The purpose of this document is to describe the basic philosophy for Dimensional

Control measurement during the fabrication of tanks as per API / Owners specified
tolerances by Contractor.
The Methodology applied and described in this procedure can be separated into four
distinct areas: Measurement Systems, Survey & Reporting
Geometric & Structural Position & Tolerances
Project Documentation & References

RESPONSIBILITIES
Quality Control Manager: shall verifies the document and approve the document
DC Project Surveyor: Co-ordinate the inspection activities and verify the QC Report
for completion. Inform the owner to verify and inspect all As Built surveys by way of
a Request for Inspection
Dimensional Surveyor: Measure the dimensions and prepare the report. Sign the
report document.
Inform the owner to verify and inspect all As Built surveys by way of a Request for
Inspection
Construction Department: Perform the work as per the requirements
Contract drawings, IFC Drawings, Standard and Quality Plan

of the

Welding Inspector: Perform the welding and welders surveillance with verification
of the correct application of the project WPS
CODES & STANDARDS
CONTRACTOR & OWNER DOCUMENTS
DIMENSIONAL CONTROL ACTIVITIES
In order to achieve a product (tanks) that conforms to the required dimensional
tolerances the following surveying activities shall be undertaken:
Construction Yard Control Network reference marks
Ground reference marks
Structural and component marking out and reference marks
Temporary Support positions
Structural Frame layout and monitoring
Individual component dimensions and cut lengths

Member alignment and shape surveys

Fit-up phase surveys at sub-assembly stage (PRE-WELD)
Secondary fit-up surveys after any necessary adjustment
Reports of the component Fit-up Production Reports
Recommendations for welding sequence
Post weld component and sub-assembled surveys
Erection phase surveys and adjustments
Final As-Built surveys and certification
Load out and Barge setting out and control
Heavy lift control

The survey data information from the assembly stage will allow verification of
the component lengths and positions thus ensuring the compatibility with
adjoining components /plates.
At each of the stages, any structural out-of-tolerance will be reported and
highlighted to the Production Department by way of registered reports.
Recommendations for structural adjustment or welding sequences will be made in
order to rectify structural position or the efect of welding.
Post-weld or As Built surveys of the components will be undertaken once all plates
have been welded.
These surveys will be documented as a Quality Control Certification Report.

GENERAL SURVEYING PROCEDURE

All final As Built measurements shall be carried out by using either a Total Station or
xxxx.
All un-calibrated measuring equipment shall not be used.
The main and sub-assemblies sketch showing the working or reference points for
dimensions and elevation shall be prepared by the production supervisor, prior to
any inspection.
Dimensional surveys shall be performed immediately after fit-up and after final
welding.
Dimensional surveys shall also be performed on the entire tank assembly control
point at a minimum frequency of once each month / week.

Dimensional survey report shall be submitted to the Owners Representative no

later than one (1) days after each survey.
Reports shall highlight non-conforming dimensions. The Contractor shall submit a
proposed remedial action for each nonconformance.

Ovality of the tanks shall be measured both prior to and after Load out results to be
presented to owner to determine the stress level.
During the Fabrication, the Production personnel shall prepare the correct and
actual working points, center lines and position to erect.
Dimensional check shall be done before and after cutting of any structural /plate
materials for fabrication.
The production personnel shall be responsible for establishing or marking the
working point and centerline on the structure item to be check.
The established working point for dimension check shall not be changed during
fabrication until completed the full fabrication.
The Production Supervisor and QC inspector shall check the overall dimensions and
verified for straightness, roundness, etc. for the sub-assembly panel before welding
work and final dimension check after welding shall be carried out by qualified
dimensional surveyor.
Sub-assembly structures shall be welded adhering strictly to the welding sequence,
Dimensional and levelness inspections shall be carried out before commence the
welding and after completion of welding work on the panel.
The centre-line & reference points on main members and branch members shall be
done by using low stress die stamping to ensure permanent marking even after
blasting.
A verticality alignment check of the Deck Columns shall be done by using three
dimensional surveys
by a qualified dimension surveyor.
Leveling check of Column shall be done by using level equipment.