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This inspection report for Facility 7721 is a photo documentation showing interior and exterior images of an above-ground fuel storage tank at Westover Air Force Base. The images reveal various aspects of tank conditions, including welded seams, shell plating, and floor conditions. Notable observations include visible corrosion on some surfaces, pitting in certain areas, and wear patterns on the tank's components. The photos appear to be from a comprehensive structural inspection meant to assess the tank's integrity and maintenance needs.
The inspection photos support the broader solicitation requirement for tank cleaning and maintenance services at Westover AFB, providing visual evidence of the current condition of the storage tanks that will require service under contract W9128F25QA008. The documentation would help potential contractors understand the scope and complexity of the required tank maintenance work.
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US Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District
API 653 In‐Service Inspection Report
Westover ARB, MA.
Tank‐1 (Facility 7721)
US Army Corps of Engineers Center of Expertise for Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants
(USACE POL‐MCX)
6/28/2022
Table of Contents
ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
GENERAL SUMMARY
STATE REGULATIONS
PREVIOUS INSPECTION DATES
RECOMMENDED FUTURE INSPECTION DATES
A. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION
1. API 653 Inspection
2. Site Information
B. TANK INSPECTION COMMENTS
1. Tank Construction
2. Secondary Containment
3. Tank Foundation
4. Tank Bottom
5. Tank Shell
6. Tank Floating Roof
7. Tank Fixed Roof
8. Tank Appurtenances
9. Tank Piping System
10. Fire Protection System
C. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. MANDATORY REPAIRS per API 653, UFC 3‐460‐01, or AW 78‐24‐27 Standards
2. REQUIRED REPAIRS to Fully Comply with API 653, or, Federal, State, and Local Codes
3. RECOMMENDED REPAIRS TO FULLY COMPLY WITH UFC 3‐460‐01, AW 78‐24‐27 Standards or as Part of Regular Maintenance
APPENDIX A: ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS…………………………………………………………………………………A‐1
APPENDIX B: EGINEEERING DATA………………………………………………………….........................................B‐1
APPENDIX C: ENGINEERING DRAWINGS……………………………………………………………………………………… C‐1
APPENDIX D: API 653 CHECKLISTS FOR TANK INSPECTIONS ………………………………………………………. D‐1
APPENDIX E: PHOTOGRAPHS………………………………………………………………………………………………………. E‐1
ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
API American Petroleum Institute
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASNT American Society of Non‐Destructive Testing
ATG Automatic Tank Gauge
BBL Barrel
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CP Cathodic Protection
DFT Dry Film Thickness
HLA High Level Alarm
HLCS High Level Control Shutoff
HHLA High‐High Level Alarm
LLA Low Level Alarm
LLLA Low‐Low Level Alarm
MFL Magnetic Flux Leakage
MT Magnetic Particle Testing
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers
NDT Non‐Destructive Testing
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
PSI Pounds per Square Inch
PT Penetrant Testing
P/V Pressure/Vacuum
RP Recommended Practice
PST Product Saver Tank
RT Radiography Testing
TML Thickness Measurement Location
TRV Thermal Relief Valve
UFC Unified Facilities Criteria
UFGS Unified Facilities Guide Specifications
ULS Ultra Low Sulfur
UT Ultrasonic Testing
VT Visual Testing
GENERAL SUMMARY
Summary of Inspection
An API Standard 653 In‐Service inspection was conducted on Tank‐1 (Facility 7721) at Westover ARB, MA. The tank was constructed in 2014. The inspection was completed on June 28, 2022. The overall service life of the tank is estimated to be greater than 20 years.
Significant Findings (overview)
Mandatory None
Required Repairs
1. There is approximately 3 linear feet of hairline cracking in the secondary containment floor. The crack is located near the secondary containment drain sump and has vegetation growing through it.
2. The tank does not have adequate signage, such as an NFPA diamond for immediate identification of contents by first responders.
Recommended Repairs
1. The roof mounted pan installation hatch does not have a reinforcement pad as required by AW
78‐24‐27 and UFC 3‐46‐01 Table 8‐1.
2. The existing 4” low suction line does not tie into the tank issue piping with a thermal relieved crossover. However, a 4” DBB plug valve is provided at the skin of the tank.
3. The tank stairway railing from the intermediate platform down is wobbly and does not appear to be firmly secured.
Inspection Date: June 28, 2022
Inspection(s) Performed: API‐653 In‐Service (External)
Inspector(s): Richard M. Bailey
STATE REGULATIONS
API‐653 In‐Service Tank Inspections: 502 CMR 5.00
API‐653 Out‐of‐Service Tank Inspections: 502 CMR 5.00
NOTE: If there are no state regulations for tank inspections, N/A shall reside in‐place of the number of years between inspections. If state regulations reside, the recommended future inspections dates shall be based on whichever is more stringent between the API inspector’s calculations and the state regulations.
PREVIOUS INSPECTION DATES
API Out‐of‐Service (Internal) Inspection Date: N/A
API In‐Service (External) Inspection Date: N/A
RECOMMENDED FUTURE INSPECTION DATES
API Out‐of‐Service (Internal) Inspection Date: January 2024 (initial inspection:
based on most stringent data)
API In‐Service (External) Inspection Date: June 2027
Note: In accordance with UFC 3‐460‐03, the Out‐of‐Service inspection interval is every 10 years or as recommended by an appropriately certified tank inspector in the previous API 653 or STI SP001 inspection report.
Signature(s):
Richard M. Bailey, API‐653 # 30241 InterSpec, LLC.
GENERAL TANK INFORMATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Owner United States Air Force
Location Westover Air Reserve Base
Facility Number 7721
Tank Number 1
State / Country Massachusetts, United States
City Chicopee
Inspection Date June 28, 2022 Tank Manufacturer Witherup Fabrication and Erection, Inc.
