15250-194-EN04-SP-005-Rev 0 (Specification For Atmospheric Storage Tank)

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SPECIFICATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC STORAGE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 4
2. OBJECTIVE ......................................................................................................................................... 4
3. DEFINITIONS....................................................................................................................................... 4
4. ABBREVIATION ................................................................................................................................... 4
5. CODES AND STANDARDS................................................................................................................. 5
5.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 5
5.2 International Codes and Standards (latest edition shall be applied) ............................................ 5
5.3 Error or Omission ......................................................................................................................... 6
5.4 Conflicting Requirements ............................................................................................................. 7
5.5 Order of Precedence ................................................................................................................... 7
5.6 Reporting Procedure ................................................................................................................... 7
5.7 Company’s Intention .................................................................................................................... 7
5.8 Contractor Responsibility............................................................................................................. 8
5.9 Language and Units of Measurements ....................................................................................... 8
6. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ............................................................................................................... 8
7. SITE DATA ........................................................................................................................................... 8
8. VENDOR’S SCOPE OF SUPPLY ...................................................................................................... 10
8.1 General ...................................................................................................................................... 10
9. DESIGN.............................................................................................................................................. 10
9.1 General...................................................................................................................................... 10
9.2 Design Pressure ........................................................................................................................ 10
9.3 Design Temperature ................................................................................................................. 11
9.4 Additional loading ...................................................................................................................... 11
9.5 Corrosion Allowance ................................................................................................................. 11
9.6 Minimum Thickness .................................................................................................................. 12
9.7 Additional Stiffening for Shop Built Tanks ................................................................................. 12
9.8 Tank Openings .......................................................................................................................... 12
10. MATERIALS ....................................................................................................................................... 12
10.1 General.................................................................................................................................... 12
10.2 Material Certificates ................................................................................................................ 13
11. CONSTRUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 13
11.1 Tank Bottoms .......................................................................................................................... 13
11.2 Tank Shells .............................................................................................................................. 13
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11.3 Tank Roofs .............................................................................................................................. 13

11.4 Manholes ................................................................................................................................. 14
11.5 Flanged Connections .............................................................................................................. 14
11.6 Blind Flanges .......................................................................................................................... 14
11.7 Bolting ..................................................................................................................................... 15
11.8 Gaskets ................................................................................................................................... 15
11.9 Vents ....................................................................................................................................... 15
11.10 Draw-off Sumps ..................................................................................................................... 15
11.11 Internals ................................................................................................................................. 15
11.12 Tank Heating System ............................................................................................................. 15
12. TANK EXTERNAL ATTACHMENTS ................................................................................................. 16
12.1 Stairways, Ladders and Platforms .......................................................................................... 16
12.2 Earthing Lugs .......................................................................................................................... 16
12.3 Foam Outlet Stations .............................................................................................................. 16
12.4 Control and Measuring Instruments ........................................................................................ 17
12.5 Name Plates ............................................................................................................................ 17
13. WELDING........................................................................................................................................... 17
14. HEAT TREATMENT ........................................................................................................................... 18
15. TOLERANCES ................................................................................................................................... 18
16. INSPECTION AND TESTING ............................................................................................................ 18
16.1 General.................................................................................................................................... 18
16.2 Pressure Tests ........................................................................................................................ 18
16.3 Testing Bottom Tightness ....................................................................................................... 20
16.4 Testing Tank Roof ................................................................................................................... 20
17. PAINTING AND COATING ................................................................................................................ 20
18. SPARE PARTS .................................................................................................................................. 20
19. GUARANTEE ..................................................................................................................................... 21
20. SITE SUPERVISION AND COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS .................................................... 21
20.1 Start-up and Commissioning Support ..................................................................................... 21
21. PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT ..................................................................................................... 21
21.1 Field Erected Tanks ................................................................................................................ 21
21.2 Shop Fabricated Tanks ........................................................................................................... 22
22. HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS ......................................................... 22
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1. INTRODUCTION
The COMPANY intends to set-up a Gas Processing Facility (GPF-III) at Gambat South Block for
Gas, LPG, and condensate Production on Engineering, Procurement, Construction and
Commissioning (EPCC) basis (hereinafter referred to as “PROJECT” / “Gambat South GPF-III
Project”) involving activities including but not limited to detailed design engineering, supply,
construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and start up performance testing (PT).
The primary objective of the PROJECT is to produce pipeline quality gas, on spec LPG &
condensate from COMPANY’S exploratory wells (WAFIQ X1 and NASR X1) in Gambat South Block
located in Shaheed Benazir Abad District (formerly Nawabshah) in Sindh Province, Pakistan.
Gambat South Block is owned by joint venture of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) Government
Holding Pvt Ltd (GHPL) and Asia Resources Oil Limited (AROL) amongst which, PPL is the
operator.
2. OBJECTIVE
This specification along with Storage Tank Data Sheets including the documents referenced therein
covers the minimum requirements for materials, design, fabrication, inspection & testing and
Shipment & Transportation of Storage Tank.
Compliance with the requirements of this specification does not relieve the VENDOR of furnishing
Storage Tank along with its accessories of proper design, manufacturing and testing meeting all the
specified rated operating and service conditions.
The intent of this specification is to describe the minimum acceptable parameters for the design,
manufacture, inspection & testing and Supply of the Storage Tank. It is not the intent of COMPANY
to deviate from good engineering practice. The absence of any specifications SHALL imply that the
best engineering practices SHALL prevail, utilizing first quality workmanship and new materials
where different standards are specified, the most stringent SHALL apply.
This Specification is applicable to tanks with the following characteristics:
 Vertical, cylindrical shell tanks of all welded steel construction.

