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US Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District
API 653 In-Service Inspection Report
Fort Rucker, Alabama
FAC 30950
Tank 1
US Army Corps of Engineers Center of Expertise for Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants
USACE POL-TCX
5 September 2017 g6edxan9 Sticky Note
POL-MCX
API 653 In-Service Inspection Report Fort Rucker, Alabama
Table of Contents
ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
GENERAL SUMMARY
THIS INSPECTION
PREVIOUS INSPECTION DATES
RECOMMENDED FUTURE INSPECTION DATES
GENERAL TANK INFORMATION
A. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION
1. API 653 Inspection
2. Site Information
B. TANK INSPECTION COMMENTS
1. Tank Construction
2. Tank Foundation
3. Tank Shell
4. Tank Appurtenances
5. Tank Coating
6. Tank Piping System
7. Fire Protection System
8. Secondary Containment
C. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Mandatory Repairs per API 653, UFC 3-460-01, or AW 78-24-27 Standards
2. Significant Findings per API 653, UFC 3-460-01, or AW 78-24-27 Standards
3. Repairs to Fully Comply with API 653, UFC 3-460-01, or AW 78-24-27 Standards
4. Recommended Repairs as Part of Regular Maintenance
APPENDIX A: ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS AND DRAWINGS
SHELL SETTLEMENT SURVEY
SHELL THICKNESS CALCULATIONS
SHELL/ROOF ULTRASONIC THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS
TANK DRAWINGS
OSHA ACCESS STRUCTURE REPORT
APPENDIX B: API 653 CHECKLISTS FOR TANK INSPECTIONS
APPENDIX C: PHOTOGRAPHS
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
FAC Facility
HLA High Level Alarm
HLCV High Level Control Valve
HHLA High-High Level Alarm
LLA Low Level Alarm
LLLA Low-Low Level Alarm
MFL Magnetic Flux Leakage
MFE Magnetic Flux Exclusion
MT Magnetic Particle Testing
NA Not Applicable
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
UT Ultrasonic Testing
VT Visual Testing
GENERAL SUMMARY
Austin Brockenbrough & Associates, LLP (Brockenbrough) was retained by Omaha District USACE under Contract No. W9128F-12-D-0006 Delivery Order No. 0023 to perform API Standard 653 In-Service Inspections. As required by this task order, Brockenbrough executed a tank inspection site visit to Fort Rucker, Cairns Army Airfield, located in Dale County, Alabama. An API 653 In-Service (visual external) Inspection was conducted for Tank Facility No.
30950 (Tank 1) on June 22, 2017. This inspection was performed in accordance with API Standard 653, “Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction,” and the referenced contract. The confined space between the internal floating roof and the fixed roof was not entered during the inspection. All observations made during this in-service (visual external) inspection were made from the exterior of the tank.
Tank Facility 30950 is a 33-foot and 3-inch diameter by 28-foot and 3-inch tall, single wall, vertical, field erected tank with a nominal storage capacity of 3,714 barrels of jet fuel (F-24). A tank data plate was present; however, the tank manufacturer information was not legible on the plate. Based on information obtained from previous inspection reports the tank was manufactured by Pittsburg Tank & Tower Co. Inc. The tank was constructed in 1995 in accordance with API 650 9th Edition. Secondary containment is provided by a concrete containment area with vertical concrete dike walls and a flexible membrane liner underneath the concrete containment. The tank is built on an elevated concrete ringwall and has four leak detection ports. Since there are no as-built drawings of the tank available at the time of this inspection, the presence of a release prevention barrier could not be determined.
Also, the tank is equipped with a typical under tank impressed current cathodic protection system. Details of the tank construction and appurtenances are included in Section ‘B’.
There are no mandatory repairs noted that need immediate attention. Additional noted deficiencies are discussed in more detail in Section ‘C’, and should be addressed in a timely manner. Photographs of the tank are included in Appendix ‘C’.
The next API Standard 653 In-Service (visual external) Inspection should be performed by an API 653 Inspector by June 2022. The last out-of-service inspection was performed in 2011. The inspection schedule indicated herein is based on that report. The next ultrasonic thickness inspection of the shell should be performed by February 2026.
While the current version of UFC 3-460-03 requires the next out-of-service inspection occur after 10 years, an upcoming revision allows the frequency to be extended as determined by a certified API 653 tank inspector. As the tank was inspected in 2011, we recommend the next API Standard 653 Out-Of-Service (internal and external) Inspection should be performed by February 2031. This inspection should include an external and internal inspection and include an examination of the tank bottom by magnetic flux leakage (MFL or MFE) technology and an ultrasonic thickness inspection of the tank shell. This inspection should include a thorough code compliance evaluation as well.
GENERAL TANK INFORMATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Owner U.S. Army
Location Fort Rucker – Cairns Army Airfield
Facility Number Facility 30950
Tank Number Tank 1
State / Country Alabama / U.S.A.
City Daleville
Inspection Date June 22, 2017
Tank Manufacturer Pittsburg Tank & Tower Co. Inc (Per previous tank inspection report)
Design Standard API Std 650, 9th Edition
Date of Construction 1995
Tank Contents Jet Fuel (F-24)
Tank Serial Number Unknown
Tank Diameter 33’-3”
Shell Height 28’-3”
Product Height 19’ – 11 7/16” (ATG reading at the time of inspection)
Tank Capacity 3,714 barrels (Nominal capacity)
Foundation Elevated Concrete Ringwall
Construction
Bottom Lap-welded cone down bottom (Per previous tank inspection report)
Shell (4) butt-welded shell courses
Floating Roof Internal Aluminum Honeycomb Floating Pan
Fixed Roof Self-supported, lap-welded, domed
Material
Bottom A36 Carbon steel (Per tank data plate)
Shell A36 Carbon steel (Per tank data plate)
Floating Roof Aluminum (Internal)
Fixed Roof A36 Carbon steel (Per tank data plate)
Cathodic Protection Impressed Current Cathodic Protection System
Interior Coating System Epoxy-Epoxy-Epoxy (assumed)
Exterior Coating System Epoxy-Epoxy-Polyurethane (assumed)
Level Gauging Shand & Jurs Tape Level Gauge; Enraf Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG)
Overfill Protection High Level Control Valve; Independent High and High-high Level Alarms
Piping Receipt 6” Carbon Steel
Issue 8” Carbon Steel
Low Suction 4” Carbon Steel
Water Draw-Off 1” Stainless Steel
Level Alarms Independent High-high, High, and Low Level Alarms
Type of Internal Floating Roof Aluminum Honeycomb Floating Pan
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.