Design Standard API Standard 650 12th Edition
Date of Construction 2014
Tank Contents Jet‐A (F‐24)
Tank Serial Number 20313‐1
Tank Diameter 39’
Shell Height 36’ 3”
Product Height 22’ 00‐ 4/16”
Tank Capacity 5,000 barrels (210,000 gallons)
Foundation Concrete Ringwall
Construction
Bottom Unknown
Shell Butt‐Welded (Cylindrical)
Floating Roof Bolted and sealed
Fixed Roof Lap‐Welded
Material
Bottom Carbon Steel
Shell Carbon Steel, A‐36
Floating Roof Aluminum
Fixed Roof Carbon Steel
Cathodic Protection Yes (Impressed Current)
Interior Coating System Unknown
Exterior Coating System Urethane Coated Epoxy
Level Gauging MTG and ENRAF ATG
Overfill Protection Hydraulically operated control valve
Piping
Receipt 8" Coated Carbon Steel
Issue 12" Coated Carbon Steel
Low Suction 4" Coated Carbon Steel
Water Draw‐Off 2" to 1"
2" Carbon Steel Flange to 1" Stainless Steel
Level Alarms & Controls
Description ENRAF ATG Independent
High‐High Level Alarm: Not Available 30’ 02‐06/16"
High‐Level Alarm: Not Available 27’ 11‐00/16"
Low‐Level Alarm: Not Available 4’ 09‐10/16"
Low‐Low Level Alarm: Not Available 1’ 07‐00/16"
High‐Level Control Shut‐off: 31’ 02‐00/16"
Type of Internal Floating Roof
Aluminum Honeycomb Panel
A. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION
1. API 653 Inspection
This project will perform API 653 inspections of various tanks at facilities throughout the United States. Additional consideration is given to federal, state, and local regulations, as well as applicable military criteria and general industry standards. An API Standard 653 In‐
Service inspection was performed for Tank 1 (Facility 7721).
2. Site Information
On June 28, 2022, InterSpec, LLC performed an API 653 In‐Service visual inspection of Tank 1 (Facility 7721), located at the Westover ARB in Chicopee, MA.
B. TANK INSPECTION COMMENTS
1. Tank Construction
Tank 1 is a nominal 210,000 gallon (5,000 barrel), 39’ diameter by 36’ 3” tall, F‐24 Jet‐A, aboveground vertical storage tank. The tank was constructed in 2014. The tank was constructed to API‐650 12th Edition standards.
2. Secondary Containment
40 CFR 112.7(c) states that the entire secondary containment system, “including walls and floor, must be capable of containing oil and must be constructed so that any discharge from a primary containment system ... will not escape containment before cleanup occurs.” 40
CFR 112.8(c)(2) and 40 CFR 112.12(c)(2) state that diked areas must be “sufficiently impervious to contain oil.” The purpose of the secondary containment requirement is to prevent discharges, as described in 40 CFR 112.1(b); therefore, effective secondary containment methods must be able to contain oil until the oil is cleaned up. The secondary containment area consists of an uncoated concrete floor and concrete sloped walls. An informal containment evaluation was conducted. The containment appears to be of sufficient size to contain a total tank loss per UFC 3‐460‐01 Section 8‐14.2.1, “The containment area needs to have sufficient capacity to contain the tank contents plus one foot of freeboard. If the containment has the capacity to contain the tank contents plus one foot of freeboard, the containment area is sufficient.” The secondary containment area appears to be properly sloped to drain water away from the tank in accordance with NFPA
30.
3. Tank Foundation
The tank rests on a concrete ringwall. The tank is equipped with an impressed cathodic protection system. The tank has a monitoring well as part of the foundation for bottom leak detection. A visual evaluation of the ringwall was conducted during the inspection for broken concrete, spalling, cracks, and vegetation against the bottom of the tank. The tank bottom‐to‐ringwall sealant was evaluated for deteriorated areas that could introduce moisture under the tank bottom.
4. Tank Bottom
The bottom was not evaluated.
5. Tank Shell
The shell is constructed of A‐36 carbon steel material. The shell is a cylindrical design, butt‐ welded together, consisting of four (4) courses. The shell exterior has a thin film urethane covered epoxy coating system. The coating was inspected for disbonding, adhesion, deterioration, and discoloration; it is in satisfactory condition. The tank appears to be stable and does not appear to be in danger of overturning or buckling due to high winds or seismic conditions. The shell was evaluated for remaining metal thickness utilizing ultrasonic technology. Thickness measurements are listed in the Engineering Data section in Appendix
B. A service life evaluation performed shows the shell with > 30 years of remaining life under current conditions. The engineering calculations, as per API‐653, for the service life evaluation are shown in Appendix A under "Service Life Evaluation.” Based on data collected during this inspection, the tank shell is structurally sound.
6. Tank Floating Roof
The tank is equipped with an internal floating roof. The floating roof is an aluminum honeycomb panel type design. The double wiper perimeter roof seals and opening gaskets were inspected for tears and deterioration from the roof inspection hatches; they are in satisfactory condition.
7. Tank Fixed Roof
The fixed roof is a self‐supported cone‐up roof constructed of A‐36 carbon steel material.
The fixed roof is lap‐welded together consisting of 14 plates fillet‐welded to the shell. The fixed roof has an urethane epoxy exterior coating system. The coating was inspected for disbonding, adhesion, deterioration, and discoloration; it is in satisfactory condition.
Identified and evaluated the roof nozzles. Inspected the gauge hatch cover and latch and checked for proper seal integrity and cover operation. The fixed roof was evaluated for remaining metal thickness utilizing ultrasonic technology. Thickness measurements are listed in the Engineering Data section in Appendix B.
8. Tank Appurtenances
Note: The following table is an overview of the appurtenance status regarding UFC‐3‐460‐01 and AW 78‐24‐78 standards and does not reflect API standards, federal regulations, state regulations, and/or local regulations.
Overview of Appurtenance
Item Appurtenance
Installed Fully or partially
Meets Current Design
Standards
A. Manhole
1. 36‐inch manhole located above the IFR high leg position. ☒ ☒
2. At least two (2) fixed roof manholes. ☐ ☐
3. At least two (2) 36‐inch shell manholes. ☒ ☒
4. A bolted cover in the fixed roof for installation of IFR. ☒ ☐
B. Inspection Hatches
1. At least of four (4) 18x24‐inch inspection hatches on fixed roof with
IFR (min. spacing 32 feet).
C. Ladder/Stairs
1. Internal ladders with internal floating roofs. ☒ ☒
2. Access to high level shut‐off and alarms. ☒ ☒
D. Level Alarms An individual automatic level alarm system, independent of the gauging device or system. Include high, high‐high, low and low‐low level alarms. On aboveground tanks: provide a means to manually test each alarm sensor to ensure system operability without a full tank; locate level alarm equipment for ready access from ground level, stairway platforms, or roof access.
1. High‐High Level Alarm ☒ ☒
2. High Level Alarm ☒ ☒
3. Low Level Alarm ☒ ☒
4. Low‐Low Level Alarm ☒ ☒
E. Vents
1. Open atmospheric vents with weather hoods and bird screens. ☒ ☒
2. Emergency relief venting (a floating roof or frangible joint may be used to fulfill emergency relief requirements).
F. Gauge/Gauge Hatch/Stilling Wells
1. A mechanical liquid level gauge. ☒ ☒
2. Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG) (ENRAF fuel level & VITO water level systems).
3. One 10‐inch roof flanged nozzle with an 8‐inch aluminum, fully slotted, stilling well for ATG near the edge of the roof near the top of the stairway platform for fuel level ATG.