 Fixed or open top roof
 Internal floating cover
 Storage of non-refrigerated liquids.
Tanks can either be completely shop fabricated and transported to site or shop / site fabricated and
erected.
3. DEFINITIONS
COMPANY Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL)

CONTRACTOR SPEC ENERGY DMCC
PROJECT Gambat South Gas Processing Facility (GPF-III)
SHALL Indicates Mandatory Requirement
SHOULD Indicates a strong recommendation to comply
with the requirements of this document
4. ABBREVIATION
The following list is the most commonly used abbreviations used in this specification:
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ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials.
API American Petroleum Institute.
AWS American Welding Society.
DDSR Document and Data Submittal Requirements.
ISO International Organization for Standardization.
NACE National Association for Corrosion Engineer.
NDE Non-Destructive Examination.
PWHT Post Weld Heat Treatment.
5. CODES AND STANDARDS
5.1 General
 All specifications and publications SHALL be the current issue on the date of purchase
order and it SHALL be the VENDOR’s responsibility to comply with the same.
 The VENDOR SHALL ensure that the Storage Tank comply with requirements of all
federal, provincial and regional acts, regulations and ordinances.
 The Storage Tank SHALL be designed and manufactured in conformity with the codes
specification listed below and with the equipment Data Sheets.
5.2 International Codes and Standards (latest edition shall be applied)
American petroleum Institute (API)
API RP 500 Recommended Practice for Classification of Locationsfor

Electrical Installations at Petroleum FacilitiesClassified as
Class I, Division I and Division 2
API 620 Design & Construction of Large, Welded, Low-Pressure
Storage Tanks
API 650 Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage.
API 2000 Venting Atmospheric and Low Pressure Storage Tanks.
API 651 Cathodic Protection of Above Ground Petroleum Storage
Tanks
API RP 2003 Protection against ignition arising out of static, lightening &
stray current.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ASME Section V Non-Destructive Examination.

ASME Section IX Welding, Brazing and Fusing Qualification.
ASME B1.1 Unified Inch Screw Thread.
ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings.
ASME 16.11 Forged Steel Fittings, Socket Welding and Threaded.
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ASME B16.20 Metallic Gasket for Pipe Flanges.

ASME B16.21 Non-Metallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges
ASME B31.3 Process Piping.
ASME B46.1 Surface Texture (Surface Roughness, Waviness and lay).
International Standardization Organization (ISO)
ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System-Requirements.

ISO 10474 Steel and Steel Products Inspection Document.
American Welding Society (AWS)
A2.4 Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing and Non-

destructive Examination.
A3.0 Welding Terms and Definitions.
D1.1 Structural Welding Code.
Welding Research Council (WRC – BULLETINS)
107 Local Stresses in Spherical and Cylindrical Shells due to

External Loadings.
297 Local Stresses in Cylindrical Shells Due to External
Loadings on Nozzles-Supplement to WRC Bulletin No.107
National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)
NFPA 11 Standard for low, Medium & High expansion foam.

NFPA 30 Flammable & combustible Liquid code.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads for Building and Other Structures.
5.3 Error or Omission
The review and comments by COMPANY / COMPANY Representative on

CONTRACTOR’s or its manufacturer’s drawings procedures or documents SHALL only
indicate acceptance of general requirements and SHALL not relieve the CONTRACTOR of
its obligations to comply with the requirements of this document and other referred
documents.
All deviations to this document, other referred document or attachments SHALL be brought
to the knowledge of the COMPANY / COMPANY Representative in the bid. All deviations
made during the design, procurement, manufacturing, testing and inspection SHALL be
with written approval by the COMPANY / COMPANY Representative prior to execution of
work. Such deviations SHALL be shown in the documentation prepared by the
CONTRACTOR.
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5.4 Conflicting Requirements
In the event of any conflict, inconsistency or ambiguity between this document, referred
documents, codes & standards referenced in the documents the CONTRACTOR SHALL
refer to the COMPANY / COMPANY Representative whose decision SHALL prevail.
5.5 Order of Precedence
In case of conflict between this specification, its associated specifications, data sheets and
the codes and standards, the VENDOR SHALL bring the matter to the PURCHASER's
attention for resolution and approval in writing.
Should any conflict occur as a result of the application of these regulations, data sheets,
specifications and standards, the order of precedence SHALL be as follows:
 Government Legislation
 Data Sheets/ Drawings
 Project Specifications
 Industry Standards
All deviations from the requirements of this specification, its attachments and the
referenced codes and standards SHALL be stated in the quotation. In the absence of such
a statement, full compliance SHALL be assumed.
Compliance by the VENDOR with the provisions of this specification does not relieve him of
his responsibility to furnish equipment and accessories of a proper mechanical design
suited to meet the specified service conditions and / or local codes governing health and
safety.
5.6 Reporting Procedure
A reporting and documentation system SHALL be agreed between the COMPANY and the
CONTRACTOR for the status of procurement, design, manufacturing, inspection, testing
and shipment of the Storage Tank to be supplied under this specification. CONTRACTOR
SHALL provide reports and summaries for production performance and testing operations
in conformance with a manufacturing schedule approved by COMPANY.
5.7 Company’s Intention
It is intention of the COMPANY to procure the Storage Tank based on Data Sheets, P&IDs,
this specification document and referenced document as mentioned in section 4.
CONTRACTOR SHALL be responsible to supply the Storage Tank, in view of the