For Facility 30950, an API Standard 653 In‐service (visual external) Inspection was performed. This inspection also included a foundation settlement survey.
2. Site Information
On June 22, 2017 Brockenbrough performed an API 653 In‐Service (visual external) Inspection of Tank
Facility 30950 located at Fort Rucker. Fort Rucker is located in Dale County, Alabama, and is surrounded by the neighboring cities of Daleville, Ozark and Enterprise. Fort Rucker is a primary flight training base for Army Aviation and is home to the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence
(USAACE) and the United States Army Aviation Museum.
B. TANK INSPECTION COMMENTS
1. Tank Construction
Tank Facility 30950 is a nominal 3,714 barrel, 33.25-foot diameter by 28.25-foot tall, F-24, aboveground vertical storage tank. Per the previous tank inspection report, the tank was constructed by Pittsburg Tank & Tower Co. Inc. to API 650, 9th Edition in 1995. Base personnel have strapping tables for determining tank volume.
2. Tank Foundation
The tank rests on a 30-inch high concrete ringwall foundation and has four leak detection ports. Since there were no as-built drawings of the tank available at the time of this inspection, the presence of a release prevention barrier could not be determined. The foundation was visually evaluated during the inspection for broken concrete, spalling, cracks, and vegetation against the bottom of the tank. The concrete ringwall was found to be in good condition with only a few minor hairline cracks. The bottom-to-foundation seal appears to be in good condition. A shell settlement survey was performed during the inspection in accordance with Appendix B of API Standard 653 and was found to be acceptable.
Settlement results are listed in Appendix A.
3. Tank Shell
The vertical and cylindrical shell consists of four carbon steel butt‐welded courses. The exterior of the shell was visually inspected and evaluated for plumbness, roundness, peaking and banding. The shape of the shell appears to be within the allowable tolerances of API Standard 653.
4. Tank Appurtenances
a. Tank Roof
The tank is constructed with a self-supported lap-welded domed roof. Isolated areas of coating failure and corrosion were observed on the center vent, flanges, nozzles, nuts, and bolts. There was excessive mold and algae growth on the tank roof and roof appurtenances. However, the coating https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_Aviation_Branch https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_Aviation_Center_of_Excellence https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_Aviation_Museum system appeared to be in good condition with no areas of corrosion noted at the time of this inspection.
b. Venting
This tank features a 6-inch pressure/vacuum vent, an 18-inch emergency vent, and a 24-inch atmospheric center vent. The tank is also equipped with four perimeter circulation vents/inspection hatches and has four shell-mounted overflow vents. These vent/hatches provide adequate venting capacity based on the size of the tank.
c. Gauging
The tank’s Enraf ATG is installed through an 8-inch roof nozzle. The tank also has a Shand & Jurs tape level gauge which appears to be inoperable at the time of this inspection. There is a dedicated
8-inch sample gauging hatch with plug and reel and an additional 8-inch gauging hatch mounted on the 36-inch roof manhole.
d. Level Alarms
The low, high, and high-high level alarm chambers are mounted on the exterior of the tank shell and are independent of the tank gauging system. An independent low-low level is not present as required by military criteria.
e. Stairs and Platforms
The tank’s steel roof is accessible by a circumferential stairway mounted on the shell of the tank.
There are reinforcing pads on the platform plate and on the stairway steps where they are welded to the tank shell. The coating system on the circumferential stairway, platforms, and handrails appeared to be in good condition with a few areas of coating failure and minor corrosion. The width and rise of the stairway steps and the height of the handrails appear to be in general compliance with OSHA criteria.
f. Grounding and Bonding
There are four grounding cables connected to ground lugs welded to the tank anchor chairs.
5. Tank Coating
The interior coating system of the tank is assumed to be epoxy-epoxy-epoxy. The external coating system appeared to be a standard military coating system (epoxy-epoxy-polyurethane). The coating system on the tank shell appeared to be in good condition and no areas of corrosion were observed during this inspection. Mold and algae growth were observed on the tank shell and tank bottom extension. As the tank is used to store oil and the interior is coated with epoxy, deterioration of the interior of the shell since the previous inspection was performed is extremely unlikely. Minor coating failure and corrosion were observed on several places on the roof nozzles, handrails, platforms, and stairs. There was excessive mold and algae growth observed on the tank roof and tank shell.
6. Tank Piping System
Fuel is received through 6‐inch carbon steel piping from adjacent Truck Off-load Stations and is issued through 8-inch carbon steel piping to the adjacent Truck Fillstands. The pipeline coating system and the coating system on the carbon steel valves has failed.
7. Fire Protection System
There are several fire hydrants noted within 300 feet of this tank.
8. Secondary Containment
Secondary containment is provided by a concrete containment area with vertical concrete dike walls with a flexible membrane liner underneath the containment slabs. The interior of the perimeter dike walls is coated. The secondary containment was visually evaluated during the inspection. The secondary containment area appears to be in good condition with the exception of approximately 10 linear feet of joint sealant on the concrete floor around the drainage drop inlet has failed. The coating on the interior of the perimeter walls has failed. There are small amounts of organic debris, sludge, and vegetation located in the secondary containment area. The product piping is located over the drainage swale and water tends to collect underneath it. There is one access stair for ingress and egress from the containment area. The containment is of sufficient size to contain a total tank loss plus approximately 8 1/2 inches of freeboard. This is in compliance with NFPA 30 requirements, however, does not meet the latest UFC 3-460-01 requirements which requires total tank capacity plus 1 foot of freeboard.
Recommend one of 3 possible COAs:
1.) Increase height of dike containment walls to provide for 12" of free board as required. Tank can remain in-service during this work.
2.) Decrease operating level of tank such that 12" of free board will remain in the event of tank failure.
3.) Status quo, if this option is selected a targeted risk assessment should be completed as sufficient free board will not be maintained in the event of tank failure.
C. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Tank Facility 30950 was found to be in generally good condition. The tank is fully serviceable, with no mandatory deficiencies that would require immediate removal of the tank from service. However, there were several items observed that are not in full compliance with federal, state, and local codes or military criteria.
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. No mandatory repairs are required to be performed.