4. One 8‐inch roof flanged nozzle with a 6‐inch aluminum, fully slotted, stilling well for temperature and water bottom sensor, as close to or in the tank sump as possible for water level ATG.
5. One 10‐inch roof nozzle and an aluminum, slotted stilling well for gauging and sampling.
G. Piping Connection
1. Receipt Line ☒ ☒
Overview of Appurtenance
Item Appurtenance
Installed Fully or partially
Meets Current Design
Standards
2. Low Suction Line ☒ ☐
3. Issue Line. ☒ ☒
H. Overfill Protection
1. Overfill protection with a hydraulically operated diaphragm control valve.
I. Water Draw‐Off
1. Water draw‐off system. ☒ ☒
J. Ball Joints
1. Ball joints on pipes to relieve strain caused by tank settling or seismic activity or other means.
K. Cable Supports
1. On the fixed roof of all tanks, provide two scaffold cable supports ☒ ☒
a. Water Draw‐Off System
1) Water Draw‐Off Line: The water draw‐off piping consists of 1‐inch stainless steel issue and return piping. The line has two 2‐inch double‐block and bleed valves at the shell.
2) Product Saver Tank: The product saver tank (PST) is constructed of stainless steel.
b. Low Suction System
The tank is equipped with a 4‐inch low suction. The low suction piping is constructed of carbon steel material, does not tie into the issue line, and is not equipped with a cam‐type connection used for tank stripping.
c. Issue Line
The 12‐inch issue line is constructed from coated carbon steel material. The line is protected from over pressurization with a thermal relief system. The thermal relief system consists of 1‐inch welded and flanged stainless‐steel pipe and fittings. The line is equipped with a fuel sampling port.
d. Receipt Line
The 8‐inch receipt line is constructed from coated carbon steel material. The line is protected from over pressurization with a thermal relief system. The thermal relief system consists of 1‐inch welded stainless steel and flanged pipe and fittings. The line is equipped with a fuel sampling port.
e. Automatic Tank Gauging (Fuel Level)
The tank is equipped with an ENRAF ATG system for electronic fuel level gauging. The system is installed in a 10‐inch slotted aluminum stilling well.
f. Automatic Tank Gauging (Water Level)
The tank is equipped with an ENRAF Vito water and temperature probe for electronic water level gauging located near the center of the tank. The probe is equipped with an
8‐inch reinforcement pad and is installed in a 6‐inch slotted aluminum stilling well.
g. Mechanical Tank Gauging
The tank is equipped with a Varec 2500 mechanical tape level gauge for mechanical fuel level gauging.
h. Tank Sampling\Manual Gauging
The tank is equipped with an 8‐inch aluminum slotted stilling well for sampling and manual gauging.
i. Level Alarms\High Level Shut‐Off
The ENRAF ATG system provides low, low‐low, high, and high‐high level alarms. The tank is equipped with independent low, low‐low, high, and high‐high level alarms mounted on the shell. The high‐level alarm assembly and high level shut‐off assembly are accessible from the spiral stairway. The piping consists of 1‐inch welded/flanged stainless‐steel piping and fittings.
j. Ladder and Platforms
The tank’s fixed roof is accessible by a spiral stairway mounted on the shell of the tank. The spiral stairway has platforms for the upper manhole, level alarms, and at the fixed roof. The floating roof is accessible by an internal ladder accessible through the fixed roof access hatch and the upper shell manhole located on the spiral stairway.
k. Grounding
The tank has eight (8) grounding straps exothermically welded to four (4) equally spaced reinforced lugs around the circumference of the tank.
l. Anchoring
The tank is not anchored to the foundation. Tank anchoring is primarily determined by seismic conditions in the area. Some military facilities have experienced flooding in the containment that resulted in tanks being lifted off of their foundations.
9. Tank Piping System
Fuel is received and issued via trucks.
10. Fire Protection System
The fire department provides fire protection. The facility is equipped with two fire hydrants near the tank along the accessway.
C. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The following information identifies the significant findings found during the tank inspection:
1. MANDATORY REPAIRS per API 653, UFC 3‐460‐01, or AW 78‐24‐27 Standards
Mandatory Repairs represent items that require immediate attention, in order to prevent imminent risk to system operators, equipment integrity, or the adjacent environment. The tank should remain out of service until these repairs are completed.
None
2. REQUIRED REPAIRS to Fully Comply with API 653, or, Federal, State, and Local Codes
Recommended Repairs represent items that should be addressed in a timely manner, in order to prevent future potential risks to system operators, equipment integrity, or the adjacent environment. These items may be required by federal, state and local codes, or by military criteria.
a. Hairline Cracks in Secondary Containment Floor
OBSERVATION: There is approximately 3 linear feet of hairline cracking in the secondary containment floor. The crack is located near the secondary containment drain sump and has vegetation growing through it.
CODE REFERENCE: 40 CFR 112.1(B), 40 CFR 112.8(C)(2), 40 CFR 112.12(C)(2), and
UFC 3‐460‐01 Section 8‐14.2.1.
RECOMMENDATION: Repair all cracks in the secondary containment floor in accordance with UFGS 03 01 00. (Quantity: 3 linear feet)
b. No NFPA Diamond Placard on the Tank Shell
OBSERVATION: The tank does not have adequate signage, such as an NFPA diamond for immediate identification of contents by first responders.
CODE REFERENCE: NFPA 30 paragraph 21.7.2.1 and NFPA 704, Standard System for the
Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response, or another approved system, shall be applied to storage tanks containing liquids. The marking shall not need to be applied directly to the tank but shall be located where it can readily be seen, such as on the shoulder of an accessway or walkway to the tank or tanks or on the piping outside of the diked area. If more than one tank is involved, the markings shall be so located that each tank can readily be identified.”
RECOMMENDATION: Install NFPA diamond in accordance with NFPA 30 and NFPA 704.
(Quantity: One Sign)
3. RECOMMENDED REPAIRS TO FULLY COMPLY WITH UFC 3‐460‐01, AW 78‐24‐27 Standards or as Part of Regular Maintenance
Recommended Repairs represent items that should be addressed in a timely manner, in order to prevent future potential risks to system operators, equipment integrity, or the adjacent environment.
a. No Reinforcement Pad for the Roof Mounted Pan Installation Hatch
OBSERVATION: The roof mounted pan installation hatch does not have a reinforcement pad as required by AW 78‐24‐27 and UFC 3‐46‐01 Table 8‐1.
CODE REFERENCE: AW 78‐24‐27 Drawing 5.01 Note R and UFC 3‐460‐01 Table 8‐1 Item (g).
