NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION

GENERAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION

GES D.06

SMALL STORAGE TANKS (API 12D)

Rev Date Description Checked Approved

0 1999 Issued for Implementation DL

Compiled by Teknica (UK) Ltd

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INDEX

SEC TITLE PAGE

1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION 4

1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Other NOC Specifications 4

2.0 DEFINITIONS 5

2.1 Technical 5
2.2 Contractual 5

3.0 DESIGN 6

3.1 Codes and Standards 6

3.2 Standard Sizes 6
3.3 Additions and Exceptions 6

4.0 MATERIALS 8

4.1 Materials of Construction 8

4.2 Chemical Composition 9

5.0 FABRICATION AND ERECTION 9

5.1 Introduction 9
5.2 Procedures 9

6.0 TOLERANCES 10

6.1 Tolerance on Curvature 10

6.2 Fabrication Tolerances 11

7.0 INSPECTION 11

7.1 Procedures 11
7.2 Methods 12
7.3 Nameplates 13

8.0 TESTING 13

8.1 Required Testing 13

8.2 Test Procedures 13
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SEC TITLE PAGE

9.0 DOCUMENTATION 14

9.1 Introduction 14
9.2 Schedule/Reports 14
9.3 Data and Calculations 14
9.4 Drawings 15
9.5 Final Records, Documents and Manuals 15

10.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT 16

10.1 Painting and Coatings 16

10.2 Spares 16
10.3 Packing/Storage 17
10.4 Shipping 17
10.5 Warranty 17

DATA SHEETS

Small Storage Tank Data Sheets (4)

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1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION

1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 This specification details the minimum requirements for mechanical design, materials, fabrication, erection,
inspection and testing of welded steel, fixed roof tanks for storage of production liquids in standard sizes of
capacities between 500 bbl and 10,000 bbl and is offered as an optional specification to GES D.01 for smaller
storage tanks.

1.1.2 These storage tanks shall be designed, fabricated, erected, inspected and tested in accordance with
API Standard 12D, plus the additional requirements of this specification.

1.1.3 This specification applies to equipment for refinery, onshore oil and gas installations and processing facilities.

1.1.4 In the event of any conflict between this specification and any applicable codes or standards, the
Vendor/Contractor shall inform the Owner in writing and receive written clarification from the Owner before
proceeding with the work.

1.1.5 The Vendor/Contractor shall comply fully with the provision laid down in this specification. Any exception
must be authorised in writing by the Owner.

1.1.6 The Purchase Order/Contract will state that the tanks will be supplied either:

(a) as preformed and prepared tank materials bought directly from a Vendor to be erected by a local
construction Contractor, or

(b) as a lump sum contract awarded to a Contractor for procurement and erection.

1.1.7 This General Engineering Specification will form part of the Purchase Order/Contract.

1.2 Other NOC Specifications

1.2.1 Where indicated in this specification, the following additional NOC Specifications shall apply:

GES H.07 Fire-fighting Facilities for Storage Tanks

GES W.01 Welding Procedures and Welder Qualifications

GES W.03 Post Weld Heat Treatment of Materials

GES W.06 Storage and Control of Welding Consumables

GES X.01 Surface Preparation and Painting Application

GES X.02 Colour Coding of Equipment and Piping

GES X.03 External Protective Coatings

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2.0 DEFINITIONS

2.1 Technical

The technical terms used in this specification are defined as follows:

Peaking

Peaking is the deviation of shell contour from a true circle at vertical joints. Peaking shall be determined over
a horizontal span of 36" (915 mm) centred on the weld.

Banding

Banding is the deviation of the shell at horizontal joints from a vertical line. Banding shall be determined over
a vertical span of 36" (915 mm) centred on the weld.

2.2 Contractual

The commercial terms used in this specification are defined as follows:

Owner

The oil or gas company, an associate or subsidiary, who is the end user of the equipment and facilities.

Vendor

The company supplying the equipment and material.

Contractor

The main contractor for a defined piece of work.

