Exxon Mobil Tank Specification

GP 09-04-01 Atmospheric Storage Tanks June 2005
Atmospheric Storage Tanks

GP 09-04-01
Scope
1) [I] This Global Practice (GP) covers the design, fabrication, erection, inspection and testing of above
ground atmospheric storage tanks fabricated of carbon steel and austenitic stainless steel in
accordance with API STD 650. The requirements given herein supplement and modify those of API
STD 650.
If tanks are designed to other standards, the Owner's Engineer shall specify which Sections of this GP
shall apply.
2) [I] An asterisk (*) indicates that a decision by Purchaser is required or that additional information is
furnished by Purchaser.
3) [R] Tanks within the scope of API STD 650 Appendix A or Appendix J may be entirely designed,
fabricated, erected, and inspected per API STD 650 except:
a) All horizontal shell joints shall be complete penetration and complete fusion welds.
b) * Proposals to use pneumatic testing per API STD 650 Appendix J shall be submitted to the
Purchaser for approval by the Owner's Engineer.
c) The gap between the bottom shell ring and the lap bottom plates at the radial weld location shall
be a maximum of 1/8 in. (3 mm).
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Table of Contents
Table of Figures ............................................................................................................ 4
Table of Tables .............................................................................................................. 5
1. Required References ............................................................................................ 6

1.1. Global Practices–ExxonMobil Engineering Practices ................................... 6
1.2. API–American Petroleum Institute................................................................ 6
1.3. ASME–American Society of Mechanical Engineers ..................................... 6
2. Additional Requirements...................................................................................... 6
2.1. Global Practices–ExxonMobil Engineering Practices ................................... 7
2.2. API–American Petroleum Institute................................................................ 7
2.3. ASCE–American Society of Civil Engineers ................................................. 7
2.4. ASTM–American Society for Testing and Materials ..................................... 7
2.5. CSA–Canadian Standards Association ........................................................ 8
2.6. NACE–National Association of Corrosion Engineers ................................... 8
2.7. NFPA–National Fire Protection Agency ....................................................... 8
3. Definitions.............................................................................................................. 8
4. Materials................................................................................................................. 9
5. Bottom Design..................................................................................................... 10
6. Shell Design......................................................................................................... 12
6.1. Shell Plate Thickness ................................................................................. 12
6.2. Vertical and Horizontal Shell Joints ............................................................ 12
6.3. Tank Stability.............................................................................................. 12
7. Wind Girder Design............................................................................................. 12
8. Fixed Roof Design............................................................................................... 13
9. Internal Floating Roof Design ............................................................................ 14
10. Floating Roofs ..................................................................................................... 14

10.1. Roof Travel................................................................................................. 14
10.2. Roofs Greater Than 60 ft (18 m) Diameter ................................................. 14
10.3. Seals .......................................................................................................... 16
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10.4. Supporting Legs ......................................................................................... 17

10.5. Stainless Steel Shunts ............................................................................... 17
11. Tank Connections and Appurtenances............................................................. 17
11.1. Shell Manholes, Nozzles, Cleanout Fittings, and Overflow Slots ............... 17
12. Fabrication........................................................................................................... 19
12.1. Shop Inspection–Mill Test Data.................................................................. 19
13. Erection................................................................................................................ 19
13.1. Tank Shells................................................................................................. 19
13.2. Roofs .......................................................................................................... 19
13.3. Inspecting and Testing Tank Bottom .......................................................... 19
13.4. Testing Tank Shell...................................................................................... 19
13.5. Settlement Measurements for Tanks Greater Than 50 ft (15 m) in Diameter21
14. Radiographic Method of Inspecting Shell Joints ............................................. 22
14.1. Number and Location of Radiographs ........................................................ 22
14.2. Film ............................................................................................................ 23
15. Welding ................................................................................................................ 23
16. Additional Materials and Design Requirements for Acid Tanks ..................... 24
16.1. Shell ........................................................................................................... 24
16.2. Bottom ........................................................................................................ 25
16.3. Roof............................................................................................................ 25
16.4. Accessories ................................................................................................ 25
16.5. Linings or Protective Coatings.................................................................... 25
17. Additional Materials and Design Requirements for High Strength Steel ....... 25
17.1. Design ........................................................................................................ 25
17.2. Materials..................................................................................................... 26
17.3. Welding and Weld Inspection ..................................................................... 27
17.4. Erection ...................................................................................................... 27
18. Tolerances ........................................................................................................... 28
Record of Change ....................................................................................................... 29
Attachment: Purpose Codes Definitions.................................................................. 31

Table of Figures
Figure 1: Hydrostatic Tank Leak Test....................................................................... 18
Figure 2: Bottom Internal Settlement Measurements ............................................. 22
Figure 3: Fillet Weld Geometry ................................................................................. 24

Table of Tables
Table 1: Tank Bottom Design Categories ................................................................ 11
Table 2: Minimum Thicknesses................................................................................. 15
Table 3: Minimum Holding Time ............................................................................... 20
Table 4: Maximum Water Fill Rates .......................................................................... 20
Table 5: Number of Shell Settlement Readings, N .................................................. 21

1. Required References
[I] This Section lists Practices and Standards that are generically referenced and assumed to be a part of
this document. Unless otherwise specified herein, use the latest edition.
1.1. Global Practices–ExxonMobil Engineering Practices

GP 03-16-01 Flanged Joints, Gaskets, and Bolting
GP 09-07-01 Accessories for Atmospheric Storage Tanks
GP 18-07-01 Welding Procedures
GP 18-10-01 Additional Requirements for Materials
GP 20-01-01 Inspection of Equipment and Materials
GP 20-01-03 Quality Programs
1.2. API–American Petroleum Institute

API RP 2003 Protection Against Ignitions Arising out of Static, Lightning, and Stray
Currents
API RP 2Z Recommended Practice for Preproduction Qualification for Steel Plates
for Offshore Structures
API STD 650 Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage
1.3. ASME–American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASME SEC VIII D1 BPVC Section VIII - Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels -
Division 1
ASME SEC IX BPVC Section IX - Qualification Standard for Welding and Brazing
Procedures, Welders, Brazers, and Welding and Brazing Operators
2. Additional Requirements
[R] Where local regulations require atmospheric storage tanks to be designed to API STD 650, the more
stringent requirements of API STD 650 or this GP shall be used.
* [I] The following Practices and Standards shall be used with this GP as specified by Purchaser.

