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US Army Corps of Engineers
Omaha District
API 653 In-Service
Inspection Report
Fort Rucker, Alabama
FAC 40950
Tank 1
US Army Corps of Engineers Center of Expertise for Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants
USACE POL-TCX
25 August 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
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, Lowe Army Heliport, located in Dale County, Alabama. An API 653 In-Service (visual external) Inspection was conducted for Tank Facility No.
40950 (Tank 1) on June 21, 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 40950 is a 33.25-foot diameter by 28.25-foot 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 Pittsburgh 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, however, a report was not available at the time of this inspection. A previous out-of-service inspection report dated February 2006 was available. The inspection schedule indicated herein is based on the 2006 report. If the 2011 inspection report details more stringent inspection intervals, it is recommended that they be considered along with the intervals herein. The next ultrasonic thickness inspection of the shell should be performed by February 2021. 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 2006, we recommend the next API Standard 653 Out-Of-Service (internal and external) Inspection should be performed by 2026. 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
Facility Number Facility 40950
Tank Number Tank 1
State / Country Alabama / U.S.A.
City Daleville
Inspection Date June 21, 2017
Tank Manufacturer Pittsburgh 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 15’ – 6 13/16” (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-high and 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 40950, an API Standard 653 In-service (visual external) Inspection was performed. This inspection also included a foundation settlement survey.
2. Site Information
On June 21, 2017 Brockenbrough performed an API 653 In-Service (visual external) Inspection of Tank
Facility 40950 located at Fort Rucker. Fort Rucker is a 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 40950 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 Pittsburgh 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 28-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 have failed systematically around the circumference of the tank bottom.
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 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 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 and high level alarm chambers are mounted on the exterior of the tank shell. The tank is equipped with low, high and high-high level alarms independent of the tank gauging system. An independent low-low level alarm 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 no reinforcing pads on the platform frame nor on the stairway steps where they are welded to the tank shell. The circumferential stairway is directly welded to the shell. The coating system on the circumferential stairway, platforms, and handrails appear 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 appeared 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 secondary containment was visually evaluated during the inspection. The secondary containment area appears to be in good condition. There is a small amount of leaves 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 six 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 40950 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. Some sections of the ringwall appeared to have been previously repaired but have failed again.
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.
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 3-460-01, 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.
g6edxan9 Sticky Note Concur with recommendation. Special attention should be paid to areas where previous repairs have subsequently failed.
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Concur. Coordinate coating repair with other coating/paint activities. Ensure corrosion resistant nuts and bolts are compatible with base metal and are installed in such a manner as to allow tank to remain in-service during work.
c. Repair the Tank Bottom Extension and Bottom-to-Foundation Seal
OBSERVATION: The tank bottom-to-foundation seal has deteriorated and systematically failed.
However, no evidence of corrosion nor coating failure at the tank bottom extension was observed.
CODE REFERENCE: UFC 3-460-03, Section 8-4.10 B, requires the seal to be maintained in good working order to prevent corrosion of the underside of the tank bottom.
RECOMMENDATION: Remove the bottom-to-foundation seal. Prep and coat the tank bottom extension per AST standards and replace the tank bottom-to-foundation seal.
Concur with recommendation.
d. Repair Weep Holes on Shell Reinforcement Pads
OBSERVATION: The tell-tale holes on the shell reinforcement pads around the tank nozzles are plugged with a grease plug.
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 from the tell-tale holes in the reinforcement pads.
Install elbowed drain plug for leak detection.
e. Seal Weld Tank Stairs
OBSERVATION: The circumferential stairway treads are welded directly to the tank shell.
However, the tank stairway treads are not fully seal welded to the shell.
CODE REFERENCE: API 650, paragraph 5.1.3.6.2 and UFC 3-460-01, paragraph 8-11 require tank attachments (appurtenances) to be seal welded to prevent corrosion and rust streaking.
