Power Projections for AG&P

The power consumption of AG&P is highly dependent on the number of projects taken

every year. For huge projects, the power demand is maximized due to the simultaneous

operations and continuous use of all equipment. The following table shows the breakdown

of power demand history of the company.

Table 1.0. 5-Year Power Demand History (2013-2017)

Year Utilized Energy Average Daily Power Demand

(kW-hr) (kW)

2013 7050804.00 804.89

2014 7590451.50 866.49

2015 7681995.00 876.94

2016 2490444.47 284.30

2017 3407747.74 389.01

Assuming continuous projects in ten years (starting from the projected year 2013), the

power demand projection of AG&P will be:

Table 2.0. Power Demand Projections

Year Consumption (in kW)

2018 632.98

2019 915.79

2020 956.36
 2021 998.72

2022 1042.96

In reference to the actual power consumption during the peak of the operation for

construction projects, an increase of 4% per annum is projected for the possible additional

equipment and facility upgrades. The years 2016 and 2017 has few projects, and 2018

has incoming project by mid-year. By year 2022, the projected power demand will be

1042.96 kW.

Plant Capacity

The average power demand is based on the gathered data from AG&P’s annual

consumption from Aboitiz Power. For 2022, the projected average is:

𝑨𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒅 = 𝟏. 𝟎𝟒 𝑴𝑾

The maximum demand will be computed as follows:

𝐴𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝐷𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑑
𝑀𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝐷𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑑 =
𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑 𝐹𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟

Given the average load factor of 0.44 (based on 2016 and 2017 average load factors),

1.04𝑀𝑊
𝑀𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝐷𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑑 = 0.44

𝑴𝒂𝒙𝒊𝒎𝒖𝒎 𝑫𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒅 = 𝟐. 𝟑𝟕 𝑴𝑾

To determine the plant capacity, the formula will be used:

 𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝐶𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 = 𝑀𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝐷𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑑 + 𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝐶𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 + 𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑚𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛

The reserved capacity is measured to be 15% of maximum demand, and the plant

consumption amounts to 7.5% of the maximum demand (Power Plant Engineering by

Frederick T. Morse), thus,

𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝐶𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 = 2.37 𝑀𝑊 + 15%(2.37 𝑀𝑊) + 7.5%(2.37 𝑀𝑊)

𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚 = 𝟐. 𝟗𝟎 𝑴𝑾

The designed 3-MW diesel power plant capacity is based on the stated calculations and

provided information of electricity providers. The capacities of the units to be incorporated

in the design is to be discussed on further chapters.

EQUIPMENT DECISIONS, EQUIPMENT SELECTION AND DESIGN

The power plant design requires 3MW of power on daily basis. Assuming 6 units of diesel

generator set,

𝑴𝒂𝒙𝒊𝒎𝒖𝒎 𝑫𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒅 = 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚 (𝑵𝒐. 𝒐𝒇 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒕𝒔)

𝑀𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝐷𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑑
𝐺𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑒𝑡 𝐶𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 =
𝑁𝑜. 𝑜𝑓 𝐺𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑒𝑡𝑠

3 𝑀𝑊
𝐺𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑒𝑡 𝐶𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 =
6 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠

𝟎. 𝟓𝑴𝑾
𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚 = = 𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝒌𝑾/𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕
𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕
According to International Standards Organization (ISO), prime running power is the

maximum power a generator set has during a variable power sequence for an unlimited

number of hours under stated ambient conditions. Maintenance according to the

manufacturer must be followed to reach these standards (ISO 8528-1 of 2005). It is not

advisable that the variable load exceed 70% average of the prime power rating during

any operational period of 250 hours (dieselserviceandsupply.com). That is,

𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚
𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 =
𝟕𝟎%

500 𝑘𝑊
𝑃𝑟𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 =
0.70

𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 = 𝟕𝟏𝟒. 𝟐𝟒 𝒌𝑾

For equipment selection, the designer decided to compare two generator sets, and the

one with better specifications and design advantages to offer will be used. The diesel

generator sets being compared are selected considering the factors such as ease of

purchase and the availability of the equipment in the market settings.

