Tanque 1015

ABOVEGROUND TANKS FOR OIL STORAGE IN SERVICE INSPECTION
PER API 653
TK 1015
REFINERIA DE CARTAGENA
CARTAGENA - COLOMBIA
April 2009
Contract N:
Job Executed By:
Jaime Mrquez Vega
Ever Molina
Edilberto Suarez
Jorge Gutirrez
Report TK1015
NR166001-SC-97300-1040
Certified By:
Jaime Marquez Vega
API 653 Certified Inspector,
Certification N 26576
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Approved by:
Fernando Tovar
SGS Project Manager

PER API 653
TABLE OF CONTENT
1.
1.1.
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
General Details
Summary of Findings
Visual Inspection Photos
Visual Inspection Check List
2.
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
2.3.1.
2.3.2.
2.3.3.
2.3.4.
2.4.
2.5.
FOUNDATION
Tank Settlement Requirements
Calculation of maximum Permissible out of Planar Deflection
Tank Settlement
Profile Finding
Illustration
Settlement Calculations
Settlement Graphic
Conclusions
Recommendations
3.
3.1.
3.1.1.
3.1.2.
3.1.3.
3.1.4.
BOTTOM
Bottom Projection Plate
Standard and Code References
Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement Finding of Projection Plates
Conclusions
Recommendations
4.
4.1.
4.1.1.
4.1.2.
4.1.3.
4.1.4.
4.1.5.
4.1.6.
4.2.
4.2.1.
4.2.2.
4.2.3.
4.2.4.
4.3.
4.3.1.
4.3.2.
4.3.3.
4.3.4.
SHELL
Shell Plate
Minimum Thickness Calculation for Tank Shell
Minimum Thickness Calculation for Riveted Tank Shell
Minimum Shell Thickness
Finding And Calculation For Tank Shell Plate
Conclusions
Recommendations
Shell Nozzle, Manhole and Reinforcement pad
Findings of Shell Nozzle, Manhole and Reinforcement Pad
Conclusions
Recommendations
Plumbness
Acceptance Criteria
Method of Inspection
Plumbness Findings
Plumbness Illustrations by axis
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4.3.5.
4.3.6.
4.4.
4.4.1.
4.4.2.
4.4.3.
4.4.4.
4.4.5.
4.4.6.
Conclusions
Recommendations
Tank Roundness
Acceptance Criteria
Tank Roundness Findings
Tank Roundness Illustrations by axis
Conclusions
Recommendations
5.
5.1.
5.1.1.
5.1.2.
5.1.3.
5.1.4.
5.2.
5.2.1.
5.2.2.
5.2.3.
5.2.4.
ROOF
Roof Plate
Standard and Code Reference
Ultrasonic Thickness Finding of Roof Plate
Conclusion
Recommendations
Roof Nozzle
Ultrasonic Thickness Findings of Roof Nozzle and Reinforcement
Conclusions
Recommendations
6.
6.1.
6.2.
6.3.
6.4.
CATHODIC PROTECTION
Cathodic Readings
Tank Grounding
Recommendations
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PER API 653
1.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 General Details

GENERAL
TANK NUMBER:
OWNER:
TANK LOCATION:
MANUFACTURER:
PRODUCT:
CATHODIC PROTECTION:
NAME PLATE
CONSTRUCCION
PRESENT:
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
DIMENSIONS
NOMINAL DIAMETER (ft):
ACTUAL EXTERNAL DIAMETER:
TOTAL CIRCUMFERENCE EXT. (ft):
NOMINAL HEIGHT (ft):
ACTUAL HEIGHT (ft):
MAX. GROSS CAPACITY (ft):
FILLING HEIGHT (ft):
NOMINAL GROSS CAPACITY (Barrels):
MATERIALS
SHELL:
*First course
*Second course
*Third course
*Fourth course
*Fifth course
*Sixth course
*Seventh course
*ROOF:
*BOTTOM PROJECTION:
NOZZLES:
JOINTS TYPE
SHELL:
First course
Second course
Third course
Fourth course
Fifth course
Sixth course
Seventh course
Between courses
SHELL ROOF:
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REFICAR
AREA 1000, REFINERIA DE CARTAGENA
Unknown
CRUDE OIL
Anodes of sacrifice
Information not available
Water (Assumed for hydrotest)
117
117.309
368 6.45
48
40 4.25
NA
NA
75,000
Information of material is not available

Butt Joint Riveted
Butt Joint Riveted
Lapped Joint Riveted
Lapped Joint Welded
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Actual thickness:
0,622
Actual thickness:
0,518
Actual thickness:
0,498
Actual thickness:
0,439
Actual thickness:
0,305
Actual thickness:
0,273
Actual thickness:
0,276
Actual thickness:
0,190
Actual thickness:
0,417
see nozzles UT measures
Inches
Inches
Inches
Inches
Inches
Inches
Inches
Inches
Inches

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ROOF:
SHELL BOTTOM:
BOTTOM PROJECTION:
APPURTENANCES:
GEOMETRY:
FOUNDATION:
BOTTOM PROJECTION:
SHELL:
ROOF:
ACCESS:
TANK:
ROOF:
COATINGS:
BOTTOM PROJECTION:
SHELL:
ROOF:
OTHERS:
Total Number of anodes installed:
Date Anodes installed:
RIVETS DATA:
Geometry:
Diameter:
Projection:
Pitch between vertical rivet:
Lapped riveted joint

Fillet Welded
Butt Welded joint
MH Riveted, nozzles welded
Concrete ring/ partially covered with asphalt
Butt Welded Joint Annular ring
Riveted
Fixed Cone riveted
Self access to dike
Stairway
Paint
Paint
Paint
Cone Type
1.575 (First and Second Course) bottom of cone
0.709 (First and Second Course)
3 for first and second row, 7 for third row, 14 for fourth row (on first course),
3.25 for first and second row, 6.5 for third row, 13 for fourth row ( on second
course)
Pitch between Horizontal. Rivet:
3
First course Four vertical rows (72 for first and second row) + (18 for third row)+ (8 for fourth
row) =Total 98
Second course Four vertical rows (90) + two vertical rows on each side (24) Total 114
Third course Four vertical rows Total 74
Fourth course Three vertical rows Total 62 (verified)
Fifth course Three vertical rows Total 74
Sixth course Two vertical rows Total 74
Seventh course Two vertical rows Total 74
Between courses Lapped Joint Riveted, one line of riveted
Note: Each vertical butt riveted joint denoted from 10 to 12 rivets seal welded around
of it. The strap to bottom projection plate is welded and 7 inches on vertical strap
sides .
EXISTING NOZZLES AND APPURTENANCES:
Elevation
Item
LOCATION
Diameter
Axis (plate)
from the
Course
Description
bottom
1
Shell
10
10
14
1
Product line
2
Shell
16
20
22
1
Product line
3
Shell
6
25
7.5
1
Product line
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PER API 653
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
20
20
2
1
2
20
8
105
200
275
275
272
280
90, 210,
330
11
Shell
110
12
Shell
270
13
Shell
270
14
Shell
15
16
17
18
19
Roof
Roof
Roof
Roof
Roof
24
8
6
10
10
359
353
255
270
92
6.5
22
20
47
29
28
8 from
seventh
course top
1 from
seventh
course top
12 from
sixth to
seventh
course
50 from
seventh
course top
7 course top
- 1 course
bottom
715
715
708
74
74
20
21
Roof
Roof
24
1
0
359
0
715
Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
EXISTING INSERTS AND PAD PLATES:

Location
Sheet or Axis
Shell
2
Shell
6
Shell
7
Shell
9
Shell
10
Shell
11
Shell
19
Shell
20
Shell
21
Shell
6
Shell
15
Shell
80
Shell
92
Shell
130 -135
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Course
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
7
7
7
7
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1
1
1
1
1
1
7
Manhole
Product line
Low low level indicator
Low level indicator
A riveted tread nozzle
High high level indicator,

stair
High level indicators, and stair
Manhole
Foam chambers
7 and 1
Swing guide cable support
R12/S1
R13/S1
R21/S3
R12/S5
R10/S5
Manhole
Sample hatch
Level indicator, and stair
Pressure and vacuum valve
Pressure and vacuum valve
R11/S1, S2
R12/S1
Dimensions
59x21.5
68.5x62.5
68.5x62
64x53
95.5X51.5
77x59
63X 56 ,
94 X 50
75 X 58
137 X 32
30 X 12
35 X 12
10 X 12
45 X 25, y
and
Manhole
Swing winch over the manhole
cover
Thickness *
0,618
0,606
0,610
0,608
6,27
0,617
0,583
0,604
0,616
0,501
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
Remarks

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16
17
18
19
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
175 -205
260
290 -320
330
7
7
7
7
30 X 12
400 X 50
30 X 12
420 X 50
12 X 12
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
*
The actual thickness UT measures are the AVERAGE
Note The insert plates dimensions are on the horizontal then vertical order, the weld spaces were taken from the
horizontal and vertical riveted joints axis to horizontal and vertical centerline butt welded joints of insert plates
1.2 Summary of Findings with Recommendations
Item
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4
Location
Access and dike
Foundation
Shell
First course plate 1
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Finding
a) The dike is not well defined. It is
not possible to determine the
geometry of the dike.
b) The area around the tank has too
much vegetation.
c) The area where the tank is placed
has not drain, the rain water stand
on. Due to this, the area where the
tank is placed show cracks in the
soil. On plates 8 and 9 first course
the concrete ring is under the dike
level
Recommendations
Clean the area, check the design and re-built
the dike.
d) The dike permeability is unknown.
Determine the dike permeability
a) The concrete ring denoted totally

underground, some places are
below the dike level and do not
permit the water drain out off
concrete ring
b) The bottom projection plate to
concrete
ring
seal
where
inspected,
denoted
(absent
approximately
30%
of
all
perimeter)
Clean the area in order to expose the bottom

support base and improve the dike slope for
adequate drain
a) The bottom projection plate length

is 2
b) The bottom projection plate
denoted covered by Asphalt on the
15%. of his surface
c) There are too much trash in the
area near to the tank shell.
a) Entire Shell external surface noted
with coating deteriorated and with
de-colorated due to UV rays.
b) A 16 width by 1/32 in depth by
62 in height thinning denoted on
plate 1 (marked over the plate,
numbered by 1). The thinning is
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Remove the vegetation.