RECOMMENDATION: Seal weld circumferential stairway treads to the tank shell to prevent corrosion and rust streaking.
Concur with recommendation.
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Concur. Perform work during next scheduled out-of-service inspection. Until work is able to be completed regularly scheduled inspections should pay special attention to these areas and corrosion should be repaired as necessary.
f. 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.
g. Replace Tape Level Gauge System
OBSERVATION: The tape level gauge read 0 feet and 1/2 inches, while the ATG read 15 feet and
6 13/16 inches. There is condensation on the inside of the reading window.
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.
If valves on both sides allow for isolation of control valve, replace with acceptable alternative to current valve. If it is not possible to isolate, perform this work during the next regularly scheduled out-of-service inspection.
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Concur. Perform work during next regularly scheduled out-of-service inspection.
h. 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.
i. Replace Bird Screen on the Perimeter Vent
OBSERVATION: The bird screen on one of the roof-mounted perimeter vents is damaged.
CODE REFERENCE: N/A
RECOMMENDATION: Remove and replace the bird screen on the roof-mounted perimeter vent.
Concur. Coordinate work to coincide with other paint/recoating activities.
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Concur with recommendation.
j. Provide New Tank Dataplate
OBSERVATION: The existing tank data plate has deteriorated and the data on the plate is completely illegible.
CODE REFERENCE: UFC 3-460-01 paragraph 8-3.15 requires nameplates for all aboveground storage tanks in accordance with API Standard 650 Section 10.1 Nameplates.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide a new tank data plate for Tank Facility 40950 (Tank 1).
k. Provide NFPA Hazard Label
OBSERVATION: The tank is not labeled with a NFPA hazard warning label.
CODE REFERENCE: NFPA 30, paragraph 21.7.2.1 requires ASTs to be labeled in accordance with
NFPA 704.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide a new NFPA hazard warning label in accordance with NFPA 704.
Concur. If plate can be affixed with adhesive work can be completed when funds are available. If plate must be welded or bolted on, complete work during next regularly scheduled out-of-service inspection.
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Concur. Coordinate work with other paint/recoating activities.
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 and do not have testing tees.
CODE REFERENCE: AW 78-24-27 requires the thermal relief piping to be equipped with isolation valves and testing tees. UFC 3-460-01, Section 9-3.5.1 does not allow sight flow indicators in thermal relief piping. UFC 3-460-01, Section 9-8 requires welded or flanged connections for joining steel pipes.
RECOMMENDATION: Modify and upgrade thermal relief piping to include testing tees and remove sight flow indicators.
b. 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 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.
g6edxan9 Sticky Note Concur. Perform work during next regularly scheduled out-of-service inspection.
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c. Provide Scaffold Cable 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.
d. Provide Low-low Level Alarm
OBSERVATION: The tank has low, high, and high-high levels 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. Perform work during next regularly scheduled out-of-service inspection.
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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. Coordinate work with any other similar projects to reduce total incurred 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.
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Concur. Ensure that bolts are corrosion resistant and not of a dissimilar material to that of the vent.
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.
d. Relatch Safety Chains on the Tank Roof Guard Rail
OBSERVATION: The safety chains on the tank roof guard rails near the roof-mounted perimeter vents/inspection hatches were unlatched.
CODE REFERENCE: N/A
RECOMMENDATION: Adjust the operation procedure, so that the safety chains on the tank roof guard rail are relatched after every inspection or maintenance procedure.
Concur with recommendation. Washing and application of algae/mold inhibtors should be performed on a set schedule as a minimum. Additional washings should be added on an as needed basis.
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Concur.
