API 650 Type Tanks

SITE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS AND

INSPECTION AND TESTING SEQUENCE FOR TANK COMPONENTS
Foreman !e"#$n%
S&per'$sor or
!e"#$n% Foreman
In$($a"s Da(e
A )o((om !e"#s
1 If a shop assembled sump(s) is to be installed in the tank, view the sump(s) for paint markings indicating that it
was successfully shop leak tested in accordance with CMS!"#1$%I&1##'( If it was shop marked as
successfully leak tested per this standard, install it and mark )* ()ot *pplicable) in this signoff space+
or
If there are no markings indicating that it has been successfully shop leak tested, oil penetrant leak test it before
installation, allowing a minimum of thirty ("#) minutes for leak indications( *fter a successful site leak test of a
shop assembled sump(s), or if the sump(s) is site assembled, signoff in this space(
, -isually inspect completed welds and bottom plates (for potential defects and leaks)(
" -acuum bo. at ,1 k/a (" psi) (0 in( 1g) to "$ k/a ($ psi) (1# in( 1g) gauge(
& 2ecord welder3s I(4( at bottom 5oints or on a sketch of the bottom 5oints(
) )&(( !e"#e# )o((om Ann&"ar P"a(es *or )o((om Ske(+,es &se# as Ann&"ars-
1 6or 5oints with backup bars after fitup and before welding, check 5oint gap between sketches or annular plates
and fitup to the backup bar(
, -isually inspect completed welds(
" -acuum bo. at ,1 k/a (" psi) (0 in( 1g) to "$ k/a ($ psi) (1# in( 1g) gauge(
& 2adiograph as re7uired per the radiography e.amination schedule( 6or noncertified tanks, the ultrasonic
alternate may be substituted for radiography when specified on the e.amination schedule(
$ 2ecord welders3 I(4( on the record drawing(
6or *ppendi. S (stainless) or 8 (duple.) steel tanks9
0 :i7uid penetrant e.amine 5oints when backup bars are left in place(
C )&(( !e"#e# )o((oms
1 6or 5oints supported on grillage, visually inspect after fitup and before welding and after each weld pass(
, 6or 5oints with backup bars9
a) Mark the locations of all backup bar splices on the bottom plates as they are placed(
b) *fter fitup and before welding, check 5oint and gap fitup to the backup bar at welded splice locations or,
when approved, gap ;not to e.ceed "<", in( (,($mm)= for unwelded splices(
c) *s welding progresses, check for proper penetration at backup bar splices and at all plate intersections(
" -isually inspect completed welds(
& -acuum bo. at ,1 k/a (" psi) (0 in( 1g) to "$ k/a ($ psi) (1# in( 1g) gauge(
$ 2adiograph as re7uired per the radiography e.amination schedule(
0 2ecord welders3 I(4( on the record drawing(
D F$""e( !e"# Spa+$n% $n )o((om !e"#s
1 6or bottom fillet lap welds that are closer than 1$# mm (0 in() to the attachment fillet weld of a patch plate or a
pad plate without an opening, magnetic particle e.amine these welds within the 1$# mm (0 in() limit after
completion of both welds(
E Corner !e"#
1 -isually inspect initial weld pass inside or outside(
, >il penetrant (li7uid penetrant w<developer on the opposite side if stainless steel) leak test or vacuum bo. at ,1
k/a (" psi) (0 in( 1g) to "$ k/a ($ psi) (1# in( 1g) gauge the inside fillet initial pass before welding second fillet
" -isually inspect completed inside and outside welds(
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API 650 Type Tanks
SITE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS AND
INSPECTION AND TESTING SEQUENCE FOR TANK COMPONENTS
Foreman !e"#$n%
S&per'$sor or
!e"#$n% Foreman
In$($a"s Da(e
& %hen welded outside first or when both sides are welded automatically at the same time, vacuum bo. the
inside fillet weld at ,1 k/a (" psi) (0 in( 1g) to "$ k/a ($ psi) (1# in( 1g) gauge(
$ 2ecord welders3 I(4( at corner 5oints or on a sketch of the bottom 5oints(