A drain inside the area is required, check the
slope of the area
Repair the seal.
Remove the asphalt to evaluate the thickness

and shell to bottom plate weld size.
Clean the area.
Recoat entire external shell surface.
Complete the evaluation

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Item
Location
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Finding
painted
c) The 16 nozzle denoted two bolts
no properly installed, deformed
flanges, the reinforcement plate
do not have wipe hole for
pneumatic test, the reinforcement
to shell weld denoted undercut on
top side, the reinforcement plate
to bottom projection plate weld
space is , and it is near to
vertical insert weld (59 by 21.5)
(marked over the plate, numbered
by 2 and 3).
d) Denoted burrs welds, (marked
over the plate, numbered by 2)
e) The 6 nozzle denoted six bolts
no properly installed.
(marked
over the plate, numbered by 4).
f) Denoted burrs welds, (marked
g) The bottom projection plate
denoted corrosion and paint
failure (marked over the plate,
numbered by 6)
h) The plate 5 denoted laminations
near to horizontal lapped rivet
joint, (marked over the plate,
numbered by 7)
i) The horizontal lap riveted joint
denoted leakage (marked over the
plate, numbered by 8).
j) The vertical welded joints of the
insert plate on second course are
in line with the vertical welded
joints on first course (marked over
the plate, numbered by 9).
k) The bottom projection plate
numbered by 10)
l) The bottom projection plate to
concrete ring gap is 1 (plates 6
and 7) (marked over the plate,
numbered by 11
m) The horizontal lap riveted joint
denoted leakage (marked over the
n) The vertical butt riveted joint
denoted leakage (plate 8
over
the
plate,
9)marked
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Recommendations
The bolts or fasteners shall extend completely
through their nuts. The reinforcement do not
meet the API 650 figure 5-6, requirements for
C and A values.
The insert plate do not meet the API 653 fig 91 requirements for R Value. Repair the
undercut
Remove by grinding to base metal level,

eliminate the raised and sharp edges and test
by penetrant testing .
through their nuts.
Clean and recoat
Evaluate by ultrasonic in order to get the real

size and depth.
The horizontal lap riveted joint denoted

leakage (marked over the plate, numbered by
8).
The insert plate do not meet the API 653 fig 9-1
requirements for V Value.
.
Clean and recoat
Cover the gap
The horizontal lap riveted joint denoted

leakage (marked over the plate, numbered by
8).
Repair by seal weld

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Item
Location
Finding
numbered by 13).
o) Denoted burrs welds, (marked
p) The shell to bottom weld joint
numbered by 15).
q) Denoted burrs welds, (marked
r) The 20 manhole denoted two
bolts no properly installed (marked
s) Denoted burrs welds, (marked
t) Denoted burrs welds, (marked
u) Denoted a 4 width welded patch
plate around the 77 by 59 insert
plate, the patch plate corners are
in straight angle (no rounded) and
the patch plate to shell weld
denoted undercut, (marked over
the plate, numbered by 20). The
patch plate thickness is
v) The grounding cable denoted good
connection.
w) Denoted burrs welds, (marked
x) The vertical butt riveted joint
denoted Leakage, plates 13 and
14, (marked over the plate,
numbered 22).
y) The shell to bottom weld joint
numbered by 23).
z) The vertical butt riveted joint
numbered 24).
aa) Denoted burrs welds, (marked
bb)The 20 nozzle denoted 11 bolts
no
properly
installed,
the
reinforcement plate
denoted
thinning, the thinning is painted,
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Recommendations
Clean and recoat

through their nuts.
by penetrant testing
by penetrant testing.
The patch plate do not meet the 9.3.1.2, 3, 4,
5 requirements of API 653. Repair the undercut
No recommendations
Repair by seal weld
Clean and recoat
Repair by seal weld

through their nuts.

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Item
Location
Finding
by 26)
cc) Denoted burrs welds, (marked
dd)The shell to bottom weld joint
denoted 1/16 on depth corrosion
and paint failure (marked over the
ee) The vertical butt riveted joint
numbered 29).
ff) The 2 nozzle denoted one bolt no
properly installed and failure paint,
by 30)
gg) A 1/16 on depth thinning near to
shell to bottom weld joint (side
shell)
on 19 and 20 plates,
31).
hh) The 20 manhole cover denoted
one bolt no properly installed,
by 32). The manhole is installed on
63 by 55 insert plate, the
horizontal butt welding insert
plate to horizontal lapped riveted
joint space is 7
ii) Denoted burrs welds, (marked
over the plate, numbered 33).
jj) Denoted a 94 by 50 insert plate,
the horizontal butt welding insert
plate to horizontal lapped riveted
joint space is 12 , the vertical
butt welded joint (right side) to
radial butt welded joint of annular
ring space is , (marked over the
plate, numbered 34).
kk) Denoted burrs welds, (marked
over the plate, numbered 35).
ll) Denoted a 4 width welded patch
plate around the 78 by 55 insert
plate, the patch plate corners are
in straight angle (no rounded) and
the horizontal lapped joint of
patch plate to horizontal lapped
riveted joint space is 4, (marked
The patch plate thickness is
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Recommendations

Clean and recoat.
Repair by seal weld.

through their nuts. Recoat

through their nuts. The insert plate do not meet
the API 653 fig 9-1 requirements for H value.

The insert plate do not meet the API 653 fig 91 requirements for C value.

The patch plate do not meet the 9.3.1.2, 3, 4,
5 requirements of API 653. Repair the undercut
and do not meet the API 653 fig 9-1
requirements for H value.

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Item
Location
From second to seventh

courses
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Finding
mm)
The bottom projection plate
numbered by 37).
nn)The cables for cathodic protection
and grounding denoted no
connected, (marked over the plate,
numbered 38).
oo)Denoted burrs welds, (marked
pp)The foam piping support denoted
with no proper plumbness, and
the pipe is not properly supported
by 40).
qq)Buckling: 130 150 Buckled in
seventh course,
rr) Insert Plates 15
a 30by 12
patch plate seventh course, 7080 axis a 137 by 32 insert plate
on second course and on seventh
course a 35 by 12insert plate,
92 axis 10 by 12 patch plate
on seventh course, 130- 135 axis
a 45 by 25 insert plate on
seventh course and 10 by 12
patch plate on seventh course,
175- 205 axis a 400 X 50
insert plate on seventh, 260 axis
30 by 12 patch plate on seventh
course, 300 axis a 420 X 50
insert plate on seventh course
from 290 to 320, 330 axis 12
by 12 patch plate on seventh
course,
ss) Burrs welds: 10 axis burrs welds
on third course, 160, 350 axis
burrs welds on second and five
course.
tt)
Leakage: 140 axis vertical
butt riveted joint second course,
280 axis vertical butt riveted joint
second course, 290 axis vertical
lapped riveted joint third course.
uu)Nozzles: 110 axis a 2 riveted
thread nozzle on seventh course
vv) Thinning: 50 axis A 10 BY 10
thinning on seventh course, 65
axis A 12 BY 12 thinning on five
course, 300 axis near to horizontal
lapped riveted joint five to sixth
and sixth to seventh course
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Recommendations
Clean and recoat.
Connect properly the cables

Adequate the support
.


