Storage Tank Basic Training
Storage Tank Basic Training
Storage Tank Basic Training
Basic Training
PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS - Basic Training
Course Content
1. Background
2. Tank Design
- Types of vertical tanks
- Selection of vertical tanks
3. Tank Structure & Assembly of Tank
4. Tank Fittings
- Operational fitting
- Fittings common to all vertical tanks
- Additional fitting for floating roof tanks
- Special fittings and accessories for floating
5. Tank Inspection
6. Tank Farm Safety
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7. Measurement
8. Internal & external incident learning
9. Field trip
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1.0 Background
Tanks have been around since the beginning of hydrocarbon
production. Tanks vary considerably, in the type and size based on
the type of products to be stored and the volume involved.
The failure of a tank can have several undesirable effects such as
endangering personnel, affecting the environment and interrupting
the Operator’s business.
Companies therefore, require a consistent approach for assessing tank
integrity and maintaining compliance with industry and regulatory
standards, (that is community requirements). Such an approach must;
• Ensure tanks are not leaking and will not leak before next inspection
• Reduce the potential for releases
• Maintain tanks in safe operating conditions, and
• Make repairs and determine when replacement is necessary.
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TANK
While in the storage tanks, these products may settle out undesirable
substances such as;
a) Water
b) Emulsions
c) Dirt etc.
Broadly, the storage tanks can be divided into two basic types:
Atmospheric storage
Atmospheric storage is a term applied to tanks operating at or near atmospheric
pressure. This type of tank is used to hold liquid which will not vaporize at
ambient temperature. Tanks used in this category are primarily the open top,
fixed roof (cone & dome) and floating roof.
Pressurized storage
Pressurized storage applies to those vessels (mounded bullets) which are
designed to withstand pressure sufficient to keep the liquid stored, from
vaporizing. High vapor pressure hydrocarbons such as propane, butane,
iC5 are the types of products requiring pressurized storage vessels (Mounded
Bullets).
Internal
Floating Roof Floating
Tank roof tank
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2.0 The design of the tank
Standard vertical tanks are available in several types, which differ in
vapor-saving efficiency and in cost.
2.1 Vertical tanks
2.1.1 Open top tanks
This type of tank has no roof and shall be used for storing city water,
fire water and cooling water (All water tanks in PPMSB are with roofs).
2.1.5 Bullets
The very volatility & high vapor pressure product such as Isopentane, LPG &
Butane will be store in a vessel that will withstand product pressure and prevent
any product vaporization. Due to high volatility & high vapor pressure the vessels are
Mounded underground to prevent thermal radiation in case of any fire nearby.
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Internal Floating
Roof Tank
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2.3 Stability
Advantages are:
> It provides better distribution of the concentrated load of the shell
to produce a more uniform soil loading under the tank
> It provides a means of leveling the tank grade, and it is capable
of preserving its contour during construction
> It retains the fill under the tank bottom and prevents loss of material
as a result of erosion
> it can more smoothly accommodate differential settlement
because of its flexibility
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2.4 Tank Foundation
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3.11 External floating roof tank
Internal Floating Roof Shoe Seal for aluminum Secondary Wiper Seal
internal floating roofs or steel pans. (with roller for out of round tanks)
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3.11 External floating roof tank
3.11.4 Seals/ Types
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3.11 External floating roof tank
3.11.4 Seals/ Types
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3.11 External floating roof tank
3.11.4 Seals/ Types
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3.11 External floating roof tank
3.11.4 Seals/ Types
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3.11 External floating roof tank
3.11.5 Drains > Roof drain
We could select the most suitable floating roof drains type and size
(capacity), also on the application of the roof sump with the non return valve and with the types of
discharge drain valves at the tank shell. Emergency type drains for double deck and single deck
roof structures are part of the engineering package.
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3.11 External floating roof tank
3.11.6 Foam Dams
> Foam dams collect debris and therefore retain water causing
excessive corrosion of dam/ deck joint, roof annulars and seal
connections. The dam drain holes should always unplugged.`
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4.0 Tank Fittings
4.1 Operational Fittings for vertical Tanks
Standard range of fittings and accessories
Tanks shall be provided with the standard range of fittings and
accessories. Optional fittings shall be supplied only when specified by
the owner.
4.1.1 Breather valves (pic) and free vents
The number and sizes of breather valves and free vents required
should be specified separately due to large variations is
pumping rates, etc.
When deciding on the number of free vents required, their capacity
shall be taken into account.
Note: If the storage capacity of an existing tank is increased by
fitting additional courses of shell plates, the venting capacity
of the enlarged tank shall be checked, and increase if
necessary.
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Tank Breather valves
These are special types of relief valves which are specifically designed for
tank protection.
It prevents the excessive pressure which can unbalance or damage the tank.
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4.1 Operational Fittings for vertical Tanks (cont)
Objectives:
It removes the explosive factor by controlling hazardous gas
such as oxygen from the vapor space of tank
It prevents the damage of product by blocking the inflow of
useless moisture and gas.
It protects the tank from explosion by restricting spark.
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Caution: Always have one hand free to hold the railing while
using the tank stairways.
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4.2.2 Roof nozzles for breather valves, free vents, dip hatch and slot
dipping devices
> Fixed roof tanks shall be fitted with roof nozzles suitable for cone or
dome roofs, to enable these fittings to be mounted vertically and to
provide clearance when roof insulation is fitted.
4.2.3 Manholes
> Fixed roof tanks are usually equipped with the following manholes:
- Screws-down, gas tight hinged-cover roof manholes
- Bolted-cover shell manholes
- Sliding/tight fitting cover for pontoon manholes in floating roof tanks
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4.2 Fittings Common to All Vertical Tanks
4.5.2 Fittings
All floating roof shall be equipped with a complete set of
accessories required for the proper functioning of the floating roof.
> Support legs
Adjustable supporting legs are provided on which the roof rests in
its lowest position during operation and in its highest position during
maintenance operations.
Pad plates shall be located on the bottom for each supporting leg.
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4.5 Special fittings and accessories for floating roof
They have small surface area per unit volume than cylindrical
tanks due to which less heat transfers from surroundings and
hence less pressurization due to heat.