requirements as detailed in relevant Data sheets and specifications, procure material,
perform mechanical design (CONTRACTOR SHALL submit the equipment general
arrangement drawings for COMPANY’s approval prior to finalization of design), fabricate,
paint, test and prepare for shipment.
CONTRACTOR SHALL also be responsible for all sub-CONTRACTOR's coordination, data

and other documents, provision of guarantees, provision of equipment and personnel for
the trial assembly, and functional testing of equipment at CONTRACTOR's works and
packaging and delivery as specified in this document.
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5.8 Contractor Responsibility
The CONTRACTOR SHALL be responsible for the complete design, manufacturing, supply,
inspection and testing of Storage Tank including full compliance with all applicable design
codes and standards listed in Section 4.2, of this document, and with the requirements of
the certifying authority, if applicable.
Any work or material found to be defective or which doesn’t meet the requirement of this
specification, datasheets, P&ID and other reference specifications SHALL be replaced by
the CONTRACTOR at his own expense.
5.9 Language and Units of Measurements
The governing language SHALL be English language.
All other referred quantities (temperature, pressure, flow rate, etc.) SHALL be expressed as
per datasheet.
6. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
15250-194-EN04-SP-001 Specification for Pressure Vessel

15250-194-EN04-SP-013 Specification for Painting, Coating & Wrapping
15250-194-EN04-SP-014 Specification for Insulation
15250-194-EN04-SP-007 Specification for Skid Mounted Equipment and
Packages
15250-194-EN04-DB-001 Mechanical Design Basis
15250-195-EN05-SP-006 Piping Material Class / Specification
15250-195-EN05-SP-008 Specification for Welding & Inspection of Piping
System
15250-195-EN05-SP-003 Specification for Piping Fabrication, Installation
and Testing
15250-195-EN05-SP-009 Specification for Procurement of Pipe, Flange,
Fitting, Gasket & Bolts
15250-192-EN02-SP-007 Electrical Specification for Packaged Equipments
15250-192-EN02-SP-013 Specification for Electrical Earthing& lightning
Protection System
15250-191-EN01-SP-013 Specification for Steel Structures
7. SITE DATA
The following table gives the site and environmental conditions applicable to the location and
specific to design and sizing of equipment.
DESIGN AND AMBIENT CONDITIONS
Design Maximum Ambient Temperature - °F/°C 120 / 48.89
Design Minimum Ambient Temperature - °F/°C 37 / 2.78
Maximum Temperature for Thermal Rating of Air Cooler - °F/°C 120 / 48.89
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Minimum Temperature for Thermal Rating of Air Cooler - °F/°C (Mean of

43 / 6.12
minimum day temp of last 5 years)
Design Wind Velocity - miles / hr 100
Rain Fall (max.) - mm 343
Design Life - Years 20

Wind Code UBC 1997
Importance Factor 1
Exposure B
CLIMATIC CONDITION – As per data by Pakistan Metrological Department
Relative Humidity (minimum monthly average) 40
Relative Humidity (maximum monthly average) 80
Altitude – ft (above mean sea level) 76 - 80
Dry Bulb Temperature (max) - °F/°C 120 / 48.89
Dry Bulb Temperature (min) - °F/°C 43 / 6.12
Wet Bulb Temperature - °F/°C 86 / 30
SEISMIC DESIGN DATA
Seismic Code UBC 1997
Seismic Zone 2A
Importance Factor 1.25
AREA CLASSIFICATION
Area within the package battery limit in Class 1, Division 1, Group D as defined by API RP-500.
Remaining area with the package limit is Class 1, Division 2, Group D.
WIND DIRECTION
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Please refer Wind Direction Data (15250-190-EN05-MS-001) for wind direction at Project site.
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8. VENDOR’S SCOPE OF SUPPLY
8.1 General
VENDOR’s scope includes design calculations and drawings, supply of all materials and
accessories as specified on the tank data sheets, manufacture, assembly – at shop or field,
inspection, non-destructive examination, testing, painting and delivery as defined in the
requisition and tank data sheets.
VENDOR SHALL ensure compliance with the code and all authority regulations and SHALL
obtain local authority approval (if applicable). This includes delivery of all documents
required to satisfy the codes.
VENDOR’s scope SHALL also include obtaining inspection of fabrication and testing which
SHALL be carried out by an Inspection Agency or Authority independent of the VENDOR,
subject to PURCHASER approval.
Any deviations from PURCHASER's requisitions, Specifications or standards after purchase

order award must be submitted to PURCHASER in writing for approval prior to
implementing the changes.
PURCHASER's approval of VENDOR's documents does not relieve VENDOR of their
responsibilities.
Before starting fabrication of shop-fabricated tanks, VENDOR SHALL ascertain that