2.1. Global Practices–ExxonMobil Engineering Practices

GP 03-05-01 Fill and Discharge Lines and Auxiliary Piping for Storage Tanks and
Vessels
GP 03-18-01 Piping Fabrication Shop or Field
GP 04-01-03 Design Loads for Structures
GP 04-08-01 Tank Foundations
GP 09-07-03 Vents for Fixed Roof Atmospheric Storage Tanks
GP 09-07-04 Internal Floating Roofs for Atmospheric Storage Tanks
GP 14-03-01 Fireproofing
GP 18-04-01 Postweld Heat Treatment of Equipment Handling Alkaline Solutions
GP 18-12-01 Positive Material Identification
GP 19-01-01 Paint and Protective Coatings
2.2. API–American Petroleum Institute

API SPEC 5L Specification for Line Pipe
API STD 2000 Venting Atmospheric and Low-Pressure Storage Tanks Nonrefrigerated
and Refrigerated
2.3. ASCE–American Society of Civil Engineers

ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures
2.4. ASTM–American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM A 53/A 53M Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-
Coated, Welded and Seamless
ASTM A 106 Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-
Temperature Service
ASTM A 123/A 123M Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron
and Steel Products
ASTM A 153/A 153M Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel
Hardware
ASTM A 193/A 193M Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting
Materials for High-Temperature Service
ASTM A 307 Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60 000 psi
Tensile Strength

ASTM A 333/A 333M Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Steel Pipe for Low-
Temperature Service
ASTM A 573/A 573M Standard Specification for Structural Carbon Steel Plates of Improved
Toughness
ASTM B 29 Standard Specification for Refined Lead
ASTM C 279 Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
ASTM C 386 Standard Practice for Use of Chemical-Resistant Sulfur Mortar
ASTM C 397 Standard Practice for Use of Chemically Setting Chemical-Resistant
Silicate and Silica Mortars
ASTM C 399 Standard Practice for Use of Chemical-Resistant Resin Mortars
ASTM E 84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building
Materials
2.5. CSA–Canadian Standards Association

CSA G40.20/G40.21 General Requirements for Rolled or Welded Structural Quality Steel
2.6. NACE–National Association of Corrosion Engineers

NACE RP0294 Design, Fabrication, and Inspection of Tanks for the Storage of
Concentrated Sulfuric Acid and Oleum at Ambient Temperatures
2.7. NFPA–National Fire Protection Agency

NFPA 11 Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High Expansion Foam
NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
3. Definitions
Term [I] Description
Low Strength Tank Steels having a specified minimum yield strength equal to or less than
Steels 43000 psi (296 MPa) and a specified maximum tensile strength equal to
or less than 85000 psi (586 MPa).
High Strength Tank Steels having a specified minimum yield strength greater than 43000 psi
Steels (296 MPa) and a specified maximum tensile strength equal to or less
than 100,000 psi (689 MPa).

Term [I] Description
"Fully Stiffened" Floating roof pontoons having top and bottom plates reinforced such that
Pontoons the entire pontoon cross section is effective in carrying transmitted loads
from the center deck.
"Partially Stiffened" Floating roof pontoons having top and bottom plates reinforced such that
Pontoons only part of the pontoon cross section is effective in carrying transmitted
loads from the center deck.
Production Impact Defined by ASME SEC VIII D1, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes,
Test Plates Paragraph UG 84 except that they are to be made of the actual materials
to be used for the item to be fabricated or manufactured. The welding
procedure for any given test plates shall be identical to that used or to be
used for the corresponding construction weld. The purpose of these
plates is to provide the required impact test specimens for the weld metal
and heat affected zones in the finished item.
Inspector As used in this GP, refers to Owner's Representative.
Critical Exposure Defined as the lower of:
Temperature For a. The lowest one-day mean atmospheric temperature plus 15°F (8°C).
Atmospheric Storage b. The hydrostatic test temperature.
Tanks
The term critical exposure temperature shall be used in place of the term
"minimum design metal temperature" per API STD 650.
4. Materials
1) [R] Annular plates per Table 1 shall be of the same material group per API STD 650 as the lowest
shell course.
2) [S] For tanks with shell thickness greater than 1/2 in. (13 mm), and critical exposure temperature less
than 32°F (0°C), the lowest two shell courses and annular plates shall be constructed from fully killed
carbon steels manufactured to fine grain practice and normalized or quenched and tempered.
3) * [S] Tank materials of construction, including welding consumables, shall meet the impact
requirements given in API STD 650 for the applicable combination of type of steel, thickness, and
Critical Exposure Temperature. For materials with minimum yield strength greater than 55000 psi
(379 MPa), transverse impacts with values per API STD 650 are required in addition to the
longitudinal impacts.
4) [R] The use of CSA G40.20/G40.21, Grade G40.21 plate with a V content > 0.02wt% but < 0.10
wt%, Nb content of < 0.02 weight percent and carbon equivalent (CE) per GP 18-10-01 is acceptable
provided a minimum preheat of 150°F (65°C) is maintained during welding and root pass and final
pass of all welds are magnetic particle inspected. The preheat shall be maintained during the root
pass inspection and until the weld is complete. The final weld pass to be magnetic particle inspected
48 hours after completion of the weld.
5) * [R] Carbon steel material shall be per API STD 650 unless otherwise specified.

6) [R] For austenitic stainless steel tanks, the type of steel will be specified. Substitution requires
ExxonMobil approval.
7) [R] All carbon steel bolting for flanged connections shall conform to ASTM A 193/A 193M, Grade B
as a minimum. Bolts shall consist of regular unfinished machine bolts with one heavy semi-finished
hex nut. ASTM A 307, Grade B may be used for structure purposes only.
8) * [R] A minimum corrosion allowance of 1/16 in. (1.5 mm) shall be provided on carbon steel shells.
When specified, the bottom corrosion allowance shall be 1/16 in. (1.5 mm) minimum with a 1/8 in. (3
mm) corrosion allowance on annular bottom plates.
5. Bottom Design
1) [R] For heated [<160°F (70°C)] and hot [≥160°F (70°C)] tanks, a bottom rainshield shall be installed.
2) * [R] The tank bottom design category for the predicted settlement shall be according to Table 1.