Sub-Contractor

A company awarded a contract by a contractor to do part of the work awarded to the Contractor.

Inspection Authority

The organisation representing the Owner or Contractor that verifies that the equipment and facilities have
been designed, constructed, inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements of this specification
and the Purchase Order/Contract.

Inspector

A qualified individual representing the Owner, Vendor/Contractor or the assigned Inspection Authority,
who verifies that the equipment and facilities have been designed, constructed, inspected and tested in
accordance with the requirements of this specification and the Purchase Order/Contract.
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3.0 DESIGN

3.1 Codes and Standards

3.1.1 The design and construction of storage tanks shall comply with this specification as well as with codes,
standards and provisions indicated elswhere in the documentation.

3.1.2 This specification is based specifically on API standard 12D - "Field Welded Tanks for Storage of Production
Liquids" and on the standards listed as follows:

ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Section II Material Specification Part A Ferrous and Part B Non-ferrous

Section IIC Specification for Welding Rods, Electrodes and Filler Metals

Section 11D Material Properties

Section V Non-destructive Testing

Section VIII Pressure Vessels, Division 1

Section IX Welding and Brazing Qualifications

ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings

ASME B16.9 Factory Made Wrought Steel Butt-Welding Fittings

ASME B16.11 Forged Steel Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded

ASME B31.3 Process Piping

NACE - National Association of Corrosion Engineers

RP 0178-78 "Design, Fabrication and Surface Finish of Tanks to be Lined for Chemical
Immersion Service".

3.2 Standard Sizes

API 12D provides data for 10 standard sizes of tanks, in Table 1, and a standard drawing in Figure 1.

3.3 Additions and Exceptions

In addition to the minimum requirements of API 12D, the following shall be taken into consideration:

3.3.1 Corrosion Allowance

(a) Minimum corrosion allowance for tank walls and components constructed from carbon steel shall be
1
/16" (1.6 mm) in sweet service and 1/8" (3.2 mm) in sour and corrosive service. The minimum
corrosion allowance for all bottom and roof plates shall be 1/8" (3.2 mm).

(b) The design diameter of anchor bolts, and the design thickness of hold down straps, shall be increased
in all cases by 1/8" (3.2 mm) as corrosion allowance.
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3.3.2 Bottom Design

(a) The bottom plates shall be lap welded with a minimum overlap of 1¼" (32 mm), of minimum two
passes of continuous fillet weld.

(b) The bottom plates shall have a minimum nominal thickness of ¼" (6 mm) exclusive of the specified
corrosion allowance.

3.3.3 Shell Design

(a) The bottom edge of the bottom course of shell plates shall be cut square for welding directly to the
tank bottom plates.

(b) The tank shell vertical and horizontal joints shall be double welded butt joints (where applicable),
with backgouging on the opposite side.

(c) All appurtenances and their reinforcement pads shall be located so that they clear all shell horizontal
and vertical weld seams.

3.3.4 Roof Design

(a) During erection, precautions shall be taken to maintain the slope of the roof sheets to the edge of the
curb angle to prevent flat areas in the roof.

(b) Roof plates shall be lapped and continuously fillet welded with a minimum lap of 1¼" (32 mm).

3.3.5 Tank Connections and Appurtenances

(a) All tank fittings shall be as listed on the Small Storage Tank Data Sheet.

(b) All shell opening connections, including nozzles, manholes and clean-out fittings, shall meet the
requirements of API 12D, except that all connections shall be attached by welds fully penetrating the
shell.

(c) Flanged connections shall be Class 150 rating weld neck type flanges and seamless pipe.

(d) Manholes shall be constructed as laid down in the relevant section of the code and shall be fitted with
davit arm or hinges.

(e) The minimum thickness for nozzle necks shall be in accordance with the code, but where a corrosion
allowance is specified, this should be added to the minimum nominal wall thickness.

(f) Nozzles NPS 2 and larger shall be flanged. All couplings shall be 3000# rating.