OPTION A: PRIME 725Kw 906kVA (CAT Diesel Generator Set)

This generator set will accomplish a 24/7 operation providing 3 MW power supply in

compliance to the prime power requirement of 714.24 kW. For maintenance servicing and

longer operational life of Option A, it is recommended to have additional 2 units, for a total
of 8 generator sets. Scheduling of operational hours and idle time for maintenance will be

performed for proper post.

 FUEL SYSTEM

For safe operation, the generator sets will be running at 70% of its full-load

capacity. Therefore, the fuel consumption will be:

At 75% load 150.6 L/hr or 0.035 kg/sec

At 70% load X

At 50% load 106.5 L/hr or 0.025 kg/sec

By interpolation:

𝑘𝑔
0.75 − 0.70 0.035 ⁄𝑠 − X
=
0.75 − 0.50 𝑘𝑔 𝑘𝑔
0.035 ⁄𝑠 − 0.025 ⁄𝑠

𝒌𝒈⁄
𝑿 = 𝒎𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍 𝒂𝒕 𝟕𝟎% = 𝟎. 𝟎𝟑𝟑 𝒔

 DAY TANK SPECIFICATIONS

As scheduled, each generator set will operate for 18 hours a day. Then the volume

of the day tank will be:

𝑚𝑓𝑢𝑒𝑙 18 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠
𝑉𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑘 = 𝑥 ⁄𝑑𝑎𝑦
𝜌𝑓𝑢𝑒𝑙

𝑘𝑔
𝜌𝑓𝑢𝑒𝑙 = 838.9 , 𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑢𝑒𝑙 𝑜𝑖𝑙 𝑜𝑓 35°𝐴𝑃𝐼 (16℃ 𝑜𝑟 60℉)
𝑚3
 𝑘𝑔
0.033
𝑉𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑘 = 𝑠 (3600𝑠 ) 𝑥 18 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠
⁄𝑑𝑎𝑦
𝑘𝑔 1ℎ𝑟
838.9 3
𝑚

𝑽𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒌 = 𝟐. 𝟓𝟓𝟐𝟎𝟒 𝒎𝟑 𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒅𝒂𝒚

For the tank dimensions;

𝑉𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑘 = 𝜋𝑟 2 ℎ

Assuming a 0.6m tank radius,

2.55204𝑚3 = 𝜋(0.6 𝑚)2 ℎ

2.55204𝑚3
ℎ=
𝜋(0.6 𝑚)2

ℎ = 2.2565 𝑚

For design allowance, use tank radius of 0.65 m and tank height of 2.3 m

(volume capacity of 3.05 m3).

 LUBRICATING SYSTEM

As stated in the generator set manufacturers’ manual, the lubrication system only

requires a sump refill with filter, which is already installed in the equipment, with a

volumetric capacity of 68.0 L.

 COOLING SYSTEM
 The cooling system of the selected generator set is equipped with a large fan

located in front of the engine proper. The maximum airflow at rated speed for

radiator arrangement is rated 1464 m3/min. For the internal engine cooling, the

equipment has an engine coolant capacity of 59 L, radiator coolant capacity of 90

L, and engine coolant capacity (with radiator) of 149 L (CAT Diesel Generator Set,

Prime 725 ekW Manufacturers’ Manual – Technical Data).

 MACHINE FOUNDATION
In compliance to the Philippine Mechanical Code of 2008, foundation mass should

be from three to five times the weight of the machinery it is supposed to support.

That is;

𝑾𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 = 𝑾𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒕 𝒙 𝟓

(Use 5 as weight factor)

From Manufacturers’ Manual of Option A

𝑾𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒆𝒕 = 𝟕𝟏𝟎𝟑𝒌𝒈

Therefore,
𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝐹𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 = 7103𝑘𝑔 𝑥 5
𝑾𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 = 𝟑𝟓𝟓𝟏𝟓𝒌𝒈 𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆

Option B: Prime 725kW 906kVA (Cummins Diesel Generator Set)

Like Option A, this generator set will operate 24/7 providing 3 MW power supply in

compliance to the prime power requirement of 714.24 kW. For maintenance servicing and

longer operational life of Option B, the designer recommends to have additional 2 units,

for a total of 8 generator sets. Scheduling of operational hours and idle time for

maintenance will be also performed.