Table 1: Tank Bottom Design Categories
Predicted
Category of Settlement(2) Annular Plate Width and Bottom Plate Welding Requirements
Bottom
Specified(1) Maximum Tank Diameter(3) Tank Diameter
at Shell Over 50 ft to 150 ft Over 150 ft
1 ≤ 2 in. Per API STD 650 Annular plates shall provide a

minimum radial width of 2 ft
between the inside of the shell
and any lap welded joint in the
bottom. Bottom plates two pass
welded with 70 percent joint
efficiency.
2 ≤ 6 in. Annular plates shall provide a minimum Annular plates shall provide a
radial width of 2 ft between the inside of minimum radial width of 3 ft
the shell and any lap welded joint in the between the inside of the shell
bottom. Bottom plates two pass welded and any lap welded joint in the
with 70 percent joint efficiency. bottom. Bottom plates two pass
welded with 70 percent joint
efficiency.
3 ≤ 12 in. (4) Annular plates shall provide a minimum Annular plates shall provide a
radial width of 3 ft between the inside of minimum radial width of 6 ft
the shell and any lap welded joint in the between the inside of the shell
bottom. Bottom plates two pass welded and any lap welded joint in the
with 70 percent joint efficiency. bottom. Bottom plates two pass
(min) welded with 80 percent
joint efficiency.
Notes:
(1) Category 2 bottoms shall be used for tankage built in permafrost areas.
(2) Predicted settlement includes initial water loading of the tank.
(3) No special requirements for tanks 50 ft and under in diameter.
(4) If this settlement is exceeded, some form of site improvement is required prior to tank erection.
Purchaser or Vendor shall perform soil improvement as specified.
Acceptable Metric Equivalent Dimensions
in. 2 6 12 2 ft 3 ft 6 ft 50 ft 150 ft
mm 50 150 300 600 900 1800 15 m 46 m

6. Shell Design
1) * [O] The tank height specified shall be per API STD 650, Appendix L.
2) [R] The maximum allowable stresses shall be per the applicable design code acceptable to the
authorities where the tank is to be located.
3) [R] Attachments shall be designed so that the primary bending stress plus the primary membrane
stress is not greater than 11/2 times the shell allowable stress.
6.1. Shell Plate Thickness

* [R] Unless otherwise specified, the following shall govern:
1) Specific Gravity, G: Use 1.0 if actual G ≤ 1.0; Use actual value if G > 1.0 (for calculations in metric
units, use relative density at 15°C).
2) The minimum shell thickness for tanks greater than 250 ft (76 m) diameter shall not be less than 7/16
in. (11 mm).
3) For tanks less than 200 ft diameter, shell thickness shall be calculated using the One Foot Method.
6.2. Vertical and Horizontal Shell Joints

[R] Single pass butt welds are not permitted.
6.3. Tank Stability

1) * [S] The site wind velocity shall be specified by the Owner's Engineer or ASCE 7 (Figure 1). Wind
and earthquake loading shall not be applied simultaneously. When design for earthquakes is required,
the design criteria of API STD 650, Appendix E shall be used.
2) [R] Tank overturning stability under either wind or earthquake load shall be evaluated per API STD
650 on the empty tanks in the corroded condition.
7. Wind Girder Design

1) [R] Top wind girders for open top and floating roof tanks shall be per API STD 650 except that wind
girders specified to be used as walkways shall be a minimum of 30 in. (750 mm) wide and shall be
located 3 ft, 6 in. (1050 mm) below the top of the tank.
2) [R] Calculations for intermediate wind girders for tanks where the shell corrosion allowance exceeds
1
/16 in. (1.5 mm) shall be based on the nominal shell thickness minus the corrosion allowance.

8. Fixed Roof Design

1) * [R] Roof supports. All roof support members shall have a minimum 1/16 in. (1.5 mm) total
corrosion allowance (TCA). In addition, for each specified 1/16 in. (1.5 mm) of roof corrosion
allowance, the minimum TCA for roof support members shall also be increased by 1/16 in. (1.5 mm).
For tanks in elevated temperature service, the rafter to shell connection shall be designed to
accommodate differential thermal expansion between the shell and roof rafters.
2) [R] Circumferential roof angle. The horizontal leg of the roof supporting angle shall be turned
inward. If the shell top angle is butt welded to the shell [API STD 650 Figure F-2 (d) or (i)] it shall
be attached with a double-sided weld. For externally insulated tanks, roof angle may be turned
outward to prevent water ingress between the insulation and tank shell.
3) [S] Frangible Roofs:
a) Conical fixed roof tanks with diameter ≥ 50 ft shall be provided with a frangible roof to shell
joint, unless either of the conditions below are applicable:
i) Where the compression area of the roof to shell junction required for internal pressure in
accordance with API STD 650, Appendix F, exceeds the maximum permitted for a
frangible seam.
ii) Where the compression area of the roof to shell junction for a self-supporting roof exceeds
the maximum permitted for a frangible seam. If not required for process or environmental
reasons, a supported cone roof with a frangible seam should be used instead of the self-
supporting roof.
iii) If a frangible seam cannot be provided as a result of either of the conditions above,
appropriate emergency venting according to GP 09-07-03 and API STD 2000 shall be
provided. This is to prevent the internal pressure exceeding, by any contingency, the
maximum permitted design pressure calculated according to API STD 650 Appendix F.
This is not required if the tank is fitted with an internal floating roof and meets the
circulation venting requirements of API STD 650 Appendix H (API 650 3.10.8.1)
b) For conical roof tanks with diameters < 50 ft, emergency venting according to GP 09-07-03 and
API STD 2000 shall be provided. This is to prevent the internal pressure exceeding, by any
contingency, the maximum permitted design pressure calculated according to API STD 650
Appendix F. This is not required if the tank is fitted with an internal floating roof and meets the
circulation venting requirements of API STD 650 Appendix H (API 650 3.10.8.1). For tanks
where the consequences of the shell-to-bottom failure are unacceptable, consideration should be
given to improving the probability of the roof-to-shell junction failing prior to shell-to-bottom
failure by increasing the hold down forces (anchorage). The use of butt welded bottom plates or
full penetration with fillet weld cover passes at the shell-to-bottom joint or a combination of these
design details based on an analysis of the tank shall be considered.
c) Irrespective of whether the criteria of API STD 650 for a frangible seam can be achieved, roof to
shell junctions shall be designed with the minimum compression area, roof slope, and fillet weld
size practicable.
4) * [S] When a self-supporting dome or umbrella roof design is specified, emergency venting per API
STD 2000 shall be provided.