6or *ppendi. S (stainless) or 8 (duple.) steel tanks9
0 :i7uid penetrant e.amine the completed inside fillet weld(
F S,e"" . )&(( !e"#s o/ 0er(s an# 1or$2on(a" 3o$n(s
1 -isually inspect plate edges, if not performed in the shop, and if laminations are detected ultrasonic e.amine to
determine their e.tent(
, -isually inspect completed welds
" 2adiograph as re7uired per the radiography e.amination schedule( 6or noncertified tanks, ultrasonic
radiography alternate may be used for shell plates 1# mm ("<! in() thick and greater when specified on the
e.amination schedule(
& -isually inspect (with a magnifying glass) all girth 5oints where the thinner plate is over ,$ mm (1 in() and the
material has a SMBS C !# ksi(
$ If sufficient water is not available to fill the tank to the design li7uid height, leak test all shell butt weld 5oints
between the water level and the design level height by oil penetrant (li7uid penetrant w<developer on the
opposite side if stainless steel) or vacuum bo. solution film at ,1 k/a (" psi) (0 in( 1g) to "$ k/a ($ psi) (1# in(
1g) gauge or any combination of these two methods(
0 2ecord welders3 I(4( on the record drawing(
G An+,or )o"($n%
1 -isually inspect anchor bolt chair and chair to tank welds(
1 S,e"" P"a(es
1 6or insert type fittings, radiograph as re7uired per the e.amination schedule(
, 2ecord welders3 I(4( on the record drawing(
6or shell plates of group I--I
1
material9
"a -isually inspect temporary weld areas after the surface has been restored to a smooth contour and prior to
hydrotest(
"b Magnetic particle e.amine temporary weld areas after the surface has been restored to a smooth contour and
prior to hydrotest(
I F$(($n%s In T,e Tank S,e""
1 -isually inspect shell fitting cutout edges and if laminations are detected ultrasonic e.amine to determine their
e.tent(
, -isually inspect attachment welds on all fittings in the tank shell, inside and outside, including fillet welds
attaching reinforcing plates(
" -isually inspect butt welds to be covered by reinforcing plates after they are ground flush but prior to being
covered(
& *ir pressure solution film test reinforcing pad plate and neck to shell welds at @# to 1## k/a (1# to 1$ psi)
gauge(
$ 2ecord welders3 I(4( at fitting 5oints or on the record drawing(
0 Magnetic particle e.amine weld area that was ground flush for prior to installing reinforcement pad plate( If the
ground flush weld is radiographed prior to installing the reinforcement pad plate, perform a visual inspection of
the ground weld area prior to installation of pad plate(
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API 650 Type Tanks
SITE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS AND
INSPECTION AND TESTING SEQUENCE FOR TANK COMPONENTS
Foreman !e"#$n%
S&per'$sor or
!e"#$n% Foreman
In$($a"s Da(e
@ %hen shell openings < reinforcing plates are located in or on a horiDontal or vertical shell 5oint, the remaining shell
5oint shall be 1##E radiographed for a length e7ual to 11<, times the diameter of the opening on either side of the
opening3s centerline( See CMS!"#1$%I&##,, paragraph ,('( Bhis re7uirement does not apply to *ppendi. *
tanks(
! Magnetic particle e.amine reinforcement pad plate welds that intersect a shell weld for a distance of 1$# mm (0 in()
on each side of the intersection and the butt weld for a distance of $# mm (, in() beyond the pad weld(
' )oDDles (e.cluding manholes) after welding shall be within the following tolerances9
'a Specified pro5ection from outside of tank shell to e.treme face of flange9 F< $ mm ("<10 in()(
'b Glevation of Shell noDDles9 F< 0 mm (1<& in)(
'c 6lange tilt in any plane, measured on the flange face shall not e.ceed F< 1<, degree for noDDles greater