RECOMMENDATION: Provide the existing pan installation hatch with a reinforcement pad in accordance with AW 78‐24‐27 and UFC 3 460‐01 requirements. (Quantity: One Pad)
b. Four‐Inch Low Suction Line
OBSERVATION: The existing 4” Low Suction line does not tie into the tank issue piping with a thermal relieved crossover. However, a 4” DBB plug valve is provided at the skin of the tank.
CODE REFERENCE: UFC 3‐460‐01 Section 3‐6.7.3 (a), UFC 3‐460‐01 Table 8‐1 item (v) and
AW 78‐24‐27 G.05.
RECOMMENDATION: Reconfigure the 4” low suction to meet the requirements of UFC 3‐ 460‐01 and AW 78‐24‐27 standard design. (Quantity: One System)
c. Tank Stairway Railing
OBSERVATION: The tank stairway railing from the intermediate platform down is wobbly and does not appear to be firmly secured.
CODE REFERENCE: Good engineering practices.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide additional bracing for the outer stairway railing. (Quantity: 1)
Appendix A
Engineering Calculations
1. Shell Service Life Evaluation
2. Shell Settlement Evaluation
Shell Service Life Evaluation
Where:
t min = minimum acceptable shell thickness for each course, in inches; however, t min shall not be less than 0.1 inch for any tank course.
t nom = nominal shell thickness, in inches.
t act = current measured shell thickness, excluding pits and corrosion, in inches.
t prev = previous measured shell thickness, excluding pits and corrosion or t nom , in inches.
D = nominal diameter of the tank, in feet.
H = height from the bottom of the shell course under considerations to the established maximum liquid level, in feet.
H c = calculated safe fill height, in feet, for the current product.
G = specific gravity of the contents.
Y = specified minimum yield strength of the plate; use 30,000 pounds per square inch if not known
(N/A for riveted tanks).
T = smaller of the specified minimum tensile strength of the plate or 80,000 pounds per square inch;
use 55,000 psi if not known (N/A for riveted tanks).
S = The maximum allowable stress, in pounds per square inch. For welded tanks, use the smaller of 0.80Y or 0.429T for the bottom and the second course or the smaller of 0.88Y or 0.472T for all other courses. For riveted tanks, use S =21,000 psi. For elevated temperatures above 200OF, the maximum allowable stress shall be the smaller of 2/3 the minimum yield strength multiplied by the M-factor (M) of API Standard 650 Appendix M or the product design stress value listed in Table M-1a or M-1b of API Standard 650.
E = original joint efficiency for the tank. Use Table 4-2 from API Standard 653 if original E is unknown; E =1.0 when evaluating the retirement thickness in a corroded plate, when away from welds or joints by at least the greater of one inch or twice the plate thickness. For riveted tanks, use E =1.0 for shell plates when greater than 6 inches from rivets; use the value of E from API Standard 653 Table 4-3 when within 6 inches of rivets.
L r = remaining life of the shell, in years.
C r = shell corrosion rate, in inches per year.
I ut = inspection interval for the next ultrasonic inspection, in years (not to exceed 15 years).
I v = inspection interval for the next visual external inspection, in years (not to exceed 5 years).
Y = years between the previous measured shell thickness (t prev ) and the current measured shell thickness (t act ), in years.
The maximum inspection intervals are determined by the most restrictive shell course in regard to the remaining life and the corrosion rate calculations for each shell course using the following formulas:
tmin =
2.6(H−1)DG
SE
Lr = tact − tmin
Cr Cr = tprev − tact Y Iut = tact − tmin 2Cr
Iv = tact − tmin
4Cr
1) Minimum Required Thickness
D = 39 feet
G = 0.84
Y = 8 years
Course No.
Plate Specification
Course Height (feet)
Product Height (feet) (H )
Maximum Allowable
Stress (psi) (S )
Joint Efficiency
(E )
Minimum Acceptable Thickness (inches) (t min )
Previous Measured Thickness (inches) (t prev )*
Current Measured Thickness (inches)
(t act )
1 A 36 7.92 36.00 24,900 1.00 0.120 0.250 0.238 2 A 36 10.00 28.08 24,900 1.00 0.100 0.250 0.242 3 A 36 9.83 18.08 27,400 1.00 0.100 0.250 0.246 4 A 36 8.25 8.25 27,400 1.00 0.100 0.250 0.246
*The t prev values were based on t nom .
0.000
0.050
0.100
0.150
0.200
0.250
0.300
1 2 3 4
In ch es
Course
Thickness Graph tprev tact tmin
2) Corrosion Rate, Remaining Life and Inspection Intervals
Course No.
Corrosion Rate
(in./yr) (C r )
Remaining Life
(years) (L r )
Next Visual
Inspection (years)
(I v )
Next Ultrasonic Thickness Inspection
(years) (I ut )
1 0.00150 78 5 15 2 0.00100 142 5 15 3 0.00050 292 5 15 4 0.00050 292 5 15
* Let C r =0.0002 inches per year for calculation purposes.
Note: The engineering data used to calculate in-service period of operation (Remaining Life) assumes the tank remains in the same service and all corrosion rates remain constant. The maximum safe fill height for the tank is not limited other than by the established maximum operating liquid level and any other appurtenance such as overflow, vents, or firefighting system.
0.00000
0.00020
0.00040
0.00060
0.00080
0.00100
0.00120
0.00140
0.00160
1 2 3 4
In ch es P er Y ea r
Course
Course Corrosion Rate Graph
Corrosion Rate
3) Projected Thickness Chart and Graph
Course #1:
Year Thickness tmin
2022 0.238 0.1197253 2027 0.231 0.1197253 2032 0.223 0.1197253 2042 0.208 0.1197253 2052 0.193 0.1197253
*based on same service and corrosion rates.
Course #2:
Year Thickness tmin
2022 0.242 0.1 2027 0.237 0.1 2032 0.232 0.1 2042 0.222 0.1 2052 0.212 0.1
*based on same service and corrosion rates.
Current Thickness:
Current Thickness:
Anticipated Thickness (5 yrs)* Anticipated Thickness (10 yrs)* Anticipated Thickness (20 yrs)* Anticipated Thickness (30 yrs)*
Anticipated Thickness (5 yrs)* Anticipated Thickness (10 yrs)* Anticipated Thickness (20 yrs)* Anticipated Thickness (30 yrs)*
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0.100
0.150
0.200
0.250
2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2034 2036 2038 2040 2042 2044 2046 2048 2050 2052
In ch es
Year
Course #1 Projected Thickness Graph
Thickness tmin
0.000
0.050
0.100
0.150
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2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2034 2036 2038 2040 2042 2044 2046 2048 2050 2052
In ch es
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Course #2 Projected Thickness Graph
Thickness tmin
Course #3:
Year Thickness tmin
2022 0.246 0.1 2027 0.244 0.1 2032 0.241 0.1 2042 0.236 0.1 2052 0.231 0.1
*based on same service and corrosion rates.