5) [R] Bearing plates shall be provided for roof support columns. Plates shall be 24 in. (600 mm) round
or square x 3/8 in. (10 mm) thick, and attached to the bottom plates by a 3/16 in. (5 mm) continuous
fillet weld.
6) * [S] Columns supports. Structural members, with no enclosed spaces or volumes to trap liquids or
vapors, shall be used for column supports unless otherwise specified. The use of pipe for columns
supports shall be approved by the Owner's Engineer. If pipe is specified, each pipe column shall be
provided with both vent/flushing and drain openings. The drain opening shall consist of a 2 in. (50
mm) wide x 2 in. (50 mm) high rounded slot (mouse hole) at the bottom of each pipe column. The
vent/flushing opening shall consist of a 3/4 in. (19 mm) minimum diameter hole located 12 in. to 24
in. (300 mm to 600 mm) above the tank bottom in each pipe column.
7) * [R] Skylights. Owner's Engineer approval is required for Vendor design and installation of skylight
panels in Geodesic Dome roofs.
8) [R] Aluminum dome roofs shall be in accordance with API STD 650, Appendix G.
9) * [R] Where an internal coating for a fixed carbon steel roof is required, one of the following shall be
used:
a) A steel roof with any support members being external, usually a dome or umbrella roof. Roof
plates shall be fillet welded on both sides or butt welded. Any support members shall be
continuously welded to the roof and have drain slots.
b) An aluminum dome roof.
c) Otherwise specified by the Owner's Engineer.
9. Internal Floating Roof Design

* [E], [S] When internal floating roofs are specified, they shall be in accordance with GP 09-07-04.
10. Floating Roofs

10.1. Roof Travel
[O] Floating roof tanks, with specified flush type nozzles, shall have the floating roof designed to permit
the outer pontoon to reach a point within 15 in. (380 mm) of the tank bottom, unless limited by other
obstructions such as mixers, heating coils, roof drains, etc.
10.2. Roofs Greater Than 60 ft (18 m) Diameter

1) [R] Single deck, annular pontoon type roofs shall be per the following:
a) All roofs shall be of the low deck (minimum vapor space) type.
b) Unless otherwise approved by the Owner's Engineer, Center decks greater than 150 ft (46 m)
diameter shall have channel stiffeners on the underside of the deck. Stiffeners shall be 6 in. x 8.2
lb American Standard channel or equivalent, and be installed as concentric rings with a maximum
radial spacing of 20 ft (6 m). In addition, the underside of the deck plates shall have continuously
welded lap joints for a radial distance of 40 ft (12 m) from the center of the roof.

c) Roofs for tanks greater than 150 ft (46 m) diameter shall be designed for elastic stability against
"gross out-of-plane" buckling and "local" buckling of the pontoon due to the radial load imposed
by deflection of the center-deck. This radial load shall be determined from the 10 in. (250 mm)
rainfall loading condition as defined in API STD 650, Appendix C, or punctured center-deck
loading condition, whichever governs.
For prevention of "gross out-of-plane" buckling, the relationships given in Equations 1 and 2
shall be satisfied:
Equation 1: Design Radial Inward Load for "Fully-Stiffened" Pontoons
(Standard Units) (Metric Units)
EI X EI X
N < 7 .5 N < 7.5 × 10 −3
R3 R3
Where: Where:
N = Design radial inward load, lb/in. N = N/mm
E = Modulus of elasticity, psi E = kPa
R = Mean radius of pontoon ring, in. R = mm
IX = Moment-of-inertia of full pontoon cross section with respect to Ix = mm4
horizontal axis through its centroid, in.4
Equation 2: Design Radial Inward Load for "Partially-Stiffened" Pontoons
(Standard Units) (Metric Units)
EI X EI X
N < 5 .0 N < 5.0 × 10 −3
R3 R3
Where: Where:
N = Design radial inward load, lb/in. N = N/mm
E = Modulus of elasticity, psi E = kPa
R = Mean radius of pontoon ring, in. R = mm
IX= Moment-of-inertia of full pontoon cross section with respect to Ix = mm4
horizontal axis through its centroid, in.4
* Calculations of the pontoon structure which are done to determine if the pontoons are "fully-
stiffened" or "partially-stiffened" shall be submitted to the Purchaser for approval by the Owner's
Engineer.
The radially unsupported width of "partially-stiffened" plates shall not exceed 10 ft (3 m).
d) The inner rim of "partially-stiffened" and "fully-stiffened" pontoons shall have a minimum
thickness as shown in Table 2.
Table 2: Minimum Thicknesses

Tank Diameter Rim Thickness

ft m in. mm
5
200 to 250 61 to 76 /8 16
3
> 250 to 300 > 76 to 91 /4 19
2) [R] For tanks over 200 ft (61 m) diameter, calculations and tests required to substantiate the elastic
stability of the roof pontoon design shall be as follows:
a) Where roof designs have not been previously approved by the Owner's Engineer, Vendor shall
submit test data on a roof of similar diameter to validate the design.
b) Where validation has not been made, Vendor shall conduct a proof test on the largest tank
supplied on the order. Proof test shall be based on the most critical design loading conditions.
* Calculations shall be submitted to Purchaser for approval by the Owner's Engineer.
3) [R] Roofs greater than 300 ft (91 m) diameter shall have the following construction:
a) Roof shall be of the double-deck type.
b) The top edge of inner rim plates in the first two central compartments shall be welded with
continuous single fillet welds.
c) All circumferential compartments other than the outer compartment shall be provided with a
minimum of four radial partition plates.
10.3. Seals
1) [E] Roof seals shall contact the shell above the liquid level for at least 90 percent of the
circumference of the tank. The maximum permissible gap between the primary seal and the tank
shell is 1/4 in. (6 mm) or that specified by local regulations, whichever is less.
2) * [E], [O] Secondary seals shall be provided when specified or if required by local regulations. The
specification and design of secondary roof seals shall be reviewed and approved by the Owner's
Engineer.
3) [M] The design of primary seals, secondary seals and weather shields shall permit installation and
removal from the top of the roof.
4) [S] The materials of construction for floating roof primary and secondary seals shall be non-
combustible or have a maximum flame spread classification of 25 per ASTM E 84.
5) [E], [R] Primary seals shall be mechanical-shoe, foam-filled, or double wiper seals. Local regulatory
requirements shall be considered. If cost justified, mechanical shoe seals may be stainless steel.
6) [R] Primary seal shall be equipped with non-metallic weather shield if secondary seals are not
furnished.
7) [E], [R] Non-metallic seal material shall be satisfactory for use with petroleum products having an
aromatic content up to 75 percent, unless otherwise specified.
8) [R] Liquid-filled seals are prohibited.
9) [E] When a secondary seal is not required, provision shall be made for future installation of a
secondary seal with the tank in service.
10) [R] Unless otherwise approved by the Owner's Engineer, minimum deviations from nominal rim
spaces to be accommodated by the seal shall be:

a) +8 in. (200 mm) for tanks over 270 ft (82.3 m) diameter.