than )/S 1, in nominal diameter or F< " mm (1<! in() at the outside flange diameter for noDDles )/S 1,
and smaller(
'd 6lange bolt hole orientation9 F< " mm (1<! in()(
1# Manholes H after welding shall be within the following tolerances9
1#a Specified pro5ection from outside of shell to e.treme face of flange9 F< 1" mm (1<, in()(
1#bGlevation and angular location9 F< 1" mm (1<, in()(
1#c 6lange tilt in any plane, measured across the flange diameter, F< 1" mm (1<, in()(
*dditional inspections for site stressrelieved fittings9
11a -isually inspect attachment welds of all stressrelieved fittings in the tank shell, inside and outside, including fillet
welds attaching reinforcing plates( /erform the -I before and after /%1B(
11b Magnetic particle e.amine attachment welds of all stressrelieved fittings penetrating the tank shell, inside and
outside, including fillet welds attaching reinforcing plates( /erform the MB before and after /%1B(
6or *ppendi. S (stainless) or 8 (duple.) steel tank fittings that are not completely radiographed9
1, :i7uid penetrant e.amine all welds on all fittings penetrating the tank shell, including noDDle and manhole neck welds
and necktoflange welds(
3 Permanen( A((a+,men(s To T,e S,e""
1 -isually inspect welds 5oining permanent attachments to shell plates prior to hydrotest(
, -isually inspect butt welds to be covered by attachments after they are ground flush but prior to being covered(
" Magnetic particle e.amine structural pad plate welds, e.cluding those used for stairway knee braces that intersect a
shell weld for a distance of 1$# mm (0 in() on each side of the intersection and the butt weld for a distance of $# mm
(, in() beyond the pad weld(
6or shell plates of group I--I
1
material9
& Magnetic particle e.amine welds 5oining permanent attachments to shell plates prior to hydrotest(
6or *ppendi. S (stainless) or 8 (duple.) steel tanks9
$ :i7uid penetrant e.amine all shell permanent attachment welds when the thickness of both parts 5oined is greater
than 1' mm ("<& in()(
K F$4e# Roo/s
1 -isually inspect plate edges for direct shipments to the site, and if not performed in the shop( If laminations are
detected ultrasonic e.amine to determine their e.tent(
, -isually inspect roof fillet welds
5 Roo/ F$(($n%s
1 -isually inspect roof fitting cutout edges and if laminations are detected ultrasonic e.amine to determine their e.tent(
, -isually inspect attachment welds on all fittings in the tank roof including fillet welds attaching reinforcing plates to
the roof and, if applicable, the inside surfaces of welds between the fitting neck, the tank roof and reinforcing plate(
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API 650 Type Tanks
SITE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS AND
INSPECTION AND TESTING SEQUENCE FOR TANK COMPONENTS
Foreman !e"#$n%
S&per'$sor or
!e"#$n% Foreman
In$($a"s Da(e
" 6ittings on *ppendi. 6(@ tanks with reinforcement pad plates, solution film test the reinforcement pad plates and
neck to roof welds at @# to 1## k/a (1# to 1$ psi) gauge(
& )oDDles (e.cluding manholes) after welding shall be within the following tolerances9
&a Specified pro5ection from outside of tank roof to e.treme face of flange9 F< $ mm ("<10 in()(
&b 2adial location of a roof noDDle9 F< 0 mm (1<& in)(
&c 6lange tilt in any plane, measured on the flange face shall not e.ceed F< 1<, degree for noDDles greater
than )/S 1, in nominal diameter or F< " mm (1<! in() at the outside flange diameter for noDDles )/S 1,
and smaller(
&d 6lange bolt hole orientation9 F< " mm (1<! in()(
M F$4e# Roo/s Spe+$/$e# To )e Gas($%,( *an# o(,er (,an Appen#$4 F (ank #es$%ns-