Repair by seal weld

Complete the evaluation and recoat the
corrosion areas

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Item
1.2.5
Location
Roof
359 and 0 (roof center)
353
80% of all perimeter

92 y 270
R2,S1/ R3,S1/ R6,S5/

R7,S2/ R14,S1/ R16, S1,
R1, S2, S3/ R2,S5/
R3,S4/ R6,S4/ R8,S4/
R10,S8/ R11, S2, S7, S8/
R12,S5/ R13,S4/ R15,S4/
R19,S1,S2
330
1.2.6
Accessories
1.2.7
Handrails and stairs
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Finding
denoted thinning with severe
corrosion and paint failure,
ww)
Others: 270 axis the high
high level indicator stair denoted
a) The (two) manholes cover bolts
denoted severe corrosion and
paint failure, the manhole
denoted reinforcement
b) The sample hatch cover is in
carbon steel and do not have
gasket for spark prevent when it
operate, denoted holes and do not
have chain, the sample hatch
nozzle denoted reinforcement.
c) The roof denoted absence of
handrail, only denoted handrail
near to stairway (and it is corroded
and denoted paint failure).
d) The roof denoted sagging on all
plates.
e) The top angle denoted severe
corrosion on 80% of all perimeter
f) The (two)
10 nozzles
for
pressure and vacuum valves
denoted severe corrosion and
paint failure on bolts and flanges
g) The roof denoted 7 holes (from
to 2 in diameter)
h) The roof denoted 21 patch plates
i) The chamber foam denoted six

holes
a) The flanged foam chamber to
shell joint (330) denoted paint
failure and corrosion.
a) The stair rest on concrete block,
the middle stair support denoted
corrosion, and are partially
underground.
b) The stair handrail is 2 by 2 by
3/16 angle carbon steel and
denoted paint failure.
c) The ninth thread (from down to
up) denoted a crack.
d) The handrail supports denoted
thinning, corrosion and paint
failure.
e) The thread
supports
bolts
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Recommendations
Recoat and replace the stair
Replace the bolts and recoat
Replace the sample hatch
Install the handrail on all roof, repair and

Recoat the actual section of handrail
Review the roof supports

Change the top angle
Clean and recoat
Change the roof plates

Change the roof plates
Change the camber foam

Clean the middle stair support to evaluate for

corrosion and anchored bolts
Recoat.
Change the tread.

Change the handrail supports

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Location
Finding
denoted no properly installed
f) The stair to shell grounding cable is
absent.
g) The stair to shell support pad
failure.
h) The stairway safety chain is
absent.
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Recommendations
through their nuts. Recoat
Install the cable.
Change the support stair
Install the safety chain

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1.3
Visual Inspection Photos
General view of the tank
Vegetation on dike
The dike permeability is unknown
Concrete ring below the dike level
The bottom projection plate covered by asphalt
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Gap on the bottom projection plate to concrete ring
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1/32 Thinning on plate 1 ( 16 by 65)
The reinforcement in over the insert plate and do not have

wipe hole for pneumatic test
The 16 nozzle denotes two bolts no properly installed
Burrs welds first course plate 2
Insert plate on plate 2 first course denoted burrs welds and

the corners are on straight angle
The 16 nozzle flange denoted deformed, plate 1
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The weld on 16 reinforcement plate denoted undercut,

plate 2 course 1
(close up) The weld on 16 reinforcement plate denoted

undercut, plate2 course 1
The flange denoted 6 bolt no properly installed plate 3

course 1
(close up) The flange denoted 6 bolt no properly installed

plate 3 course 1
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The concrete ring denoted underground
Burrs welds on first course plate 3
The dike denoted at same level than the bottom projection

plate (plate 5 course 1)
The bottom projection plate denoted corrosion and paint

failure (plate 5 course 1)
Denoted lamination on plate 5 course 1
Area with desalinations plate 5 course 1
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Denoted leakage on rivets on horizontal joint course 1 and 2
The vertical welded joints of the insert plate on second course

are in line with the vertical welded joints course 1 (plate 6)
(Close up) The vertical welded joints of the insert plate on

second course are in line with the vertical welded joints course
1 (plate 6)

failure plate 6 course 1
The bottom projection plate to concrete ring gap is 1

(plates 6 and 7)
The horizontal lap riveted joint denoted leakage plate 7-8

course 1
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The vertical butt riveted joint denoted leakage (plate 8 9)

course 1
Denoted burrs welds, plate 8 course 1
The shell to bottom weld joint denoted corrosion and paint

failure
The 20 manhole denoted two bolts no properly installed

plate 9 course 1
The 20 manhole denoted two bolts no properly installed,

First course plate 9 (close up)
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Denoted a 4 width welded patch plate around the 77 by

59 insert plate, the patch plate corners are in straight angle
(no rounded) and the patch plate to shell weld denoted
undercut, plate 11 course 1
(close up) Denoted a 4 width welded patch plate around the

77 by 59 insert plate, the patch plate corners are in straight
angle (no rounded) and the patch plate to shell weld denoted
undercut, plate 11 course 1
The grounding cable denoted good connection
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Leakage on vertical butt joint, plates 13 and 14 course 1
The shell to bottom weld joint denoted corrosion and paint

failure, plate 13 course 1
The vertical butt riveted joint denoted Leakage, plates 13 and

14 course 1
The 20 nozzle denoted 11 bolts no properly installed, the

reinforcement plate denoted thinning, the thinning is painted,
plate 14 course 1
(Close up),The 20 nozzle reinforcement plate denoted

thinning, the thinning is painted plate 14 course 1
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The shell to bottom weld joint denoted 1/16 on depth

corrosion and paint failure, plate 15 course 1
Leakage on vertical butt riveted joint, plate 16 first course
The 2 nozzle denoted one bolt no properly installed and

failure paint, plate 18 course 1
A 1/16 on depth thinning near to shell to bottom weld joint

(side shell) on 19 and 20 plates
(Close up) A 1/16 on depth thinning near to shell to bottom

weld joint (side shell) on 19 and 20 plates
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The 20 manhole cover denoted one bolt no properly

installed,). The manhole is installed on 63 by 56 insert
plate, plate 19 course 1
(General view) The 20 manhole cover denoted one bolt no

properly installed,). The manhole is installed on 63 by 56
insert plate, plate 19 course 1
Denoted a 94 by 50 insert plate, the vertical butt welded

joint (right side) to radial butt welded joint of annular ring
space is (the red arrows are over the vertical and radial
weld) course 1 plate 20
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PER API 653
Denoted a 4 width welded patch plate around the 75 by

58 insert plate, the patch plate corners are in straight angle,
course 1 plate 21

failure course 1 plate 21
The cables for cathodic protection denoted no connected,

course 1 plate 21
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PER API 653
Denoted burrs welds first course plate 22
The foam piping support denoted with no proper plumbness,

and the pipe is not properly supported, course 1 plate 22
Denoted burrs welds, 10 course 3
15 a 30 by 12 patch plate seventh course
The top angle denoted corrosion and paint failure 9seven

course (80% 0f al top angle)
65 axis A 12 BY 12 thinning on five course
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PER API 653
70-80 axis a 137 by 32 insert plate on second course
92 axis 10 by 12 patch plate on seventh course
110 axis a 2 riveted thread nozzle on seventh course
130 150 Buckled in seventh course
130- 135 axis a 45 by 25 insert plate on seventh course

and 10 by 12 patch plate on seventh course,
Leakage on 140 axis, vertical butt riveted joint second

course
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PER API 653
175- 205 axis a 400 X 50 insert plate on seventh (begin)
175- 205 axis a 400 X 50 insert plate on seventh (end)
260 axis 30 by 12 patch plate on seventh course
260 Vegetation on top seventh course
270 axis the high high level indicator stair denoted corrosion
and paint failure seventh course
Leakage on 280 axis vertical butt riveted joint second course
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PER API 653
Leakage on 290 axis vertical lapped riveted joint third

course
300 axis near to horizontal lapped riveted joint five to sixth

and sixth to seventh course denoted thinning with severe
300 axis a 420 X 50 insert plate on seventh course from

290 to 320 axis
330 axis 12 by 12 patch plate on seventh course,
350 axis burrs welds on second course.
Stairway on 360 axis
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PER API 653
General view of roof (denoted lapped riveted joint)
The sample hatch cover is in carbon steel and do not have

gasket for spark prevent when it operate, denoted holes and
do not have chain
359 The manhole cover bolts denoted severe corrosion

and paint failure, the manhole denoted reinforcement
0 (roof center) The manhole cover bolts denoted severe

corrosion and paint failure, the manhole denoted
reinforcement
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PER API 653
The roof denoted absence of handrail, only denoted handrail

near to stairway ( and it is corroded and denoted paint
failure).
The roof denoted absence of handrail, only denoted handrail

near to stairway ( and it is corroded and denoted paint
failure).
The top angle denoted severe corrosion on 80% of all

perimeter
The roof denoted sagging on all plates.
The roof denoted 21 patch plates
The roof denoted 7 holes (from to 2 in diameter)
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PER API 653
10 nozzles for pressure and vacuum valves denoted severe

corrosion and paint failure on bolts and flanges
The chamber foam denoted six holes (330 axis)
(general view) 10 nozzles for pressure and vacuum valves

denoted severe corrosion and paint failure on bolts and
flanges
The flanged foam chamber to shell joint (330) denoted

paint failure and corrosion.
The high level indicator stair denoted severe corrosion and

the safety chain is absent
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General view of stairway

