The document outlines testing procedures for double deck floating roofs, including a compartment puncture test and floatation test. The compartment puncture test involves slowly removing plugs from two adjacent compartments and ensuring the water level does not exceed 65% of the rim height. The floatation test observes the roof's movement, tilt, gaps, and seals as water is gradually raised to the maximum level to check the roof's buoyancy and stability over time. Any abnormal movements detected during floatation must be addressed before the rim seal is installed.
The document outlines testing procedures for double deck floating roofs, including a compartment puncture test and floatation test. The compartment puncture test involves slowly removing plugs from two adjacent compartments and ensuring the water level does not exceed 65% of the rim height. The floatation test observes the roof's movement, tilt, gaps, and seals as water is gradually raised to the maximum level to check the roof's buoyancy and stability over time. Any abnormal movements detected during floatation must be addressed before the rim seal is installed.
The document outlines testing procedures for double deck floating roofs, including a compartment puncture test and floatation test. The compartment puncture test involves slowly removing plugs from two adjacent compartments and ensuring the water level does not exceed 65% of the rim height. The floatation test observes the roof's movement, tilt, gaps, and seals as water is gradually raised to the maximum level to check the roof's buoyancy and stability over time. Any abnormal movements detected during floatation must be addressed before the rim seal is installed.
The document outlines testing procedures for double deck floating roofs, including a compartment puncture test and floatation test. The compartment puncture test involves slowly removing plugs from two adjacent compartments and ensuring the water level does not exceed 65% of the rim height. The floatation test observes the roof's movement, tilt, gaps, and seals as water is gradually raised to the maximum level to check the roof's buoyancy and stability over time. Any abnormal movements detected during floatation must be addressed before the rim seal is installed.
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TESTING OF DOUBLE DECK FLOATING ROOFS
GENERAL
Double deck Floating roof shall be subjected to all tests as per construction code. As per code, water accumulation test on top deck in not mandatory for double deck floating roofs. Tests to be carried out are:
Compartment Puncture test
Floatation test
COMPARTMENT PUNCTURE TEST
In double deck floating roof puncture test is to be conducted with puncture in any two adjacent compartments. Preliminary While constructing floating roof, weld small bore threaded sockets with plugs in two adjacent compartments. The sockets and plugs shall be of forged variety with NPT threads, since leaks through the threaded portion shall pose problems during water filling. Method Step
Obtain clearance from client / inspection agency to commence water filling.
Raise level of floating roof to about 3.50 to 4.0 Metre above bottom plate. Provide plugs on emergency drains, siphon drain, as the case may be. Slowly remove plugs provided in two adjacent compartments Watch out as water enters the compartments. In the stabilized condition water level measured on outer rim near the punctured compartments shall not exceed 65% of rim height. After successful completion of puncture test, close the plugs. Remove water from the compartments and dry the surface. FLOATATION TEST:
This test ascertains buoyancy and stability of roof during its working life.
Method Step
Generally this test is not an independent test. Observations mentioned below shall be recorded during filling of the tank for other tests, which are mandatory as per Code.
After conclusion of the mandatory puncture test, gradually raise water to maximum liquid level.
Contd..2.. TESTING OF DOUBLE DECK FLOATING ROOFS
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As the roof moves up, observe the roof for its tilt, sideward movements, variation in rim gap, gaps in the sleeve for Gauge Well, sweat marks on the deck / compartment welds etc. This provides the basic information on the design adequacy and construction aspects.
Observe the movement of rolling ladder on the track.
Any abnormal tilting or side ward movement of the roof during floatation shall be noted and remedial measure taken to rectify the roof, after lowering floating roof on its legs. This should be completed before installing rim seal. After completion of filling and observation: Lower the roof to its maintenance level. Remove water from the tank inside. Seal the plugs in compartments by welding. Provide an additional cap over the plugs and weld the same. Check the weld with dye penetrant.