b) +6 in. (150 mm) for tanks from 100 ft (30.5 m) to less than 270 ft (82.3 m) diameter.
10.4. Supporting Legs

1) [R] Supports shall be carbon steel pipe, schedule 80 minimum thickness. They shall be provided with
one 3/4 in. (19 mm) hole at the bottom for drainage.
2) [R] The clearance between the support and roof support sleeve shall be nominally 1/8 in. (3 mm) at all
points.
3) Supports shall be adjustable to two positions:
a) * [O] The lower position shall permit the roof to go 3 in. (75 mm) below the specified lowest
operating position without interference with any internal accessories or roof seal mechanism.
b) [M] The upper position (for cleaning) shall provide for a clearance of 6 ft, 6 in. (1950 mm)
between the lowest portion of the roof and the tank bottom.
4) [R] Bearing plates shall be centered under each support, attached to the shell bottom by a 3/16 in. (5
mm) continuous fillet weld. Plates shall be 24 in. (600 mm) round or square x 3/8 in. (10 mm) thick.
5) [R] In no case shall the height of the leg support sleeves for single-deck pontoon roofs be less than the
tank diameter divided by 60.
10.5. Stainless Steel Shunts

[S] Each steel shoe section shall be electrically bonded to the roof with stainless steel shunts spaced at
intervals of not more than 10 ft (3 m) per API RP 2003 and as follows:
1) For steel shoe roof seals where the hanger mechanism is in the vapor space below the seal, shunts
shall be provided between the roof and directly to the shoe or preferably to the shell above the seal
area.
2) Where secondary seals are provided, shunts shall be provided between the roof and the tank shell
above the secondary seal if there is no electrical bond between the shell and roof.
11. Tank Connections and Appurtenances

11.1. Shell Manholes, Nozzles, Cleanout Fittings, and Overflow Slots
1) [R] Nozzles with insert-type reinforcement shall be attached by welds fully penetrating the shell.
2) [R] Shell manholes for floating roof tanks shall be provided with filler pieces flush with the inside of
the shell and attached to the manhole cover.
3) [M] Pressure test holes in reinforcing plates at nozzles and manholes shall be plugged with a plastic
sealant after testing.

4) * [R] Nozzles shall be designed for the static liquid load, piping loads and other mechanical loading
such as mixer loads. For the purposes of calculating the nozzle loads and stresses, the free nozzle
rotation, deflection and stiffness shall be determined in accordance with API STD 650 Appendix P.
The criteria and basis to be used for determining the allowable nozzle loads shall be reviewed and
approved by the Owner's Engineer.
5) * [O] Fill and discharge nozzles shall be the API Low Type per API STD 650 unless otherwise
specified. In floating roof tanks, nozzles of size 12 in. or greater shall be of the flush type design.
6) [R] Shell nozzles 2 in. (50 mm) and larger shall be flanged. Nozzles for internal tank piping
connections shall extend into the tank per API STD 650 and be beveled for welding unless otherwise
specified.
7) * [R] Unless otherwise specified, all instrument connections except thermowells, shall be a minimum
of NPS 2 flanged, and thermowells shall be NPS 1 threaded.
8) * [M] All shell and roof nozzle projections shall be increased to allow for specified insulation.
9) [S] Overflow slots shall not be provided for external floating roof tanks.
10) * [E] Overflow slots shall not be provided for fixed roof tanks with internal floating covers unless
specified by the Owner's Engineer.
11) * [S] When subsurface foam injection is specified, connections shall be provided in accordance with
NFPA 11.
12) [R] When specified by the Owner's Engineer, the connections for the hydrostatic tank leak test shall
be provided as shown in Figure 1 and in accordance with GP 03-18-01.
Figure 1: Hydrostatic Tank Leak Test
(3) NPS 1 CL 3000 HALF

(Must be below any floating roof
seal when floating roof is on its
COUPLINGS WITH SCH

160 PIPE NIPPLES AND
high setting support legs.)
API 602 CL 800 GATE

1524 mm (5 ft)
VALVES
150 mm
(6 in)
305 mm
(1 ft)
TANK BOTTOM

12. Fabrication
12.1. Shop Inspection–Mill Test Data
[R] Two copies of mill test data (including chemical and physical properties) shall be forwarded to the
Purchaser no later than the time of plate shipment to the field. All chemical and physical reports shall
indicate the specification to which the steel was manufactured. All plates and data reports shall be readily
identifiable with matching heat numbers.
13. Erection
13.1. Tank Shells
1) [R] Lugs or other projections on the interior shell surface shall be removed and any sharp-edged
projection weld metal chipped or ground from the plate. Any sharp-edged scars shall be filled with
weld metal and ground smooth.
2) [R] All appurtenances that required welding to the tank shell shall be installed prior to hydrotest.
3) [R] No holes shall be made in shell plates for erection purposes.
13.2. Roofs
* [R] Cone and dome roofs shall not have depressions that will permit accumulation of water.
13.3. Inspecting and Testing Tank Bottom

1) [R] Annular plate butt joints shall be 100 percent radiographed or magnetic particle inspected from
the topside after completion of the root pass and again after completion of the full weld.
2) [R] Bottom to shell joint shall be inspected as follows:
a) The inner fillet weld shall be leak tested after having deposited at least one layer and prior to
starting to weld the outside fillet weld. This leak test shall be performed with penetrating oil after
slag removal. All oil shall be removed before welding the outside fillet and before completing
any partially filled inner fillet weld.
b) Examination for inner fillet weld toe cracks shall be performed, using either the liquid penetrant
or magnetic particle method.
c) The gap between the bottom shell ring and the lap-welded bottom plates at the radial weld
locations shall be a maximum of 1/8 in. (3 mm).
3) [R] All bottom plate joints shall be vacuum tested using soapsuds solution per API STD 650 and at -
10 psig (-0.069 MPa).
13.4. Testing Tank Shell

1) [R] The tank erector shall:

a) Hydrostatically test the tank, including filling and emptying.