PER API 653
The stairway rest on concrete block
The middle stairway support denoted corrosion, and are

partially underground.
The stairway handrail is 2 by 2 by 3/16 angle carbon steel
The ninth thread (from down to up) denoted a crack.
The handrail supports denoted thinning, corrosion and paint

failure.
The thread supports denoted holes and corrosion
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PER API 653
The stairway to shell support denoted severe corrosion and

paint failure.
(Close up) The stairway to shell support denoted severe

corrosion and paint failure
The stairway safety chain is absent.
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PER API 653
1.3
Visual Inspection Checklist

IN SERVICE INSPECTION CHECK LIST
API 653 STANDARD, APPENDIX C
Description
C.1.1
c.
d.
FOUNDATION
Measure foundation levelness and bottom elevations (see Appendix B for extent of
measurements).
Concrete Ring
Inspect for broken concrete, spalling, and cracks, particularly under backup bars used in
welding butt-welded annular rings under the shell.
Inspect drain openings in ring, back of water draw basins and top surface of ring for
indications of bottom leakage.
Inspect for cavities under foundation and vegetation against bottom of tank.
Check that runoff rainwater from the shell drains away from tank.
e.
Check for settlement around perimeter of tank.
C.1.1.1
a.
b.
COMPLETED
C.1.1.2
a.
b.
C.1.1.3
C.1.1.4
C.1.1.5
a.
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Asphalt
Check for settling of tank into asphalt base which would direct runoff rain water under the
tank instead of away from it.
Look for areas where leaching of oil has left rock filler exposed, which indicates
hydrocarbon leakage.
Oiled Dirt or Sand
Check for settlement into the base which would direct runoff rain water under the tank
rather than away from it.
Rock
Presence of crushed rock under the steel bottom usually results in severe underside
corrosion. Make a note to do additional bottom plate examination (ultrasonic, hammer
testing, or turning of coupons) when the tank is out of service.
Site Drainage
Check site for drainage away from the tank and associated piping and manifolds.
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COMMENTS
See the settlement results. The tank has a tilt
with angle 1.36 0.79
The concrete ring denoted totally underground.
There are not any type of drain in the concrete ring.
Denoted vegetation near to concrete ring
The tank has not any system to runoff the rainwater.
Per API 653 formulas the maximum calculated settlement
is 1.544, settlement obtained is 0.79, and settlement
actual is 2.48. Per API 653 the settlement is in tolerance.
The tank denoted underground concrete ring.
The area where the tank is located has too much

vegetation and rocks
The settlement shows that the water may runoff under

the tank.
Complete the evaluation.
Denoted evidence of stand water.

PER API 653

Description
b.
C.1.1.6
C.1.1.7
C.1.2
C.1.2.1
Check operating condition of the dike drains.

Housekeeping
Inspect the area for buildup of trash, vegetation, and other inflammables buildup.
Cathodic Protection
Review cathodic protection potential readings.
a.
b.
SHELLS
External Visual Inspection
Visually inspect for paint failures, pitting, and corrosion.
Clean off the bottom angle area and inspect for corrosion and thinning on plate and weld.
c.
Inspect the bottom-to-foundation seal, if any.
a.
Internal (Floating Roof Tank)

Visually inspect for grooving, corrosion, pitting, and coating failures.
Riveted Shell Inspection
Inspect external surface for riveted and seam leaks.
C.1.2.2
C.1.2.3
b.
c.
d.
e.
C.1.2.4
a.
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Locate leaks by sketch or photo (location will be lost when shell is abrasive cleaned for
painting).
Inspect rivets for corrosion loss and wear.
Inspect vertical seams to see if they have been full fillet lap-welded to increase joint
efficiency.
If no record exists of vertical riveted seams, dimension and sketch (or photograph) the
riveted pattern: number of rows, riveted size, pitch length, and note whether the joint is
butt-riveted or lap-riveted.
Wind Girder (Floating Roof Tanks)
Inspect wind girder and handrail for corrosion damage (paint failure, pitting, corrosion
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COMPLETED
COMMENTS
Denoted stand water evidences
There are too much trash, vegetation
Readings of cathodic protection were taken. The result

are in this report
The paint is decorated due to UV rays.

Partially covered with asphalt, denoted some places with
paint failure and corrosion
Where inspected the bottom to foundation seal denoted
absent, and in some places is evident a 1 gap
NA
NA
Some rivets have leakages, see in the photographs the

location
See in the photographs and findings the locations of the
leakages.
The rivets do not have loss of material due corrosion.
The vertical butt riveted joint denotes from 4 to 7
welded near to bottom plate in some joints and some
rivets welded round it.
See Executive Summary.

PER API 653

Description
b.
c.
C.1.3
C.1.3.1
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
C.1.3.2
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
C.1.3.3
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
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product buildup), especially where it occurs at tack-welded junction, and for broken welds.
Check support welds to shell for pitting, especially on shell plates.
Note whether supports have reinforcing pads welded to shell.
SHELL APPURTENANCES
Manways and Nozzles
Inspect for cracks or signs of leakage on weld joint at nozzles, manways, and reinforcing
plates.
Inspect for shell plate dimpling around nozzles, caused by excessive pipe deflection.
Inspect for flange leaks and leaks around bolting.
Inspect sealing of insulation around manways and nozzles.
Check for inadequate manway flange and cover thickness on mixer manways.
Tank Piping Manifolds
Inspect manifold piping, flanges, and valves for leaks.
Inspect fire fighting system components.
Check for anchored piping which would be hazardous to the tank shell or bottom
connections during earth movement.
Check for adequate thermal pressure relief of piping to the tank.
Check operation of regulators for tanks with purge gas systems.
Check sample connections for leaks and for proper valve operation.
Check for damage and test the accuracy of temperature indicators.
Check welds on shell-mounted davit clips above valves 6 in. and larger.
Autogauge System
Inspect autogauge tape guide and lower sheave housing (floating swings) for leaks.
Inspect autogauge head for damage.
Bump the checker on autogauge head for proper movement of tape.
Identify size and construction material of autogauge tape guide (floating roof tanks).
Ask operator if tape tends to hang up during tank roof movement (floating roof tanks).
Compare actual product level to the reading on the autogauge (maximum variation is 2
in.).
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COMPLETED
COMMENTS
NA
NA
NA
NA
There is not cracks or sign of leakage in these places.

There is not dimpling.
The flanges denoted absence of leakages.
OK, see the thickness report in this document.
The foam chamber are corroded and denoted some holes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
The tank does not have autogauge tape guide

OK, there is not any damage
OK, the autogauge head has proper movement
The actual level was not measured

PER API 653

Description
g.
h.
i.
C.1.3.4
a.
b.
c.
C.1.3.5
C.1.3.6
a.
b.
c.
C.1.3.7
a.
b.
c.
C.1.3.8
C.1.3.9
C.1.3.10
a.
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On floating roof tanks, when the roof is in the lowest position, check that no more than
two ft of tape are exposed at the end of the tape guide.
Inspect condition of board and legibility of board-type autogauges.
Test freedom of movement of marker and float.
Shell-Mounted Sample Station
Inspect sample lines for function of valves and plugging of lines, including drain or returnto-tank line.
Check circulation pump for leaks and operating problems.
Test bracing and supports for sample lines and equipment.
Heater (Shell Manway Mounted)
Inspect condensate drain for presence of oil indicating leakage.
Mixer
Inspect for proper mounting flange and support.
Inspect for leakage.
Inspect condition of power lines and connections to mixer.
Swing Lines: Winch Operation
Nonfloating. Raise, then lower the swing line with the winch, and check for cable tightness
to confirm that swing line lowered properly.
Floating. With tank half full or more, lower the swing line, then let out cable and check if
swing has pulled cable tight, indicating that the winch is operating properly.
Indicator. Check that the indicator moves in the proper direction: Floating swing line
indicators show a lower level as cable is wound up on the winch. Non-floating swing line
indicators show the opposite.
Swing Lines: External Guide System
Check for leaks at threaded and flanged joints.
Swing Lines: Identify Ballast Varying Need
Check for significant difference in stock specific gravity.
Swing Lines: Cable Material and Condition
For non stainless steel cable, check for corrosion over entire length.
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COMPLETED
COMMENTS
NA
OK the boar denoted legible

OK
The tank has not shell-mounted sample station
NA
NA
NA
The tank has not heater
NA
NA
NA
NA
The device working properly.

The device working properly
The device working properly
OK, the swinging lines has not flanged joints
NA
The cable is OK

PER API 653

Description
b.
C.1.3.11
C.1.3.12
C.1.4
C.1.4.1
C.1.4.2
C.1.4.3
C.1.4.4
C.1.4.5
C.1.4.6
a.
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All cable: check for wear or fraying.