1 -acuum bo. solution film test at ,1 k/a (" psi) (0 in( 1g) to "$ k/a ($ psi) (1# in( 1g) gauge(
>r
*ir pressure solution film test at a ma.imum of "! mm (1($ in() of water pressure for cone roof tanks or @$ mm ("
in() of water pressure for dome and umbrella roof tanks( Minimum pressure shall be ", mm (1(,$ in) of water( See
standard drawing ,I@,> or form CMS!"##$6M#0##1 for temporary relief device which must be installed if a
permanent vent is not available( If internal air pressure is used, do not allow personnel to be within 1$ m ($# ft) of
the tank while applying pressure for the first time(
N Ta+k !e"#s
1 -isually inspect tack welds to be left in place prior to additional welding
O C"a# Tanks
1 -isually inspect completed overlay welds
, :i7uid penetrant e.amine all overlay welds in the bottom and shell, including fitting welds and the shell to bottom
weld(
SI &n$(s o/ meas&remen( are "$s(e# /$rs( US +&s(omary &n$(s are $n paren(,eses 6$7e7 89 mm *8:; $n7-<7 In
or#er (o #e(erm$ne =,$+, &n$(s o/ meas&remen( app"y re/er (o (,e Tank Da(a or E"e'a($on #ra=$n%7
NOTE 8> For "o+a($on o/ Gro&p I0 . 0I s,e"" ma(er$a"s see (,e Tank Da(a or Genera" E"e'a($on #ra=$n%
!1EN COMP5ETE
FOREMAN
Sen# (o Cons(r&+($on O//$+e
One 5e%$?"e an# !ork Cop$es I/ Any
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API 650 Type Tanks
Genera" No(es *!,en App"$+a?"e-
For +ar?on s(ee" ma(er$a"s "$@&$# pene(ran( may ?e s&?s($(&(e# /or ma%ne($+ par($+"e on"y =,en an area (o ?e
e4am$ne# $s $na++ess$?"e /or (,e ma%ne($+ par($+"e e@&$pmen( or =,en s($p&"a(e# ?y En%$neer$n% ?e+a&se $( =as
spe+$/$e# $n (,e +on(ra+( ?y (,e C"$en(7 For s(a$n"ess s(ee" *$n+"&#$n% #&p"e4- an# a"&m$n&m a""oys "$@&$#
pene(ran( s,a"" ?e &se#7
For pos(=e"# ,ea( (rea(e# 'esse"s or par(s +ra+ks some($mes #e'e"op #&r$n% P!1T so ma%ne($+ par($+"e
e4am$na($ons as spe+$/$e# m&s( ?e per/orme# a/(er P!1T7
T,e +os( o/ repea($n% P!1T $n (,e /$e"# $s 'ery ,$%,A (,ere/ore (,e a##$($ona" e4am$na($on ?e/ore P!1T $s
man#a(ory /or /$e"# P!1T 'esse"s or par(s7
For A.58B an# A58C s(ee"s =a$( a m$n$m&m o/ ;C ,o&rs a/(er =e"#$n% or ,o"# a D9EC (o 8CDEC *;00EF (o 900EF-
pre,ea( /or (=o ,o&rs an# +oo" (o am?$en( ?e/ore per/orm$n% a ma%ne($+ par($+"e e4am$na($on7 A/(er pos(=e"#
,ea( (rea(men( a""o= (,e 'esse" (o +oo" (o am?$en( ?e/ore per/orm$n% (,e e4am$na($on7 Cra+k$n% o/(en o++&rs
#&r$n% an# F&s( a/(er +oo"$n%7
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API 650 Type Tanks
FOREMANGS INSTRUCTIONS
RADIOGRAP1H EIAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
870 3o$n( T,$+kness> Joints shall be considered to be of
the same thickness when the difference in the specified or
design thickness does not e.ceed " mm (1<! in()( Bhe
number of radiographs are based on a per tank basis and
aggregate length of welds at a multiple tank location may
not be combined(
878 I/ (=o =e"#ers =e"# oppos$(e s$#es of the same butt
5oint, the work of both may be e.amined with one spot
radiograph e.amination(
87; Spo( ra#$o%rap,s shall clearly show a minimum of
1$# mm (0 in() of weld length( *t intersections,
radiographs must show $# mm (, in() of girth weld each
side of the vertical 5oint centerline, plus @$ mm (" in() of
the vertical weld(

879 1or$2on(a" 3o$n(s> >ne spot in first " m (1# ft) of each
5oint type and thickness (based on the thickness of the
thinner plate at the 5oint) without regard to the number of
welders( Bhereafter, one spot in each additional 0# m
(,## ft) (appro.imately) and any remaining ma5or fraction
thereof "# m (1## ft)(
87C 0er($+a" Fo$n(s /or s,e"" p"a(es &p (o an# $n+"&#$n%
;5 mm *8 $n7- (,$+k>
Bhe number of spot radiographs for vertical 5oints shown
on the radiography e.amination schedule form CMS.J90.