b) Install the covers of deck manholes in floating roofs, before filling.
c) * Furnish, lay, and remove all lines required for testing, from the water supply point to the water
disposal point.
2) [R] Unless otherwise specified, the complete tank shall be hydrostatically tested using fresh water
according to Table 4 and the following:
a) Complete all tank fabrication.
b) Perform nondestructive examinations, including a vacuum box test of new floor welds. Repair
defects and retest.
c) Conduct a full hydrostatic test for a minimum of 24 hours.
d) * Conduct The Hydrostatic Tank Leak Test (HTLT), if connections are available and specified by
the Owner's Engineer, as the last part of the hydrostatic test per Section 13.4, Item 4 of this GP.
If the HTLT is not available and the leak test specified by the Owner's Engineer, Table 3 provides
the minimum holding time during the hydrostatic test:
Table 3: Minimum Holding Time
Tank Diameter Holding Time
< 15 m (50 ft) 2 days

15 m to 21 m (50 to 70 ft) 3 days
> 21 m to 30.5 m (70 to 100 ft) 5 days
> 30.5 m (100 ft) 7 days
e) If the leakage is found during this leak test, repeat the vacuum box test of new floor welds.
Repair and retest with vacuum box.
f) Abrasive-blast and apply a lining (if required).
g) Conduct a holiday pinhole test of the lining.
3) [R] The water filling rate for testing shall not exceed the following:
Table 4: Maximum Water Fill Rates
Bottom Course
Thickness Filling Rate
in. mm Tank Portion in./hr mm/h
< 7 /8 < 22 Top Course 12 300

Below Top Course 18 450
Top Third 9 225
≥ /8
7
≥ 22 Middle Third 12 300
Bottom Third 18 450

4) [R] The Hydrostatic Tank Leak Test (HTLT) procedure shall be performed as follows:
a) Set up the testing date and ensure that test apparatus is available.
b) Blank all valves/lines that are below the intended liquid level.
c) Prior to the test day, fill the tank with 4 ft (1.2 m) of water. For tanks with floating roofs, the roof
must be landed on its legs and the liquid level must be below the upper test tap.
d) Hold the liquid level for the time recommended by the testing company licensed by ExxonMobil.
e) After the test, obtain a copy of the test results. Retain copies in the tank files, as well as in the
project files.
13.5. Settlement Measurements for Tanks Greater Than 50 ft (15 m)

in Diameter
[R] Shell and bottom settlement measurements shall be made by the tank Vendor per the following:
1) * Shell settlement measurements shall be made after tank erection, prior to hydrostatic testing and
during water filling at the 1/2, 3/4 and full levels corresponding to the maximum filling height of the
tank. Water shall be held at the 1/2 and 3/4 levels for 24 hours and settlement data assessed for
unexpected soil behavior. Shell settlement readings shall be taken at the beginning and end of each
hold period. Assessment to be reviewed by the Owner's Engineer. Settlement measurements shall be
taken around the tank shell on well marked locations on the annular plate or on clips welded to the
shell using the following number of equal spaces (N) around the tank:
Table 5: Number of Shell Settlement Readings, N
Tank Diameter
(N)
ft m
Less than 150 Less than 46 16

150 to 225 46 to 69 24
225 to 325 69 to 99 32
Over 325 Over 99 48
Note: The maximum space shall not be more than
30 ft (10 m).

2) Bottom internal settlement measurements shall be made after hydrostatic testing. Such measurements
shall be made at 10 ft (3 m) intervals and the following:
Figure 2: Bottom Internal Settlement Measurements

TANK DIAMETER
AXIS
10 ft. (3 m) TANK DIAMETER

INTERVALS NUMBER OF
DIAMETER AXES
ft. m
≤ 150 ≤ 46 4
> 150 to 225 > 46 to 69 6
> 225 to 325 > 69 to 99 8
> 325 > 99 10
Additional measurements shall be made in the annular plate region at approximately 30 ft (10 m)
intervals around the tank shell. A set of at least 3 measurements shall be made at each location
commencing inward from the inside surface of the tank shell and equally spaced on a radial line. A
100 percent visual examination shall be made of the tank bottom to detect any localized depressions.
The location and extent of depressions shall be indicated on the tank bottom plate layout drawing.
14. Radiographic Method of Inspecting Shell Joints

14.1. Number and Location of Radiographs
1) [R] For low strength tank steels, radiographic inspection of welding shall be per API STD 650, and
the following requirements:
a) One additional radiograph in first 10 ft (3 m) of each welder's first horizontal weld.
b) If submerged arc machine welding is used, the first 3 ft (1 m) of complete weld made by each
machine shall be 100 percent radiographed.
2) [R] For high strength tank steels, and for tanks with a product of specific gravity (relative density)
greater than 1.0, radiographic requirements shall be the same as for low strength tank steels, except
that all vertical seams shall be 100 percent radiographed.
3) [R] The film for spot radiographs at junctions between vertical and horizontal joints shall be
positioned with the greater length on the vertical seam.
4) [R] For automatically welded horizontal joints, one spot radiograph shall be taken in the first 10 ft (3
m) of weld after each setup of the automatic welder.

5) [R] For automatically welded vertical joints in API STD 650, Appendix A, the requirements of API
STD 650, Paragraph 6.1.2.2.b shall apply.
6) [R] For manually welded joints, radiographic inspection requirements shall apply to each welder.
14.2. Film
[R] Radiograph film length shall be 10 in. (250 mm) minimum, except if the weld is less than 10 in. long.
In such cases, film length shall be full length of weld.
15. Welding
1) * [R] Downhill welding is not permitted on vertical shell seams unless approved by the Owner's
Engineer.
2) [R] Single pass weld procedures shall only be allowed after review by the Owner's Engineer. This
shall require the fabricator to demonstrate the fracture toughness of the weld heat affected zone by
performing testing consistent with Section 3 of API RP 2Z and the following:
a) CTOD testing is required for each PQR referenced by any single pass weld procedure to be used
to fabricate the tank.
b) The CTOD testing method, examination, and acceptance criteria shall be per that required in API
RP 2Z for the highest heat input weld.
c) The test temperature shall be the site CET plus 15°F (8°C).
d) The Charpy impact testing requirements of API RP 2Z Par. 3.4 and the delayed cracking testing
of Par. 4 are not mandatory.
3) [R] Fillet welds for external attachments shall be continuous. Wind girders shall be seal welded to
the shell on their underside.
4) [R] Internal and external welds to be coated or painted shall have neither sharp edges (less than 1/16 in.
[1.5 mm] radius) nor excessive weld metal buildup [greater than 1/8 in. (3mm)].
5) [R] Square-groove butt joints shall be permitted to a maximum plate thickness of 1/4 in. (6 mm). This
may be increased to 3/8 in. (9 mm) plate thickness if automatic welding machines are used, or if one
side of the weld is back-gouged to form a groove.
6) [S] Impact tests shall be made for each weld procedure qualification test plate per API STD 650 and
when impact testing of the base metal is required per API STD 650, using the procedure of ASME
SEC IX, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes, as follows:
a) Impact tests shall be made on the weld metal and the heat affected zone (HAZ), for vertical shell
welds and annular plate welds.
b) Impact tests shall be conducted at the Critical Exposure Temperature.
c) Impact tests shall be made on the weld metal and HAZ of horizontal shell welds, unless the same
weld procedure is used for both vertical and horizontal welds.
d) Welds and HAZ shall meet the impact requirements of API STD 650. Impact specimens of the
weld metal and HAZ shall be taken per API STD 650.