APPENDIX A: ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS AND DRAWINGS
SHELL SETTLEMENT SURVEY
Austin Brockenbrough & Associates, L.L.P. Job No. 16-088.01 Location: Fort Rucker Date: 07/11/2017 Subject: Tank 40950 Shell Settlement Evaluation By: Jeffrey W. King
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 22.00 0.00 0.05 0.05 0.11
1 22.25 0.25 0.13 -0.12 -0.06
2 22.50 0.50 0.32 -0.18 -0.06
3 22.63 0.63 0.51 -0.11 -0.07
4 22.50 0.50 0.59 0.09 0.14
5 22.50 0.50 0.51 0.01 -0.13
6 22.13 0.13 0.32 0.20 0.19
7 22.13 0.13 0.13 0.01 -0.12
8 22.00 0.00 0.05 0.05 -0.01
Maximum out-of-plane deflection = 0.19
* = 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 = 0.76 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 Date: 07/11/2017 Subject: Tank 40950 Shell Settlement Evaluation By: Jeffrey W. King
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
0 52.2 0.255 0.67 Si < Smax → OK
4 26.1 0.065 0.33 Si < Smax → OK
6 26.1 0.185 0.33 Si < Smax → OK
Evaluation of the settlement by the arc length method indicates the settlement is within acceptable limits.
0.00
0.20
0.40
0.60
0.80
0 2 4 6 8 10
Measured Elevation (in)
Si6 Si4 Si0
SHELL THICKNESS CALCULATIONS
The following shell thickness analysis is taken from a previous API 653 Internal Inspection Report prepared by
HMT Inspection in February of 2006. The analysis is included as a reference and should be used for informational purposes only.
API 653 Out-of-Service Inspection Report for U.S. Army Tank No. 1
Fort Rucker, AL
HMT Inspection
February 9-11, 2006
APIRPTSE.DOT REV 1 272-70889/1 (Lowe)r3 3/7/2006 9:42:00 AM
4.3.2 SHELL THICKNESS CALCULATIONS
The minimum acceptable shell plate thickness for tanks with a diameter equal to or less than two-hundred (200) feet is calculated as follows (Ref. API 653, Para. 4.3.3.1):
SE
DGHt )1(6.2 min
Where:
S = See Table = Allowable Stress (psi) D = 32.25 = Nominal Diameter of Tank (ft.)
G = 1.00 = Highest Specific Gravity of Contents H = See Table = Product Height (ft.)
E = See Table = Joint Efficiency
Course
Course Height
(in.)
Product Height
(ft.)
Allowable Stress (psi)
Joint Efficiency
Average Thickness
(in.)
Required Thickness
(in.)
1 95.5 28.25 24,900 1.00 0.247 0.100 2 95.5 20.29 24,900 1.00 0.247 0.100 3 71.5 12.33 27,400 1.00 0.247 0.100 4 76.5 6.38 27,400 1.00 0.248 0.100
Shell thickness calculations indicate the safe fill height of 28.25 feet can be utilized with product specific gravities up to 1.0 (ref. API 653, Para. 4.3.3.1). For products with a specific gravity over 1.0, additional calculations should be performed (ref. API 653, Para.
4.3.3.1). These calculations do not take into account operational restrictions from such items as shell vents, high-level alarms or owner/operator-imposed safe fill restrictions.
SHELL/ROOF ULTRASONIC THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS
The following shell and roof thickness analysis is taken from a previous API 653 Internal Inspection Report prepared by HMT Inspection in February of 2006. The analysis is included as a reference and should be used for informational purposes only.
U.S. Army
TABLE B
BOTTOM PLATE READINGS
(in inches)
PLATE
NO.