2. SIGNIFICANT FINDINGS per API 653, UFC 3-460-01, or AW 78-24-27 Standards
The following information identifies the significant findings found during the tank inspection.
a. Repair Hairline Cracks in Ringwall Foundation
OBSERVATION: Minor hairline cracking was present on several areas within the concrete ringwall foundation.
CODE REFERENCE: UFC 3-460-03, Section 8-4.3.1 and 8-10.2.1 require all cracks to be cleaned and sealed with a fuel resistant sealant.
RECOMMENDATION: Clean and seal all the hairline cracks within the concrete ringwall and concrete dike wall with a fuel resistant sealant.
Concur with recommendation.
b. Repair Coating System on Tank and Tank Appurtenances
OBSERVATION: Localized coating failure and minor corrosion were observed on several places on the tank anchor bolts, roof appurtenances, roof nozzles, safety chains, platforms, and stairs. Also, rust streaking was observed around the shell manhole reinforcing pad tell-tale holes.
CODE REFERENCE: UFC 3-460-03, Section 8-3.10, requires the exterior of fuel storage tanks and appurtenances to be coated.
RECOMMENDATION: Remove corrosion from all the isolated areas of deterioration. Clean and prep all the areas that require coating repairs and apply a compatible coating system that meets military criteria. The nuts and bolts should be removed and replaced with corrosion resistant nuts and bolts.
Concur with recommendation. Ensure bolts are removed and replaced in a manner such that tank can remain in-service during work.
c. Repair Weep Holes on Shell Reinforcement Pads
OBSERVATION: The tell-tale holes on the shell reinforcement pads around the tank nozzles are creating rust streaks/stains on the tank shell.
CODE REFERENCE: API 650, sections 5.7.5.1 and 5.7.6.1 require tell-tales on all shell reinforcement pads for leak detection around the nozzles to be open to the atmosphere.
RECOMMENDATION: Remove the grease plugs and repair the corrosion of the tell-tale holes in the reinforcement pads. Install elbowed drain plug for leak detection.
d. Repair Joint Sealant in Secondary Containment Area
OBSERVATION: Approximately 10 linear feet of joint sealant has failed within the secondary containment area
CODE REFERENCE: NFPA 30 paragraph 22.11.2.4 and CFR 112.7(c)(1) require dike areas to be liquid tight.
RECOMMENDATION: Remove and replace the failed/defective joint sealant in the secondary containment area.
Concur with removal of grease plugs.
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Concur with recommendation. Additionally recommend removal of vegetation (left photo) and the application of growth inhibitor to prevent future growth which may compromise sealant.
e. Replace Level Control Valve
OBSERVATION: The 6-inch level control valve is constructed out of aluminum.
CODE REFERENCE: NFPA 30 paragraph 27.4.3 does not allow valves made of low melting point materials to be used within secondary containment areas. UFC 3-460-01 paragraph 3-6.7 prohibits use of aluminum valves in DoD Fuel Systems.
RECOMMENDATION: Replace the 6-inch aluminum control valve with a steel or ductile iron level control valve.
f. Replace Tape Level Gauge System
OBSERVATION: The tape level gauge read 9 feet and 1/2 inches, while the ATG read 19 feet and
11 17/16 inches.
CODE REFERENCE: UFC 3-460-01, Table 8-1, Item 0, requires a liquid level gauge.
RECOMMENDATION: Replace the tape level gauge system. Ensure new tape is attached to a weight resting on top of the floating pan and not directly attached to the pan or as recommended by the manufacturer.
Recommend isolating valve from the rest of the fuel system by closing valves on both sides of it and replacing with a control valve of same size and suitable material. If this is not possible replace during next out-of-service repair.
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Replace during next out-of-service inspection.
g. Provide Hold-Off Distance Marker at Sampling/Gauging Hatch
OBSERVATION: There are no hold-off distances painted or stenciled on or adjacent to the sampling/gauging hatches.
CODE REFERENCE: API 653 In-Service Checklist, C1.5.2b.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide a stencil indicating the hold-off distance and marking adjacent to or directly on the sample/gauging hatches.
Concur. Recommend this work be performed in conjunction with any other paint/coating repairs that may be necessary.
3. REPAIRS to Fully Comply with API 653, UFC 3-460-01, or AW 78-24-27 Standards
These items represent repairs and/or upgrades that could be performed to bring the tank into full compliance with current standards, but that do not represent potential risks to system operators, equipment integrity, or the adjacent environment. Our recommendations to perform or not to perform these repairs and/or upgrades take into consideration the cost of the repair, the operational benefit of the repairs, the age of the tank/system, operator safety, environmental risks, and equipment integrity.
a. Upgrade Thermal Relief System
OBSERVATION: The existing thermal relief valve piping on the tank receipt and issue piping have sight flow indicators.
CODE REFERENCE: UFC 3-460-01, Section 9-3.5.1 does not allow sight flow indicators in thermal relief piping.
RECOMMENDATION: Modify and upgrade thermal relief piping to remove sight flow indicators.
b. Provide Scaffold Supports
OBSERVATION: There are no scaffold cable supports present on the tank roof.
CODE REFERENCE: UFC 3-460-01, Table 8-1, Item ff requires two scaffold cable supports on the fixed roof in accordance with API 650.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide two scaffold cable supports in accordance with API 650.
Concur with recommendation. Work should be performed during next out-of-service inspection.
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Concur. Work should be performed during next out-of-service inspection.
c. Upgrade Water Draw-off Piping
OBSERVATION: The water draw-off piping consists of 1-inch pipe with a ball valve at the tank skin.
Also, the piping in the water draw-off system, including the tank nozzle, consists of threaded valves and fittings.
CODE REFERENCE: UFC 3-460-01, Section 9-8 requires welded or flanged connections for joining steel pipes. UFC 3-460-01, Table 8-1, Item z, requires water draw-off piping to include a 2-inch double block and bleed valve as the tank skin valve.
RECOMMENDATION: Upgrade the water draw-off piping to 2-inch and provide a 2-inch double block and bleed valve at the skin of the tank. Also, replace all threaded fittings and connections with welded or flanged connections.
Concur with recommendation. Work to upgrade piping should be completed during next scheduled out-of-service inspection.
d. Provide Low-low Level Alarm
OBSERVATION: The tank has low, high, and high-high level switches, but does not have a low-low level switch.
CODE REFERENCE: UFC 3-460-01, Table 8-1, Item l requires independent high-high, high, low, and low-low level alarms.