Swing lines: Product Sample Comparison
Check for water or gravity differences that would indicate a leaking swing joint.
Swing Lines: Target
Target should indicate direction of swing opening (up or down) and height above bottom
where suction will be lost with swing on bottom support.
ROOFS
Deck Plate Internal Corrosion
For safety, before accessing the roof, check with ultrasonic instrument or lightly use a ball
peen hammer to test the deck plate near the edge of the roof for thinning. (Corrosion
normally attacks the deck plate at the edge of a fixed roof and at the rafters in the center
of the roof first.)
Deck Plate External Corrosion
Visually inspect for paint failure, holes, pitting, and corrosion product on the roof deck.
Roof Deck Drainage
Look for indication of standing water. (Significant sagging of fixed roof deck indicates
potential rafter failure. Large standing water areas on a floating roof indicate inadequate
drainage design or, if to one side, a non level roof with possible leaking pontoons.)
Level of Floating Roof
At several locations, measure distance from roof rim to a horizontal weld seam above the
roof. A variance in the readings indicates a non level roof with possible shell out-of-round,
out-of-plumb, leaking pontoons, or hang-up. On small diameter tanks, an unlevel condition
can indicate unequal loading at that level.
Gas Test Internal Floating Roof
Test for explosive gas on top of the internal floating roof. Readings could indicate a leaking
roof, leaking seal system, or inadequate ventilation of the area above the internal floating
roof.
Roof Insulation
Visually inspect for cracks or leaks in the insulation weather coat where runoff rain water
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COMPLETED
COMMENTS
The cable is OK
There is not leakage
OK
Before access to the roof the deck plate was checked by

hammer, edge and center of the roof. The UT readings
were taken
The paint denoted corrosion products and holes

The roof denoted sagging on all plates.
NA
NA
The roof has not insulation.
NA

PER API 653

Description
b.
c.
C.1.4.7
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
C.1.5
C.1.5.1
a.
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could penetrate the insulation.

Inspect for wet insulation under the weather coat.
Remove small test sections of insulation and check roof deck for corrosion and holes near
the edge of the insulated area.
Floating Roof Seal Systems
Inspect the condition of the seal, measure and record maximum rim spaces and seal-toshell gaps around the full roof circumference at the level of inspection (Note: Inspection of
the seal and measurement of the rim spaces and seal-to-shell gaps at more than one level
may be necessary to more fully determine if any problems exist at other levels of tank
operation)
Measure and record annular space at 30-ft spacing (minimum of four quadrants) around
roof and record. Measurements should be taken in directly opposite pairs.
1. _______ _______ Opposite pair 1.
2. _______ _______ Opposite pair 2.
Check if seal fabric on primary shoe seals is pulling shoes away from shell (fabric not wide
enough).
Inspect fabric for deterioration, holes, tears, and cracks.
Inspect visible metallic parts for corrosion and wear.
Inspect for openings in seals that would permit vapor emissions.
Inspect for protruding bolt or riveted heads against the shell.
Pull both primary and secondary seal systems back all around the shell to check their
operation.
Inspect secondary seals for signs of buckling or indications that their angle with the shell is
too shallow.
Inspect wedge-type wiper seals for flexibility, resilience, cracks, and tears.
ROOF APPURTENANCES
Sample Hatch
Inspect condition and functioning of sample hatch cover.
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COMPLETED
COMMENTS
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
The sample hatch cover denoted holes, do not have chain,

the cover is in carbon steel.

PER API 653

Description
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
C.1.5.2
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
C.1.5.3
C.1.5.4
a.
b.
C.1.5.5
a.
b.
C.1.5.6
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On tanks governed by Air Quality Monitoring District rules, check for the condition of seal
inside hatch cover.
Check for corrosion and plugging on thief and gauge hatch cover.
Where sample hatch is used to reel gauge stock level, check for marker and tab stating
hold-off distance.
Check for reinforcing pad where sample hatch pipe penetrates the roof deck.
On floating roof sample hatch and recoil systems, inspect operation of recoil reel and
condition of rope.
Test operation of system.
On ultra clean stocks such as JP4, check for presence and condition of protective coating or
liner inside sample hatch (preventing rust from pipe getting into sample).
Gauge Well
Inspect visible portion of the gauge well for thinning, size of slots, and cover condition.
Check for a hold-off distance marker and tab with hold-off distance (legible).
On floating roofs, inspect condition of roof guide for gauge well, particularly the condition
of the rollers for grooving.
If accessible, check the distance from the gauge well pipe to the tank shell at different
levels.
If tank has a gauge well washer, check valve for leakage and for presence of a bull plug or
blind flange.
Fixed Roof Scaffold Support
Inspect scaffold support for corrosion, wear, and structural soundness.
Autogauge: Inspection Hatch and Guides (Fixed Roof)
Check the hatch for corrosion and missing bolts.
Look for corrosion on the tape guides and float guides wire anchors.
Autogauge: Float Well Cover
Inspect for corrosion.
Check tape cable for wear or fraying caused by rubbing on the cover.
Sample Hatch (Internal Floating Roof)
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COMPLETED
COMMENTS
Denoted absence of seal or gasket
OK
There is not reel gauge.
The sample hatch has reinforcing pad
NA
The system works properly

The storage product is crude oil.
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
There is not this element
It was checked, it does have cover with bolts

Denoted corrosion where inspected
The tank has not float well cover
NA
NA

PER API 653

Description
a.
b.
c.
C.1.5.7
C.1.5.8
C.1.5.9
C.1.5.10
C.1.5.11
C.1.5.12
a.
b.
C.1.5.13
a.
b.
c.
C.1.6
C.2.12
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Check overall conditions.

When equipped with a fabric seal, check for automatic sealing after sampling.
When equipped with a recoil reel opening device, check for proper operations.
Roof-Mounted Vents (Internal Floating Roof)
Check condition of screens, locking and pivot pins.
Gauging Platform Drip Ring
On fixed roof tanks with drip rings under the gauging platform or sampling area, inspect
for plugged drain return to the tank.
Emergency Roof Drains
Inspect vapor plugs for emergency drain: that seal fabric discs are slightly smaller than the
pipe ID and that fabric seal is above the liquid level.
Removable Roof Leg Racks
Check for leg racks on roof.
Vacuum Breakers
Report size, number, and type of vacuum breakers. Inspect vacuum breakers. If high legs
are set, check for setting of mechanical breaker in high leg position.
Rim Vents
Check condition of the screen on the rim vent cover.
Check for plating off or removal of rim vents where jurisdictional rules do not permit
removal.
Pontoon Inspection Hatches
Open pontoon inspection hatch covers and visually check inside for pontoon leakage.
Test for explosive gas (an indicator of vapor space leaks).
If pontoon hatches are equipped with locked down coves, check for vent tubes.
Check that vent tubes are not plugged up. Inspect lock-down devices for condition and
operation.
Accessways
See Tank Out-of-Service Inspection Checklist, item C.2.12.
ACCESS STRUCTURES
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COMPLETED
NA
NA
NA
COMMENTS
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
The tank has not gauging platform
The tank has not emergency roof drains
The tank has not removable roof leg racks

Two, 10 Diameter

PER API 653

Description
C.2.12.1
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
C.2.12.2
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
C.2.12.3
a.
b.
c.
d.
C.2.12.4
a.
b.
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Handrails
Identify and report type (steel pipe, galvanized pipe, square tube, angle) and size of
handrails.
Inspect for pitting and holes, paint failure.
Inspect attachment welds.
Identify cold joints and sharp edges. Inspect the handrails and midrails.
Inspect safety drop bar (or safety chain) for corrosion, functioning, and length.
Inspect the handrail between the rolling ladder and the gauging platform for a hazardous
opening when the floating roof is at its lowest level.
Platform Frame
Inspect frame for corrosion and paint failure.
Inspect the attachment of frame to supports and supports to tank for corrosion and weld
failure.
Check reinforcing pads where supports are attached to shell or roof.
Inspect the surface that deck plate or grating rests on, for thinning and holes.
Check that flat-surface-to-flat-surface junctures are seal-welded.
Deck Plate and Grating
Inspect deck plate for corrosion-caused thinning or holes (not drain holes) and paint
failure.
Inspect plate-to-frame weld for rust scale buildup.
Inspect grating for corrosion-caused thinning of bars and failure of welds.
Check grating tie down clips. Where grating has been retrofitted to replace plate, measure
the rise of the step below and above the grating surface and compare with other risers on
the stairway.
Stairway Stringers
Inspect spiral stairway stringers for corrosion, paint failure, and weld failure. Inspect
attachment of stairway treads to stringer.
Inspect stairway supports to shell welds and reinforcing pads.
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COMPLETED
COMMENTS
Handrail is 2x 2 x 3/16 carbon steel angle.
Denoted paint failure
A crack denoted on stair handrail to roof handrail weld
The handrail and midrail denoted corrosion and paint
failure.
Denoted safety chain absent
NA
Denoted paint failure.