shipment of the tank to the site is feasible.
The tanks SHALL be supplied complete including, but not limited to, the following:-All
internals – unless otherwise indicated on the tank data sheets
All accessories as specified on the tank data sheets. All welded on internal and external
attachments
Insulation supports - if specified on the datasheets. Lifting lugs or trunnions and tailing lugs.
Stairway, ladder and platform support clips. Stairways, ladders and platforms.
Pipe support and guide clips. Pipe supports and guides
Earthing lugs. Name Plate.
Internal / external coating or painting as required. Mechanical Guarantees.
9. DESIGN
9.1 General
Materials of construction SHALL be chosen with regard to previous operating experience on

similar equipment.
The design Life of equipment SHALL be twenty (20) years minimum
9.2 Design Pressure
VENDOR SHALL design the tank for the design pressure as specified on the tank data
sheets. Effect of liquid static head SHALL be taken into account.
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The minimum operating pressure will be as specified on the individual tank data sheets.
9.3 Design Temperature
For tanks operating above 0°C and at ambient temperature conditions, the design
temperature SHALL be 10°C above the maximum continuous operating temperature,
unless specifically noted otherwise on the data sheets.
All tanks regardless of operating temperature SHALL be designed for a low temperature
condition that SHALL be the lowest of the following:
10°C below the minimum operating temperature. Minimum ambient temperature.
9.4 Additional loading
A. Wind and Seismic
Tanks SHALL be self-supporting and designed to withstand both wind and seismic loadings
and suitable anchor bolts used as required.
Wind and seismic conditions SHALL not be considered to apply at the same time.
Wind:
Wind loads SHALL be designed in accordance with the Design Code API 650. Design wind
speed to be used 100 mph.
Wind loading SHALL be based on the projected area of curved surfaces. All attachments
such as ladders, platforms and pipe work SHALL be included by considering additional
exposed area equivalent to 1.5 x the actual projected area of the attachment.
Seismic:
Seismic loads SHALL be designed in accordance with API 650 Appendix E for Seismic
Zone 2A.
B. Transportation Loads
Shop fabricated tanks SHALL be designed for the following minimum transportation loads
of 1.6g vertical and 0.6g horizontal.
Where ‘g’ is the gravitational acceleration constant.
9.5 Corrosion Allowance
The corrosion allowance SHALL be as specified on the tank data sheets. The minimum
thickness for bottom shell course SHALL be 6mm including CA (Corrosion allowance).
Corrosion allowance SHALL be added to the calculated thicknesses of tank bottom, shell
and roof, nozzle connections. Corrosion allowance is not required on flange facings.
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Corrosion allowance SHALL be added to the cover plates and flange plates of plate-type
inspection openings.
Welded-in non-pressure internal components SHALL be designed to include the specified

corrosion allowance on each surface exposed to tank contents and to permit the
component to function in the corroded condition.
Design of removable non-pressure internal components SHALL include one half of the
specified corrosion allowance on each surface exposed to tank contents.
9.6 Minimum Thickness
The minimum plate thickness used for construction SHALL be the larger of the following:
The thickness required for pressure plus additional loadings increased by the corrosion
allowance and fabrication tolerances.
The minimum thickness specified by the code increased by corrosion allowance and
fabrication tolerances.
The minimum thickness of nozzle necks (pipe or rolled plate) SHALL be the larger of the
following:
Standard wall increased by the corrosion allowance.
Thickness as specified on the tank data sheets or requisition.
9.7 Additional Stiffening for Shop Built Tanks
For shop-fabricated tanks, VENDOR SHALL make a design check and, if necessary,
provide additional stiffening to prevent shell bottom or cover distortion during fabrication,
shipment or erection.
9.8 Tank Openings
Openings SHALL be reinforced as required by API 650 and to withstand the external piping
design loads and moments design loads to which they will be exposed as a result of
PURCHASER’s piping stress analysis. Loadings and moments will be advised later by
PURCHASER.
All reinforcing pads SHALL be fitted with ¼ inch NPT tapped hole located in the lower part
for pneumatic testing. Holes SHALL be suitably plugged after test.
10. MATERIALS
10.1 General
All materials used in the fabrication of storage tanks SHALL have a minimum quality as
specified in the requisition / tank data sheets and SHALL be in accordance with the code,
material Specifications and standards. Any special material requirements will be specified
on the tank data sheets.
Alternative substitute materials are permitted when approved in writing by PURCHASER.