RECOMMENDATION: Modify low level alarm shell mounted chamber and provide low-low level alarm.
e. Provide Circumferential Stair Landing
OBSERVATION: There is no circumferential stairway landing for maintaining the high-level alarm chamber.
CODE REFERENCE: DoD Standard Design AW 78-24-27 requires new storage tank designs to include a circumferential stairway landing for maintaining shell-mounted level alarms.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide a circumferential stairway landing for maintaining the shell-mounted level alarms.
Concur with recommendation. Work should be completed during next scheduled out-of-service inspection.
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Concur. Perform work during next scheduled out-of-service inspection.
f. Provide Additional Access Stair into Dike Containment Area
OBSERVATION: The dike containment area is currently only accessible via one stair access.
CODE REFERENCE: AW 78-24-27 requires at least two means of access to tank containment areas. It is also safe practice to have multiple egresses in case of emergency.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide additional dike access stair for ingress/egress from containment area.
Concur with recommendation. Work should be coordinated with other similar works to reduce total mobilization costs.
4. RECOMMENDED REPAIRS 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. Remove Vegetation within the Dike Area
OBSERVATION: There is buildup of dried leaves and other vegetation in the dike area.
CODE REFERENCE: NFPA 30, paragraph 6.9.4 requires dike areas to be kept free of weeds and other unnecessary combustible materials. UFC 3-460-03, 8-4.3.1, 8-10.2.1, 8-10-3.1,8-10.5.1, and UFC 3-
460-03, Appendix C requires vegetation to be removed from dike areas in addition to applying an herbicide.
RECOMMENDATION: Remove all vegetation from the dike area and perform regular maintenance to prevent deterioration of the containment slab. Apply an herbicide on a regular basis to prevent any future growth/vegetation.
b. Replace Missing Bolts on Center Vent
OBSERVATION: The tank center vent is missing half of the flange bolts.
CODE REFERENCE: N/A
RECOMMENDATION: Provide and install missing bolts on center vent.
Concur with recommendation. Additionally ensure any areas concrete areas through which growth has occurred are repaired and sealed.
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Concur. Ensure new bolts are compatible with vent material (avoid dissimilar metals).
c. Remove Mold and Algae
OBSERVATION: There is mold and algae growing on the tank roof, shell, and appurtenances. The mold and algae growth may cause and/or accelerate degradation of the exterior coating system.
CODE REFERENCE: UFC 3-460-01 paragraph 8-3.10 requires the exterior of the tank to be coated.
RECOMMENDATION: Power wash the exterior of the tank and apply an algae and mold inhibitor on a regular basis.
Concur.
d. Maintain Safety Chains
OBSERVATION: At one of the openings in the perimeter roof handrail adjacent to a roof hatch, the safety chains were noted as being installed but were not connected to both sides of the handrail.
This creates an opening for a potential fall hazard.
CODE REFERENCE: N/A
RECOMMENDATION: Maintain and inspect the safety chains regulatory to ensure satisfactory condition and use.
e. Replace Containment Dike Wall Coating System
OBSERVATION: The perimeter dike containment walls are coated, but the coating is failing and peeling off the wall.
CODE REFERENCE: N/A
RECOMMENDATION: Facility personnel indicated the coating system is to be repaired as part of a future maintenance project. Therefore, no further recommendations are warranted at this time.
Concur. Additionally safety chains should be inspected on a regular basis and be immediately replaced if found to be defective.
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Concur. Ensure project is completed in a timely manner.
APPENDIX A: ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS AND DRAWINGS
SHELL SETTLEMENT SURVEY
Austin Brockenbrough & Associates, L.L.P. Job No. 16-088.01
Location: Fort Rucker - Cairns Army Airfield Date: 07/31/2017
Subject: Tank 1 Shell Settlement Evaluation By: Andrew C. Swenck
API 653 Appendix B
Optimum cosine curve, B 2.2.4.e) Z = a + b x cos(theta + c)
Diameter (D) = 33.25 (ft)
Number of equally spaced data points (ft)= 8
L = Arc length between measurement points (ft) = 13.06
Tank Height (H) = 28.25 (ft)
Height of
Weld * Z U S
0 25.250 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.02
1 25.250 0.00 0.05 0.05 -0.03
2 25.250 0.00 0.14 0.14 0.06
3 25.375 0.13 0.23 0.11 0.03
4 25.500 0.25 0.27 0.02 0.04
5 25.625 0.38 0.23 -0.14 -0.10
6 25.500 0.25 0.14 -0.11 0.00
7 25.375 0.13 0.05 -0.08 -0.03
8 25.250 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.07
Maximum out-of-plane deflection = 0.10
* = measured elevation
*HI (Height of Instrument)
Z = calculated rigid body tilt (in)
U = out-of-plane settlement =
S = out-of-plane deflection = z-y
Y = yield strength of shell material (PSI) = 30,000
E = Youngs modulus of elasticity (lbf/in2) = 2.90E+07
S allowable (in) (API 653 B.3.2.1) = (L^2*Y*11)/(2EH)*12 = 0.41 in
R^2 =(Syy - SSE)/Syy = 0.54 not >=0.9 therefore cosine curve is invalid.
Evaluation by the Arc Length Method described in API 653 B.2.2.5.1 is required.
Austin Brockenbrough & Associates, L.L.P. Job No. 16-088.01
Location: Fort Rucker - Cairns Army Airfield Date: 07/31/2017
Subject: Tank 1 Shell Settlement Evaluation By: Andrew C. Swenck
API 653 B.2.2.5.1 Evaluation by Settlement Arc Length Method
Per B.3.2.2, K = 10.5
Settlement arc length (ft), Sarc
Out of plate settlement at Point i (Si)
Allowable settlement at point i (Smax) = MIN[K*Sarc*(D/H)*(Y/E), 4]
Point Sarc (ft) Si (in) Smax
2 65.3 0.150 0.83 OK
6 39.2 0.000 0.50 OK
Evaluation of the settlement by the arc length method indicates the settlement is within acceptable limits.
Si < Smax →
Si < Smax →
-0.10
0.00
0.10
0.20
0.30
0.40
0 2 4 6 8 10
Measured Elevation (in)
Si6 Si2
SHELL THICKNESS CALCULATIONS
The following shell thickness analysis is taken from a previous API 653 Internal Inspection Report prepared by
Pond in February of 2011. The analysis is included as a reference and should be used for informational purposes only.