Course #4:
Year Thickness tmin
2022 0.246 0.1 2027 0.244 0.1 2032 0.241 0.1 2042 0.236 0.1 2052 0.231 0.1
*based on same service and corrosion rates.
Current Thickness:
Anticipated Thickness (5 yrs)* Anticipated Thickness (10 yrs)*
Current Thickness:
Anticipated Thickness (5 yrs)* Anticipated Thickness (10 yrs)*
Anticipated Thickness (20 yrs)* Anticipated Thickness (30 yrs)*
Anticipated Thickness (20 yrs)* Anticipated Thickness (30 yrs)*
0.000
0.050
0.100
0.150
0.200
0.250
0.300
2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2034 2036 2038 2040 2042 2044 2046 2048 2050 2052
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Shell Settlement Evaluation
S max = maximum permissible out-of-plane deflection, in feet.
L = ΠD /N = arc length between measurement points, in feet.
D = tank diameter, in feet N = number of survey points.
Y = yield strength, in pounds per square inch (psi).
E = young's modulus, in pounds per square inch (psi) H = tank height, in feet
D = 39 feet N = 8 L = 3.14(39)/8 = 15.3153 feet Y = 36,000 psi E = 29,000,000 psi H = 36.25 feet
L 2 = 234.5573 square feet
11(234.5573)(36,000) 2(29,000,000)(36.25)
1) Maximum Permissible Out-of-Plane Deflection Calculation
S max = = 0.0442 feet
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|S i | = U i - (1/2U i-1 + 1/2U i+1 ) Where:
|S i | = magnitude of the calculated out-of-plane deflection, in feet.
U i = Out-of-Plane settlement of point "i ", in feet (+) when above cosine curve (-) when below cosine curve
Point Actual Curve
Fit U i U i+1 U i-1 S i |S i |
1 0.04167 0.00000 0.04167 0.02116 0.06808 0.06808 0.00295 2 0.08333 0.01525 0.06808 0.04167 0.05208 0.05208 0.02120 3 0.10417 0.05208 0.05208 0.06808 -0.02641 -0.02641 0.03125 4 0.06250 0.08891 -0.02641 0.05208 -0.03583 -0.03583 0.03454 5 0.06833 0.10417 -0.03583 -0.02641 -0.08891 -0.08891 0.02183 6 0.00000 0.08891 -0.08891 -0.03583 -0.05067 -0.05067 0.04566 7 0.00142 0.05208 -0.05067 -0.08891 0.02116 0.02116 0.01679 8 0.03642 0.01525 0.02116 -0.05067 0.04167 0.04167 0.02566
R 2 = 0.87 Note: Settlement evaluation must be done using the arc length method.
1) Out-of-Plane Deflection Calculation
Shell Settlement Graph
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Optimum Cosine Curve
Min. Settlement at (Pt 1)
Max. Settlement at (Pt 4)
S arc = settlement arc length between start and end point, in feet.
S i = maximum out-of-plane settlement within the settlement arc length, in inches.
K = factor based on tank roof type (per B.3.2.2).
Roof TypeFixed Roof K = 10.5
Sarc # Start Pt End Pt End Pt Sarc (ft) Si (in) Smax (in)
1 3 5 4 30.6305 0.2850 0.4295 Pass
2 5 3 7 91.8916 0.9463 1.2886 Pass
Evaluation of the settlement by the arc length method is within acceptable limits.
API 653 B.2.2.5 Evaluation by Settlement Arc Length Method (For R 2 less than 0.9)
Si < Smax →
Si < Smax →
Arc Length Evaluation
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Appendix B
Engineering Data
1. Shell Plate Thickness Measurements
2. Shell Drop Thickness Measurements
3. Shell Nozzle and Reinforcement Measurements
4. Shell Settlement Measurements
5. Fixed Roof Plate Thickness Measurements
Location # 1 is with 2" of Plate 1 - 1
1 0.248 51 0.249 101 0.249 2 0.248 52 0.248 102 0.248 3 0.247 53 0.246 103 0.244 4 0.249 54 0.247 104 0.245 5 0.247 55 0.246 105 0.247 6 0.249 56 0.247 106 0.248 7 0.25 57 0.246 107 0.248 8 0.248 58 0.249 108 0.247 9 0.248 59 0.247 109 0.249
10 0.247 60 0.243 110 0.246 11 0.247 61 0.248 111 0.245 12 0.247 62 0.244 112 0.248 13 0.242 63 0.24 113 0.247 14 0.246 64 0.246 114 0.247 15 0.247 65 0.248 115 0.247 16 0.246 66 0.248 116 0.249 17 0.247 67 0.248 117 0.248 18 0.246 68 0.243 118 0.248 19 0.247 69 0.249 119 0.249 20 0.248 70 0.247 120 0.247 21 0.247 71 0.248 121 0.244 22 0.247 72 0.248 122 0.245 23 0.247 73 0.248
24 0.247 74 0.248
25 0.247 75 0.247
26 0.247 76 0.248
27 0.248 77 0.246
28 0.248 78 0.248
29 0.247 79 0.248
30 0.248 80 0.248
31 0.248 81 0.249
32 0.247 82 0.248
33 0.247 83 0.248
34 0.247 84 0.243
35 0.246 85 0.249
36 0.248 86 0.249
37 0.247 87 0.249
38 0.249 88 0.248
39 0.248 89 0.249
40 0.248 90 0.247
41 0.248 91 0.247
42 0.247 92 0.248
43 0.248 93 0.248
44 0.249 94 0.248
45 0.248 95 0.248
46 0.249 96 0.249
47 0.248 97 0.247
48 0.248 98 0.248
49 0.247 99 0.248
50 0.247 100 0.248
Tank Shell 360 degree Measurement every 1 foot (within 12 inches of chime)
Location # Thickness in inches Location #
Thickness in inches
Location # Thickness in inches
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0.248 0.250 0.249 0.251 0.247 0.246 0.248 0.248 0.246
0.249 0.248 0.249 0.248 0.246 0.245 0.249 0.251 0.250
0.251 0.250 0.248 0.248 0.247 0.248 0.246 0.250 0.250
0.248 0.248 0.248 0.247 0.249 0.247 0.246 0.245 0.251
0.248 0.250 0.250 0.249 0.248 0.244 0.249 0.251 0.250
1 - 3 1 - 4 1 - 5
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Thickness Measurements (inches) Point Numbers
Shell Plate Thickness Measurements
Plate # 1 - 1
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Point No.