Reading
Reading
Reading
Reading
Reading
1 0.318 0.320 0.315 0.312 0.319 2 0.320 0.321 0.319 0.317 0.309 3 0.311 0.313 0.310 0.315 0.317 4 0.318 0.319 0.320 0.321 0.320 5 0.316 0.317 0.319 0.322 0.323 6 0.320 0.317 0.316 0.315 0.310 7 0.313 0.312 0.308 0.309 0.310 8 0.320 0.309 0.311 0.313 0.316 9 0.321 0.320 0.318 0.307 0.308
10 0.313 0.314 0.311 0.312 0.313 11 0.309 0.311 0.308 0.318 0.319 12 0.310 0.313 0.314 0.313 0.309 13 0.307 0.309 0.311 0.310 0.313 14 0.309 0.311 0.312 0.313 0.316
Min: 0.307 Avg: 0.314
U.S. Army
TABLE C
SHELL READINGS
(in inches)
Course 1
Location Drop 1 Drop 2 Drop 3 Drop 4 1 0.252 0.240 0.251 0.251 2 0.251 0.240 0.249 0.254 3 0.250 0.245 0.244 0.250 4 0.254 0.254 0.249 0.251 5 0.251 0.251 0.251 0.252 6 0.253 0.239 0.240 0.253 7 0.252 0.247 0.243 0.252 8 0.237 0.248 0.237 0.250 9 0.241 0.245 0.247 0.245 10 0.238 0.248 0.250 0.238 11 0.245 0.249 0.252 0.241 12 0.250 0.248 0.251 0.237 13 0.253 0.247 0.257 0.238 14 0.241 0.250 0.249 0.241 15 0.248 0.251 0.245 0.248 16 0.238 0.248 0.246 0.253
MIN. 0.237 AVG. 0.247
Course 2
Location Drop 1 Drop 2 Drop 3 Drop 4 1 0.244 0.238 0.251 0.253 2 0.247 0.248 0.250 0.248 3 0.245 0.241 0.252 0.245 4 0.48 0.253 0.251 0.247 5 0.253 0.250 0.257 0.244 6 0.254 0.245 0.249 0.245 7 0.251 0.238 0.245 0.246 8 0.247 0.241 0.246 0.247 9 0.246 0.237 0.247 0.251 10 0.245 0.252 0.249 0.254 11 0.243 0.253 0.244 0.252 12 0.252 0.251 0.249 0.250 13 0.250 0.254 0.251 0.245 14 0.243 0.250 0.243 0.243 15 0.245 0.251 0.240 0.235 16 0.235 0.252 0.237 0.243
MIN. 0.235 AVG. 0.251
U.S. Army
TABLE C (CONT.)
SHELL READINGS
(in inches)
Course 3
Location Drop 1 Drop 2 Drop 3 Drop 4 1 0.248 0.237 0.248 0.248 2 0.251 0.243 0.245 0.247 3 0.250 0.240 0.248 0.250 4 0.247 0.251 0.249 0.251 5 0.248 0.249 0.248 0.248 6 0.249 0.244 0.247 0.249 7 0.248 0.240 0.250 0.248 8 0.245 0.251 0.251 0.248 9 0.248 0.245 0.248 0.247 10 0.247 0.252 0.247 0.245 11 0.239 0.250 0.245 0.250 12 0.251 0.251 0.240 0.251 13 0.254 0.249 0.239 0.245 14 0.245 0.245 0.240 0.240 15 0.240 0.246 0.254 0.239 16 0.240 0.247 0.251 0.240
MIN. 0.237 AVG. 0.247
Course 4 Location Drop 1 Drop 2 Drop 3 Drop 4
1 0.247 0.235 0.246 0.251 2 0.246 0.245 0.247 0.250 3 0.245 0.243 0.251 0.252 4 0.249 0.250 0.254 0.251 5 0.257 0.252 0.253 0.257 6 0.251 0.243 0.248 0.249 7 0.252 0.245 0.245 0.245 8 0.250 0.246 0.247 0.246 9 0.251 0.247 0.244 0.247 10 0.249 0.251 0.245 0.244 11 0.244 0.254 0.243 0.249 12 0.249 0.253 0.252 0.243 13 0.251 0.248 0.250 0.240 14 0.240 0.245 0.243 0.237 15 0.243 0.247 0.235 0.249 16 0.237 0.244 0.245 0.251
MIN. 0.235 AVG. 0.247
U.S. Army
TABLE D
FIXED ROOF READINGS
PLATE
NO.