85.FM.CJ008 is based on one welder unless otherwise
stated(
It is necessary to take one additional spot radiograph in
the first " m (1# ft) of each vertical 5oint type and thickness
welded by each additional welder(
Bhereafter, without regard to the number of welders, one
spot in each additional "# m (1## ft) (appro.imately) and
any remaining ma5or fraction thereof ;over 1$m ($# ft)= of
the same type and thickness(
875 0er($+a" Fo$n( /or s,e"" p"a(es 80 mm *9:J $n7- or
"ess>
>ne spot at random in each first ring vertical 5oint( Bhis
will cover the "# m (1## ft) footage re7uirement of
paragraph 87C for the 1st ring(
,$E >6 2GKAI2G4 -G2BIC*: S/>BS B> IG I)BG2
SGCBI>)S, MI)IMAM , I)BG2SGCBI>)S /G2 B*)?(
876 0er($+a" Fo$n(s /or s,e"" p"a(es o'er 80mm *9:J $n7-
an# &p (o an# $n+"&#$n% ;5mm *8 $n7->
*ll intersections in this thickness range when the thinner
plate is over 1# mm ("<! in()(
In addition two spots in ea+, 'er($+a" Fo$n( of 1st ring,
one ran#om an# one (aken as close to the bottom as
practical( Bhis will cover the "# m (1## ft) footage
re7uirement of paragraph 87C for the 1st ring(
No(e> !,en (,e ;
n#
r$n% 'er($+a" Fo$n(s are "ess
(,an or e@&a" (o 80 mm *9:J $n7- (,$+k ;5K
o/ (,e 8
s(
r$n% ran#om 'er($+a" Fo$n( p$+(&res
s,a"" ?e (aken a( $n(erse+($ons (o sa($s/y
(,e re@&$remen(s o/ 875 a?o'e7
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1$#mm
(0 in()
1$#mm
(0 in()
@$mm ("
in()
$#mm
(, in() typ
C:
API 650 Type Tanks
FOREMANGS INSTRUCTIONS
RADIOGRAP1H EIAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
87B 0er($+a" Fo$n(s /or s,e"" p"a(es o'er ;5 mm *8 $n7-
an# &p (o an# $n+"&#$n% CC mm *8 L $n7->
*ll 1##E radiographed
*ll intersections in this thickness range( May be includ
ed with 1##E radiographs, if film is properly positioned(
87J *d5ust and record on the radiography e.amination
schedules and stretchout drawing, the number and
location of radiographs taken based on the actual
number of welders working (see 878 and 87C)(
Insofar as possible, an e7ual number of spot
radiographs shall be taken from the work of each
welder, e.cept in the case where the length of 5oint
welded by a welder is much less than average(
87D )&(( !e"#e# Ann&"ar P"a(es *or )o((om Ske(+,es
&se# as Ann&"ars->
2adiograph e.amine the outer 1$# mm (0 in(), as shown
on the radiography e.amination schedule form CMS.
