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CHECK LIST FOR INSPECTION OF STORAGE TANKS BEFORE COMMISSIONING The check list format shall contain the following information. TANK NO. INSPECTION DRG. NO. LOCATION PRODUCT STORED TYPE OF TANK CAPACITY MAIN DIMENSION HT. ERECTION CONTRACTOR NAME OF INSPECTION AGENCY/INSPECTOR DIA DATE OF

CHECK LIST CHECKS 1. Check and inspect foundation pad/anchor bolts. 2. Checks for settlement/tilting of foundations. 3. Check that all examinations and tests have been carried out and scrutinize the available records. Check whether PWHT is carried out for clean out doors and nozzles wherever applicable. 4. Inspect shell for obvious abnormalities in respect of out-of-roundness bulges, dents, etc. 5. Check that the alterations made during construction have been incorporated in as-built drawing. 6. Measure and record wall thickness of shell, bottom, roof & Nozzles. 7. Check whether non-return valve at roof drain opening has been provided (for floating roof tank) 8. Check proper installation of seal between shell and tank roof (for floating roof tank) 9. Check proper fabrication of bleeder vent (for floating roof tank). 10. For floating roof tanks, check foam dam and foam system wherever provided. For fixed roof tanks, check the functioning of foam pourer lines and its connections with the tank wherever provided. REMARKS

11. Check and inspect internals, steam coils, float gauge, roof drains, 12. Inspect nozzle facings, gaskets and bolts 13. Check insulation protection 14. Check that painting quality and coat thickness are as per specification 15. Check that the required relief valves P&V, Valves and other tank mountings are installed after proper resetting etc. 16. For emergency roof drains, check that water seal is maintained. 17. Check for internal cleanliness before final boxing-up. 18. Check for functioning of fire water and sprinkler systems 19. Check the tank earthing and megger the earthing cable. 20. Check that grounding connections have been fixed properly. For floating roof tanks, check that electrical continuity exists between the shell and floating roof.

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