Reading
Reading
Reading
Reading
Reading
1 0.248 0.245 0.247 0.243 0.240 2 0.251 0.250 0.253 0.249 0.250 3 0.243 0.245 0.247 0.250 0.249 4 0.249 0.247 0.248 0.245 0.247 5 0.241 0.245 0.243 0.240 0.244 6 0.250 0.251 0.249 0.247 0.250 7 0.243 0.245 0.248 0.243 0.247 8 0.250 0.251 0.250 0.252 0.249 9 0.248 0.245 0.244 0.240 0.242
10 0.245 0.248 0.243 0.247 0.250 11 0.254 0.253 0.255 0.250 0.251 12 0.247 0.245 0.240 0.243 0.244 13 0.249 0.251 0.253 0.250 0.252 14 0.253 0.250 0.248 0.251 0.249 15 0.247 0.248 0.245 0.247 0.244 16 0.253 0.250 0.249 0.247 0.250 17 0.250 0.252 0.249 0.248 0.251 18 0.243 0.240 0.245 0.241 0.243 19 0.244 0.245 0.247 0.250 0.249 20 0.253 0.250 0.251 0.247 0.245 21 0.249 0.247 0.245 0.250 0.248 22 0.241 0.240 0.245 0.241 0.247 23 0.248 0.245 0.244 0.240 0.243 24 0.255 0.254 0.250 0.251 0.248 25 0.249 0.247 0.250 0.254 0.251 26 0.246 0.240 0.243 0.247 0.244 27 0.250 0.251 0.252 0.254 0.250 28 0.247 0.249 0.248 0.245 0.250 29 0.244 0.247 0.249 0.251 0.248 30 0.252 0.250 0.253 0.249 0.246
Min: 0.240 Avg: 0.248
U.S. Army
TABLE E
SUMP READINGS
N-S READING E-W READING
1 0.475 1 0.487 2 0.490 2 0.490 3 0.486 3 0.491 4 0.491 4 0.488 5 0.500 5 0.493 6 0.501 6 0.500 7 0.499 7 0.501 8 0.495 8 0.503 9 0.496 9 0.499
10 0.499 10 0.493 11 0.503 11 0.491 12 0.500 12 0.496 13 0.501 13 0.494 14 0.489 14 0.481 15 0.495 15 0.486 16 0.486 16 0.487 17 0.483 17 0.493 18 0.483 18 0.492 19 0.481 19 0.493 20 0.480 20 0.487
TANK DRAWINGS
The following tank drawings are taken from a previous API 653 Internal Inspection Report prepared by HMT
Inspection in February of 2006. Drawings are included as a reference and should be used for informational purposes only. Locations of appurtenances, shell and roof plates, etc. are approximate.
4.4.2 NOZZLE AND APPURTENANCE TABLE Page 22 of 60
Reinforcing Plate
Item
Description Pipe Size (in.)
Station
(ft.)
CL
Elev.
Width
Thick
Shape
Neck
(in.)
Flng Thick (in.)
Cover Thick (in.)