J90.85.FM.CJ008(
6or double butt welded bottoms (or bottom sketches
used as an annular) with the first shell course designed
using Lroup I--I materials or on *ppendi. M Banks
greater than "# m (1## ft) in diameter, a minimum of
1#E of the 5oints shall be e.amined with a minimum of
one 5oint per welder and a minimum of two 5oints per
tank(
6or butt welded bottoms (or bottom sketches used as an
annular) with back up bars and the first shell course
designed using Lroup I--I materials or on *ppendi. M
Banks greater than "# m (1## ft) in diameter, a minimum
of $#E of the 5oints shall be e.amined with a minimum
of one 5oint per welder(
If a discontinuity is found beyond */I 0$# re7uirements, the outer
1$# mm (0 in() of two additional 5oints welded by the same welder
shall be radiographed( If another unacceptable discontinuity is found
in the two additional 5oints, then the outer 1$# mm (0 in() of all 5oints
welded by the same welder shall be radiographed(
8780 )&(( !e"#e# Inser( Man,o"es M No22"es>
*ll 1##E radiographed(
8788 C$r+&"ar S,e"" Open$n%s:Re$n/or+emen( P"a(es
*$/ &se#- 5o+a(e# $n:on a 1or$2on(a" or 0er($+a" )&((.
!e"#e# S,e"" 3o$n(>
1##E radiograph the shell 5oint for a length e7ual to
one and onehalf times the diameter of the opening on
either side of the openingMs centerline(
878; For A"&m$n&m Tanks, the additional random spot
radiograph in the bottom course is not re7uired(
8789 For D&p"e4 Tanks, the 1# mm ("<! in() limitation
in 1(0 is e.cluded and the additional random
radiograph in the bottom course is not re7uired(
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SITE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS AND
INSPECTION AND TESTING SEQUENCE FOR TANK COMPONENTS
Foreman !e"#$n%
S&per'$sor or
!e"#$n% Foreman
In$($a"s Da(e
P A"" Type F$'e an# Do&?"e De+k F"oa($n% Roo/s )e/ore Ins(a""$n% Top De+k or Ra$s$n% Roo/ $n(o Pos$($on
-isually inspect and oil penetrant test allowing a minimum of four (&) hours for leak indications or vacuum bo.
solution film test at ,1 k/a (" psi) (0 in( 1g) to "$ k/a ($ psi) (1# in( 1g) gauge the following welds and retest any
repairs(
1 Iottom deck together( If oil penetrant tested, apply to unwelded side of all 5oints that can be reached before
raising roof(
, Inner rim(s) and outer rim to bottom deck(
" Inner rim (first only on double deck roofs) and outer rim to bulkheads(
& Iulkheads to bottom deck(
$ *ll inner rim verts and outer rim verts(
0 2oof support reinforcing pads to bottom deck(
*fter installing top deck9
@ >uter rim, inner rims and bulkheads to top deck(
! %ater stops at upper corners of the bulkheads and where top deck 5oints cross bulkheads and rims (double deck
roofs)(
-isually inspect for pinholes and defective welding9
' Apper side of the upper deck of pontoons(
*fter raising into position and prior to any overhead welding, oil penetrant test allowing a minimum of four (&) hours
for leak indications and retest any repair9
1# Anwelded side of all weld 5oints in bottom deck together not leak tested in 21 and the unwelded side of all weld
5oints in fittings, support sleeves, drain plugs, etc(
*fter completion of repairs and all overhead welding, retest9
11 2epaired areas only on underside of roof(
Q Type F$'e F"oa($n% Roo/ F"o(a($on Compar(men(s
In addition to the tests re7uired under item 2, for e.ternal floating roofs oil penetrant leak test or air pressure
solution film test at , in ($1 mm) of water pressure each pontoon compartment, and retest any repairs(
1 Inner and outer rims to bulkheads(
, Iulkheads to top and bottom decks(
6rom the outside, solution film test the following welds and retests any repairs(
" Inner and outer rims to top and bottom decks(
& Iottom and top decks together(
$ 2im verts(
0 %ater stops at the top corners of the bulkhead(
@ 2oof support pads, top and bottom decks(
! Manhold necks to top deck(
-isually inspect for pinholes and defective welding9
' Apper side of the upper deck of pontoons(
R F"oa($n% Roo/ Dra$ns
1 %ater test at "$ to @# k/a ($ to 1# psi) gauge and repeat at "$# k/a ($# psi) gauge( If water is not available,
solution film test at "$ to @# k/a ($ to 1# psi) gauge and repeat at "$# k/a ($# psi) gauge(
, >n type five roofs, inspect the check valve to ensure that there are no obstructions or materials which could
cause the flapper (or ball) to stick( Best the valve by pouring water into the inlet elbow( Bhe valve should open
before the water level is 1$# mm (0 in() above the pipe inlet(