 FUEL SYSTEM

For safe operation, the generator sets will be running at 70% of its full-load

capacity. Therefore, the fuel consumption will be:

At 75% load 145 L/hr or 0.034 kg/sec

At 70% load X

At 50% load 101 L/hr or 0.024 kg/sec

By interpolation:

𝑘𝑔
0.75 − 0.70 0.034 ⁄𝑠 − X
=
0.75 − 0.50 𝑘𝑔 𝑘𝑔
0.034 ⁄𝑠 − 0.024 ⁄𝑠

𝒌𝒈⁄
𝑿 = 𝒎𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍 𝒂𝒕 𝟕𝟎% = 𝟎. 𝟎𝟑𝟐 𝒔

 DAY TANK SPECIFICATIONS

As scheduled, each generator set will operate for 18 hours a day. Then the volume

of the day tank will be:

𝑚𝑓𝑢𝑒𝑙 18 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠
𝑉𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑘 = 𝑥 ⁄𝑑𝑎𝑦
𝜌𝑓𝑢𝑒𝑙
 𝑘𝑔
𝜌𝑓𝑢𝑒𝑙 = 838.9 , 𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑢𝑒𝑙 𝑜𝑖𝑙 𝑜𝑓 35°𝐴𝑃𝐼 (16℃ 𝑜𝑟 60℉)
𝑚3

𝑘𝑔
0.032 𝑠 3600𝑠
𝑉𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑘 = ( ) 𝑥 18 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠⁄𝑑𝑎𝑦
𝑘𝑔 1ℎ𝑟
838.9 3
𝑚

𝑽𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒌 = 𝟐. 𝟒𝟓𝟏𝟔 𝒎𝟑 𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒅𝒂𝒚

For the tank dimensions;

𝑉𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑘 = 𝜋𝑟 2 ℎ

Assuming a 0.6m tank radius,

2.4516 𝑚3 = 𝜋(0.6 𝑚)2 ℎ

2.55204𝑚3
ℎ=
𝜋(0.6 𝑚)2

ℎ = 2.1677 𝑚

For design allowance, use tank radius of 0.65m and tank height of 2.2m

(capacity by volume of 2.92 m3).

 LUBRICATING SYSTEM

Option B engines are pressure lubricated, pressure is supplied by a gear-type,

lubricating oil pump located in oil pan or on side of the engine. A pressure regulator

is mounted in the lubricating oil pump to control lubricating oil pressure.

 Filters and screens are provided in lubricating oil system to remove foreign material

from circulation and prevent damage to bearings or mating surfaces. A by-pass

valve is provided in full-flow oil filter head as insurance against interruption of oil

flow by a dirty or clogged element.

Maximum cleansing and filtration is achieved through use of both by-pass and full-

flow, lubricating oil filters. Full-flow filters are standard on all engines; by-pass

filters are used on all turbocharged models and optionally on all other engines.

Fuel pumps and injectors are lubricated by fuel oil (Cummins Power Diesel

Generator Set Model DFHB 60 Hz Manual - Specifications).

 COOLING SYSTEM

As stated at the manufacturers’ manual of Option B, the cooling system of the

generator set also includes a fan, with a load of 32.1 kW (prime), and a cooling

system for engine with radiator having a capacity of 200.6 L, flowing at a rate of

14.825 L/s (Cummins Power Diesel Generator Set Model DFHB – Specifications

– General).

 AIR SYSTEM

The combustion air flow rate is 64.2 m3/min, alternator cooling air flow rate of 117.6

m3/min and radiator cooling air flow rate is 962.2 m3/min.