e) For materials with minimum yield strength greater than 55000 psi (379 MPa), transverse impact
tests with specimen oriented transverse to direction of welding and final plate rolling are required
for the weld metal and HAZ, in addition to the longitudinal impact tests. Impact values shall be
per API STD 650.
f) Electrogas or electroslag process. If multiple pass vertical butt welds are made by either the
electrogas or electroslag process, the impact specimens shall be taken from the final weld pass
except when the heat input (in Joules per unit length) of the first pass exceeds the second pass by
more than 25 percent. In such cases, impact specimens from the first and final passes will be
required. The HAZ specimens shall be oriented with the base of the notch parallel to the fusion
line.
7) [R] Bottom plate welding. Where Table 1 of this GP requires 70 percent or 80 percent joint
efficiency for the fillet welded bottom plates, a minimum of two pass welding is required. The
geometry and qualification procedures are as follows:
a) Fillet weld geometry is shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3: Fillet Weld Geometry

SECOND PASS (The second pass
shall not melt the entire first pass.)
COMPLETE
PENETRATION AT FIRST PASS
HEEL REQUIRED
t 1/64 in. (1/2 mm) t
b) Using the same type of electrode (same manufacturer's designation), plate (same material and
thickness), and weld procedure as will be used for the bottom, two linear ft (600 mm) of lap weld
shall be made.
c) Three, 3 in. x 18 in. (75 mm x 450 mm) tensile test strips shall be cut from this weld. The
minimum breaking strength of the strips shall be at least 70 percent or 80 percent of the specified
or guaranteed minimum tensile strength of the unwelded plate for 70 percent and 80 percent joint
efficiency, respectively. Weld failure shall be at least 95 percent shear fracture.
d) From a separate test plate consisting of one linear foot (300 mm) of the first pass of the bottom
plate fillet weld, three cross sections of the weldment shall be taken to show the weld's
penetration into the base material. The minimum penetration at the heel shall be 1/64 in. (0.5 mm)
as shown in the above sketch and complete fusion shall exist throughout each cross section.
16. Additional Materials and Design Requirements for Acid

Tanks
16.1. Shell
[R], [E] Shell plate thickness shall be calculated per Section 6.1 of this GP with the following
modifications:

1) Minimum corrosion allowance for unlined or uncoated tanks shall be 1/4 in. (6 mm).
2) Minimum plate thickness for unlined or uncoated tanks shall be 3/8 in. (9 mm), and for lined tanks 1/4
in. (6 mm).
16.2. Bottom
[R], [E] Tank bottoms resting on foundation piers shall be designed per API STD 650 Appendix I, except
no credit may be taken for corrosion allowance or lining (if specified).
16.3. Roof
* [R] Roof plate thickness shall be no less than 1/4 in. (6 mm). External rafters or beams are preferred for
roof supports. The use of internal columns, rafters, beams, or other structural members shall be approved
by the Owner's Engineer.
16.4. Accessories
1) * [S], [M] Cleanout sump or bottom draw-off shall not be provided unless approved by the Owner's
Engineer.
2) * [S], [R] Venting and gauging device parts exposed to the acid or acid atmosphere shall be made of
corrosion resistant materials. The gauge type, vent, and overflow connections shall be as specified.
3) [R] Permanently attached fittings for unlined or uncoated tanks shall have the same corrosion
allowance as the shell on all surfaces exposed to the tank contents.
16.5. Linings or Protective Coatings

1) * [R] Interior surfaces of sulfuric acid tanks (including underside of roof, rafters, center spider)
exposed to acid vapor shall be coated in accordance with GP 19-01-01. The coatings required for the
interior surfaces of other acid tanks will be specified by the Owner's Engineer.
2) [R], [E] External bottom surfaces of tanks on pier type (open) foundations shall be coated in
accordance with GP 19-01-01.
3) * [R] Linings, including acid brick linings or protective coatings for the tank shell and bottom, will be
specified by the Owner's Engineer as required.
17. Additional Materials and Design Requirements for High

Strength Steel
This Section covers additional requirements for steels having minimum specification yield strength of
43000 psi (296 MPa) and greater.
17.1. Design
1) [R] The annular bottom plate to which the shell course is welded shall be a minimum of 3/8 in. (9 mm)
thick, including corrosion allowance.