SHELL THICKNESS EVALUATION
Shell Plate Thickness and Safe Fill Height Calculations The following calculations determine the minimum acceptable shell plate thickness (tmin) and safe fill heights (product and water) for tanks equal to or less than 200 feet in diameter in accordance with Section 4 of API 653.
Minimum Acceptable Shell Plate Thickness (tmin) tmin = 2.6 D (H - 1) G Where:
S E tmin = Minimum acceptable shell plate thickness (in.)
D = Tank Diameter (ft.)
H = Height from bottom of the shell course under consideration to the maximum liquid level (ft.)
G = Specific Gravity of product S = Allowable stress from API 653 (lbf/in2) E = Joint Efficiency CA = Corrosion Allowance (in.)
Variables
Tank Height (ft): 28.00
D (ft): 33.25
G (Water): 1.00
G (Product): 0.82
Course
Height (ft) H (ft) Allowable Stress
S (Psi) Joint Efficiency
E CA (in) Shell
Height (ft)
1 8.00 28.00 24,900 1.00 0.010 8.00
2 8.00 20.00 24,900 1.00 0.010 16.00
3 6.00 12.00 27,400 1.00 0.010 22.00
4 6.00 6.00 27,400 1.00 0.010 28.00
The following table shows the checks required for tmin:
Check No.
Measured Thickness* Check Calculated Thickness Limit
1 tave > = t(LV) = t(min) + CA
2 t1 > = t(LV) = t(min) + CA
3 t2 > = t(LV) = 0.6 x t(min) + CA
4 tp > = t(LV) = 0.5 x t(min) tave = average UT readings in uncorroded areas t1 = lowest average thickness in “pitted area” t2 = minimum thickness in “pitted area” tp = remaining shell thickness at an isolated pit
* All tanks will have a tave for each course, but many tanks will have no other measurements for t1, t2, or tp if no corrosion or pitting exists in that course.
Using above formula/variables, the following table shows the checks required for tmin:
Check #1 Check #2 Check #3 Check #4 t(ave) t(LV)* ** t1 t(LV)* ** t2 t(LV)* ** tp t(LV)* **
Course (in) (in) P/F (in) (in) P/F (in) (in) P/F (in) (in) P/F
1 0.254 0.110 P N/A N/A -- N/A N/A -- N/A N/A --
2 0.244 0.110 P N/A N/A -- N/A N/A -- N/A N/A --
3 0.251 0.110 P N/A N/A -- N/A N/A -- N/A N/A --
4 0.249 0.110 P N/A N/A -- N/A N/A -- N/A N/A --tave = average UT readings on shell of tank.
t(LV) = calculated limited thickness value P/F indicates shell course passes or fails calculation/checks.
Checks 2, 3, and 4 are not applicable because there were no areas of corrosion or pitting on the shell courses.
Safe Fill Height
Controlling Safe Fill Height
Fluid Height (ft)
Water No Restriction
Product No Restriction
Shell Service Life Evaluation and Corrosion Rates
Shell
Nominal Thickness
(in.)
Current Thickness
(in.)
Years since Construction
N Min Thickness
(in.)
RCA
Next External (years)
Next
UTM
(years)
1 0.250 0.254 16 0.0010 0.110 144 5 15
2 0.250 0.244 16 0.0010 0.110 134 5 15
3 0.250 0.251 16 0.0010 0.110 141 5 15
4 0.250 0.249 16 0.0010 0.110 139 5 15
N = Corrosion rate, if N is 0 then use the N of the next lower shell course
RCA = Remaining Corrosion Allowance
Interval to next formal external inspection = RCA/4 or 5 years maximum
Interval to next Ultrasonic Thickness Measurements = RCA/2 or 15 years maximum
SHELL/ROOF ULTRASONIC THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS
The following shell and roof thickness analysis is taken from a previous API 653 Internal Inspection Report prepared by Pond & Company in February of 2011. The analysis is included as a reference and should be used for informational purposes only.
APPENDIX B
Tank Inspection Data
Table B-1 Floor Plate Ultrasonic Thickness Readings (Spot)
PLATE 1 PLATE 2 PLATE 3 PLATE 4 PLATE 5
.313 .314 .311 .307 .312 .312 .311 .307 .308 .304
.314 .308 .315 .311 .313
.309 .311 .311 .308 .307
AVG. .313 .309 .313 .309 .308
PLATE 6 PLATE 7 PLATE 8 PLATE 9 PLATE 10
.310 .307 .310 .309 .313 .313 .311 .309 .314 .310
.312 .312 .313 .310 .313
.306 .310 .306 .308 .309
AVG. .309 .310 .311 .310 .312
PLATE 11 PLATE 12 PLATE 13 PLATE 14
.309 .306 .313 .306 .310 .310 .316 .310
.313 .314 .315 .317
.310 .309 .313 .307
AVG. .310 .311 .312 .313
Average Floor Plate Thickness = 0.311” Thickness measurements are in inches.
Refer to Drawing A-1 in Appendix A for plate numbers.
Table B-2 Floor Plate Ultrasonic Thickness Readings (Circumferential)
0' 2' 4' 6' 8' 10' 12' 14' 16' 18' 20' 22' 24' 26' 28'
.312 .318 .305 .286 .315 .326 .308 .308 .323 .304 .311 .317 .314 .311 .313
30' 32' 34' 36' 38' 40' 42' 44' 46' 48' 50' 52' 54' 56' 58'
.315 .314 .307 .313 .317 .315 .310 .313 .316 .311 .316 .317 .316 .312 .316
60' 62' 64' 66' 68' 70' 72' 74' 76' 78' 80' 82' 84' 86' 88'
.319 .314 .315 .320 .319 .317 .312 .316 .307 .308 .313 .311 .313 .306 .325
90' 92' 94' 96' 98' 100' 102'
AVG. 0.313
.317 .313 .316 .318 .318 .307 .303
0' = MANWAY; LOCATIONS ARE 6" IN FROM SHELL-TO-FLOOR WELD, COUNTERCLOCKWISE AROUND
TANK. THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS ARE IN INCHES.
Table B-3 Shell Plate Ultrasonic Thickness Readings
Roof
SHELL
COURSE
PLATE 4-1 PLATE 4-2 PLATE 4-3 PLATE 4-4 PLATE 4-5 PLATE 4-6
Scanned Scanned Scanned Scanned Scanned Scanned
AVG.