Tell-tale
Weld Space
Comments
A Manway 36 0.0 43.5 94 78 0.250 A 0.496 0.773 0.757 Yes 3.5 Mechanical Plug B Nozzle 8 6.5 11.5 19 21 0.250 D 0.515 1.141 -- Yes Flush Mechanical Plug C Nozzle 4 10.9 9.5 12 12 0.310 B 0.331 0.920 -- Yes 3.25 Mechanical Plug D Automatic Gauge -- 13.3 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Shand & Jurs E Coupling 1 15.25 4.5 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 3.25 F Foam Nozzle 3 17.5 C4 -- -- -- -- N/A -- -- -- C4 G Conduit 1 20.5 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- H Conduit 1 26 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I Nozzle 6 32.7 11.5 16 16 0.261 B 0.425 0.953 -- Yes 3.5 Mechanical Plug J Nozzle 3 45.9 24 10 10 0.318 B 0.271 0.897 0.931 Yes 18 Mechanical Plug, w/ Blind Flange K Nozzle 3 45.9 84 10 10 N/A B N/A N/A N/A Yes 78 Mechanical Plug, w/ Blind Flange L Manway 36 52.4 43 94 78 0.245 A 0.492 0.763 0.766 Yes 3.5 Mechanical Plug M Foam Nozzle 3 52.4 C4 -- -- -- -- N/A -- -- -- C4 N Stairway End -- 60.4 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- O Coupling 1.25 68 C4 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C4 Level Alarm P Coupling 1.25 68 C4 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C4 Plugged Q Coupling 1.25 68 C4 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C4 Level Alarm R Coupling 1.25 69 C4 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C4 S Conduit -- 70 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- T Coupling 1.25 70.4 C4 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C4 Level Alarm U Coupling 1.25 70.4 C4 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C4 Plugged V Coupling 1.25 70.4 C4 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C4 Level Alarm W Coupling 1.25 71.4 C3 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C3 w/ Blind Flange, IWS X Platform -- 84.4 63.5 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 60 Y Manway 36 84.7 119 94 78 0.250 A 0.482 0.638 0.635 Yes 79 TTP Z Foam Nozzle 3 87.3 C4 -- -- -- -- N/A -- -- -- C4
The stations are measured circumferentially counterclockwise from Manway A.
4.4.2 NOZZLE AND APPURTENANCE TABLE (CONT’D)
Reinforcing Plate
Item
Description Pipe Size
Station
(ft.)
CL
Elev.
Width
Neck
(in.)
Flng Thick (in.)
Cover Thick (in.)
Tell-tale
Weld Space
Comments
AA Stairway Start -- 92.4 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- BB Coupling 1.25 99.5 10 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 9 Level Alarm CC Coupling 1.25 99.5 26 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 25 Plugged DD Coupling 1.25 99.5 39.5 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 38.5 Level Alarm
The stations are measured circumferentially counterclockwise from Manway A.
TTP= Telltale Plugged IWS= Insufficient Weld Space VERTICAL WELD SEAM LOCATIONS: (Measured in feet circumferentially counterclockwise from Manway A)
1) 13.15 2) 18.05 3) 38 4) 57.9 5) 77.85 6) 97.8 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) VERTICAL WELD OFFSET FOR COURSES 2, 3, 4, etc.
2) 10.5 3) 13.15 4) 10.5 5) 6) 7) 8) 9)
Total Strapped Circumference = 104.64 ft.
OSHA ACCESS STRUCTURE REPORT
OSHA Stairway Data
Handrail Actual
(in)
OSHA Rq’d min
(in) max
(in)
Handrail Height 34 1/2 34 1/2 30 34
Step Width 30 30 22 NA
Step Rise 7 7 NA NA
Bottom Step Rise 7 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:
N/AUnknown
36" deep
Level Alarms:
Material: Welded
Tank Outside Dimensions:
Secondary Containment, Overfill, and CRDM
F-24 jet fuel
3,714 BBL
N/A
Release Prevention Barrier
Current Product:
33'-3"ø x 28'-5" tall
Nominal Capacity:
Useable Capacity:
Welded
Truck fillstands
Liner w/ tell-tales
Overfill Protection:
Continuous Release Detection Monitoring
Type:
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
Date Installed:
2011Previous Tank Inspection Date:
Interior Coating:
70855
Horizontal
Inspection Date:
Design Std
Tank Specifications
Tank Inspector Name:
Inspector Certification Number:
Insulated
Coated
Plastic / Fiberglass
Other:Double Bottom
Tank Construction and Configuration
Single Wall
Open Type Dike
API 653 EXTERNAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Lowe Airfield, Ft. RuckerProject Site:Project Name:
Project Location:
Brockenbrough Job No.:
Ft. Rucker Tank Inspections Lowe 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.:
6/21/2017
40950
Tank Manufacturer:
Tank Construction Date:
Tank 1 Daniel Caldwell
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
Secondary Containment
Concrete dike w/ FML under concrete
API 653 EXTERNAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Lowe 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
C.1.1.6 Housekeeping Buildup of trash, vegetation, and other inflammables
Tank settlement into asphalt base
Hairline cracks in ringwall. Ringwall elevated approximately 28"
C.1.1.1 Concrete Ring
Presence of crushed rock under the steel bottom which usually results in severe underside corrosion.