Course #1
Course #2
Course #3
Course #4
1 0.248 0.247 0.247 0.248
2 0.248 0.247 0.248 0.247
3 0.247 0.242 0.246 0.247
4 0.249 0.246 0.247 0.247
5 0.247 0.247 0.247 0.246
6 0.249 0.246 0.247 0.248
7 0.25 0.247 0.248 0.247
8 0.248 0.246 0.248 0.249
9 0.248 0.247 0.247 0.248
10 0.247 0.248 0.248 0.248
0.245
Measurements are evenly spaced down each course along the path of each drop. The thickness in inches. The lowest UT measurements are in RED, and the highest UT measurements are in shell course.
Shell Plate Thickness Measurements
Nom. 0o 90o 180o 270o
A 36" Manway 0.375 0.366 0.367 0.365 0.370 B 36" IFR Manway 0.375 0.363 0.366 0.364 0.366 C 8" Tank Receipt 0.500 0.509 0.513 0.508 0.508 D 36" Manway 0.375 0.367 0.366 0.367 0.369 E 1" High-High Level Alarm Assembly NA NA NA NA NA F 1" High-Level Alarm Assembly NA NA NA NA NA G 1" Low-Level Alarm Assembly NA NA NA NA NA H 1" Threaded Plug NA NA NA NA NA I 1" Low-Low Level Assembly NA NA NA NA NA J 2" Water Draw 0.218 0.190 0.185 0.188 0.193 K 2" Return Nozzle 0.218 0.184 0.195 0.188 0.194 L 4" Low Suction 0.325 0.316 0.320 0.324 0.319 M 12" Tank Issue 0.500 0.509 0.502 0.498 0.500
Nom. 0o 90o 180o 270o
A Circular Pad 0.250 0.256 0.255 0.256 0.253 B Circular Pad 0.250 0.251 0.255 0.254 0.256 C Circular Pad 0.250 0.255 0.249 0.254 0.251 D Circular Pad 0.250 0.256 0.260 0.255 0.258 L Circular Pad 0.250 0.255 0.259 0.252 0.256 M Tombstone Pad 0.250 0.254 0.256 0.248 0.249
NOTE: The Sheet Number corresponds to the shell plate in the first shell course. The X-Axis is measured from the Seam #1 in the first shell course to the center of the nozzle. Seam #1 is the first seam left of the first manway left of the stairway in the first shell course viewing from the outside. The Y-Axis is measured from the tank bottom to the center of the nozzle.
Nozzle Reinforcement Measurements
Nozzle Measurements
Shell Nozzle and Nozzle Reinforcement Measurements
Noz Desig. Reinforcement Description
Thickness Measurements (inches)
Thickness Measurements (inches)Noz Desig. Nozzle Description
1 35 1/2 2 35 3 34 3/4 4 35 1/4 5 35 9/50 6 36 7 36 8 35 9/16
NOTE: The Rod Heights are based on the actual height of the transit at the time of the data collection. This data should only be used for this report. Point #1 is located at Vertical Shell Seam #1.
Shell Settlement Measurements
Point No. Rod Height (inches)
Fixed Roof Plate Thickness Measurements
1 2 3 4 5
1 0.250 0.248 0.248 NA NA A
2 0.249 0.247 0.249 NA NA B
3 0.247 0.246 0.247 0.247 0.245 B 4 0.259 0.260 0.253 0.242 0.238 E 5 0.254 0.254 0.251 0.251 0.253 E 6 0.254 0.252 0.253 0.254 0.254 E 7 0.253 0.253 0.253 0.252 0.252 E 8 0.253 0.253 0.253 0.252 0.253 E 9 0.248 0.245 0.248 0.254 0.253 A
10 0.252 0.252 0.252 0.251 0.251 E 11 0.254 0.253 0.255 0.254 0.254 E 12 0.249 0.253 0.250 0.250 0.249 E
13 0.254 0.255 0.255 NA NA C
14 0.255 0.255 0.254 NA NA D
NOTE: The lowest UT measurements are in RED, and the highest UT measurements are in GREEN.
Plate Number
Point No. Plate Type
Appendix C
Engineering Drawings
1. Shell Layout
2. Fixed Roof Layout
3. Secondary Containment Layout
Shell Layout [1 of 1] Tank # 1 (Fac. 7721)
Westover AFB; Chicopee, MA
InterSpec, LLC.
06/28/2022 N/A N/A
A - 36" Manway B - 36" IFR Manway C - 8" Tank Receipt D - 36" Manway
E - 1" HHLA
F - 1" HLA
G - 1" LLA
H - 1" Blank
I - 1" LLLA
J - 2" Water Draw K - 2" Return
L - 4" Low Point M - 12" Issue
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Roof Layout [1 of 1] Tank # 1 (Fac. 7721)
InterSpec, LLC.
06/28/2022 N/A N/A
A - 2" Threaded Plug B - 2" Threaded Cap C - 2" Threaded Plug
D - 2" ARD
E - 24" x 72" Pan Installation Hatch
F - 1.5" MTG Tape Nozzle G - 24" Center Vent H - 36" x 40" Ladder Hatch I - 8" Sample Gauge Well J - 2" Threaded Plug K - 8" Vito Water Probe
L - 8" Enraf ATG
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N - 2" Threaded Cap O - 2" Threaded Plug
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InterSpec, LLC.
06/28/2022 N/A N/A
- 8" Receipt
- 1" Water Draw
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Appendix D
API Standard 653 Checklists for Tank Inspections
1. Tank In‐Service Inspection Checklist
Tank In-Service Inspection Checklist
API 653
Reference Item
Completed (X)
C.1.1 FOUNDATION
a) Measure foundation levelness and bottom elevations. ☒
C.1.1.1 CONCRETE RING
a) Inspect for broken concrete, spalling, and cracks, particularly under backup bars used in welding butt-welded annular rings under the shell.
b) Inspect drain openings in ring, back of water draw basins, and top surface of ring for indications of bottom leakage.
c) Inspect for cavities under foundation and vegetation against bottom of tank. ☒
d) Check that runoff rainwater from the shell drains away from tank. ☒
e) Check for settlement around perimeter of tank. ☒
C.1.1.2 ASPHALT
a) Check for settling of tank into asphalt base which would direct runoff rain water under the tank instead of away from it.
b) Look for areas where leaching of oil has left rock filler exposed, which indicates hydrocarbon leakage.
C.1.1.3 OILED DIRT OR SAND
a) Check for settlement into the base which would direct runoff rain water under the tank rather than away from it.
C.1.1.4 ROCK
a) Presence of crushed rock under the steel bottom usually results in severe underside corrosion. Make a note to do additional bottom plate examination (ultrasonic, hammer testing, or turning of coupons) when the tank is out of service.
