PREN 14620-5 Flat Bottom LNG Storage Tank-Testing PDF

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Draft British Standard BS prEN 14620-5:2003 Design and manufacture of site built, vertical, cylindrical, flat- bottomed steel tanks for the storage of refrigerated, liquefied gases with operating temperatures between -5C and -165C Part 5: Testing, drying, purging and cool-down
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March 2003
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Design and manufacture of site built, vertical, cylindrical, flatbottomed steel tanks for the storage of refrigerated, liquefied gases with operating temperatures between -5C and -165C Part 5: Testing, drying, purging and cool-down
Conception et fabrication de rservoirs en acier fond plat, verticaux, cylindriques, construits sur site, destins au stockage des gaz rfrigrs, liqufis, dont les tempratures de service sont comprises entre - 5C et 165C - Partie 5: Essais, schage, inertage et mise en froid
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Contents
Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................. 3 1 2 3 4 4.1 4.2 5 5.1 5.2 5.3
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Scope...................................................................................................................................................... 4 Normative references............................................................................................................................ 4 Terms and definitions ........................................................................................................................... 4 Hydrostatic and pneumatic testing ..................................................................................................... 4 Hydrostatic test ..................................................................................................................................... 4 Pneumatic test....................................................................................................................................... 7 Drying, purging and cool-down ........................................................................................................... 8 Drying ..................................................................................................................................................... 8 Purging ................................................................................................................................................... 9 Cool-down.............................................................................................................................................. 9
Annex A (informative) Cool-down of the tank................................................................................................ 10 Bibliography ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
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prEN 14620-5:2003 (E)
Foreword
This document (prEN 14620-5:2003) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 265 "Site built metallic tanks for the storage of liquids", the secretariat of which is held by BSI. This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry. This European Standard EN 14620 consists of the following parts: Part 1: General; Part 2: Metallic components; Part 3: Concrete components; Part 4: Insulation components; Part 5: Testing, drying, purging and cool-down.
The Annex A of this European Standard is informative
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Scope
This Part of EN 14620 specifies the requirements for testing, drying, purging and cool-down of the refrigerated liquefied gas storage tanks.
Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies. prEN 14620-1:2002 Specification for the design, construction and installation of site built, vertical, cylindrical, flat-bottomed steel tanks for the storage of refrigerated, liquefied gases with operating temperatures between 5 C and 165 C Part 1: General.
Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this part of this European Standard, the definitions given in prEN 14620-1 apply.
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4.1
Hydrostatic and pneumatic testing