C.1.1.7 Cathodic Protection
Site drainage away from the tank, associated piping, and manifolds
Measure foundation levelness and bottom elevations (See Annex B) c)
Check for:
C.1.1.5 Site Drainage
Check for:
Proper operation of dike drains
See level survey results
ITEM
C.1.1 Foundation
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)
Settlement around perimeter of tank a)
C.1.1.2 Asphalt
Leaching of oil which has left rock filler exposed indicating hydrocarbon leakage
Review cathodic protection potential readings
Check for:
b)
C.1.1.4 Rock Check for:
b)
33V, 0.4A
Organic debris and vegetation growth
Dike drain inlet located underneath both tanks issue pipinga)
Settlements into the base
Check for:
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
Mold and algae growth on tank shell and chimes
Reinforcing pads welded to shell at supports
Paint failures, pitting, and corrosion
Check for:
Corrosion loss and wear on the rivets
Pitting on support welds to shell, especially on shell plates
Check for:
b)
Grooving, corrosion, pitting, and coating failures
C.1.2.2 Internal (Floating Roof Tank) c)
Check for:
Broken welds and corrosion damage (paint failure, pitting, corrosion, product buildup), especially where it occurs at tack-welded junction d)
C.1.2. Shells
ITEM TASK STATUS 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 has failed systematically and needs replacement
Leaks and identify the location by sketch or photo c)
Corrosion and thinning on plate and weld after cleaning the bottom angle area
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
Proper operation of regulators for tanks with purge gas systems
AFFF has been demolished
Reinforcing pad tell-tale holes are plugged with grease
Check for:
Leaks at piping manifolds, flanges, and valves
TRVs - SFIs are installed in TRV assemblies
C.1.3 Shell Appurtenances
Pipe coating and coating on valves and equipment has failed C.1.3.2 Tank Piping Manifolds
COMMENTS
Damage on autogauge head c)
Sealing of insulation around manholes and nozzles
e) Adequate manholes flange and cover thickness on mixer manholes
TASK STATUS
h) Damage on welds on shell-mounted davit clips above valves 6 inches and larger g)
Check for:
d) a) 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:
Shell plate dimpling around nozzles, caused by excessive pipe deflection
Fire fighting system componentsb) c) d) e) f)
ITEM
a)
a) Leaks on autogauge tape guide and lower sheave housing (floating swings) b)
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
Leaks at sample connections and proper valve operation Damage and test the accuracy of temperature indicators
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
0' - 1/2" (tape); 15' - 6 13/16" (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)
ITEM TASK
h)
Base personnel indeciated that the tape gauge is broken
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
Check for:
i)
C.1.3.5 Heater (Shell Manhole Mounted) C.1.3.6 Mixer
1 1/2" ø pipe
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 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
STATUS COMMENTS
Leaks in circulation pump and operating problems
Inspect condensate drain for presence of oil indicating leakage
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
TASK
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.1.3.9 Swing Lines: Identify Ballast Varying Need
Non-floating: Raise, then lower the swing line with the winch and check for cable lightness to confirm the swing line lowered properly
C.1.3.7 Swing Lines: Winch a) Operation
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
COMMENTS
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
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
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.
C.1.4.7 Floating Roof Seal a) Systems
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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