Denoted severe corrosion and paint failure
There are corrosion evidence.
Denoted thinning and holes
One plate only
Denoted paint failure, thinning and holes
Denoted corrosion products
Denoted plate with holes and thinning
Denoted plate with holes and thinning
NA
The stairway is supported on seventh course, denoted

PER API 653

Description
c.
COMPLETED
Inspect steel support attachment to concrete base for corrosion.
C.2.12.5
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
Rolling Ladder
Inspect rolling ladder stringers for corrosion.
Identify and inspect ladder fixed rungs (square bar, round bar, angles) for weld attachment
to stringers and corrosion, particularly where angle rungs are welded to stringers.
Check for wear and corrosion where rolling ladder attaches to gauging platform.
Inspect pivot bar for wear and secureness.
Inspect operation of self-leveling stairway treads.
Inspect for corrosion and wear on moving parts.
Inspect rolling ladder wheels for freedom of movement, flat spots, and wear on axle.
Inspect alignment of rolling ladder with roof rack.
Inspect top surface of rolling ladder track for wear by wheels to assure at least 18 in. of
unworn track (track long enough).
Inspect rolling ladder track welds for corrosion.
Inspect track supports on roof for reinforcing pads seal-welded to deck plate.
Check by dimensioning, the maximum angle of the rolling ladder when the roof is on low
legs.
Max. angle ____________ .
If rolling ladder track extends to within 5 ft of the edge of the roof on the far side, check
for a handrail on the top of the shell on that side.
Notes:
the access to the roof shall be carefully, the roof structure shall be checked internally.
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NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
COMMENTS
severe corrosion
The middle stairway support denoted thinning and
partially underground, the stairway
rest over the
concrete block

PER API 653
FOUNDATION
2.1
Tank Settlement Requirements
Settlement of a tank is the result of either one, or a combination of the following three settlement components.
a.
Uniform settlement. This component often can be predicted in advance, with sufficient accuracy from soil tests.
It may vary in magnitude, depending on the soil characteristics. Uniform settlement of a tank does not induce stresses
in the tank structure. However, piping, tank nozzles, and attachments must be given adequate consideration to prevent
problems caused by such settlement.
b.
Rigid body tilting of a tank (planar tilt). This component rotates the tank in a tilted plane. The tilt will cause an increase
in the liquid level and, therefore, an increase in the hoop stress in the tank shell. Also, excessive tilting can cause
binding of peripheral seals in a floating roof and inhibit roof travel. This type of settlement could affect tank nozzles that
have piping attached to them. Figure B-3 shows that the settled location of the tank shell, after rigid body tilt, can be
represented by either a cosine or sine wave with respect to its original position in a horizontal plane.
c.
Out-of-plane settlement (differential settlement). Due to the fact that a tank is a rather flexible structure, chances are
great that the tank shell will settle in a nonplanar configuration, inducing additional stresses in the tank shell.
The out-of-plane settlements at the bottom edge lead to a lack of circularity at the top of the tank, and in the case of a
floating roof tank, the extent of the induced ovality may impede the proper functioning of the floating roof in such a
way that re-leveling is required. Also, such settlements may cause flat spots to develop in the tank shell. This type of
settlement could affect tank nozzles that have piping attached to them.
d.
2.2
While uniform settlement and rigid body tilt of a tank may cause problems as described above, the out-of-plane
settlement is the important component to determine and evaluate in order to ensure the structural integrity of the
shell and bottom. Based on this principle, a common approach is to determine the magnitudes of the uniform and rigid
body tilt component (if any) for each data point on the tank periphery. Once this is carried out, the plane of rigid tilt is
then important as a datum from which to measure the magnitudes of the out-of-plane settlements.
Calculation of Maximum Permissible Out Of Planar Deflection.
To determine the maximum out-of-plane deflection for shell settlement, the following formula can be used to calculate the
maximum permissible out-of plane deflection as per API 653, Appendix B.3.2.
{S}
Where:
L2 * Y *11
2*E *H
S = Deflection, in ft (out of plane distortion),

L = Arc length between measurement points, in ft,
Y = Yield strength, in Ibf /in, For Unknown material 30,000Ibf/in,
E = Youngs modulus, in Ibf /in , - ASME II Part A - 30,000,000Ibf/in,
H = Tank height, in ft.
If out-of measured out-of-plane settlement exceeds the limit above using the optimum cosine curve method, a more rigorous
evaluation may be performed in lieu of repairs. This evaluation must be done by an engineer experienced in tank settlement
analysis.
2.3
Tank Settlement
2.3.1
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PER API 653
SETTLEMENT PROFILE
TANK 1015
Point
Height (inch)
1
0.000
2
2.480
3
2.126
4
2.165
5
1.496
6
1.063
7
0.709
8
0.787
9
0.551
10
0.276
2.3.2
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0.551
12
-0.315
Illustration
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PER API 653
SKETC 3D
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PER API 653
2.3.3
Smax
Tilt
Rigid
Phase
Settlement calculations
= Max. calculated out-of-plane settlement from the data in inches.

= Rigid Body Rotation of tank in degrees.
= Rigid body settlement of tank from a Body datum in inches.
= Phase angle in degrees of the tilt plane from station 1.
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PER API 653
2.3.4
2.4
Settlement Graphic
Conclusions
The survey found the tank is within API 653 requirements. API 653; maximum deflection permitted for this tank is calculated to
be 1,541 and the deflection calculated from measurement is 0.79.
The tank has a rigid body tilting settlement (planar tilt).
2.5
Recommendations
To make a study of soil in order to have clear type of soil and it characteristics
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PER API 653
BOTTOM
3.1
A total of 2 points were taken at each axis marked for the settlement along the entire circumference of the Bottom projection
plate. A point was taken near the toe of the weld and the other was taken at the edge of the projection.
3.1.1
Standard API 653, Clause 4.4.7.7: The thickness of the projection of the bottom plate beyond the shell as measured at the toe
of the outside bottom-to-shell fillet weld shall not be less than 0.1 in. The projection of the bottom plate beyond the outside
toe of the shell-to-bottom weld shell shall be at least 3/8 in..
3.1.2
Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement Findings of projection plates (inches)
Point
Average
Axis
0
Bottom Projection plate
Edge
0.439
0.451
0.451
0.447
Near toe
0.444
0.448
0.461
0.451
Axis
Point
Average
90
Edge
0.466
0.452
0.452
0.457
Near toe
0.445
0.474
0.475
0.465
Axis
Point
Average
180
Edge
0.450
0.428
0.448
0.442
Near toe
0.451
0.461
0.433
0.448
Axis
Point
Average
270
Edge
0.470
0.468
0.469
0.469
Near toe
0.469
0.467
0.468
0.468
Point
Axis
Point
Average
170
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Edge
0.363
0.398
0.370
0.377
Near toe
0.389
0.387
0.382
0.386
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PER API 653
Point
Axis
Point
Average
210
3.1.3
Edge
0.331
0.311
0.255
0.299
Near toe
0.307
0.289
0.297
0.298
Conclusions
Bottom Projection Plates is 2 on width, this is within API 653 Tolerance. The thickness average for bottom projection plate is
0,416.
Maximum Interval Inspection as Per API 653 is 20 Years for known corrosion rates.
Recommended to do next interval inspection before or within 20 years.
3.1.4
Recommendations
To perform the evaluation to bottom internally.
4.
SHELL
4.1
Shell Plate
4.1.1
Minimum Thickness Calculation for Tank Shell
According with Standard API 653, Section 4.3.3.1, the minimum acceptable shell plate thickness for tanks with diameters equal
to or less than 200 ft shall be calculated as follows:
a. When determining the minimum acceptable thickness for an entire shell course, tmin is calculated as follows:
tmin =
Where:
2.6(H - 1) * D * G
S* E
tmin
the minimum acceptable thickness, in in. for each course as calculated from the above formula; however,
tmin shall not be less than 0.1 in. for any tank course,
nominal diameter of tank, in ft.,
height from the bottom of the shell course under consideration to the maximum liquid level when
evaluating an entire shell course, in ft; or
height from the bottom of the length L (see 4.3.2.1) from the lowest point of the bottom of L of the locally
thinned area to the maximum liquid level, in ft; or
height from the lowest point within any location of interest to the maximum liquid level, in ft,
Highest specific gravity of the contents,
maximum allowable stress in lbf/in.2; use the smaller of 0.80Y or 0.429T for bottom and second course; use
the smaller of 0.88Y or 0.472T for all other courses.
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PER API 653
Allowable shell stresses are shown Table 4-1 for materials listed in the current and previous editions of API
Std 12C and Std 650.
Y
specified minimum yield strength of the plate; use 30,000 lbf/in.2 if not known.
the smaller of the specified minimum tensile strength of the plate or 80,000 lbf/in.2; use 55,000 lbf/in.2 if
not known,
original joint efficiency for the tank. Use Table 4-2 if original E is unknown. E = 1.0 when evaluating the
retirement thickness in a corroded plate, when away from welds or joints by at least the greater of 1 in. or
twice the plate thickness.
4.1.2
Minimum Thickness Calculation For Riveted Tank Shell
According with Standard API 653, Para. 4.3.4.1: The minimum acceptable thickness for riveted tank shells shall be calculated
using the formula of 4.3.3.1 except that the following allowable stress criteria and joint efficiencies shall be used:
S
21,000 lbf/in2
1.0 for shell plate 6 in. or more away from riveted.
See Standard API 653, Table 4-3 for joint efficiencies for locations within 6 in. of riveted.
Standard API 653, Table 4-3