Hydrostatic test
General
4.1.1
A hydrostatic test shall be carried out. The hydrostatic test shall demonstrate that: the tank is designed and constructed to contain the product (leakage test is not applicable for membrane tanks. The ammonia test shall be used to ensure membrane tightness); the foundation is able to support the tank contents. Test requirements for each type of tank
4.1.2
For the various tank types, the hydrostatic test shall be carried out in accordance with Table 1.
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Table 1 Hydrostatic test requirements Contents Single containment Tank (type II-III steels): Ammonia, butane, propane,
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Double containment Inner tank (type I-II steels): FH Outer tank (type I-II steels): FH Outer tank (pre-stressed conc): No test
Full containment Inner tank (type I-II steels): FH Outer tank (type I-II steels): FH Outer tank (pre-stressed conc): No test Inner tank (type IV steel): PH Outer tank steel (type IV steel): PH Outer tank (pre-stressed conc): No test
Membrane tank
FH
and propylene
Outer tank (pre-stressed conc): PH (see Note 2)
Tank (type IV steel): PH Ethane, ethylene LNG
Inner tank (type IV steel): PH Outer tank steel (type IV steel): PH Outer tank (pre-stressed conc): No test
Outer tank (pre-stressed conc): PH (see Note 2)
NOTE 1
FH means Full height hydrostatic test PH means Partial height hydrostatic test
NOTE 2 In the case of a membrane tank, the membrane cannot be hydrostatically tested. To ensure that the foundation is able to support the tank contents and the tank integrity is ensured, the concrete outer tank shall be hydrostatically tested before the insulation and membrane are installed. NOTE 3 Hydrostatic testing of the pre-stressed concrete outer tank is not required, see prEN 14620-3:2002, A.2.
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4.1.3
Additional requirements
The following additional requirements shall apply: for a full height hydrostatic test, the inner tank shall be filled to the maximum design liquid level. The same quantity of water shall be used for testing of the outer tank; for a partial height hydrostatic test of the inner tank, the test level shall be equal to 1.25 times the height of the maximum design liquid level multiplied by the density of the specified product to be stored. The same quantity of water contained shall be used for testing of the outer tank; the test level of a membrane tank shall be based on the partial hydrostatic test requirement indicated above; the hydrostatic test shall not be carried out until all welded accessories to the shell and the bottom of the tank are in place. Welding shall not be allowed after completion of the hydrostatic test; the contractor shall ensure that the quality of the water is such that no damage to the steel/concrete can occur. Conditions of implementation
4.1.4
Before the start of the test, the tank shall be cleaned. Any spatter and slag shall be removed from the welds, and all materials, objects or temporary installations used during its construction, shall also be removed. A pressure relief system shall be installed for the test of sufficient capacity in order that the internal positive and negative test pressures do not exceed those specified in the design. A water column gauge shall also be used to measure the pressure.
NOTE A corrosion inhibitor may be required.
4.1.5 4.1.5.1
Examination during filling Peripheral level check
Before filling, the following markers shall be installed on the outer surface of the tank: four markers for tanks with a diameter 10 m ; eight markers for tanks with a larger diameter.
Markers shall also be installed on the inner tank shell, in double and full containment tank systems, so that settlement of the inner tank can be monitored simultaneously with that of the outer tank. The markers shall be of such a type that they remain visible/usable after the tank is painted. The settlement of the tank shall be monitored during the filling and emptying of the tank. As a minimum, this shall be done when the tank is half full, a three-quarters full and full.
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4.1.5.2
Bottom surface level check
For tanks, where bottom differential settlements of more than 30 mm can be expected (e.g. tanks with raft foundation), provisions shall be provided so that the settlements in the centre of the tank can be monitored.
NOTE An inclinometer may be used.
4.1.6
Filling
The rate of filling shall be determined based on water/equipment availability and subsoil conditions. The full water load shall be maintained for at least 24 hours. During the test, a visual inspection of the shell welds for possible leakage shall be carried out. The anchors, if present, shall be adjusted. During the work, the observed settlements shall be compared with the predicted values. If differences occur, the geotechnical expert, involved in the foundation design, shall be consulted (see prEN 14620-1:2002, 7.1.10) and the purchaser shall be informed.
4.2
4.2.1
Pneumatic test
Pressure test
A pressure test shall be carried out at a test pressure equal to 1.25 times the design pressure of the tank.
Note: The test pressure shall be applied to the vapour space above the test water, except that in the case of a double wall tank with open-top inner tank, the inner tank may be completely or partially emptied of water before the pressure test.
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pressure relief valves shall be installed, which shall have been adjusted to open at the test pressure, or provide a temporary pressure relief system to prevent the pressure exceeding the test pressure. The test pressure, when reached, shall be held for at least 30 minutes. Thereafter the test pressure shall be reduced to the design pressure; a soap solution test of all welded joints above the test water level shall be performed;
NOTE1 If the joint has previously been vacuum box tested, the soap solution test may be substituted by visual inspection.
Repairs shall not be made while the tank is under pressure;

NOTE 2 Repairs may be made later and vacuum box tested.
pressure shall be reduced and pressure relief valves shall be adjusted to open at the design pressure. The set pressure of the pressure relief valve shall be verified by pumping air into the vapour space.
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4.2.2
Negative pressure test
A negative pressure test shall be carried out at a pressure equal to the design internal negative pressure of the tank.
NOTE 1 A minimum holding time is not required. The test may be terminated as soon as the design internal negative pressure has been reached. NOTE 2 The negative pressure test should be carried out while there is still water in the tank. This will prevent possible uplift of the bottom and the thermal protection system (TPS).
The following actions shall be considered: vacuum relief valves shall be installed, which shall have been adjusted to open at the negative test pressure, or provide a temporary vacuum relief system to prevent the negative pressure exceeding negative test pressure; all openings shall be closed except those of the vacuum relief valves. The required negative pressure may be obtained by lowering the water level or by the use of an air-ejector; negative pressure shall be reduced and the vacuum relief valves shall be adjusted to open at the specified set pressure. The set pressure of the vacuum relief valve shall be verified by withdrawing water or using an air-ejector. Empty checks
4.2.3
After the tank has been emptied of water and is at atmospheric pressure, the following actions shall be considered: the anchorage, if provided, shall be re-checked for tightness against the hold-down brackets; air pressure, equal to the design pressure, shall be applied to the empty tank, and the anchorage, if provided, and the foundation shall be checked for uplift; the bottom shall be checked for abnormalities and all bottom welds shall be vacuum box tested; when bottom connections are fitted, all welds shall be inspected by 100% visual inspection and 100% dye penetrant or magnetic particle examination; when all the tests have been concluded, the tank shall be cleaned and dried.
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5.1
Drying, purging and cool-down

Drying
In general, the tank contents shall be dried to a maximum dew point of 20 C.

