrochemical and
natural gas industries-Sector specific requirementsRequirements for product and service supply organizations,
with the addition of the API Monogram Annex.
API Spec Q1 is consistent with ISO 9001 Series with
aproximately 33 additional requirements or clauses.

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API MONOGRAM

Every day, around the world, the oil and natural gas industry relies
on equipment and products identified by the API Monogram to get
the job done right. Designed for manufacturers of production
equipment, drilling equipment and now, refinery equipment, the API
Monogram Program lets companies show the world what theyre
made of.
The API Monogram Program grants permission to an API Licensee
to apply the API Monogram to applicable products that fall within the
scope of the program
API Monogram specifies requirements and gives recommendations
for the performance, dimensional and functional interchangeability,
design, materials, testing, inspection, welding, marking, handling,
storing, shipment and purchasing, of equipments for use in the
petroleum and natural gas industries. Examples:
- API 16A For Drill Through Equipment - BOP
- API 6A For Wellhead and Christmass Tree Equipment
- API 650 for Welded Tank for Oil Storage

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API Monogram For Tanks

There are several API monogram for Tank Storage:
API 650 (Welded Tanks for Oil Storage )
API 12 B (Bolted Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids )
API 12D (Field Welded Tanks for Storage of Production
Liquids)
API 12 F (Shop Welded Tanks for Storage of Production
Liquids)
API 12 P (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Tanks)

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API 650

establishes minimum requirements for

material, design, fabrication, erection,
and testing for vertical, cylindrical,
aboveground, closed- and open-top,
welded carbon or stainless steel
storage tanks in various sizes and
capacities for internal pressures
approximating atmospheric pressure
(internal pressures not exceeding the
weight of the roof plates), but a higher
internal pressure is permitted when
additional requirements are met.

This Standard applies only to tanks whose entire bottom is

uniformly supported and to tanks in non-refrigerated service
that have a maximum design temperature of 93C (200F) or
less.
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API 12B

This specification covers material, design,

fabrication, and testing requirements for
vertical, cylindrical, aboveground, closed and
open top, bolted steel storage tanks with
internal pressures approximately atmospheric
at various sizes and capacities ranging from
100 to 10000 barrels. Tanks covered by this
specification have been designed using
established engineering calculations to
determine minimum metal thickness and
bolting specifications for each size tank filled
with water.

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API 12B

This specification is designed to provide the oil production

industry with tanks of adequate safety and reasonable
economy for use in the storage of crude petroleum and
other liquids commonly handled and stored by the
production segment of the industry. This specification is
for the convenience of purchasers and manufacturers in
ordering and fabricating tanks.

This specification permits inspectors representing the

purchaser access at all times during the fabrication of the
product. The specification stipulates that the
manufacturer affords the inspector, without charge,
access to all facilities to ensure that the material is being
manufactured in accordance with this specification.

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API 12D

This specification covers material,

design, fabrication, and testing
requirements for vertical, cylindrical,
aboveground, closed top, welded steel
storage tanks with internal pressures
approximately atmospheric at various
sizes and capacities ranging from 500
to 10000 barrels. Tanks covered by
this specification have been designed
using established engineering
calculations to determine minimum
metal thickness and bolting
specifications for each size tank filled
with water.

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API 12D

This specification is designed to provide the oil production

industry with tanks of adequate safety and reasonable
economy for use in the storage of crude petroleum and
other liquids commonly handled and stored by the
production segment of the industry. This specification is for
the convenience of purchasers and manufacturers in
ordering and fabricating tanks.

This specification permits inspectors representing the

purchaser access at all times during the fabrication of the
product. The specification stipulates that the manufacturer
affords the inspector, without charge, access to all facilities
to ensure that the material is being manufactured in
accordance with this specification.

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API 12F

This specification covers

material, design, fabrication,
and testing requirements for
shop-fabricated vertical,
cylindrical, aboveground, closed
top, welded steel storage tanks
with internal pressures
approximately atmospheric at
various sizes and capacities
ranging from 90 to 750 barrels.
Tanks covered by this
specification have been
designed using established
engineering calculations to
determine minimum metal
thickness and bolting
specifications for each size tank
filled with water.

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API 12F

This specification is designed to provide the oil production

industry with tanks of adequate safety and reasonable
economy for use in the storage of crude petroleum and
other liquids commonly handled and stored by the
production segment of the industry. This specification is
for the convenience of purchasers and manufacturers in
ordering and fabricating tanks.
This specification permits inspectors representing the
purchaser access at all times during the fabrication of the
product. The specification stipulates that the manufacturer
affords the inspector, without charge, access to all
facilities to ensure that the material is being manufactured
in accordance with this specification.