Circumferential weld C4
SHELL
COURSE
PLATE 3-1 PLATE 3-2 PLATE 3-3 PLATE 3-4 PLATE 3-5 PLATE 3-6
Scanned Scanned Scanned Scanned Scanned Scanned
AVG.
Circumferential weld C3
SHELL
COURSE
PLATE 2-1 PLATE 2-2 PLATE 2-3 PLATE 2-4 PLATE 2-5 PLATE 2-6
.249 .244 .245 .246 .238 .239 .242 .241 .244 .242 .246 .245 .248 .242 .249 .243 .249 .245
.247 .246 .247 .241 .237 .240 .239 .239 .238 .247 .251 .249 .241 .247 .243 .245 .240 .247
.240 .244 .241 .244 .240 .234 .235 .243 .240 .243 .248 .241 .246 .244 .248 .242 .247 .244
AVG. .245 .240 .240 .246 .245 .245
Circumferential weld C2
SHELL
COURSE
PLATE 1-1 PLATE 1-2 PLATE 1-3 PLATE 1-4 PLATE 1-5 PLATE 1-6
.251 .257 .258 .256 .253 .254 .248 .258 .247 .257 .260 .249 .252 .248 .248 .254 .255 .253
.248 .251 .251 .244 .255 .247 .249 .248 .248 .253 .249 .245 .254 .250 .254 .246 .246 .258
.249 .256 .246 .254 .249 .249 .251 .258 .243 .247 .249 .242 .246 .247 .256 .250 .248 .244
AVG. .252 .251 .250 .250 .251 .250
Circumferential weld C1
Thicknesses represented in inches.
Shell courses 3 and 4 were scanned with the ultrasonic tank crawler.
Refer to Drawing A-2 in Appendix A for plate numbers.
Refer to Appendix F for UT crawler data.
Table B-4 Fixed Roof Plate Ultrasonic Thickness Readings
PLATE 1 PLATE 2 PLATE 3 PLATE 4 PLATE 5
.240 .236 .242 .241 .245
.251 .250 .247 .249 .252
.250 .248 .246 .243 .243
AVG. .247 .245 .245 .244 .247
PLATE 6 PLATE 7 PLATE 8 PLATE 9 PLATE 10
.242 .239 .239 .235 .247
.252 .231 .246 .248 .251
.222 .250 .246 .243 .248
AVG. .239 .240 .244 .242 .249
PLATE 11 PLATE 12 PLATE 13 PLATE 14 PLATE 15
.236 .239 .239 .243 .241
.247 .243 .248 .246 .251
.246 .243 .245 .242 .244
AVG. .243 .242 .244 .244 .245
PLATE 16 PLATE 17 PLATE 18 PLATE 19 PLATE 20
.240 .246 .248 .240 .247
.248 .253 .253 .246 .253
.242 .251 .246 .245 .249
AVG. .243 .250 .249 .244 .250
PLATE 21 PLATE 22 PLATE 23 PLATE 24 PLATE 25
.244 .247 .243 .249 .249
.252 .253 .255 .234 .256
.250 .248 .248 .251 .251
AVG. .249 .249 .249 .245 .252
PLATE 26 PLATE 27 PLATE 28 PLATE 29 PLATE 30
.247 .244 .247 .251 .248
.252 .253 .250 .256 .250
.244 .247 .246 .248 .245
AVG. .248 .248 .248 .252 .248
Average Thickness = 0.246” Thicknesses represented in inches.
Refer to Drawing A-3 in Appendix A for plate numbers.
Table B-5 Nozzles and Appurtenance Table
NOZZLE
NOZZLE SIZE
(Diameter or
Width/Height)
REPAD
SHAPE
REPAD
SIZE
(W X H)
REPAD
THICKNESS
NOZZLE
THICKNESS
H1 H2
NOZZLE LOCATION
(Measured circumferentially from Manway A)
NOTES
MWA 36" A 7'-9"x6'-5" .250 .491 3'-6" 4" 0'-0" Manway
MWB 36" A 7'-9"x6'-5" .312 .490 3'-6" 4" 53'-6" Manway
MWC 36" A 7'-9"x6'-5" .248 .487 9'-6" 6'-8" 86'-3" Manway (Mid-Height)
N1 8" D 1'-6"x1'-9" .260 .494 1'-0" Flush 6'-10" Main Suction (Issue)
N2 4" B 1'-0" .307 .306 10" 3 1/2" 11'-6" Low Suction
N3 3/4" - - - - 5" - 14'-4" Water Draw-off
N4 6" B 1'-4" .311 .411 1'-0" 4" 33'-10" Receipt
N5 3" B 10 1/2" .305 .245 7'-0" 6'-6 1/2"
46'-11" Flanged
N6 3" B 10 1/2" .307 .242 2'-0" 1'-6 1/2"
46'-11" Flanged
N7 1" - - - - 11" - 101'-1" LLA
N8 1" - - - - 2'-3" - 101'-1" Plugged
N9 1" - - - - 3'-3" - 101'-1" LLA
N10 1 1/4" - - - - 20'-7" - 73'-2" Flanged
N11 1" - - - - 22'-3" - 71'-8" HLA
N12 1" - - - - 23'-8" - 71'-8" Plugged
N13 1" - - - - 24'-9" - 71'-8" HLA
N14 1" - - - - 22'-8" - 70'-8" HLCV Float
N15 1" - - - - 25'-5" - 70'-8" HLCV Float
N16 1" - - - - 23'-1" - 69'-8" HHLA
N17 1" - - - - 24'-5" - 69'-8" Plugged
N18 1" - - - - 25'-6" - 69'-8" HHLA
N19 2 1/2" - - - - - - - Fire Protection
N20 2 1/2" - - - - - - - Fire Protection
N21 24" B 3'-0" .310 .246 Roof Center Vent
N22 20" B 2'-4" .237 .245 Roof Emergency Vent
N23 10" B 1'-10" .313 .348 Roof MTS ATG
N24 6" B 1'-4" .306 .428 Roof P/V Vent
N25 1 1/2" - - - - Roof Tape Level Gauge
Hatch 1 36" B 6'-0" .315 .236 Roof Hatch w/ Gauging Hatch
Hatch 2 2'-2"x6'-2" - - .244 Roof Rectangular Hatch
Thickness measurements are in inches.
H1 = C/L of pipe to edge of roof or chime.
H2 = Edge of tank or chime to nearest weld toe.