On API 653 standard, Para. 4.3.4.2: The riveted joint efficiencies given in Table 4-3 are conservative minimums for riveted tank
construction details and are included to simplify riveted tank evaluations. However, in some cases it may be advantageous to
calculate the actual riveted joint efficiencies using computational methods applicable to lap and butt type riveted joints. When
this alternative of calculated joint efficiencies is used, the following maximum allowable stresses shall apply:
a. For the maximum tensile stress in net section of plate, use the lesser of 0.80Y or 0.429T; use 21,000 lbf/in.2 if T or Y is
unknown.
2
b. For the maximum shear in net section of riveted, use 16,000 lbf/in .
2
2
c. For the maximum bearing stress on plates or rivets, use 32,000 lbf/in for rivets in single shear, and 35,000 lbf/in for rivets
in double shear.
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PER API 653
On API 653 standard, Para. 4.3.4.3: For tanks with riveted joints, consideration shall be given to whether, and to what extent,
corrosion affects such joints. If calculations show that excess thickness exists, this excess may be taken as corrosion allowance.
Non-liquid loads (see 4.3.3.5) shall also be considered in the analysis of riveted tanks.
4.1.3
Minimum Shell Thickness
The minimum shell thickness shall be according with next information extracted from Standard API 650:
4.1.4
Finding And Calculation For Tank Shell Plate
Calculations are based on Section 4.3.3.1 of Standard API 653, no corrosion allowance was considered
GENERAL DETAIL OF TANK SHELL PLATE
>70
Crude oil
Water
117.287
40.322
UNKNOWN
5,282 (First Course)
21.000
2
ALLOWABLE PRODUCT STRESS (lbf/in ):
21.000
21.000
2
ALLOWABLE HYDROSTATIC STRESS (lbf/in ):
21.000
JOINT EFFICIENCY, E:
Table 4-3
NUMBER OF STATION POINT:
12
YEARS IN SERVICE: (Assumed)
PRODUCT:
SG (for Hydrotest):
DIAMETER (ft):
HEIGHT (ft):
MATERIAL:
PLATE WIDHT (ft):
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6,332 (Second Course)

For two course below
For upper course
For two course below
For upper course
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PER API 653
Findings of Shell Plate are shown in next table:

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SHELL READINGS FIRST COURSE (INCHES)
Point
Average
Axis
0
First Course
Down
0.632
0.634
0.634
0.633
Middle
0.630
0.635
0.635
0.633
Top
0.630
0.630
0.631
0.630
Axis
Point
Average
90
First Course
Down
0.620
0.622
0.620
0.621
Middle
0.626
0.627
0.626
0.626
Top
0.620
0.618
0.617
0.618
Axis
Point
Average
180
First Course
Down
0.621
0.619
0.618
0.619
Middle
0.619
0.622
0.622
0.621
Top
0.611
0.609
0.610
0.610
Axis
Point
Average
270
First Course
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Down
0.616
0.621
0.619
0.619
Middle
0.629
0.630
0.630
0.630
Top
0.608
0.606
0.609
0.608
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PER API 653
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SHELL READINGS INCHES (Manual or Crawler) 2 TO 7 COURSE
Point
Average
Axis
5
Second Course
Third Course
Fourth Course
Fifth Course
Sixth Course
Seventh Course
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Down
0.519
0.520
0.520
0.520
Middle
0.513
0.520
0.519
0.517
Top
0.519
0.519
0.511
0.516
Down
0.500
0.498
0.501
0.500
Middle
0.490
0.499
0.500
0.496
Top
0.492
0.502
0.497
0.497
Down
0.427
0.436
0.432
0.432
Middle
0.444
0.439
0.438
0.440
Top
0.440
0.443
0.448
0.444
Down
0.294
0.292
0.308
0.298
Middle
0.322
0.321
0.318
0.320
Top
0.297
0.297
0.296
0.297
Down
0.265
0.270
0.270
0.269
Middle
0.271
0.282
0.282
0.278
Top
0.272
0.271
0.271
0.272
Down
0.276
0.278
0.276
0.277
Middle
0.279
0.276
0.275
0.277
Top
0.267
0.286
0.274
0.276
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PER API 653
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OTHER INDICATIONS SHELL READINGS (INCHES)
Item
Description
Dimensions
Location
Point
Average
INSERT PLATE
59" X 21,5"
COURSE 1 SHEET
2
DOWN
0.624
0.626
0.624
0.625
TOP
0.614
0.609
0.609
0.611
COURSE 1 SHEET
6
DOWN
0.601
0.607
0.602
0.603
TOP
0.606
0.611
0.611
0.609
COURSE 1 SHEET
7
DOWN
0.608
0.600
0.599
0.602
TOP
0.615
0.621
0.619
0.618
COURSE 1 SHEET
9
DOWN
0.596
0.603
0.594
0.598
TOP
0.618
0.620
0.619
0.619
COURSE 1 SHEET
10
DOWN
0.622
0.627
0.623
0.624
TOP
0.630
0.630
0.629
0.630
DOWN
0.617
0.620
0.630
0.622
TOP
0.612
0.608
0.611
0.610
PAD
0.616
0.618
0.620
0.618
COURSE 1 SHEET
19
DOWN
0.550
0.571
0.512
0.545
TOP
0.621
0.622
0.620
0.621
COURSE 1 SHEET
20
DOWN
0.582
0.600
0.587
0.590
TOP
0.617
0.619
0.617
0.618
COURSE 1 SHEET
21
DOWN
0.617
0.619
0.622
0.619
TOP
0.613
0.612
0.613
0.612
COURSE 2 SHEET
6
DOWN
0.504
0.507
0.507
0.506
TOP
0.495
0.499
0.494
0.496
10
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INSERT PLATE
INSERT PLATE
INSERT PLATE
INSERT PLATE
INSERT PLATE
INSERT PLATE
INSERT PLATE
INSERT PLATE
INSERT PLATE
68,5" X 62"
68,5" X 62"
64" X 53"
95,5" X 51,5"
77" X 59"
63" X 56"
94" X 50"
75" X 58"
137" X 32"
COURSE 1 SHEET
11
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PER API 653
CorrosionRate =
Re mainingLife =
Original Plate thickness - Average thickness per course

Years in Service
Average thickness per course - Minimum Thickness Required

Corrosion Rate
Calculation For Tank Shell Plate

1
2
3
4
TANK COURSE
Original
Thickness
(inch)
(Unknown, same value obtained
for tmin per API 653 was
assumed)
0
0.762
0.660
0.537
0.456
0.337
0.254
0.115
0.630
90
0.617
180
0.609
270
0.606
0.511
0.490
0.427
0.292
0.265
0.267
0.622
0.518
0.498
0.439
0.305
0.273
0.276
Year
0.002
0.0007
0.0002
0.0003
0.0006
Inspection Interval (Years)

Minimum Acceptable Thickness
()
5
0.762
5
0.660
5
0.537
5
0.456
5
0.337
5
0.254
5
0.115
Maximum Height allowed for

Hydrostatic test with actual
thickness (ft)
33.139
27.739
26.693
22.142
15.669
12.271
12.414
Minimum Thickness
Measured (Inch)
Average Thickness (Inch)
Corrosion Rate
(inch/Year)
per
Remaining Life (Years)

Maximum Height allowed for Hydrostatic test is taken from API 653, 3TH Edition, Addendum 2, November 2005, Clause 4.3.3.2:
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PER API 653
See the next sketch for Ultrasonic Thickness Measurements locations on Shell Plates
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PER API 653
4.1.5
Conclusions
Shell thicknesses are not within stipulated requirements of API 653 because the minimum required thickness is bigger than
actual thickness.
It is not possible determine the interval of inspection and remaining life because the actual thicknesses are out of tolerance
according to standard API 653.
4.1.6
Recommendations
Change the design criteria according with these results of thickness data or improve the efficient joint. The maximum height
shall be changed.
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PER API 653
4.2
Shell Nozzle, Manhole and Reinforcement Pad
4.2.1
Table 5-4b - API 650
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PER API 653
Table 5-6b - API 650
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PER API 653
4.2.2
Findings of Shell Nozzle, Manhole and Reinforcement Pad.
4.2.3
Conclusions
All nozzles (except manholes and a 2 nozzle on 265 and 270) do not comply to API 650 Requirements. For this case this
standard employs the principles of API Standard 650, (API 653, Clause 1.1.3).
4.2.4
Recommendations
According to the standard and code for the acceptance criteria, the nozzles shall be changed except (except manholes and a 2
nozzle on 265 and 270), because the thicknesses are below the values allowed by the API 650 standard.
4.3
Plumbness
4.3.1
Acceptance Criteria
Standard API 653, Clause 10.5.2.1: The maximum out-of-plumbness of the top of the shell relative to the bottom of the shell
shall not exceed 1/100 of the total tank height, with a maximum of 5 in. The 1/100 criteria, with a maximum of 5 in., shall also
apply to fixed roof columns. For tanks with internal floating roofs, apply the criteria of this section or API Std 650, Appendix H,
whichever is more stringent.
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PER API 653
Standard API 653, Clause 10.5.2.2: The out-of-plumbness in one shell course shall not exceed the values specified for mill
tolerances in ASTM A 6 or A 20, whichever is applicable.
4.3.2
Optical measurement offsets were carried out using a topography equipment Sokkia, Model 630 RK. The tank was surveyed
with product (in service).
The total number of stations to be carried out was taken in the same axis established for settlement.
Each tank will be strapped with calibrated steel strapping tape for the outside circumference at the first course of each tank.
The outside circumference will be then divided by 30 for the total number of stations required.
4.3.3
Plumbness Findings
Height of the tank: 40.354 ft