All material identification numbers SHALL be legibly stamped or stenciled preferably on the
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long edge of each component. When stamping is required on rolled surfaces, a "low stress"
stamp is to be used.
The carbon content of all materials to be welded SHALL not exceed 0.23%.
Any non-pressure part welded to the tank, such as clips, SHALL be of similar material as
the tank material, or be provided with a pad of similar material as the tank component it is
attached to.
Reinforcement pads SHALL be made of the same material as the tank.
10.2 Material Certificates
Material certificates SHALL be provided for as follows:-
3.1b certificates as per ISO 10474, for all pressure containing parts (including bolting), non-
pressure parts welded directly to pressure parts, supports and any other loaded / stressed
parts.
2.2 certificates as per ISO 10474, for all other non-loaded parts.
11. CONSTRUCTION
11.1 Tank Bottoms
All bottom plates, including sketch plates, SHALL have a minimum thickness of 6 mm. The
slope of bottoms SHALL not exceed 12mm per meter.
11.2 Tank Shells
The top shell course of all tanks SHALL have a top angle butt welded or double lap welded
to the top shell course.
Where additional wind girders are required, these SHALL be provided in accordance with
the Code design calculation rules.
11.3 Tank Roofs
A) General
All roof plates SHALL have a minimum plate thickness as per section 8.6. All roofs
SHALL be designed for operating loads and live loads according to the code or as
specified in the requisition / tank data sheets.
B) Fixed Roofs
Only self-supporting cone or dome-type roofs SHALL be used, unless specified

otherwise. For cone roof tanks during erection, precautions SHALL be taken to maintain
the slope of the roof sheets to the edge of the curb angle to prevent the development of
flat areas in the roof. Cone roof slope is 1 in 5.
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11.4 Manholes
Unless specified otherwise on the tank data sheets, the minimum number of manholes
required in storage tanks SHALL be as shown below:
Tank Nominal Shell Roof

Diameter
<8m 1 1
> 8 < 36 m 2 2
> 36 m 4 2
A clean-out door may be installed instead of a manhole if justified by the necessity for
frequent cleaning. This requirement SHALL be specified on the tank data sheet.
The inside diameter of a manhole in a fixed roof of a storage tank without floating cover
must be > 500 mm; the inside diameter of all other manholes must be > 600 mm.
11.5 Flanged Connections
All nozzle connections SHALL be flanged. The dimensional specifications and the pressure
temperature rating of flanges in the sizes up to and including 24inch (600mm) SHALL be in
accordance with ASME B16.5.
Manhole flanges and clean-out openings may be plate type in accordance with the Code
requirements.
Unless otherwise specified minimum nozzle size SHALL be 2inch NB.
Unless internal projections are specified, nozzles are to be cut off flush with the inside of
the shell, bottom or roof and the inside edge to have a 3 mm radius applied.
Flange raised face dimensions SHALL be in accordance with ASME B16.5. The flange face
finish SHALL be “Smooth Finish”. This SHALL be smooth finish - 3.2 to 6.3 µm Ra.
Unless otherwise specified Class 900# flanges SHALL have a RTJ facing. These facings
SHALL be of the flat bottom groove type in accordance with ASME B16.20
All gasket seating surface finishes SHALL be judged by visual and tactile comparison with
surface roughness standards conforming ASME B46.1
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Blind flanges for carbon-steel tanks may either be carbon-steel forgings or plate, furnished
dimensionally in accordance with the flange standard specified.
Blind flanges for alloy tanks SHALL be of the same alloy as the tank in sizes up to DN 80.
For larger nozzle sizes, they may be carbon-steel forgings or plate integrally clad or weld
overlaid with the required alloy.
Each connection - specified as "blinded" or “C/W Blind” on the tank data sheets and each
manhole SHALL be provided with a blind flange, pressure bolting and a service gasket.
11.7 Bolting
Required bolting material SHALL be as specified on the equipment data sheets.
11.8 Gaskets
External gaskets SHALL be as specified on the tank data sheets. Internal gaskets SHALL
be graphite internally reinforced. Alternatively VENDOR may propose a material for the
internal gaskets to suit tank content medium for PURCHASER’s approval.
11.9 Vents
Vents without flame arresters SHALL be provided on all tanks storing products of which the
flash point is above 55 oC. Their overall capacity SHALL be determined in accordance with
the provisions of the code and API 2000.
Tanks containing products of which the flash point is below 55 C SHALL be provided with
removable, metallic cloth vents acting as flame arresters.
All open roof and shell openings SHALL be protected with stainless steel screens against
birds.
11.10 Draw-off Sumps
When specified in tank data sheet, tank bottom SHALL be provided with draw-off sumps, in
accordance with the code. Draw-off sumps SHALL have their nearest outer edge 1 (one)
meter from the shell and SHALL be at an adequate distance from the product inlet and
outlet nozzles or as per API 650 (Sec. 5.2 Table 5.16A / 5.16B).
11.11 Internals
All removable internals SHALL be designed to pass through manhole(s). The minimum bolt
size for any bolted internal or supports for same SHALL be ½inch diameter (M12).
If reinforcing / backing pads are used at any internal or internal support, any vent hole in the
pad SHALL be plug welded after completion of the pad welding.
11.12 Tank Heating System
If required the method of internal tank heating SHALL be specified on the tank data sheets
or requisition.
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If specified heating coils SHALL be installed horizontally and SHALL slope towards the coil
outlet nozzle. Coil SHALL be positioned at not less than 100 mm below the bottom of the
product inlet and outlet nozzles. Heating coils SHALL be completely butt welded; the use of
flanges or screwed fittings is not allowed.
All coils SHALL be secured to supports resting on the tank bottom through bolted clamps
positioned so as to allow free expansion of the assembly. The supports SHALL be
continuously welded to the bottom.
The coils SHALL be spaced not more than 600 mm apart. The heating coils SHALL be
installed only after the bottom has been tested.
12. TANK EXTERNAL ATTACHMENTS
Tanks SHALL be provided with all appurtenances as specified on the tank data sheets.
All tank attachments such as insulation supports, piping support and guide clips, ladder and
platform clips SHALL be provided in accordance with the appropriate standards and drawings.
Reinforcing pads for or external structural attachments to tank shells SHALL be provided with a 6
mm diameter vent hole for the enclosed space between welds.
12.1 Stairways, Ladders and Platforms
Structural-steel attachments such as stairway, ladder, platform and hand railing SHALL be
in accordance with code and / or project standard requirements. Additional requirements
may be specified on the tank data sheet.
VENDOR may quote as an alternative their own standards for which full details SHALL be
given to PURCHASER for review and acceptance.
A helical staircase SHALL provide access to tank roofs, maximum allowed angle with a
horizontal line: is 45 . Staircase SHALL be fitted with non-slip dismountable treads.
Staircase SHALL be equipped with a terminal landing giving access to the top side of the
roof. Where the vertical rise of the stairway is more than 9 m an intermediate landing or
landings SHALL be provided.
All parts attached to the shell SHALL be continuously welded to prevent corrosion between
the shell and the attached part. Any deviations to this requirement SHALL be explicitly
mentioned in VENDOR's bid and requires PURCHASER's approval.
At the tank bottom the staircase SHALL be clear of the foundations.
12.2 Earthing Lugs
The shell SHALL be provided with 2 (two) earthing bosses.
12.3 Foam Outlet Stations
Foam outlet stations, if required, SHALL be located near the top of the shell; they SHALL
include laterals and weirs in the case of fixed roof tanks. The number of weirs SHALL be
specified by VENDOR.
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12.4 Control and Measuring Instruments
Control and measuring instruments SHALL be provided as specified in the material