(g) Where insulation will be carried out on the tank, the shell and roof nozzle projections shall be
increased to allow for the thickness of insulation.

(h) Bolt holes in flanges of shell nozzles and manholes are to straddle the axial centreline. Bolt holes in
flanges of roof nozzles are to straddle NS/EW centrelines, except where otherwise stated.

(i) Drain connections shall be supplied complete with draw-off sump in accordance with API 12D,
Figure 2.
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3.3.6 Earthing

Each tank shall be fitted with two earthing bosses. Bosses to be positioned as shown on the Small Storage
Tank Data Sheet.

3.3.7 Fire Prevention System

(a) For fire-fighting requirements refer to GES H.07.

(b) The Vendor/Contractor shall furnish and install a firewater deluge system and components,
terminating at laterals at the base of the tank.

3.3.8 Venting

(a) Pressure/vacuum relief valves shall be fitted in accordance with API 12D, Section 4 and API
Standard 2000.

(b) Open vents are required to be sandstorm-proof.

3.3.9 Supply and Service

If called for on individual tank drawings or the Data Sheets, the Vendor/Contractor shall supply:

- flame arrestors;
- gauge hatch covers;
- emergency vent and manhole covers;
- liquid level gauge;
- vacuum/relief valve;
- temperature measuring device.

4.0 MATERIALS

4.1 Materials of Construction

Materials to be used shall be in accordance with API 12D and the additional requirements of this specification.

4.1.1 A complete material specification shall be submitted with the Vendor/Contractor's proposal.

4.1.2 All pipes shall be seamless.

4.1.3 Materials for permanent structural attachments, welded to the shell, shall be of the similar material composition
to the tank materials.

4.1.4 Mill Test Certificates shall be supplied for all materials.

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4.2 Chemical Composition

The carbon equivalent of carbon steel plate used for the tank shell, shell nozzles and bottom plates, shall meet
the following limits:

(CE) = C + (Mn)/6 + (Cr+Mo+V)/5 + (Ni+Cu)/15 = 0.43% max

C = 0.28% max

5.0 FABRICATION AND ERECTION

5.1 Introduction

Fabrication and erection shall comply with the requirements of the API 12D and the additional requirements of
this specification.

No fabrication shall commence until complete material certification has been received and the Owner's written
approval of shop drawings, calculations, weld procedures, plus welder performance and weld procedure
qualifications has been received by the Vendor/Contractor.

Approval of material certificates and welder qualification certificates are the responsibility of the Inspection
Authority.

The Vendor/Contractor shall notify the Owner of the proposed starting date of actual fabrication.

5.2 Procedures

5.2.1 Plate Cutting and Preparation for Welding

(a) Carbon and carbon manganese steels may be cut to size and bevelled by thermal or mechanical
methods consistent with accepted practice.

(b) Care shall be taken to ensure that the weld preparations are correctly profiled.

5.2.2 Shop Inspection

Shop inspection shall be made of the following tankage and components.

(a) Shell plates may be inspected at the tank fabrication shop or the mill, or both, by the Inspector and/or
Inspection Authority. Inspection includes witnessing tests of physical properties.

(b) Manholes, nozzles and flush-type clean-out fittings, shop welded into a tank plate or reinforcing pad,
shall be inspected by the Owner's Inspector at the tank fabricator's shop.

5.2.3 Welding Procedure and Procedure Qualifications

(a) Prior to carrying out any production welding, the Vendor/Contractor shall submit to the Owner his
proposed welding procedures.

(b) Welding procedures for field welding shall be established and qualified in the Vendor/Contractor's
works at a time convenient to the proposed erection programme, or at the construction site.
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(c) Testing and inspection shall be as per the requirements of ASME Code, Section IX and GES W.01.

5.2.4 Welder's Performance Qualification Tests

(a) All welders and welding operators shall be qualified in accordance with ASME Code, Section IX and
GES W.01.

(b) Welder's performance qualifications may be conducted at the construction site or in the
Vendor/Contractor's works.

