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1. Scope
This Procedure covers the methodology for calibration of tanks.

2. Basis of Calibration
IS : 2007 (1974) & IS : 2008 (1961)

3. Conditions Of Measurements:

3.1 Strapping

Strapping will be carried out only after the tank has been filled with water to
the working capacity of the Tank and such water has been held in the Tank at
least 24 hours to allow for settling as per Cl. 2.3 of IS: 2007 (1974).

3.2 Bottom Calibration

Physical calibration of bottom up to Datum Plate & Drip level will be carried
out only after hydro testing and the Tank is totally clean.

3.3 Method Of Calibration

By Strapping method

Sr. Equipments Length / Size Make

No.
1. Strapping tape 100 M Ritcher Metri, Germany
2. Dip Tape with Dip Wt. 20 M ---do---
3. Steel Rule 0.30 M ---do---
4. Measuring Tape 3M Freemans
5. Spring Balance 10 kg ---
6. Flow Meter 40 MM Kranti

4. Procedure For Calibration Of Tanks

4.1 Taking external strapping measurements of each course when the tank is filled
with water up to 2/3rd height or full height as specified in IS:2007-1974,
including employing sufficient numbers of labours on the day of strapping
measurements along with an expert calibrators.
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Two strapping readings of each course width of plates up to 2 mtrs. and three
strapping readings of each course with width of plates over 2 mtrs., by giving
the tension of 4.5 + 0.5 kg on the strapping tape with the help of spring
balance. The readings will be taken at the top and bottom of courses each
reading at 20 percent of the height of the respective course and the third
reading at the center of the top and bottom reading if the width of the plates is
over 2 mtrs. Scaffolding if required, will be provided by us.

4.2 Carrying out the liquid calibration of bottom by physical calibration method as
per IS : 2007, with our calibrated flow meter and ascertaining below zero
quantity and drip level quantity at datum plate. (Drip level i.e. bottom fully
covered with water)

4.3 Taking all different types of necessary measurements of positive and negative
Dead wood such as manholes, suction, delivery, inlet pipe, outlet pipe, drain
pipe steam coil pipe and any other projections of pipe etc.

4.4 Measuring tilt, reference height, actual height and strake height, height of
datum plate, with reference to datum plate point of the tank below the
operating dip hatch of the tank.

4.5 Preparing all calculation sheets showing external circumference, shell plate
thickness, paint thickness, temperature corrections, step over corrections for
vertical joints, total deductions into circumference, common deadwood,
quantity per 1 cms Depth after deducting common deadwood, height of each
course, cumulative height, capacity of each course, total addition quantity,
total deduction quantity, net capacity of each course, cumulative capacity, rim
levels, tilt, height of datum plate, effective height of bottom course,
calculations of positive and negative dead wood, summary, instruction sheet
for use of calibration chart for floating roof tank.

4.6 Calculating and preparing the complete calibration chart as per IS: 2008 –
1961 on recommended format of tracing paper showing the capacity in liters
at every 5 cms. Depth and fractions to interpolate dip readings, and get it duly
checked and certified by CPWD.
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5. Requirement For Calibration Of Tanks

5.1 Tank should be filled up to 2/3rd height or full height with water.
5.2 Tank should be clean for Bottom Calibration
5.3 Water and water connections up to manhole of each Tank for physical
calibration of bottom (i.e. below zero and drip level quantity)

6. Safety

Safety precaution as per approved Policy shall be adopted.