requisition or tank data sheets.
12.5 Name Plates
Tanks SHALL have separate stainless-steel code and VENDOR's name plates permanently
attached to the tank. Name plate data SHALL not be stamped on shell. These name plates
SHALL be mounted on a bracket.
The name plate SHALL be located approximately 300 mm above the lowest man way,
unless otherwise specified in the requisition or tank data sheets.
13. WELDING
Shell plates SHALL be laid out to minimize the number of required welds. The vertical joints of the
first shell course SHALL be so located that they do not interfere with the joints in the bottom plates.
Openings and preferably all attachments / reinforcing pads SHALL clear longitudinal and
circumferential seams. When it is necessary for external attachments to cross tank seams, the
attachment weld SHALL be omitted at the seams subject to PURCHASER's approval.
Where a nozzle or other attachment falls within a seam which cannot be relocated, VENDOR
SHALL notify PURCHASER. PURCHASER will either relocate the nozzle or attachment, or specify
additional inspection for the affected seam.
Shell seams SHALL be double-welded butt joints, except at those locations where double butt
welding is not possible. Single-sided welds SHALL have full penetration.
Bottom plate and roof plates SHALL be either lap joint or single sided full penetration butt joint.
Annular plate joints SHALL be single-sided butt joint with backing strip.
The inside surface of the shell SHALL be formed and matched to be as flush as possible at the weld
seams. Generally, when a difference in thickness exists between shell plates, the inside diameter
SHALL hold.
The maximum allowable offset of shell sections SHALL not exceed code requirements.
The tank SHALL be designed to have all courses truly vertical. The distance between vertical joints
in adjacent courses should not be less than one third of the plate length / eight times of thickness to
plate.
Nozzles SHALL be attached to the tank by full penetration welds. Attachments such as lugs, clips
and seats SHALL be designed to be welded to the tank shell or roof by continuous fillet welds.
Welding SHALL be performed by qualified welders.
Weld Procedures Specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualifications Record (PQR) SHALL be
supplied for PURCHASER approval. No welding SHALL be performed on tanks or parts thereof
after stress relieving without specific approval by PURCHASER.
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14. HEAT TREATMENT
Tanks or parts thereof SHALL be post weld heat treated (PWHT), as required by the code or if
specified on the tank data sheets.
Tanks or parts thereof that require additional heat treatment to enhance corrosion resistance or
mechanical properties, SHALL receive these heat treatments when called for in the requisition, tank
data sheet, material Specification or when heat treatments are a requirement of the material
manufacturer.
VENDOR SHALL submit to PURCHASER as part of a fabrication procedure, an outline of the

additional heating operations that tank parts will be subjected to during fabrication.
VENDOR SHALL notify PURCHASER of any unusual configuration or component design such that
high stresses may be developed in welds because of restraint. PURCHASER's approval to omit
stress relieving is to be obtained. Flange facings must be protected against oxidation during heat
treatment.
For tanks subjected to PWHT the words "NO WELDING PERMITTED" SHALL be stenciled in 50
mm high characters
15. TOLERANCES
Tolerances are to be in accordance with the Code requirements.
16. INSPECTION AND TESTING
16.1 General
PURCHASER's inspector may engage in the inspection of the tank as specified in