REPAD SHAPES:
Refer to Drawings A-2 and A-3 in Appendix A for nozzle numbers and locations.
Table B-6 Coating Thickness Measurements
Internal Shell Coating Thickness
Average Standard Deviation Number of Readings Minimum Maximum
12.27 2.224 20 8.440 16.13
* First Shell Course Only
External Shell Coating Thickness
10.72 3.541 20 5.655 20.23
Tank Floor Coating Thickness
Average Standard Deviation Number of Readings Minimum Maximum
11.17 2.713 20 7.184 18.37
Roof Coating Thickness (External)
6.667 2.793 10 2.973 10.47
The coating measurements are represented in mils.
APPENDIX F
UT Crawler Scans
TANK DRAWINGS
The following tank drawings are taken from a previous API 653 Internal Inspection Report prepared by Pond &
Company in February of 2011. Drawings are included as a reference and should be used for informational purposes only. Locations of appurtenances, shell and roof plates, etc. are approximate.
APPENDIX A
CAD Drawings
Drawing A-1 Tank Bottom Layout
MWB
MWA
ISSUE
LOW SUCTION
WATER DRAW
RECEIPT
0.259
8" SOLID
SW
INTERIOR
LADDER
ANTI-ROTATION
CLIP
0.XXX
- FLOATING PAN SUPPORT LEG
- COATING FAILURE (VISUAL SIGNS OF BLISTERING)
- MFL INDICATIONS W/ REMAINING THICKNESS (IN INCHES)
- ULTRASONIC THICKNESS MEASUREMENT LOCATION
Drawing A-2 Shell Plate Layout
N20
N18 N15
N17 N14
N16
N13
N12
N11
N10
MWC
MWBMWA MWA
N19
N5
N6N4 N3
N2 N1
N9
N8
N7
6'-0"
6'-0"
8'-0"
8'-0"
GROUND
(TYP)
TAPE
LEVEL
GAUGE
ANCHOR
(TYP)
LOWER
PLATFORM
UPPER
PLATFORM
1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-1
2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6
3-1 3-2 3-3 3-5 3-63-4
4-1 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-6
VENT
(TYP)
Refer to Table B-3, “Shell Plate Ultrasonic Thickness Readings” and Appendix F for tank shell thickness measurements.
Drawing A-3 Roof Layout
VENT (TYP)
HATCH 2
15 16
PLATE 20
8" GAUGING
HATCH
HATCH 1
N24 N25
N22
N21
N23
- COATING FAILURE
- ULTRASONIC THICKNESS MEASUREMENT LOCATION
OSHA ACCESS STRUCTURE REPORT
OSHA Stairway Data
Handrail Actual
(in)
OSHA Rq’d min (in) max (in)
Handrail Height 34 1/2 -- 30 34 Step Width 30 -- 22 NA Step Rise 7 -- NA NA
Bottom Step Rise 7 -- 8 8
APPENDIX B: API 653 CHECKLISTS FOR TANK INSPECTIONS
UL SWRI
API Other
Protected
Type: Type:
Size: Date Installed:
Coated CS End Conn: Size: 6" Material: Coated CS End Conn: Size: 8"
Issue To:
Welded
Truck fillstands
Concrete dike
36" deep
Level Alarms:
Material: Welded
Liner w/ tell-tales
Overfill Protection:
Tank Outside Dimensions: Useable Capacity:
Continuous Release Detection Monitoring
Type:
Secondary Containment, Overfill, and CRDM
Overfill Protection / Level Alarms:
Low, high, & high-high independent level alarms High level control valve on receipt piping
Receipt Piping Configuration Issue Piping Configuration
Tank Piping
N/A
2011Previous Tank Inspection Date:
Interior Coating:
56234
Horizontal
Inspection Date:
Design Std
Tank Specifications
Tank Construction and Configuration
Tank Inspector Name:
Inspector Certification Number:
Insulated
Coated
Plastic / Fiberglass
Other:Double Bottom
API 653 EXTERNAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Cairns Airfield, Ft. RuckerProject Site:Project Name:
Project Location:
Brockenbrough Job No.:
Ft. Rucker Tank Inspections Cairns Airfield, Ft. Rucker
General Inspection Information
16-088.01 Submitted to:
Contract No.:
USACE POL - TCX
W9128F-12-D-0006
Tank Facility No.:
Local Tank ID No.:
6/22/2017
30950
Tank Manufacturer:
Tank Construction Date:
Tank 1 Andrew Swenck
Vertical
Rectangular
Double Wall
Fire Resistant
Closed Top Dike
Change of Service:
Last Repair:
Tank Coatings:
Exterior Coating:
3-part epoxy (assumed)
Unknown
Receipt From: Tank truck off-load
F-24 jet fuel
3,714 BBL
N/A
Single Wall
Open Type Dike
Release Prevention BarrierSecondary Containment
Current Product:
33'-3"ø x 28'-3" tall
N/AUnknown
Date Installed:
2011Nominal Capacity:
API 653 EXTERNAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Cairns Airfield, Ft. RuckerProject Site:Project Name: Ft. Rucker Tank Inspections
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Measure foundation levelness and bottom elevations (See Annex B) See level survey results c)
Check for:
C.1.1.5 Site Drainage
Check for:
Hairline cracks in ringwall
Tank settlement into asphalt base
Presence of crushed rock under the steel bottom which usually results in severe underside corrosion.