5.2.5 Identification and Welders

(a) All welders qualified for the work shall be assigned identification numbers. A small area of the weld
reinforcement shall be ground flat and the welder's identification mark stamped in this area. As an
alternative, "as-built" drawings showing location and extent of welding carried out by each welder is
acceptable.

(b) Records showing the date and the results of qualification tests conducted by each welder and the
identification mark assigned to him, shall at all times be available for scrutiny.

5.2.6 Preheat and Post-weld Heat Treatment

(a) Pre-heat and post-weld heat treatment and associated NDT shall be in accordance with API 12D code
and GES W.03.

5.2.7 Welding

(a) Tack welds for shell to bottom fillet welds, if used, shall be removed prior to welding of first course
to bottom plates.

(b) Weld undercuts and excessive weld metal build-up which creates steep angles at corners of fillet
welds shall be repaired.

(c) Holes shall not be made in shell plate for erection purpose.

(d) Mechanical caulking shall not be permitted.

(e) The roof shall not have depressions that will permit accumulation of water.

5.2.8 Internal Surfaces

When internal coatings are specified, the welding and general workmanship of tank internals shall be as per
NACE RP 01-78-78.

6.0 TOLERANCES

Tolerance shall be in accordance with the API 12D and the following additional requirements.

6.1 Tolerance on Curvature

6.1.1 The tolerance for peaking of shell plates is ¼" (6 mm).

6.1.2 The tolerance for banding of shell plates is ¼" (6 mm).

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6.2 Fabrication Tolerances

6.2.1 Shell plates shall have dimensional tolerances as follows:

Dimension Tolerance

in mm
1
Length ± /16 ± 1.5
Width ± 1/16 ± 1.5
Difference in Diagonals _ 3.0

6.2.2 The radius of the shell measured at 12" (300 mm) above the bottom corner weld shall be within ½" (13 mm)
which represents a deviation from the average radius.

6.2.3 The maximum permissible out-of-plumb of any single course, exclusive of banding effects, shall be ¼" (6
mm).

7.0 INSPECTION

7.1 Procedures

7.1.1 All items of plant and equipment referenced within this specification shall be subject to inspection by the
Owner or its nominated agency.

All inspection activities including those detailed in this specification shall be as agreed with the Owner. These
activities shall be incorporated within the agreed Quality Control Plan.

7.1.2 Approval of all NDT records are the responsibility of the Inspector at the Vendor/Contractor's works or
construction site.

7.1.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall furnish the Inspector with all relevant codes and this specification.

7.1.4 The Vendor/Contractor shall afford the Owner's Inspector the opportunity to witness all or some of the
following quality control checks. The details shall be agreed mutually between the Inspector and the
Vendor/Contractor, prior to the commencement of fabrication.

(a) welding procedure and welder qualification work,

(b) examination of rolled and welded shells,
(c) identification of materials against Mill Test Certificates and impact tests, if required,
(d) welding examination,
(e) examination of radiographic film,
(f) internal and external examination of tanks,
(g) pressure tests,
(h) final dimensional check including peaking and banding,
(i) examination after cleaning,
(j) examination after painting, if specified,
(k) verification of code nameplate details,
(l) review and signature of Vendor/Contractor's dossiers.

Previously qualified weld procedures may be proposed by the Vendor/Contractor, provided all welding and
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testing was witnessed by an independent third party and are supported by evidence of successful previous
application. Evidence shall be in the form of quality records of previous applications.

NDT procedures shall include the general procedure to be utilised for each type of NDT employed, together
with detailed technique sheets for each applicable joint configuration proposed for each tank.

7.2 Methods

Inspection shall be in accordance with API 12D and the additional requirements of this specification.

7.2.1 Visual Inspection

All welds shall be 100% visually inspected. Final inspection shall be carried out after the removal of all mill
scale, dirt, grit, weld spatter, paint, oil or other foreign matter from the tanks.

It is the Vendor/Contractor's responsibility to offer the tanks in a suitable condition for the Inspector's
examination, which includes the provision of scaffolding/ladders when required.