API 653 Acceptable Limit: 1/100 of height, maximum 5
Maximum outofPlumbness tolerance: 4.842
API 650 Acceptable Limit: 1/200 of height
Maximum outofPlumbness tolerance: 2.421
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PER API 653
Maximum
Deviation
Vertically
(inch)
Deviation of
top of the
shell (inches)
Acceptable
Limit API 653
(1/100 TANK
HEIGHT)
inches
Acceptable
Limit API 650
(1/200 TANK
HEIGHT) inches
API 653
Station 1 (0)
-2.929
-2.677
4.842
2.421
ACCEPTABLE
REJECTED
Station 2 (30)
-2.452
-2.066
4.842
2.421
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Station 3 (60)
-3.094
-2.854
4.842
2.421
ACCEPTABLE
REJECTED
4.842
2.421
ACCEPTABLE
REJECTED
4.842
2.421
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
4.842
2.421
ACCEPTABLE
REJECTED
4.842
2.421
ACCEPTABLE
REJECTED
4.842
2.421
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Criteria
API 650
Axis
Station 4 (90)
Station 5 (120)
Station 6 (150)
Station 7 (180)
Station 8 (210)
-4.212
-2.007
-3.106
-2.625
-2.889
-4.212
-2.007
-3.106
-2.515
-2.350
Station 9 (240)
-4.196
-3.614
4.842
2.421
ACCEPTABLE
REJECTED
Station 10 (270)
-4.480
-4.480
4.842
2.421
ACCEPTABLE
REJECTED
Station 11 (300)
-2.889
-2.862
4.842
2.421
ACCEPTABLE
REJECTED
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Station 12 (330)
4.3.4
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-2.441
-1.917
4.842
Plumbness Illustrations by axis
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PER API 653
4.3.5
Conclusions
The Plumbness meet the requirements of API 653.

The axis 0 , 60, 90 ,150, 180, 240, 270 , 300 do not meet the Plumbness requirements of API 650.
4.3.6
Recommendations
The axis 0 , 60, 90 ,150, 180, 240, 270 , 300 require to be repair in order to meet the API 650 requirements for
plumbness. Evaluate if the new purpose service require floating roof
4.4
Tank Roundness
4.4.1
Acceptance Criteria
Standard API 653, Clause 10.5.3: Radii measured at 1 ft above the shell-to-bottom weld shall not exceed the tolerances shown
in Table 10-2.
Radius tolerances measured higher than one foot above the shell-to-bottom weld shall not exceed three times the tolerances
given in Table 10-2.
4.4.2
Optical measurement offsets were carried out using a topography equipment Sokkia, Model 630 RK. The tank was surveyed
with product (in service).
The total number of stations to be carried out was taken in the same axis established for settlement.
Each tank will be strapped with calibrated steel strapping tape for the outside circumference at the first course of each tank.
The outside circumference will be then divided by 30 for the total number of stations required.
4.4.3
Tank Roundness Findings
The roundness values were taken on same axis where plumbness measured recorded in 4.3.4
4.4.4
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PER API 653
The roundness at 1 ft of the tank is showed in next illustration.
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PER API 653
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PER API 653
The roundness at the middle of the tank is showed in next illustration.
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PER API 653
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PER API 653
The roundness at the middle of the seventh course of the tank is showed in next illustration.
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PER API 653
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PER API 653
4.4.5
Conclusions
The 1, 2, 5, and 7 roundness measures axis at 1 ft high do not meet the API 653 Table 10-2 requirements
The 3 roundness measures axis at middle high (20.243 ft)do not meet the API 653 Table 10-2 requirements
The 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 roundness measures axis at top high (37.510 ft)do not meet the API 653 Table 10-2
requirements
4.4.6
Recommendations
This result should be taken account if the installation of floating roof is considered in the future.
5.
ROOF
5.1.
5.1.1.
Roof Plate
Tank Roof Evaluation - API 653, Section 4.2.1.2:

Roof plates corroded to an average thickness of less than 0.09 in. in any 100 in.2 area or roof plates with any holes through the
roof plate shall be repaired or replaced.
5.1.2.
Ultrasonic Thickness Findings of Roof Plate
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ROOF READINGS (INCHES)
Point
Average
Axis
0
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Center
0.184
0.188
0.189
0.187
0.192
0.191
0.179
0.187
0.209
0.206
0.205
0.206
0.166
0.194
0.181
0.180
0.219
0.220
0.222
0.220
0.186
0.160
0.170
0.172
0.179
0.182
0.176
0.179
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PER API 653
Axis
Point
Average
90
Center
0.184
0.188
0.189
0.187
0.175
0.184
0.175
0.178
0.181
0.188
0.193
0.187
0.201
0.200
0.197
0.199
0.195
0.197
0.202
0.198
0.180
0.187
0.172
0.180
0.179
0.180
0.181
0.180
Axis
Point
Average
180
Center
0.184
0.188
0.189
0.187
0.214
0.211
0.219
0.215
0.216
0.216
0.212
0.214
0.195
0.197
0.202
0.198
0.215
0.209
0.209
0.211
0.205
0.193
0.194
0.197
0.175
0.179
0.172
0.175
Axis
Point
Average
270
5.1.3.
Center
0.184
0.188
0.189
0.187
0.187
0.185
0.185
0.186
0.189
0.187
0.186
0.188
0.192
0.186
0.189
0.189
0.183
0.188
0.186
0.186
0.185
0.183
0.183
0.184
0.180
0.184
0.188
0.184
Conclusions
The present average thickness in the roof is 0,190; roof plates comply with the requirements of API 653.
5.1.4.
Recommendations
Change The roof because it denoted sagging on all plates, 7 holes, 21 patch plates and the top angle denoted severe corrosion
and paint failure.
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PER API 653
5.2
Roof Nozzles
Ultrasonic Thickness measurement taken on four places around nozzle and reinforcement pad.
5.2.1.
API 650 Section 5.8.4, 5.8.5 and Table 5-13a & b:

Reinforcement plates and nozzles attached to the roof shall be confirm to the requirements of API 650, section 5.8.4 and
section 5.8.5.
Pipe may be used for neck, providing the minimum nominal wall thickness is 6 mm (1/4 in.).
5.2.2.
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PER API 653
5.2.3.
Conclusions
The N1 , N3 8 and 10 nozzles reinforcement thickness attached to the roof are not conform to the requirements of API 650,
figure 5.19.
5.2.4.
Recommendations
Replace the N1 , N3 8 and 10 nozzles reinforcement
CATHODIC PROTECTION
6.1
Standard API RP 651 Cathodic Protection of Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks
6.2
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PER API 653
6.3 Tank Grounding

According with Standard API 653, Clause 6.3.2.3 Tank grounding system components such as shunts or mechanical connections
of cables shall be visually checked.
The tank has 3 connection for grounding system one properly connected and two no connected
6.4 Recommendations
Perform the activities according with Standard API 653, Clause 6.3.4:
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1.1 General Details

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ABOVEGROUND TANKS FOR OIL STORAGE IN SERVICE INSPECTION

Lapped riveted joint

ABOVEGROUND TANKS FOR OIL STORAGE IN SERVICE INSPECTION

EXISTING INSERTS AND PAD PLATES:

A riveted tread nozzle

High high level indicator,

High level indicators, and stair

Swing guide cable support

ABOVEGROUND TANKS FOR OIL STORAGE IN SERVICE INSPECTION

Bottom Projection Plate

First course plate 1

d) The dike permeability is unknown.

Determine the dike permeability

a) The concrete ring denoted totally

Clean the area in order to expose the bottom

a) The bottom projection plate length

Remove the vegetation.

Repair the seal.

Remove the asphalt to evaluate the thickness

Complete the evaluation

ABOVEGROUND TANKS FOR OIL STORAGE IN SERVICE INSPECTION

First course plate 3

First course plate 5

First course plate 6

First course plate 7

First course plate 8

Remove by grinding to base metal level,

Evaluate by ultrasonic in order to get the real

The horizontal lap riveted joint denoted

Clean and recoat

Cover the gap

The horizontal lap riveted joint denoted

ABOVEGROUND TANKS FOR OIL STORAGE IN SERVICE INSPECTION

First course plate 9

First course plate 10

First course plate 11

First course plate 12

First course plate 13

First course plate 14

Remove by grinding to base metal level,

Clean and recoat

Repair by seal weld

Remove by grinding to base metal level,

ABOVEGROUND TANKS FOR OIL STORAGE IN SERVICE INSPECTION

First course plate 15

First course plate 16

First course plate 18

First course plate 19

First course plate 20

First course plate 21

Remove by grinding to base metal level,

Repair by seal weld.

The bolts or fasteners shall extend completely

Complete the evaluation

The bolts or fasteners shall extend completely

Remove by grinding to base metal level,