2) [R] All shell opening connections shall be attached by full-penetration welds, including attachments
to insert-type reinforcement.
17.2. Materials
1) [S], [R] For high strength tank steels, production impact test plates are required in addition to weld
procedure qualification test plates. The production impact test plates shall be made from the
applicable plates as supplied having the lowest Charpy Vee-notch minimum average energy for each
welding procedure qualification. Also, production impact test plates shall be made in a similar
manner for each change in one or more of the following parameters:
a) Specified Charpy Vee-notch minimum energy per API STD 650.
b) Material specification.
c) Final heat-treated condition.
d) Steel supply mill.
e) Electrode or wire nominal chemistry or make or designation of the flux, when no AWS
Classification exists.
These impact test plates shall meet the impact test requirements for the weld procedure qualification
test plates as specified herein. In addition, for materials with minimum yield strength greater than
55000 psi (379 MPa) transverse impact tests, specimen oriented transverse to direction of welding
and final plate rolling, are required for the weld metal and HAZ. Impact values shall be per API STD
650.
2) [S], [R] High-strength steel materials, other than those listed in API STD 650, may be used with prior
ExxonMobil approval. Approval shall be based on the following information:
a) Complete chemical and mechanical specification limits, including steel process and heat
treatment.
b) Description of measures employed to ensure uniformity of mechanical properties and
microstructure.
c) Minimum expected Charpy V-notch impact energy of base material, weld material and heat-
affected zone at the minimum design temperature.
d) Welding procedures proposed, including heat treatment if any, and the resultant mechanical
properties of welded joints.
e) Methods of quality control during tank erection, such as production weld test plates, ultrasonic
inspection and magnetic particle inspection.
f) List of other tanks fabricated of the proposed material.
3) [S], [R] Micro-alloy elements in fine-grain carbon manganese steels are restricted as follows:
a) Vanadium shall not exceed 0.05 percent.
b) Niobium shall not exceed 0.05 percent.
c) Their combined content shall not exceed 0.08 percent.
d) When these elements are used, the soluble aluminum-to-nitrogen ratio shall not be less than 2:1.
4) [S], [R] The ratio of actual yield strength to actual ultimate tensile strength shall not exceed 0.85.

17.3. Welding and Weld Inspection

1) [R] Welding procedure requalification will be required when:
a) Individual weld layer thickness is greater than that used in the procedure qualification tests.
b) Electrodes not of the same size and AWS classification as that in the procedure qualification test
are used.
c) Nominal preheat and interpass temperatures are not the same as those in the procedure
qualification tests.
d) For automatic welding, the flux composition is changed or the travel speed and heat input are
changed beyond the range specified.
2) [R] Steels with minimum specified yield strengths greater than 43000 psi (296 MPa) and mechanical
properties enhanced by heat treatment shall have a minimum of two layers of weld metal on all scars,
pickups, structural attachments or other welds made on the plate surface. Proposals covering tanks
exposed to H2S shall be reviewed and approved by the Owner's Engineer.
3) [R] Hardness surveys across the procedure qualification welds and heat-affected zones (HAZs) shall
be as follows:
a) Made with an instrument having an indentor of 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) maximum diameter.
b) Hardness shall not exceed 225 HB (238 HV10) except that peak hardness of up to 250 HB (260
HV10) is acceptable in the HAZ.
c) For steels with minimum yield strengths equal to or greater than 50000 psi (345 MPa), peak HAZ
hardness shall not exceed 310 HB (325 HV10).
4) [R] A hardness test shall be made on each 100 ft (30.5 m) of the shell weld seams and on main nozzle
welds, and shall not exceed 225 HB (238 HV10).
5) [R] Weld inspection shall be in accordance with API STD 650 and the following requirements:
a) Horizontal Joints: One radiograph in the first 3 m (10 ft) of each seam plus one for each 50 ft
(15.2 m) of seam length.
b) Vertical Joints: Complete radiographing for all welds in plates thicker than 3/4 in. (19 mm). For
plates 3/4 in. (19 mm) and less, radiographing of all intersections plus one additional radiograph
for each 25 ft (7.6 m) of vertical seam length in each course.
6) [R] Structural attachment welds and welds attaching the lowest shell course to the annular bottom
plates shall be examined by the magnetic particle or dye penetrant method to detect cracks and other
linear discontinuities.
7) [R] Longitudinal welds in shell and floor nozzles and manways shall be examined by radiography in
accordance with the requirements for vertical shell joints. There shall be at least one spot radiograph
for each weld.
17.4. Erection
[R] Lugs, clips and similar items attached by welding for purposes of erection only shall be removed.
The plate in these weld areas and at other scars shall be ground smooth and examined by the magnetic
particle or dye penetrant method. Where feasible, temporary attachments shall be welded to the external
side of the plates. If this is not practical, erector shall perform a hardness check after removing the
attachments. Hardness value shall not exceed 225 HB.

18. Tolerances
[R] Dimensional tolerances shall be in accordance with API STD 650, with the following modifications:
1) Tolerance for banding shall be 3/8 in. (9 mm) maximum.
2) Tolerance for out-of-plumbness of the top of the shell relative to the bottom of the shell shall not
exceed 2 in. (50 mm).
3) No single shell course shall be out-of-plumb by more than 1/200 of the course height. Plumbness shall
be measured and reported to the Owner's Engineer immediately after erection of each shell course at
intervals not to exceed one half of the shell plate width.

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Item 3
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3
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Item 4
Section 11.1, Modification Flush type nozzle design
Item 5
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GP 09-04-01 Atmospheric Storage Tanks June 2005

Atmospheric Storage Tanks

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Table of Figures ............................................................................................................ 4

Table of Tables .............................................................................................................. 5

1. Required References ............................................................................................ 6

8. Fixed Roof Design............................................................................................... 13

9. Internal Floating Roof Design ............................................................................ 14

10. Floating Roofs ..................................................................................................... 14

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10.4. Supporting Legs ......................................................................................... 17

Record of Change ....................................................................................................... 29

Attachment: Purpose Codes Definitions.................................................................. 31

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Figure 1: Hydrostatic Tank Leak Test....................................................................... 18

Figure 2: Bottom Internal Settlement Measurements ............................................. 22

Figure 3: Fillet Weld Geometry ................................................................................. 24

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Table 1: Tank Bottom Design Categories ................................................................ 11

Table 2: Minimum Thicknesses................................................................................. 15

Table 3: Minimum Holding Time ............................................................................... 20

Table 4: Maximum Water Fill Rates .......................................................................... 20

Table 5: Number of Shell Settlement Readings, N .................................................. 21

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1.1. Global Practices–ExxonMobil Engineering Practices

1.2. API–American Petroleum Institute

1.3. ASME–American Society of Mechanical Engineers

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2.1. Global Practices–ExxonMobil Engineering Practices

2.2. API–American Petroleum Institute

2.3. ASCE–American Society of Civil Engineers

2.4. ASTM–American Society for Testing and Materials

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2.5. CSA–Canadian Standards Association

2.6. NACE–National Association of Corrosion Engineers

2.7. NFPA–National Fire Protection Agency

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Term [I] Description

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Table 1: Tank Bottom Design Categories

1 ≤ 2 in. Per API STD 650 Annular plates shall provide a

Acceptable Metric Equivalent Dimensions

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6.1. Shell Plate Thickness

6.2. Vertical and Horizontal Shell Joints

6.3. Tank Stability

7. Wind Girder Design

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