A weld shall be acceptable by visual inspection if the inspection shows the following:

- the weld has no crater cracks or other surface cracks;

- undercutting does not exceed 1/64" (0.4mm) for vertical butt welds and 1/32 "(0.8mm) for horizontal
butt welds and blended out by light grinding. Other undercut is unacceptable.

For welds that attach nozzles, manholes, clean-out openings and attachments, undercutting shall not exceed
1
/16" (1.6 mm) and must be blended out by light grinding.

7.2.2 Inspection of Tank Bottom

(a) Bottom to shell joint shall be inspected as follows:

- the inner fillet weld shall be inspected prior to welding the outside fillet weld. Leak testing shall be
performed with penetrating oil after removal of slag. Oil shall be removed before welding the outer fillet;
- the gap between the bottom shell ring and the lap welded bottom plates at radial weld location shall
be a maximum of 1/8" (3 mm).

(b) All bottom plate joints shall be tested using vacuum box and soapy solution technique.

(c) Bottom plates which cannot be satisfactorily vacuum tested shall be subjected to 100% MPI.

7.2.3 Inspection of Roof

Roof welded joints and the roof top angle joint shall be tested using vacuum box/soapy solution technique.

7.2.4 Radiographic Method of Inspecting Shell Joints

(a) All tee joints of tank shell plates shall be inspected by radiographic examination.

(b) The radiographic examination method employed shall be in accordance with the ASME, Section V,
Article 2.

(c) Radiographers performing radiographic examination shall be certified as meeting ASNT Level II
requirements of certification outlined in ASNT Recommended Practice SNT-TC-1A or equivalent.
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(d) The requirements of T-251, Article 2, Section V of the ASME Code are to be used only as a guide.
Final acceptance of radiographs shall be based on the ability to see the prescribed penetrameter image and
the specified hole.

(e) The acceptability of welds examined by radiography shall be judged by the standards in Section VIII,
Division I, paragraph UW-51(b) of the ASME Code.

7.2.5 Magnetic Particle Testing

(a) Welds attaching nozzles, manholes, clear-out doors and other attachments shall be inspected by
magnetic particle examination.

(b) The magnetic particle examination shall be in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code, Section V, Non-Destructive Examination, Article 7.

(c) Magnetic particle examination shall be performed in accordance with a written procedure that is in
accordance with the requirements of T-150, Section V of the ASME Code.

(d) Acceptance standards and removal and repair of defects shall be per Section VIII, Division 1,
Appendix VI, paragraphs 6.3 and 6.4 of the ASME Code.

7.3 Nameplates

7.3.1 A nameplate shall be provided on each tank in accordance with API 12D, Section 6.0.

7.3.2 The nameplate shall be of stainless steel with the required information stamped or engraved thereon.

8.0 TESTING

8.1 Required Testing

8.1.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall conduct a hydraulic test on the tank in accordance with API 12D and this
specification.

8.1.2 The tests shall be carried out in the presence of the Owner's Inspector and if required by the Inspection
Authority's representative.

8.1.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall submit his test procedure in writing to the Owner for approval.

8.2 Test Procedures

8.2.1 Prior to carrying out the hydrostatic test, all backing and reinforcement plates shall be leak tested using air via
a tell-tale hole and soap and water.

8.2.2 No type of preservative or paint shall be allowed to cover any joint, mechanical or welded, before the test is
complete.
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8.2.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for:

(a) Hydrostatically testing the tank, including filling and emptying. If saline water is used for testing and
will remain in the tank for more than 30 days, an oxygen scavenger and a corrosion inhibitor at 50 volume
ppm (0.05 ml/l) each, shall be added. After testing, the tank shall be drained and thoroughly rinsed with
clean fresh water.

(b) Furnish, lay and remove all lines required for testing from the water supply point to the water
disposal point.

(c) Clean out any standing water, silt or other dirt, left in a tank after hydrostatic testing so that the tank
interior is clean and ready for painting or other internal treatment required before operation.

