Table of Contents

1 Scope 2 Purpose 3 Safety 4 References 5 Inspection Guidelines 6 Detailed Inspection Guidelines

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Scope This procedure guidelines for inspecting above ground storage tanks that have been placed in service.

Purpose This procedure to assist the API Inspectors of Tank Inspection Units in their selection by providing Typical Plans and inspection checklist for of

all types of existing storage tank, on stream evaluation, and tracking existing equipment condition. 3 Safety

3.1 Radiographic examination personnel safety should be per general industrial standard and that of specific industry requisite.

3.2 All pressure testing should be in compliance with guidelines established by the company and that of the concerned industrys guide lines. safety

3.3 Use of personnel protection equipment and safe entry for inspection is the responsibility of the inspector/Inspection Engineer 4 References The following standards were used in the preparation of these inspection guidelines and should be carefully reviewed by the inspectors/inspection engineers prior to performing inspection. All references should be the latest issued revision or edition. American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME SEC V Nondestructive Examination ASME SEC VIII Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code American Petroleum Institute API STD 510 Pressure Vessel Inspection Code

API RP 571 Damage Mechanism Affecting fixed Equipment API RP 580 Risk Based Inspection API RP 578 Material Verification API STD 620 Design and construction of Large, Welded, Low Pressure Storage Tanks API STD 650 Welded Steel Tanks for Storage API STD 653 Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration and Reconstruction NBIC National Board Inspection Code

Inspection Guidelines These guidelines are intended for inspectors and inspection engineers. Generally, the steps for storage Tank inspection are shown in the Flowchart in Inspection attachment-A. Equipment shall be inspected per Typical Plan (TIP) and Checklist (detailed check list of API 653 shall

be the guide) shown in attachment B and C respectively.

5.1 Check the tank drawing, construction codes, and material of construction, internal parts, and dimensions (diameter, height and thickness).

5.2 Read the tank file and note history of corrosion, repairs and replacement if any.

5.3 Carry out joint inspection (check includes ventilation, blinds, scaffolds and lighting) and obtain entry permit to ensure the Tank is safe to enter

and inspect. At the time of inspection keep a man watch for your safety.

5.4 Primarily carry out external inspection for external leaks, external damage, insulation or paint damage, external corrosion.

5.5 Ensure the tank is isolated with proper blinds. Obtain entry permit from operation. Prior to internal inspection entry gas test to make sure no toxic

gases are released. While entry to the tank, have a man stand by at the man way for personnel safety and company loss prevention.

5.6 Start preliminary inspection at all man ways (man way inspection) going from bottom (all around) to the top. Record the observations on a

note pad at each level. Start entering the tank from the bottom man way and assess the conditions of nozzles, tank bottom plates, (Columns, note float, the hardwares

tank shell plates, tank internal

supports / legs, sumps, etc.). Identify each item and observations for your inspection evaluation. 6 Detailed Inspection Guidelines While performing detailed erosion/corrosion, inspection

look for pitting corrosion,

channeling, weld erosion/corrosion and cracks,

mechanical damages while opening and closing, environmental cracking, bulging and blistering and the like are some that will be noted with in the tanks. Coating conditions, if coated. A good cleaning and careful

evaluation will help make a good decision. Sometime Fitness for Service inspection (FFS) assessment will be required and full of

evaluation will have to be done from design, operation, and history operation to increase the service life of the tank.

6.1

Actual Thickness Determination of shell and shell penetrations 6.1.1 A general UT thickness survey of a tank shell will typically require a grid system as noted below. (Shell thickness gauging shall preferably be done by remote controlled UT crawler machines.) a, Mark vertical lines from the reference points at the bottom of shell to the top of shell. Number of reference points around circumference is 8,12,16,20 and 24 for tank diameters less than 12 meters, between 12 and 20 meters, between 21 and 27 meters, between 28 and 36 meters, 36 meters and above, respectively.

b, Mark two horizontal grid lines on each shell course, the first one at 300 mm above the lower edge of each course, and the second one at mid-height of each course. Number horizontal grid lines 01, 02, 03 etc. starting with 01 at 300 mm above tank bottom. c, In areas of significant external pitting, the depth should be measured with a pit gauge and subtracted from the shell thickness adjacent to the pit, to obtain the remaining thickness at the bottom of the pit. Visual inspection is to be carried out to locate locally corroded and pitted areas prior to ultrasonic gauging d, Ultrasonic thickness readings shall be taken at the intersection of vertical and horizontal grid lines. e, Ultrasonic thickness measurements of nozzles and man way neck plates should be taken as close as possible to the reinforcing or shell plate at 12, 3, 6 and 9 Oclock positions. 6.1.2 The amount of inspection can be increased further, if appropriate, based on the initial evaluation results. 6.1.4 At any location where readings are less than 90% of original thickness or thinning is equal to or more than 1 mm from the original thickness, the adjacent area shall be UT scanned to determine the extent of corrosion.

6.2

Condition Determination of Tank bottom 6.2.1 During inspection, the entire floor should be visually examined for holes, cracked welds, and any areas that were previously

repaired. 6.2.2 Bottom plate UT thickness readings shall be taken at least as detailed below a, MFL shall be made over the entire bottom plates to identify thinned areas b, Carry out hand scan or UT scanning on all inaccessible areas c, Perform UT follow up or back up. 6.2.3 Bottom plates and bottom sump shall be 100% vacuum tested for all weld joints including shell to bottom joints. 6.2.4 UT scanning shall be performed for Tank Sump.

6.2.5 MPI shall be performed at shell to annular plate joints.

6.3

Condition Determination of Tank Roof 6.3.1 Visual checks will locate areas of especially severe corrosion, such as at depressions in the roof surface, areas around roof support sleeves, near roof drains and vents, and similar locations where water can

accumulate. Badly corroded areas of the roof should be examined for evidence of leaks. The a good indication of any of the paint system is more condition of the paint on the roof will provide potential roof corrosion problem. Weathering severe on the roof water. due to its

exposure to sunlight and the presence of pools of

6.3.2 The underside of the roof should be checked for corrosion. Ultrasonic thickness measurements should then be made to determine The external face of the pontoon in the be inspected for grooving,

the rate of corrosion.

region of the liquid level should

pitting, and corrosion because this area is prone to liquid-vapor interface.

corrosion due to the

6.3.3 Floating roof UT reading shall be taken as a minimum as detailed below; (the spots required in check list cant be substituted with the following requirement) Ultrasonic thickness measurements should be performed along the extension of the Vertical grid lines at 200mm from shell, at 2/3 radius and at 1/3 radius. In addition thickness measurement must be taken at locations where significant external and internal corrosion are observed. OR Rectangular plates- 6 readings per plate Sketch Plates3 readings per plate

10 additional readings between shell and gauge.

6.4

Determining the Tank Settlement

Shell and bottom settlement must be evaluated as part of the inspection

tank

activity to determine if any corrective action is required.

6.4 After completion of the full inspection, request any other needs for cleaning or removal and cleaning of internals for detail inspection and

repairs or renewal if any.

6.5 Follow up the recommendations and the related repairs per standards, the codes, ASME and API. Carry out the final inspection on completion

of the repairs and cleaning as applicable.

6.6 Applicable standards and codes: ASME SEC VIII D1, API STD 650, and API STD 653.