Monthly Checklist For Depot

ANNEXURE 1.L(iv).1

TANKS

Notes :
i.

For all intent and purposes, this monthly checklist is based on API 653 Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration
and Reconstruction

ii.

The scope covers both the tank and its foundation.

iii.

Primarily, this monthly checklist serves as a quick reality check for in-service tanks based on general
observations at identified critical areas during a site walk around.

iv.

As far as practicable, this monthly checklist should be applied to a cluster of tanks (not exceeding 10 tanks
and must be within a common bunded area) in the tank farm.

v.

Types
FCRs
EFRs
IFRs
DRTs

of
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tanks include the following;

Fixed Cone Roof tanks
External Floating Roof tanks
Fixed Cone Roof tanks with internal floater
Dome Roof tanks

It is assumed that most of the tanks are either flat bottom or cone down bottom equipped with a water draw-off
sump.
vi.

A Master Index of all the tanks within the Depot is expected to be in place and relevant information should
include the following:
- Tank Diameter & Height (Designed)
- Date of Construction
- Rated capacity
- Product Service

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vii.

On item A(7) - Roof Appurtenances and A(8) - Access Structures, subject to local operating procedures, below
are few pre-conditions that must be met before access to the floating roof is permitted;
- Floating roof has to be less than 1.5 metres below the top rim before descent onto the floating roof is
permitted. Otherwise, confined space entry requirements would have to be applied.
- Tank must be dormant.
- An assistant has to be stationed at the gauging platform to be on a lookout.
- Inspector spends not more than 15
Minutes on the deck to carry out visual inspections.

Tank No/s: ___________________

Report No: _______________

TANKS

A1

Tank Foundation

i.

Visually check the tank foundation to ensure

all rainwater run-offs is directed away from the
tank bottom plates.

ii.

Visually inspect for cavities under foundation

and possibly vegetation against bottom of tank.
Visually check for sapling and cracks on
concrete / asphalt pads.

iii.
iv.
v.
vi.

A2
i.

A3
i.

Satisfactory

Requires
Attention

Date of Inspection: __________

N/A

Actions & Remarks

Look for areas where leaching of product has

left rock fill exposed, which indicates
hydrocarbon leak.
Visually check the condition of the bottom plateto-foundation seal, if any
Visually check underflow leak detection pipes for
presence of product, if applicable

Tank Grounding System

Check to ensure that conducting strips / lugs
are intact and firmly secured to the tank

Side Entry Mixer

Visually check for leaks around the mechanical
seal etc.

Satisfactory
ii.

A4

Requires
Attention

N/A

Actions & Remarks

Inspect for proper mounting flange and

support.

Shell Appurtenances

i.

Visually check for cracks or signs of leakage

on weld joints at nozzles, man ways and
re-inforcing plates.
ii.

Visually check that the correct size and

number of bolts have been used and that
adequate threads are exposed at either end of
the stud bolts

iii.

Visually check tank valves for any leaks

iv.

Visually check for flange leaks and leaks

around bolting and at all other miscellaneous
nozzles.

A5
i.
ii.

Tank Shell
Visually check for general pitting & corrosion
and paint failures i.e. blistering, flaky, cracking
etc
Visually check for distortion especially in the
tank upper shell strakes

iii.

Visually check for grooving and pitting on

inner-side of shell strakes

iv.

Where possible, visually inspect wind girder

and handrail for corrosion damage [ EFRs ]

A6

Tank Roofs & Seal System

i.

Visually check for external corrosion and

pitting and tell-tale signs of thinning of roof
plates ( underside corrosion ) e.g. holes or
presence of rust scales on the internal floater

ii.

Look for indication of standing water

(significant sagging of fixed cone roof deck
may indicate potential rafter failure or
excessive tank settlement)

iii.

Visually check whether secondary seal /

weather-shield is in good condition with no
appreciable gaps between seal and shell
[ EFRs ]

iv.

Visually check whether roof seal lightning

shunts are in position and in contact against
the shell [ EFRs ]

v.

Visually check whether floating deck is in a

fairly level position. If found tilting, it may
possibly be due to leaking pontoons. [ EFRs ]

A7

Satisfactory

Requires
Attention

N/A

Actions & Remarks

Roof Appurtenances [ ** See Notes ]

i.

Visually inspect exposed portion of the

gaugewell for tell tale signs of thinning ( inner
side corrosion )

ii.

Inspect condition and proper functioning of

sample hatch cover

Satisfactory
iii.

Check to ensure screens on roof mounted

vents / rim vents covers are not blocked

iv.

Visually check condition of roof guide (at the

gaugewell) particularly the condition of the
rollers for grooving [ EFRs ]

v.

Check pressure/vacuum [P/V] vents for general

condition and freedom of operation

vi.

Ensure that the drainholes or strainers into the

centre deck sump is not blocked by debris
[ EFRs ]

vii.

Ensure that the isolation valve for the roof

drain is open, well greased and operable,
where possible [ EFRs ]

viii.

Ensure that the earthing cables connecting the

floating deck and the shell is intact and in good
condition [ EFRs ]

A8

i.

Requires
Attention

N/A

Actions & Remarks

Tank Gauging System

Visually check the general condition of the
tank gauging system. Please refer to Loss
Control element on verification of the tank
gauges performance

A9

Access Structures / Working Platforms

[** See Notes]

i.

Visually check the general condition of

handrails and spiral stairway steps for
Corrosion and paint failure.

ii.

Visually check the general condition of the

gauging platform. [ EFRs]

iii.

Visually inspect rolling ladder steps for

corrosion & mechanical failure. [ EFRs ]

iv.

Visually check for wear and corrosion where

rolling ladder attaches to gauging platform.
[ EFRs ]

v.

Satisfactory

Requires
Attention

N/A

Actions & Remarks

Visually inspect pivot bar for wear and

security. [ EFRs ]

Inspection Summary Page

Requires Attention

Inspected by

: _____________________

Actions & Remarks

Reviewed & Actioned by

Date
Depot Manager
Date

: _______________________
: _______________________
: _______________________
: _______________________