9.0 DOCUMENTATION

9.1 Introduction

9.1.1 This section covers the documentation required for the design, selection, fabrication, inspection and testing for
all the equipment, components and services to be provided against this specification.

9.1.2 The detailed list of documents that are required is included with the Purchase Order/Contract.

9.1.3 The documents as listed may be considered as a minimum requirement, all details are to confirm compliance
with the relevant specifications and to allow a full and continued appraisal to be made of the
Vendor/Contractor's proposals and interpretations of the ordered equipment, should be submitted in
accordance with the schedule specified in the Purchase Order/Contract.

9.1.4 Any production or procurement undertaken by the Vendor/Contractor which is prior to the relevant
documentation being submitted and reviewed by the Owner is at the Vendor/Contractor's risk.

9.1.5 On all documentation the Purchase Order/Contract number, equipment title, tag number and project name shall
be quoted.

9.1.6 All documentation shall be checked and signed by the Vendor/Contractor's checker before submission.

9.2 Schedule/Reports

9.2.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his proposal a preliminary Quality Control Plan.

9.2.2 The Vendor/Contractor shall include with his proposal documentation a list of proposed Sub-Contractors, a
document submission schedule for all documents based on a review cycle of three weeks and outline
programme for procurement and production activities.

9.2.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall incorporate any revisions agreed with the Owner during the enquiry review stage
and submit revised documentation for approval.

9.2.4 Monthly reports shall be submitted by the Vendor/Contractor detailing design, procurement, production and
documentation activities, the format of which shall be agreed with the Owner.

9.3 Data and Calculations

9.3.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall supply with his proposal completed Data Sheets containing all the relevant
information necessary for appraisal of the design by the Owner.
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9.3.2 Project specific instructions will be issued to the Vendor/Contractor with the Purchase Order/Contract, which
describes the data and calculations to be submitted, and the methods of submission.

9.3.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining approvals from the Inspection Authority.

9.3.4 All calculations shall be carried out in clear and logical manner. Where conditions involve the use of formulae
or methods not specified in the Design Code, the source of these formulae or methods shall be clearly
referenced.

9.3.5 Computer calculations will only be acceptable if all input is shown, together with calculated values of
intermediate terms and factors and options chosen, as well as final calculated dimensions, stresses or other
values. The computer program shall be validated to the satisfaction of the Owner.

9.3.6 Calculations and drawings that are interdependent, i.e. foundation loading and equipment footprint, shall be
presented for appraisal together.

9.4 Drawings

9.4.1 The drawings listed with the Purchase Order/Contract shall be sent by the Vendor/Contractor to the Owner
and/or the Inspection Authority for review and approval.

9.4.2 The components and process to produce the ordered equipment shall be shown in sufficient detail to be fully
appraised e.g. plating drawings, shall as a minimum, show the position of all through thickness welds, together
with material thicknesses and specifications, clearly indicating the welding procedure specification which is
applicable to each weld.

9.4.3 General arrangement drawings shall be to scale and show the relative location and main dimensions of all
components including elevations and orientations of nozzles. In addition, the following information shall be
included on the assembly drawings:

- nozzle schedule;
- list of related drawings and procedures;
- operating conditions;
- design conditions;
- corrosion allowance;
- hydrotest;
- NDT requirements;
- design code and main standards/specifications;
- weight, empty, operating, full of water;
- painting requirements;
- general notes covering specified requirements;
- mechanical loading conditions (e.g. nozzle loads, wind, seismic etc.).

9.4.4 Detail drawings which may be included on the general arrangement shall include thicknesses and dimensions
of all components, weld details, machining and surface finish requirements, gasket and nameplate details.

9.4.5 As-built drawings may be the general arrangement drawings marked-up with the actual as-built dimensions.

9.5 Final Records, Documents and Manuals

9.5.1 Two (2) copies of the Data Dossier shall be supplied, and shall be a record of the manufacturing process. It
shall contain the following:
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- general arrangement drawing and bill of material;

- the Quality Control Plan;
- material certificates;
- chemical analysis certificates;
- positive material identification certificates;
- weld procedures;
- welder qualifications;
- NDT procedures and records;
- hazardous area certificates (instruments);
- hydrostatic pressure tests procedures, and test certificate;
- nameplate rubbing or photograph;
- non-conformity records;
- approvals by the Independent Inspection Authority;
- certificate of conformity;
- Owner's release certificate.