C.1.1.5 SITE DRAINAGE
a) Check site for drainage away from the tank and associated piping and manifolds. ☒
b) Check operating condition of the dike drains. ☒
C.1.1.6 HOUSEKEEPING
a) Inspect the area for buildup of trash, vegetation, and other inflammables buildup. ☒
C.1.1.7 CATHODIC PROTECTION
a) Review cathodic protection potential readings. ☒
C.1.2 SHELLS
C.1.2.1 EXTERNAL VISUAL INSPECTION
a) Visually inspect for paint failures, pitting, and corrosion. ☒
b) Clean off the bottom angle area and inspect for corrosion and thinning on plate and weld.
c) Inspect the bottom-to-foundation seal, if any. Visually inspect for grooving, corrosion, pitting, and coating failures.
C.1.2.2 INTERNAL (FLOATING ROOF TANK)
a) Visually inspect for paint failures, pitting, and corrosion. ☒
C.1.2.3 RIVETED SHELL INSPECTION
a) Inspect external surface for rivet and seam leaks. ☐
b) Locate leaks by sketch or photo (location will be lost when shell is abrasive cleaned for painting).
c) Inspect rivets for corrosion loss and wear. ☐
d) Inspect vertical seams to see if they have been full fillet lap-welded to increase joint efficiency.
Reference Item
Completed (X)
e) If no record exists of vertical riveted seams, dimension and sketch (or photograph) the rivet pattern: number of rows, rivet size, pitch length, and note whether the joint is butt-riveted or lap-riveted.
C.1.2.4 WIND GIRDER (FLOATING ROOF TANKS)
a) Inspect wind girder and handrail for corrosion damage (paint failure, pitting, corrosion product buildup), especially where it occurs at tack-welded junction, and for broken welds.
b) Check support welds to shell for pitting, especially on shell plates. ☐
c) Note whether supports have reinforcing pads welded to shell. ☐
C.1.3 SHELL APPURTENANCES
C.1.3.1 MANWAYS AND NOZZLES
a) Inspect for cracks or signs of leakage on weld joints at nozzles, man ways, and reinforcing plates.
b) Inspect for shell plate dimpling around nozzles, caused by excessive pipe deflection. ☒
c) Inspect for flange leaks and leaks around bolting. ☒
d) Inspect sealing of insulation around manways and nozzles. ☐
e) Check for inadequate manway flange and cover thickness on mixer manways. ☐
C.1.3.2 TANK PIPING MANIFOLDS
a) Inspect manifold piping, flanges, and valves for leaks. ☒
b) Inspect fire-fighting system components. ☒
c) Check for anchored piping which would be hazardous to the tank shell or bottom connections during earth movement.
d) Check for adequate thermal pressure relief of piping to the tank. ☒
e) Check operation of regulators for tanks with purge gas systems. ☐
f) Check sample connections for leaks and for proper valve operation. ☐
g) Check for damage and test the accuracy of temperature indicators. ☐
h) Check welds on shell-mounted davit clips above valves 6 inches and larger. ☐
C.1.3.3 AUTOGAUGE SYSTEM
a) Inspect autogauge tape guide and lower sheave housing (floating swings) for leaks. ☐
b) Inspect autogauge head for damage. ☐
c) Bump the checker on autogauge head for proper movement of tape. ☒
d) Identify size and construction material of autogauge tape guide (floating roof tanks). ☒
e) Ask operator if tape tends to hang up during tank roof movement (floating roof tanks). ☒
f) Compare actual product level to the reading on the autogauge (maximum variation is 2 in.).
g) On floating roof tanks, when the roof is in the lowest position, check that no more than two feet of tape are exposed at the end of the tape guide.
h) Inspect condition of board and legibility of board-type autogauges. ☐
i) Test freedom of movement of marker and float. ☒
C.1.3.4 SHELL MOUNTED SAMPLE STATION
a) Inspect sample lines for function of valves and plugging of lines, including drain or return-to-tank line.
b) Check circulation pump for leaks and operating problems. ☐
c) Test bracing and supports for sample lines and equipment. ☐
C.1.3.5 HEATER SHELL MANWAY MOUNTED
a) Inspect condensate drain for presence of oil indicating leakage. ☐
Reference Item
Completed (X)
C.1.3.6 MIXER
a) Inspect for proper mounting flange and support. ☐
b) Inspect for leakage. ☐
c) Inspect condition of power lines and connections to mixer. ☐
C.1.3.7 SWING LINES: WINCH OPERATION
a) Non-floating. Raise, then lower the swing line with the winch, and check for cable tightness to confirm that swing line lowered properly.
b) Floating. With tank half full or more, lower the swing line, then let out cable and check if swing has pulled cable tight, indicating that the winch is operating properly.
c) Indicator. Check that the indicator moves in the proper direction: Floating swing line indicators show a lower level as cable is wound up on the winch. Non-floating swing line indicators show the opposite.
C.1.3.8 SWING LINES: EXTERNAL GAUGE SYSTEM
a) Check for leaks at threaded and flanged joints. ☐
C.1.3.9 SWING LINES: IDENTIFY BALLAST VARYING NEED
a) Check for significant difference in stock specific gravity. ☐
C.1.3.10 SWING LINES: CABLE MATERIAL AND CONDITION
a) For non-stainless steel cable, check for corrosion over entire length. ☐
b) All cable: check for wear or fraying. ☐
C.1.3.11 SWING LINES: PRODUCT SAMPLE COMPARISON
a) Check for water or gravity differences that would indicate a leaking swing joint. ☐
C.1.3.12 SWING LINES: TARGET
a) Target should indicate direction of swing opening (up or down) and height above bottom where suction will be lost with swing on bottom support.
C.1.4 ROOFS
C.1.4.1 DECK PLATE INTERNAL CORROSION
a) For safety, before accessing the roof, check with ultrasonic instrument or lightly use a ball peen hammer to test the deck plate near the edge of the roof for thinning.
(Corrosion normally attacks the deck plate at the edge of a fixed roof and at the rafters in the center of the roof first.)
C.1.4.2 DECK PLATE EXTERNAL CORROSION
a) Visually inspect for paint failure, holes, pitting, and corrosion product on the roof deck. ☒
C.1.4.3 ROOF DECK DRAINAGES
a) Look for indication of standing water. (Significant sagging of fixed roof deck indicates potential rafter failure. Large standing water areas on a floating roof indicate inadequate drainage design or, if to one side, a nonlevel roof with possible leaking pontoons.)
C.1.4.4 LEVEL OF FLOATING ROOFS
a) At several locations, measure distance from roof rim to a horizontal weld seam above the roof. A variance in the readings indicates a nonlevel roof with possible shell out-of-round, out-of- plumb, leaking pontoons, or hang-up. On small diameter tanks, an unlevel condition can indicate unequal loading at that level.