SITE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS AND
INSPECTION AND TESTING SEQUENCE FOR TANK COMPONENTS
Foreman !e"#$n%
S&per'$sor or
!e"#$n% Foreman
In$($a"s Da(e
S F"o(a($on Tes(
1 G.amine the top of the bottom deck and roof drain outlet(s) for leaks during water flotation(
T Pan or )&"k,ea# In(erna" S(ee" F"oa($n% Roo/s O/ F$4e# Roo/ Tanks Per API 650 Appen#$4 1
Iefore raising the roof into position, visually inspect and oil penetrant test allowing a minimum of four (&) hours for
leak indications or vacuum bo. solution film test ,1 k/a (" psi) (0 in( 1g) to "$ k/a ($ psi) (1# in( 1g) gauge the
following welds and retest any repairs(
1 4eck together( If oil penetrant tested, test all 5oints that can be reached before raising roof(
, 2im to bottom deck(
" 2im verts(
*fter raising roof into position and prior to any overhead welding, oil penetrant test allowing a minimum of four (&)
hours for leak indications and retest any repair9
& Anwelded side of all weld 5oints in the deck together not leak tested in 21 and the unwelded side of all weld
5oints in fittings, support sleeves, drain plugs, etc(
*fter completion of repairs and all overhead welding, retest9
$ 2epaired areas only on underside of roof(
U Pon(oon An# Do&?"e De+k In(erna" S(ee" F"oa($n% Roo/s O/ F$4e# Roo/ Tanks Per API 650 Appen#$4 1
Iefore installing top deck or raising roof into position, visually inspect and oil penetrant test allowing a minimum of
four (&) hours for leak indications or vacuum bo. solution film test at ,1 k/a (" psi) (0 in( 1g) to "$ k/a ($ psi) (1#
in( 1g) gauge the following welds and retest any repairs(
1 Iottom deck together( If oil penetrant tested, apply to unwelded side of all 5oints that can be reached before
raising roof(
, Inner rim(s) and outer rim to bottom deck(
" Inner rim (first only on double deck roofs) and outer rim to bulkheads(
& Iulkheads to bottom deck(
$ *ll inner rim verts and outer rim verts(
0 2oof support reinforcing pads to bottom deck(
*fter installing top deck9
@ >uter rim, inner rims and bulkheads to top deck(
! %ater stops at upper corners of the bulkheads and where top deck 5oints cross bulkheads and rims (double deck
roofs)(
-isually inspect for pinholes and defective welding9
' Apper side of the upper deck of pontoons(
*fter raising into position and prior to any overhead welding, oil penetrant test allowing a minimum of four (&) hours
for leak indications and retest any repair9
1# Anwelded side of all weld 5oints in bottom deck together not leak tested in 21 and the unwelded side of all weld
5oints in fittings, support sleeves, drain plugs, etc(
*fter completion of repairs and all overhead welding, retest9
11 2epaired areas only on underside of roof(
SITE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS AND
INSPECTION AND TESTING SEQUENCE FOR TANK COMPONENTS
Foreman !e"#$n%
S&per'$sor or
!e"#$n% Foreman
In$($a"s Da(e
0 A"&m$n&m Roo/s
1 Best as re7uired by the manufacturer(
! In(erna" F"oa($n% Roo/ F"o(a($on Compar(men(s
1 *ir pressure solution film test each compartment at $# mm (, in() of water pressure(
I F"o(a($on Tes(
1 G.amine top of bottom deck for leaks during water flotation(
!1EN COMP5ETE
FOREMAN
Sen# (o Cons(r&+($on O//$+e
One 5e%$?"e an# !ork Cop$es I/ Any
API 650 N Appen#$4 A S M I Tanks
*3o$n( E//$+$en+y O 07J5-
FOREMANGS INSTRUCTIONS
RADIOGRAP1H EIAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
870 3o$n( T,$+kness> Joints shall be considered to be of
the same thickness when the difference in the specified or
design thickness does not e.ceed " mm (1<! in()( Bhe
number of radiographs are based on a per tank basis and
aggregate length of welds at a multiple tank location may
not be combined(
878 I/ (=o =e"#ers =e"# oppos$(e s$#es of the same butt
5oint, the work of both may be e.amined with one spot
radiograph e.amination(
87; Spo( ra#$o%rap,s shall clearly show a minimum of
1$# mm (0 in() of weld length( *t intersections,
radiographs must show $# mm (, in() of girth weld each
side of the vertical 5oint centerline, plus @$ mm (" in() of
the vertical weld(

879 1or$2on(a" 3o$n(s> >ne spot in first " m (1# ft) of each
5oint type and thickness (based on the thickness of the
thinner plate at the 5oint) without regard to the number of
welders( Bhereafter, one spot in each additional 0# m
(,## ft) (appro.imately) and any remaining ma5or fraction
thereof "# m (1## ft)(
87C 0er($+a" Fo$n(s>
Bhe number of spot radiographs for vertical 5oints shown
on the radiography e.amination schedule form CMS.J90.