Review cathodic protection potential readings
Check for:
C.1.1.4 Rock Check for:
b) Check for:
C.1.1.7 Cathodic Protection
Site drainage away from the tank, associated piping, and manifolds Proper operation of dike drains
C.1.1.6 Housekeeping Buildup of trash, vegetation, and other inflammables
C.1.1.2 Asphalt
Leaching of oil which has left rock filler exposed indicating hydrocarbon leakage
19V, 2A
Settlement around perimeter of tank
Organic debris, vegetation, and organic sludge in dike. Joint sealant failure (approximately 10 lf) around drop inlets. Joint sealant in wall expansion has failed
Dike drop inlet located underneath issue linesa)
Settlements into the base
ITEM
C.1.1 Foundation
C.1.1.1 Concrete Ring
STATUS COMMENTSTASK
Tank Settlement b)
Run-off rainwater from shell draining away from the tank
Check for :C.1.1.3 Oiled Dirt or Sand e)
Cavities under foundation; vegetation against bottom of tank
Broken concrete, spalling, and cracks, especially under backup bars used in welding butt-welded annular rings under the shell Indications of bottom leakage at drain openings in ring, back of water-draw basins, and top surface of ring a) d) b) a)
C.1.2.1 External Visual Inspection
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A No access
C.1.2.3 Riveted Shell Inspection
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Check for:
C.1.2. Shells
ITEM TASK
Reinforcing pads welded to shell at supports
Mold and algae growth on tank shell b)
STATUS
Corrosion and thinning on plate and weld after cleaning the bottom angle area
Paint failures, pitting, and corrosion
Check for:
c)
Check for:
c)
Broken welds and corrosion damage (paint failure, pitting, corrosion, product buildup), especially where it occurs at tack-welded junction d)
Corrosion loss and wear on the rivets
Pitting on support welds to shell, especially on shell plates
COMMENTS
Rivet and seam leaks on external surface
Check for:
c) Bottom-to-Foundation Seal
e) Drawings of riveted seams if available. Otherwise, dimension and sketch (or photograph) the rivet pattern: no. of rows, rivet size, pitch length, butt-riveted or lap-riveted joints a)
Full fillet lap-welded vertical seams to increase joint efficiency b)
a) b)
C.1.2.4 Wind Girder (Floating Roof Tanks) a)
Seal is in good condition
Leaks and identify the location by sketch or photo
Grooving, corrosion, pitting, and coating failures
C.1.2.2 Internal (Floating Roof Tank)
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Leaks at piping manifolds, flanges, and valves
Proper operation of regulators for tanks with purge gas systems
Reinforcing pad tell-tale holes are plugged with grease
Sealing of insulation around manholes and nozzles a)
e) Adequate manholes flange and cover thickness on mixer manholes
C.1.3.2 Tank Piping Manifolds
COMMENTS
Check for:
d)
Fire fighting system componentsb) c) d) e) f) b)
Cracks or signs of leakage on weld joint at nozzles, manholes, and reinforcing plates
C.1.3.1 Manholes and Nozzles
Flange leaks and leaks around bolting
Check for:
TASK
C.1.3 Shell Appurtenances
STATUS
Shell plate dimpling around nozzles, caused by excessive pipe deflection c)
ITEM
a)
a) Leaks on autogauge tape guide and lower sheave housing (floating swings)
b) Damage on autogauge head
C.1.3.3 Autogauge System
Anchored piping which would be hazardous to the tank shell or bottom connections during earth movement
Adequate thermal pressure relief of piping to the tank
h) Damage on welds on shell-mounted davit clips above valves 6 inches and larger g)
TRVs - SFIs are installed in TRV assemblies
Water draw-off piping is threaded and isolation valve at tank is 1" ball valve
Leaks at sample connections and proper valve operation Damage and test the accuracy of temperature indicators
Check for:
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A No access
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
c) Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
9' - 0 1/2" (tape); 19' - 11 7/16" (ATG)
Tape gauge is inoperable C.1.3.3 Autogauge System c) d)
C.1.3.4 Shell-mounted Sample Station Water Draw-Off System a)
Leakage
Bracing and supports for sample water draw-off lines and equipment b)
Check for:
Function of valves and plugging in sample lines, including drain or return-to-tank line
ITEM TASK
h)
Condition of power lines and connections to mixer e) f) g)
Condition of board and legibility of board-type autogauges Freedom of movement of marker and float c)
Proper movement of tape by bumping the checker on autogauge head Size and construction material of the autogauge tape guide and make note (floating roof tanks) Proper movement of tape. Ask the operator if the tape tends to hang up during tank roof movement (floating roof tanks).
Actual product level compared to the reading on the autogauge. Make note.
(max. variation is 2 in.)
No more than 2 feet of tape are exposed at the end of the tape guide when the roof is in lowest position (floating roof tanks)
a) b)
Proper mounting flange and support Check for:
i)
C.1.3.5 Heater (Shell Manhole Mounted) C.1.3.6 Mixer
1 1/2" ø coated pipe
COMMENTS
Leaks in circulation pump and operating problems
Inspect condensate drain for presence of oil indicating leakage
STATUS
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
b) Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
COMMENTSTASK
Target should indicate direction of swing opening (up or down) and height above bottom where suction will be lost with swing on bottom support
STATUS
C.1.3.12 Swing Lines: Target
Floating: With tank half full or more, lower the swing line, then let out the cable and check if the swing has pulled cable tight, indicating that the winch is operating properly
ITEM
C.1.3.7 Swing Lines: Winch a) Operation
Non-floating: Raise, then lower the swing line with the winch and check for cable lightness to confirm the swing line lowered properly
C.1.3.9 Swing Lines: Identify Ballast Varying Need
Check for significant difference in stock specific gravity Check for:C.1.3.10 Swing Lines: Cable Material and Condition a) Corrosion over entire length, for non-stainless steel cable Wear or fraying on all types of cable
C.1.3.11 Swing Lines: Product Sample Comparison
Check for water or gravity differences that would indicate a leaking swing joint
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 b) c)
C.1.3.8 Swing Lines: External Guide System
Check for leaks at threaded and flanged joints
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A No access
Pass Fail N/A
ITEM TASK
C.1.4.1 Deck Plate Internal Corrosion 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 Roofs
STATUS
Visually inspect for paint failure, holes, pitting, and corrosion product on the roof deck.
COMMENTS
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.1.4.2 Deck Plate External Corrosion
C.1.4.5 Gas Test Internal Floating Roof
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.
C.1.4.4 Level of Floating Roof
C.1.4.3 Roof Deck Drainage
Toeboard touches roof in several places
Mold and algae growth on tank roof plates
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.)
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
Pass Fail N/A
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.
f) g)
Check if seal fabric on primary shoe seals is pulling shoes away from shell (fabric not wide enough).
Inspect fabric for deterioration, holes, tears, and cracks.
ITEM TASK
C.1.4.6 Roof Insulation b) c)
Crack and leaks in the insulation weather coat where runoff rain water could penetrate the insulation
Check for:
a) c) d) e)
Wet insulation under the weather coat
Corrosion on the roof plate and holes near the edge of the insulated area by removing small test sections of insulation
C.1.4.7 Floating Roof Seal a) Systems
Inspect visible metallic parts for corrosion and wear.
Inspect for openings in seals that would permit vapor emissions.
Inspect for protruding bolt or rivet heads against the shell.
COMMENTS
No access
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.
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