NOTE When the annular space is filled with perlite powder, then a maximum dew point of 10 C can be tolerated for the annular space.
For the bottom insulation space(s) no requirements apply.
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5.2
Purging
The tank shall be purged before hydrocarbons are introduced. An inert gas shall be used.
NOTE In general, nitrogen is used.
Purging shall be carried out until the following oxygen concentrations are reached: 5 % for LPG tanks; 8 % for Ethylene tanks; 9.5 % for LNG tanks.
For the bottom insulation space(s) no requirement shall apply. At critical points, sample points shall be provided so that it can be demonstrated that the required purging is carried out.
NOTE 1 For full containment tanks, purging should be carried out from the inner tank to the annular space so that inward pressure on the inner tank is prevented. NOTE 2 The presence of an inert gas, e.g. nitrogen, during cool-down may result in sub-cooling of the steel below its design temperature e.g. butane tank to 45 C, propane tank to 70 C and LNG tank to 180 C. It is strongly recommended that this possible sub-cooling is prevented by the replacement of the nitrogen by warm product vapours prior to cool-down.
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5.3
Cool-down
Cool-down of the primary container shall be carried out in a controlled manner to prevent major temperature differences occurring during the cool-down. The temperature of the inner tank/membrane steel shall be monitored and be kept in a tolerable range.
NOTE For more details, see Annex A.
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Annex A (informative) Cool-down of the tank
Cool-down is usually carried out with liquefied gas. Cool-down procedure and the facilities should be designed carefully because it should prevent great temperature differences being generated in the steel plate, thus causing high stresses. These temperature stresses, in combination with mechanical stresses caused by bending, welding etc., may become so high that cracking will take place. This cannot be detected during the cool-down and leakage may be the result. The best option is to design a ring main at the top of the tank and to install spray nozzles on the ring main. On the wall of the tank and on the tank bottom skin thermocouples can be installed for temperature monitoring. This arrangement should be sized for the cool-down rate specified. For inner tanks, the following cool-down rates are typical: a target cool-down rate for the inner tank of 3 C/hr with a maximum of 5 C/hr; a maximum temperature difference between any two adjacent shell or bottom thermocouples of 30 C.
For membrane tanks the following cool-down rates are typical: a target cool-down rate for the membrane of 10 C/hr with a maximum of 15 C/hr; a maximum temperature difference between any two adjacent wall or bottom thermocouples of 50 C.
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Bibliography
prEN 14620-3:2002, Specification for the design, construction, and installation of site built, vertical, cylindrical, flat-bottomed steel tanks for the storage of refrigerated, liquefied gases with operating temperatures between 5 C and 165 C Part 3: Concrete components.
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Date: 28 March 2003 Origin: European

Latest date for receipt of comments: 2003.06.30

Project no.: 2000/01081

Responsible Committee Secretary: Mr J E P Mortimer (BSI)

Direct tel: E-mail:

020 8996 7129 peter.mortimer@bsi-global.com

Paragraph/ Figure/ Table

Type of comment (General/ technical/editorial) Editorial

OBSERVATIONS OF THE SECRETARIAT

Definition is ambiguous and needs clarifying.

EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPENNE EUROPISCHE NORM

DRAFT prEN 14620-5

Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36

Ref. No. prEN 14620-5:2003 E

prEN 14620-5:2003 (E)

prEN 14620-5:2003 (E)

The Annex A of this European Standard is informative

prEN 14620-5:2003 (E)

Terms and definitions

Hydrostatic and pneumatic testing

prEN 14620-5:2003 (E)

Outer tank (pre-stressed conc): PH (see Note 2)

Tank (type IV steel): PH Ethane, ethylene LNG

Outer tank (pre-stressed conc): PH (see Note 2)

prEN 14620-5:2003 (E)

Examination during filling Peripheral level check

prEN 14620-5:2003 (E)

Bottom surface level check

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Repairs shall not be made while the tank is under pressure;

prEN 14620-5:2003 (E)

Negative pressure test

Drying, purging and cool-down

In general, the tank contents shall be dried to a maximum dew point of 20 C.

For the bottom insulation space(s) no requirements apply.

prEN 14620-5:2003 (E)

prEN 14620-5:2003 (E)

Annex A (informative) Cool-down of the tank

prEN 14620-5:2003 (E)

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