  MACHINE FOUNDATION
In compliance to the Philippine Mechanical Code of 2008, foundation mass should

be from three to five times the weight of the machinery it is supposed to support.

That is;

𝑾𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 = 𝑾𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒕 𝒙 𝟓

(Use 5 as weight factor)

From Manufacturers’ Manual of Option B

𝑾𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒆𝒕 = 𝟕𝟗𝟕𝟑𝒌𝒈

Therefore,
𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝐹𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 = 7973𝑘𝑔 𝑥 5
𝑾𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 = 𝟑𝟗𝟖𝟔𝟓 𝒌𝒈 𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆

Table____. Comparison of Results

Equipment Selection Option A Option B

Parameters

Fuel system (fuel intake) 0.033 kg/s (per engine) 0.032 kg/s (per engine)

Day tank capacity 3.05 m3 (per tank) 2.92 m3 (per tank)

Lubricating system Oil sump, pre-installed Oil sump, pre-installed

Cooling system (engine Radiator-type, pre- Radiator-type; pre-

cooling) installed; 149.0L installed; 200.6 L

 Cooling system (generator Cooling fan, pre-installed; Cooling fan, pre-installed;

cooling) 32.6 kW 32.1 kW

Exhaust system (exhaust 2.04 m3/s 1.95 m3/s

gas discharge at 70%

prime power)

Machine foundation (by 35515 kg (per engine) 39865 kg (per engine)

mass)

Based on the table of values above, it is concluded that the better choice of generator set

to accomplish the power demand of AG&P is Option B. The option offered the same

output with a lower fuel consumption, smaller day tank dimension, and lower exhaust

discharge rate. The chosen equipment also provides smaller fan load and a larger coolant

capacity for engine heat dissipation. The only disadvantage of choosing this generator

set is that it is heavier than the other, whereas it needs additional foundation weight to

comply with the standards.

WASTE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM

According to the designer, it is not advisable to install a waste heat recovery system in

order to maximize the output power that can be produced by the power plant. The

installation cost from this additional unit is not economical and the power output is small,

hence, the diesel generator sets would be satisfactory.

TRANSFER PUMP SPECIFICATIONS

During operational hours, only six out of eight generator sets will be running

simultaneously, two of which are off for three hours after every nine hours of running time.

𝑚𝑓𝑢𝑒𝑙
𝑄𝑓𝑢𝑒𝑙 = (𝑛𝑜. 𝑜𝑓 𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠)
𝜌𝑓𝑢𝑒𝑙

𝑘𝑔
0.032 𝑠 1000𝐿
𝑄𝑓𝑢𝑒𝑙 = ( )(6 𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠)
𝑘𝑔 1𝑚3
838.9 3
𝑚

𝑸𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍 = 𝟎. 𝟐𝟐𝟕 𝑳⁄𝒔𝒆𝒄

FUEL PUMP SPECIFICATIONS

As previously stated, six generator sets will be running at the same time.

𝑚𝑓𝑢𝑒𝑙
𝑄𝑓𝑢𝑒𝑙 = (𝑛𝑜. 𝑜𝑓 𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠)
𝜌𝑓𝑢𝑒𝑙

𝑘𝑔
0.032
𝑄𝑓𝑢𝑒𝑙 = 𝑠 (1000𝐿 ) (6 𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠)
𝑘𝑔 1𝑚3
838.9 3
𝑚

𝑳
𝑸𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍 = 𝟎. 𝟐𝟐𝟕
𝒔

LUBRICATION SYSTEM

For the designated equipment, the lubricating oil system does not require miscellaneous

external cooling devices such as heat exchangers or cooling towers in lowering the lube

oil temperature. Only periodic maintenance servicing for engine lubrication is needed.
MAIN STORAGE TANK SPECIFICATIONS

For the plant to run continuously for 30 days without refueling,

𝑉𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑙𝑦 𝑓𝑢𝑒𝑙 = (𝑉𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑘 ) (𝑛𝑜. 𝑜𝑓 𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠) 𝑥 30 𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑠

𝑚3
𝑉𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑙𝑦 𝑓𝑢𝑒𝑙 = (2.4516 ) (8 𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠) 𝑥 30 𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑠
𝑑𝑎𝑦

𝑽𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒍𝒚 𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍 = 𝟓𝟖𝟖. 𝟑𝟖𝟒 𝒎𝟑

Since the monthly fuel volume requirement for the power plant is huge, the designer’s

decision is to use two main tanks. The decision is also for the advantage of maintenance

servicing. That is, when a tank is for inspection or breakdown, there is a two-week fuel

reserve for continuous operation.