inspection requirements attached to the requisition. The inspectors SHALL have free
access to VENDOR's and his sub-CONTRACTOR's work at both shop and erection site at
all reasonable times and during all tests.
Welded seams SHALL be subjected to radiographic examinations, as required by the code.
Ultrasonic examination, magnetic particle or dye penetrant may be used as an alternative to
radiography only where code so permits and where radiography is not practical.
All heat numbers SHALL be marked by paint or other legible means in such a way that
these can easily be noted and read after erection. For bottom plates these SHALL be on
the inside, for all other parts, on the outside.
16.2 Pressure Tests
The minimum hydrostatic test pressure SHALL be established in accordance with the code.
The term "test pressure" SHALL apply to the pressure measured at the highest point of the
tank in its operating position and SHALL be applied to the highest point in its test position.
Minimum test water temperature for carbon or low-alloy steel tanks, SHALL be 7 oC, or 5 oC
above embrittlement transition temperature, when this is higher. Water must be clean,
without contaminants.
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For field tests, the filling rate, holding time and drainage SHALL be as per code and as
agreed with the PURCHASER. VENDOR SHALL, for all field-fabricated tanks, submit a test
procedure for approval by PURCHASER.
For field-fabricated tanks, the following procedure is given as a guideline only:
Prior to the tests mentioned below, several levels SHALL be plotted on the tank bottom, in
order to check the settlement after the tank is emptied.
After the initial fill, the bottom distortion SHALL be approximately as designed (theoretical
estimation of the soil settlement) and SHALL in no event have sags where large quantities
of liquid can be trapped.
If this occurs repairs SHALL be considered.
Testing Procedure – for Guidance Only:
All shell nozzles SHALL be plugged and the tank SHALL be filled with water. Water filling
rates and observation times can be as follows:
1) Filling to 1/3 of the tank height at a rate of 0.45 m per hour.
2) Observing for 24 hours.
3) Filling to 2/3 of the tank height at a rate of 0.30 m per hour.
4) Observing for 24 hours.
5) Filling up the tank at a rate of 0.25 m per hour.
6) Observing for 24 hours, and then emptying.
Austenitic stainless steel tanks SHALL be tested with water having a maximum chloride
content of less than 25 ppm. After testing, the tank SHALL be thoroughly dried. Alternate
test media may be used only with the approval of PURCHASER.
The test pressure SHALL be maintained for the period specified by the code, but not less
than half an hour.
Blind flanges, piping components, etc., which VENDOR has to provide, SHALL be bolted up
and hydro tested together with tank.
Test gaskets SHALL be the same type as the service gasket, but do not need to be of the
same material if the seating characteristics are similar. Use of a sheet test gasket in lieu of
a spiral-wound, metal-jacketed or similar gasket, is permitted in limited cases, with the prior
approval of PURCHASER.
For shop-fabricated tanks the test gaskets may be left in place, but to facilitate entry in the
field, only four bolts SHALL be installed on manhole flanges to hold the cover in place.
Each joint that has been bolted up prior to shipment from the shop SHALL be provided with
a firmly attached tag, listing the type of gasket that has been installed.
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Nozzle reinforcing pad welds SHALL be tested with maximum 0.5 barg air and soap suds
solution.
Where additional tests are required, such as pneumatic or halide tightness test, liquid
penetrant or magnetic particle inspection, these SHALL be performed in accordance with
instructions given in the requisitions and the methods of inspection prescribed in the code.
16.3 Testing Bottom Tightness
The bottom SHALL be tested in accordance with the methods recommended in the code.
Preference is given to the vacuum method with testing box and soap solution.
16.4 Testing Tank Roof
Fixed roof tightness testing SHALL be done in strict accordance with the requirements of
the code. The pressure SHALL be strictly controlled using a very accurate pressure gauge
during the entire period of the test.
The roof tightness SHALL be tested by applying a soap solution on all the welds. The
vacuum pressure test SHALL be performed after emptying the tank down to a low level of
about 1 m.
During emptying, all roof openings SHALL be left open. Then, except for the relief devices,
the openings SHALL be closed and emptying SHALL proceed with care until a negative
pressure of 2.5 g/cm2 for non-pressure tanks or 6 g/cm2 for pressure tanks is reached. The
pressure SHALL be carefully measured with a pressure gauge.
17. PAINTING AND COATING
Painting and protective coating and the procedures for preparation of painting SHALL be in
accordance with the Specification For Painting, Coating & Wrapping (15250-194-EN04-SP-013).
The tank SHALL be cleaned inside and outside of weld spatter, weld slag, flux deposits, burrs and
splinters, loose mill scale and all other foreign matter.
Special care SHALL be taken that austenitic stainless-steel surfaces do not come into contact with
the primer of carbon- steel parts. Steel plate’s stored pending erection SHALL be suitably protected
against oxidation.
Before erection, the outside surface of bottom plates SHALL be brushed, degreased and then
coated with hot applied bitumen paint.
18. SPARE PARTS
VENDOR to provide a comprehensive listing of spare parts, recommendations covering Start-Up,

Commissioning and two (2) years of Continuous Plant Operation.
The following spares SHALL be provided for all static equipment as a minimum: Commissioning
Spares – 100% gaskets & 10% bolts/nuts.
Operational Spares – 200% gaskets & 10% bolts/nuts.