85.FM.CJ008 is based on one welder unless otherwise
stated(
>ne spot in the first " m (1# ft) of each 5oint type and
thickness (based on the thickness of the thinner plate at
the 5oint) welded by each welder(
Bhereafter, without regard to the number of welders, one
spot in each additional "# m (1## ft) (appro.imately) and
any remaining ma5or fraction thereof ;over 1$ m ($# ft)=
of the same type and thickness(
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I)BG2SGCBI>)S, MI)IMAM , I)BG2SGCBI>)S /G2 B*)?(
1$# mm
(0 in()
1$# mm
(0 in()
@$ mm ("
in()
$# mm
(, in() typ
C:
API 650 N Type Tanks
U5TRASONIC:RADIOGRAP1H A5TERNATE SPOT EIAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
*Use on"y =,en spe+$/$e# ?y (,e Cons(r&+($on O//$+e an# (,e e4am$na($on s+,e#&"e7-
1.1 Horizontal joints for all thicknesses 10 mm
(3/8 in.) and over (based on the thickness of the
thinner plate at the joint):
Ultrasonic spot examine 00 mm (! ft) alon" the
hori#ontal joint at all intersections $300 mm (1 ft)
on each side%.
Ultrasonic spot examine at random 10& of 'eld
foota"e in each joint( 'ith at least one 00 mm (!
ft) spot ever) 0 m (!00 ft) of joint.
1.! Vertical joints "or shell #lates 1$ %% &'()
in.* and u# to and including ') %% &1 + in.*.
100& *ltrasonic examine all joints.
+ne spot radio"raph at random in !,& of the
joints in remainin" co*rses !, mm (1 in.) and less.
+ne spot radio"raph at random in each joint of the
bottom ! co*rses and an) co*rse over !, mm (1
in.).
-n addition( radio"raph at random at 10& of all
intersections.
1.' Vertical joints for shell plates over 38 mm
(1 . in.):
/ll 100& radio"raphed.
/ll intersections spot radio"raphed.
1., Butt -elded Botto% Sketches or .nnular
/lates.
Ultrasonicall) spot examine the o*ter 1,0 mm (
in.) of 10& of all joints (a minim*m of ! per tank).
!.$ ./0 12$ N3N4CER5060ED 5.N7S (01203 40
ksi)
!.1 5or shell plates 10 mm (3/8 in.) thick and less
(based on the thickness of the thinner plate at the
joint):
Ultrasonic spot examinations ma) be s*bstit*ted
for spot radio"raphs.
Ultrasonic spots m*st be 00 mm (! ft) lon"( and
at least one s*ch spot m*st be examined in each
hori#ontal joint in this thickness ran"e.
/t intersections( *ltrasonic spots shall incl*de 00
mm (! ft) of the hori#ontal joint $300 mm (1 ft)
each side of the vertical joint)% and 00mm (! ft)
of the vertical joint.