Above ground storage tanks : practical guide to construction, inspection, and testing

Content: API Specification for Storage Tanks    Jurisdiction of Various Standards for Storages    Layout of API 650 Based on April 2013 Edition    Classification of Storages    Some Basics about Flammable and Combustible Liquids    Classification of Storages (NFPA 30)    Classification of Storages (Institute of Petroleum)    Tank Farm Layout    Considerations    Typical Tank Farms    Spacing of Tanks as per NFPA 30 (2003 Edition)    Minimum Distances (NFPA 30)    Spacing of a Tank for Petroleum Stocks as per the Institute of Petroleum Guidelines for Classes I, II, and III(2)    API Tank Sizes for Layout Purpose (Based on API 650)    Summary of Refinery Storage Tanks    Use of Floating and Fixed Roof Tanks    Storage Tank Capacity Chart    Tank Design    Tank Design Considerations    Design Aids Available    Basis for Designing    Design Calculations    Drawings    Certified for Construction Drawings and Documents    Documents for Statutory and Client Approvals    Design Change Note    As-Built Documents    Tank Foundation    Considerations for the Selection of Foundation    Types of Foundations    Handing Over the Foundation    Sequence of Mechanical Works for Storage Tank Erection    Preliminary Works on Award of Contract    Responsibility Matrix (Head Office and Site)    Organization Setup at Site    Design, Drawings, and Documents Approval    List of Documents    Preparation of Bill of Materials with Specifications    Inquiry and Purchase of Raw Materials    Materials Procured from Stockists or Traders    Purchase or Transfer of Construction Equipment to Site    List of Equipment Required at Site    Work Contracts    Local Contracts and Purchases at Site    Tank Erection    Storage Tank Erection    Inspection of Raw Materials    Identification and Traceability of Raw Materials    Marking of Plates    Cutting of Plates and Other Pressure and Load Retaining Parts    Inspection of Plates after Cutting and Edge Preparation    Bending of Plates    Laying of Bottom (Annular, Bottom, and Sketch) Plates    Erection of Shell Courses, Roofs, and Other Appurtenances    General    Conventional Method    Bygging or Jacking Up Method    Comparison of Erection Methodology    Erection of Shells by Conventional Method    Methodology for Tank Erection by Jacking Up Method    Erection of Roof Structure and Cone Roof Plates    Shell Appurtenances    Manufacture of Subassemblies    Installation of Appurtenances    Spiral Stairway, Handrails, Platforms, and Other Support Attachments    Welding    Weld Edge Preparation    Typical Weld Joints    Restrictions on Types of Weld Joints    Shell Vertical Joints    Welding Processes    Welding Procedure Specifications    Procedure Qualification    Welder Qualification    Welder's Identification Cards    Welding Sequence    Electrodes Storage and Their Drying    Weld Repairs    Weld Repair Procedure    Inspection and Testing of Welds    Summary of Inspection and Tests    Butt Welds    Fillet Welds (Pressure Retaining)    Other Structural Welds on Shell and Roof (Inside and Outside)    Inspection (Dimensional)    Nondestructive Testing    Radiographic Testing    Minimum Number and Location of Radiographs Required as per API 650    Weld Maps with Pictorial Presentation of Radiography    Other Requirements for Radiography    Ultrasonic Testing    Magnetic Particle Testing    Liquid Penetrant Testing    Visual Examination or Testing    Weld Maps    Documentation of NDT    Other Tests    Vacuum Box Testing    Pneumatic Testing of Reinforcement Pads    Hydrostatic Testing of Tank    Measurement of Settlement of Tank during Hydrostatic Testing    Alternate Tests in Lieu of Hydrostatic Testing    Testing of Roof    Testing of Roof for Appendix F Tanks    Cleaning, Internal Lining, and External Painting    Cleaning after Hydrostatic Test    Planning for Surface Preparation and Lining or Painting    Surface Preparation (Write-up Courtesy M/s Transocean Coating, Rotterdam)    Edge and Weld Preparation for New Constructions    Paints and Their Uses    Effective Life of Coating and Film Thickness    Other Requirements by Clients for Surface Preparation and Lining and Painting of Tanks    Commonly Used Color Schemes to Reduce Vapor Loss    Commonly Used External Coating Systems (for Atmospheric Temperatures)    Commonly Used Internal Lining Systems (for Atmospheric Temperatures)    Inspection and Tests with Recommended Frequency for Surface Preparation and Lining and Painting    Documentation    General    Manufacturer's Record Book    Suggested Contents for MRB    Documents Not Specified by a Standard    General Requirement for Contents of MRB    Records and Reports of Inspections, Tests, and Calibrations    Certification for Materials    Heat Treatment Records and Charts    NDE Reports    Formats    General    Formats for Fixed Cone Roof Tanks    Additional Formats for Floating Roof Tanks    Bibliography    Annexure A: Material Specification Summary    Annexure B: Recommended Joint Design Guide to Sketches and    Tables of API 650    Annexure C: Welding Procedure and Welder Qualification Requirements    Annexure D: Radiography of Storage Tanks    Annexure E: Inspection and Test Plan    Annexure F: Requirements for Floating Roof Tanks    Annexure G: Additional Inspections and Tests for Floating Roof Tanks    Annexure H: Calibration of Tanks    Annexure I: Floating Roof Drains    Annexure J: Floating Roof Seal Selection Guidelines