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19. GUARANTEE
The VENDOR SHALL guarantee the mechanical design, material of construction, workmanship and
performance of equipment as described in this specification. This guarantee SHALL be for a period
of Twelve (12) months from the date of commissioning or eighteen (18) months from the date of
supply whichever is earlier.
The VENDOR SHALL provide all Certification for the equipment and SHALL ensure that,
dimensional compatibility, are within the relevant specification limits. Provision of all data necessary
for the design of lifting equipment, support and structures is required.
The VENDOR SHALL guarantee the mechanical design of equipment supplied under this
specification when operated at the conditions specified herein.
VENDOR SHALL guarantee all equipment as being suitable for the design conditions and services
fluids stated on the data sheet.
Guarantee from VENDOR SHALL cover mechanical workmanship and performance of the Tank.
VENDOR SHALL have the final and total responsibility for the design and performance of all
equipment supplied under this specification.
20. SITE SUPERVISION AND COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS
The VENDOR SHALL include for the services of a competent and experienced field engineer/
supervisor for the installation/ modifications, testing and commissioning of the equipment covered
by this specification.
The PURCHASER reserves the right to determine the timing and amount of start-up assistance
required.
20.1 Start-up and Commissioning Support
The VENDOR SHALL also be responsible for providing Start-Up and Commissioning
Support at site on a per diem basis plus expenses, which will be reimbursed at cost.
VENDOR SHALL provide a separate break-down for Start-Up and Commissioning

Services and Operator Training costs in their quotation. This information SHALL include a
list of personnel, required crew size, planned duration of in-services and a description of all
work to be performed.
21. PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT
The VENDOR SHALL be responsible for the adequacy of packing and protection employed to
ensure that the parts are delivered in an as new and undamaged condition.
21.1 Field Erected Tanks
All pre-fabricated parts for field erected tanks SHALL be thoroughly cleaned, match marked
and beveled for welding at site prior to shipment.
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Carbon-steel flange facings (except on nozzles shipped with gaskets in place), SHALL be
coated with an easily removable rust preventative. All flange facings must be protected with
temporary shipping covers.
21.2 Shop Fabricated Tanks
After completion of fabrication and testing, the shop-fabricated tanks SHALL be thoroughly
drained of water and dried.
Carbon steel flange facings (except on nozzles shipped with gaskets in place), SHALL be
coated with an easily removable rust preventative. All flange facings must be protected with
temporary shipping covers.
VENDOR must ensure that equipment and / or all parts thereof is properly loaded and
secured to the carrier to avoid damage by the use of suitable support / transport cradles,
hold-down devices or otherwise. VENDOR SHALL also ensure that road / rail transport
clearance requirements are met.
Fabrication tolerances are to be in accordance with the Code requirements.
22. HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
The VENDOR SHALL be responsible for ensuring that the goods and services supplied
meet all applicable national and international codes / regulations on health, safety and
environmental requirements.

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Document SPECIFICATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC STORAGE

SPECIFICATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC STORAGE

I ACCEPTED FOR INFORMATION ONLY.

REVIEWING ENGINEER’S NAME & DATE:

0 Issued for Construction 19-July-2016 AA RS IJ

B Issued for Approval 29-June-2016 AA RU IJ

A Issued for Review 30-May-2016 MA RU IJ

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11.3 Tank Roofs .............................................................................................................................. 13

Document SPECIFICATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC STORAGE

This Specification is applicable to tanks with the following characteristics:

 Vertical, cylindrical shell tanks of all welded steel construction.

COMPANY Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL)

Document SPECIFICATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC STORAGE

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials.

API American Petroleum Institute.

AWS American Welding Society.

DDSR Document and Data Submittal Requirements.

ISO International Organization for Standardization.

NACE National Association for Corrosion Engineer.

NDE Non-Destructive Examination.

PWHT Post Weld Heat Treatment.

5. CODES AND STANDARDS

5.2 International Codes and Standards (latest edition shall be applied)

American petroleum Institute (API)

API RP 500 Recommended Practice for Classification of Locationsfor

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

ASME Section V Non-Destructive Examination.

Document SPECIFICATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC STORAGE

ASME B16.20 Metallic Gasket for Pipe Flanges.

International Standardization Organization (ISO)

ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System-Requirements.

American Welding Society (AWS)

A2.4 Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing and Non-

Welding Research Council (WRC – BULLETINS)

107 Local Stresses in Spherical and Cylindrical Shells due to

National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)

NFPA 11 Standard for low, Medium & High expansion foam.

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads for Building and Other Structures.

5.3 Error or Omission

The review and comments by COMPANY / COMPANY Representative on

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5.4 Conflicting Requirements

5.5 Order of Precedence

5.6 Reporting Procedure

5.7 Company’s Intention

CONTRACTOR SHALL be responsible to supply the Storage Tank, in view of the

CONTRACTOR SHALL also be responsible for all sub-CONTRACTOR's coordination, data

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5.8 Contractor Responsibility

5.9 Language and Units of Measurements

The governing language SHALL be English language.

15250-194-EN04-SP-001 Specification for Pressure Vessel

DESIGN AND AMBIENT CONDITIONS

Design Maximum Ambient Temperature - °F/°C 120 / 48.89

Design Minimum Ambient Temperature - °F/°C 37 / 2.78

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Minimum Temperature for Thermal Rating of Air Cooler - °F/°C (Mean of

Design Wind Velocity - miles / hr 100