C.1.4.5 GAS TEST INTERNAL FLOATING ROOF
a) Test for explosive gas on top of the internal floating roof. Readings could indicate a leaking roof, leaking seal system, or inadequate ventilation of the area above the internal floating roof.
Reference Item
Completed (X)
C.1.4.6 ROOF INSULATION
a) Visually inspect for cracks or leaks in the insulation weather coat where runoff rain water could penetrate the insulation.
b) Inspect for wet insulation under the weather coat. ☐
c) Remove small test sections of insulation and check roof plate for corrosion and holes near the edge of the insulated area.
C.1.4.7 FLOATING ROOF SEAL SYSTEMS
a) Inspect the condition of the seal, measure and record maximum rim spaces and seal-to-shell gaps around the full roof circumference at the level of inspection. NOTE:
Inspection of the seal and measurement of the rim spaces and seal-to-shell gaps at more than one level may be necessary to more fully determine if any problems exist at other levels of tank operation).
b) Measure and record annular space at 30-ft spacing (minimum of four quadrants) around roof and record. Measurements should be taken in directly opposite pairs.
c) Check if seal fabric on primary shoe seals is pulling shoes away from shell (fabric not wide enough).
d) Inspect fabric for deterioration, holes, tears, and cracks. ☒
e) Inspect visible metallic parts for corrosion and wear. ☒
f) Inspect for openings in seals that would permit vapor emissions. ☒
g) Inspect for protruding bolt or rivet heads against the shell. ☒
h) Pull both primary and secondary seal systems back all around the shell to check their operation.
i) Inspect secondary seals for signs of buckling or indications that their angle with the shell is too shallow.
j) Inspect wedge-type wiper seals for flexibility, resilience, cracks, and tears. ☒
C.1.5 ROOF APPURTENANCES
C.1.5.1 SAMPLE HATCH
a) Inspect condition and functioning of sample hatch cover. ☒
b) On tanks governed by Air Quality Monitoring District rules, check for the condition of seal inside hatch cover.
c) Check for corrosion and plugging on thief and gauge hatch cover. ☒
d) Where sample hatch is used to reel gauge stock level, check for marker and tab stating hold-off distance.
e) Check for reinforcing pad where sample hatch pipe penetrates the roof deck. ☒
f) On floating roof sample hatch and recoil systems, inspect operation of recoil reel and condition of rope.
g) Test operation of system. ☒
h) On ultra clean stocks such as JP4, check for presence and condition of protective coating or liner inside sample hatch (preventing rust from pipe getting into sample).
C.1.5.2 GAUGE WELL
a) Inspect visible portion of the gauge well for thinning, size of slots, and cover condition. ☒
b) Check for a hold-off distance marker and tab with hold-off distance (legible). ☒
c) On floating roofs, inspect condition of roof guide for gauge well, particularly the condition of the rollers for grooving.
d) If accessible, check the distance from the gauge well pipe to the tank shell at different levels.
e) If tank has a gauge well washer, check valve for leakage and for presence of a bull plug or blind flange.
Reference Item
Completed (X)
C.1.5.3 FIXED ROOF SCAFFOLD SUPPORT
a) Inspect scaffold support for corrosion, wear, and structural soundness. ☒
C.1.5.4 AUTOGAUGE: INSPECT HATCH AND GUIDES
a) Check the hatch for corrosion and missing bolts. ☐
b) Check tape cable for wear or fraying caused by rubbing on the cover. ☐
C.1.5.5 AUTOGAUGE: FLOAT WELL COVER
a) Inspect for corrosion. ☐
b) Check tape cable for wear or fraying caused by rubbing on the cover. ☐
C.1.5.6 SAMPLE HATCH (INTERNAL FLOATING ROOF)
a) Check overall conditions. ☒
b) When equipped with a fabric seal, check for automatic sealing after sampling. ☒
c) When equipped with a recoil reel opening device, check for proper operations. ☒
C.1.5.7 ROOF MOUNTED VENTS INTERNAL FLOATING ROOF
a) Check condition of screens, locking and pivot pins. ☐
C.1.5.8 GAUGING PLAT FORM DRIP RING
a) On fixed roof tanks with drip rings under the gauging platform or sampling area, inspect for plugged drain return to the tank.
C.1.5.9 EMERGENCY ROOF DRAINS
a) Inspect vapor plugs for emergency drain: that seal fabric discs are slightly smaller than the pipe ID and that fabric seal is above the liquid level.
C.1.5.10 REMOVABLE ROOF LEG RACKS
a) Check for leg racks on roof. ☐
C.1.5.11 VACUUM BREAKERS
a) Report size, number, and type of vacuum breakers. Inspect vacuum breakers. If high legs are set, check for setting of mechanical breakers in high leg position.
C.1.5.12 RIM VENTS
a) Check condition of the screen on the rim vent cover. ☐
b) Check for plating off or removal of rim vents where jurisdictional rules do not permit removal.
C.1.5.13 PONTOON INSPECTION HATCHES
a) Open pontoon inspection hatch covers and visually check inside for pontoon leakage. ☐
b) Test for explosive gas (an indicator of vapor space leaks). ☐
c) If pontoon hatches are equipped with locked down coves, check for vent tubes. Check that vent tubes are not plugged up. Inspect lock-down devices for condition and operation.
C.1.6 ACCESSWAYS
See Tank Out-of-service Inspection Checklist, Item C.2.12.
Appendix E
Photographs
E1: Distance View of Tank 7721
E2: Distance View of Tank 7721
E3: View of Secondary Containment
E4: View of Secondary Containment
E5: Tank Ringwall Foundation
E6: 8" Tank Receipt Nozzle
E7: Ground Strap
E8: 8" Tank Receipt Nozzle
E9: Proper Pipe Labeling
E10: Floor Penetration
E11: Tank Receipt Nozzle
E12: Tank Overfill Protection
E13: Floor Penetration
E14: Shell Manway
E15: Secondary Shell Manway
E16: Tank Data Plate
E17: Leak Detection
E18: Leak Detection
E19: Secondary Shell Manway/Low-Level Alarms
E20: Nozzles J, K and L
E21: Product Recovery Tank (PRT)
E22: Product Recovery Tank (PRT)
E23: Tank Issue Nozzle
E24: Pipe Support (Inside Secondary Containment)
E25: 12" Ball Joint
E26: Tank Issue Nozzle
E27: High-Level Alarm Assemblies
E28: View of Tank Fixed Roof
E29: View of Tank Fixed Roof
E30: Tank Sample Gauge
E31: Roof Edge Inspection Hatch (1 of 4)
E32: 48" x 36" IFR Access Hatch
E33: 24" x 72" Pan Installation Hatch
E34: 24" Center Vent
E35: Vito Water Probe
E36: Enraf ATG
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