𝑉𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑙𝑦 𝑓𝑢𝑒𝑙
𝑉𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑘 =
2

588.384 𝑚3
𝑉𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑘 =
2

𝑽𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒌 = 𝟐𝟗𝟒. 𝟏𝟗𝟐 𝒎𝟑 (𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒌)

As for calculation of main tank dimensions,

𝑉𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑘 = 𝜋𝑟 2 ℎ
Each main tank must contain a minimum volume of 294.192 m3 of diesel fuel (300 m3

for allowances). To comply with API 650, the following table shows the typical sizes of

aboveground storage tank.

FIELD ERECTED TANKS

Table 2-10. Selection of Typical Sizes of API Field Constructed Tanks.

Diameter Approx. Capacity Height Volume

Ft m Gal/ft. m3/m Ft. m gal m3

15 4.6 1320 16.4 18 5.5 23,700 90 Formatted: Indent: Left: 0"

20 6.1 2350 28.0 18 5.5 42,500 161 Formatted: Indent: Left: 0"

25 7.6 3670 45.6 18 5.5 66,000 250 Formatted: Indent: Left: 0"

25 7.6 3670 45.6 24 7.3 88,000 334 Formatted: Indent: Left: 0"

30 9.1 5290 65.6 24 7.3 127,000 481 Formatted: Indent: Left: 0"

35 10.7 7190 89.3 30 9.1 216,000 819 Formatted: Indent: Left: 0"

45 13.7 11900 148.0 36 11.0 429,000 1625 Formatted: Centered

70 21.3 28800 358.0 36 11.0 1,040,000 3940

100 30.5 58700 728.0 36 11.0 2,110,000 8000

120 36.6 84500 1050.0 48 14.6 4,060,000 15400

180 54.69 190000 2380.0 48 14.6 9,150,000 34700

Source: “Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage,” American Petroleum Institute, Washington,

D.C. 1973 as citied by Baasel 1974.

According to Mark Drow and David Eoff of Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporations,

a 10% ullage must be considered in constructing aboveground tanks. Therefore,

𝑉𝑛𝑒𝑤 = 𝑉𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑘 + 10% 𝑉𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑘

𝑉𝑛𝑒𝑤 = 300 𝑚3 + 10%(300𝑚3 )

𝑉𝑛𝑒𝑤 = 330 𝑚3

According to the previous table, the nearest value to accommodate the requirements

will be a tank diameter of 7.6m and height of 7.3m (volume of 334m3).

Main Fuel Tank Design Standards

To comply with the Philippine Mechanical Code of 2012, the thickness of the shell plate

must follow the following requirement:

Table 2215.2.1.7 Shell Plate Thickness

Nominal Tank Diameter Nominal Thickness

M Ft Mm In

< 15 < 50 5 3/16

15 to < 36 50 to < 120 6 1/4

 36 to 60 120 to 200 8 5/16

> 60 > 200 10 3/8

The calculated main tank diameter is 6m, hence, a shell plate thickness of 5mm must be

used. The main storage tank and day tanks will be fabricated by the company itself since

AG&P is a steel fabrication company, using the calculated dimensions and values stated

on previous pages.

As designed, the shell plate thickness parallel to Philippine Mechanical Code of 2012

will be 5 mm. The proponent decided to add a corrosion allowance of 5mm (shell plate

thickness of 10mm), since the assembly and erection site is nearby the shore, making it

more prone to rusting.