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API 12P

This specification covers

material, design, fabrication,
and testing requirements for
fiberglass reinforced plastic
(FRP) tanks. Only shopfabricated, vertical, cylindrical
tanks are covered. Tanks
covered by this specification
are intended for above ground
and atmospheric pressure
service at various sizes and
capacities ranging from 90 to
1500 barrels. Unsupported
cone bottom tanks are outside
the scope of this specification.

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API 12P

Standard designs are based on a maximum

working pressure equal to the hydrostatic
head of the stored fluid plus 6 in. of water
column (0.217 psig) and 2 in. of water
column vacuum. Design criteria are
dependent on method of construction.
Filament winding, chop-spray and
combinations of these methods (commonly
referred to as chop-hoop) are covered.
Tanks constructed using hand lay-up
(contact molding) are to be designed to the
same standard as chop-spray construction.

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FAQ (Frequently Asked Question)

Q: Where are storage tanks used in the petroleum industry?

A: Storage tanks are found in most sectors of the petroleum industry.
These include exploration & production, refining, marketing, and
pipelines.
Q: What are the different types of storage tanks?
A: Storage tanks can be divided into two basic types: aboveground
(AST) and underground (UST). ASTs are used in production, refining,
marketing, and pipeline operations. USTs are typically used in the
marketing of gasoline at retail service stations.
Q: What are the API standards for construction of new ASTs?
A: Spec. 12B, Bolted Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids; Spec.
12D, Field Welded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids; Spec. 12F,
Shop Welded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids; Spec. 12P,
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Tanks; API 620, Design and Construction
of Large, Welded, Low-Pressure Storage Tanks; API 650, Welded Steel
Tanks for Oil Storage.
Q: What is the difference between tanks constructed to the API
12 series specifications for production operations and API 650
tanks?
A: Production tanks are usually much smaller than API 650 tanks and
are often subject to different operating conditions.

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FAQ (Frequently Asked Question)

Q: What size tanks are covered by API refining,

marketing, and pipeline standards?
A: Generally, the minimum size is 1100 gallons (4164 liters).
API design standards for ASTs in refining, marketing, and
pipeline facilities do not specify a maximum size.
Q: What are the API standards for the inspection and
repair of ASTs currently in-service?
A: Spec. 12R1, Setting, Maintenance, Inspection, Operation,
and Repair of Tanks in Production Service; API 653, Tanks
Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction.
Q: Does API certify tank manufacturers?
A: Yes, to Specifications 12B, 12D, and 12F. API does not
certify manufacturers to Std. 650 at this time.
Q: How many facilities has reached API 12 B, 12 D, 12
F?
A: 24 facilities for these series all over the world. (12B =1
certification, 12D= 4 certification, (12F=21 certification).

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FAQ (Frequently Asked Question)

Q: Does API issue a certificate to verify that a tank has

been built to API 620 or 650?
A: No. The manufacturer is responsible for certifying that the
tank has been constructed in accordance with API 650 (see API
650, Section 8.3)
Q: How do I get my tank certified by API to Standard
620 or 650?
A: API no longer certifies tanks built to API 620 or 650. The
API Monogram Program does include tanks built to
Specifications 12B, 12D, and 12F.
Q: Can API provide assistance or consultation on tank
design or inspection?
A: No. API does not act as a consultant on specific engineering
problems or on the general application of its standards. API will
provide an interpretation of the requirements in the standard
and will address suggested changes based on new data or
technology. Please refer to API 620, Appendix J; API 650,
Appendix D; or API 653, Appendix E for further information in
interpretations.

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FAQ (Frequently Asked Question)

Q: Does API provide nameplates for API 650

tanks?
A: No. The tank manufacturer typically provides the
nameplate for a new tank (see API 650, Section 8.1).
Q: Does API certify companies to do tank repair?
A: No. API only certifies inspectors to API 653.
Q: Where can a find an API 653 certified
inspector?
A: A list of companies that employ certified inspectors
can be found on the API Inspector Certification website.
Q: Does API 650 or 653 have procedures for
hydrotesting?
A: No. Although both documents have requirements on
when a hydrotest must be performed, they do not have
procedures on how a hydrotest is performed.

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