9.5.2 Six (6) sets of the Installation, Operating and Maintenance Manual shall be specifically compiled for the
equipment supplied. A compendium of manufacturer's data for a range of like products is not acceptable. The
Manuals shall contain the following:

- the master document list and certified copies of key drawings;

- site preservation instructions for instrumentation;
- step by step installation instructions;
- step by step commissioning procedures;
- normal operating and set point values for all instruments;
- routine preventive maintenance schedule and repair procedures;
- spare parts ordering information.

The Manuals shall be presented in A4 format, securely bound in heavy duty 4 ring binders.

9.5.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall produce "As-built" documents revised to indicate field changes.

9.5.4 The Vendor/Contractor shall supply one set of reproducible original drawings, unfolded and an electronic
copy in a format to be agreed with the Owner.

10.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT

10.1 Painting and Coatings

10.1.1 Final surface preparation, painting and painting materials shall be in accordance with GES X.01 and X.03.
The finish colour shall comply with GES X.02. Any special internal coating will be covered on the Purchase
Order/Contract or Data Sheets. It is expected that the tank plates will be shipped in the primed unassembled
condition for erection and final painting on site.

10.1.2 Shop prefabricated plates intended for site welding shall be with a 2" (50 mm) margin, unprimed. The
unprimed margins shall be protected for transport, prior to site welding, by a special weld preparation coating
or a weldable prefabrication primer.

10.2 Spares

The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his proposal, a priced list of recommended instrument and valve
spares for start-up and two years operation, for review by the Owner.
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10.3 Packing and Storage

10.3.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall propose a procedure for the preservation and protection of tank plates during sea
and land transportation and storage, prior to installation for the approval of the Owner.

10.3.2 The probable storage period will be specified in the order/enquiry and will extend from the time of despatch to
the time of unpacking at site. If the storage period is not stated, a minimum period of 24 months outdoors shall
be assumed.

10.3.3 The following preparation for shipment shall be a minimum requirement.

(a) After completion of the tank plates at the works, they shall be left in a clean dry condition.

(b) The Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for loading and anchoring the plates to prevent damage
during shipment. This shall be done at the Vendor/Contractor's works, and may be achieved by firmly
fixing the equipment to wooden pallets or crates, as part of an approved packing procedure. Instruments
and other small items shall be carefully packed in separate boxes.

(c) The equipment shall be prepared for export shipment by sea. Shipment as non-containerised deck
cargo is not allowed.

10.4 Shipping

10.4.1 Detailed shipping arrangements will be given in the Purchase Order/Contract.

10.4.2 The tank equipment shall not leave the Vendor/Contractor's works for shipment until the release certificate has
been approved by the Owner's Inspector.

10.5 Warranty

10.5.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall warrant all materials and services supplied against any defect for a minimum of
12 months after commissioning or 24 months from the date of delivery to site, whichever is the shorter period,
or for the period stipulated in the Purchase Order/Contract.

10.5.2 Should any item be found defective, the Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with
restoring the equipment to the standard specified by the Purchase Order/Contract.
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P.O. / CONTRACT No.
CLIENT
PLANT LOCATION SHEET 1 of 4
SERVICE ITEM No. No. of UNITS
OPERATING AND DESIGN DATA

1 Vendor / Contractor
2
3 Fluid Stored
4 Volume ft/bbl (m³)
5 Operating Press/Temp psig/°F (kPag/°C)
6 SG of Liquid
7 Design Liquid Head ft (m)
8 Design Code API 12D
9 Internal Design Pressure in wg (Pa)
10 External Design Pressure in wg (Pa)
11 Design Metal Temp
12 Min. Mechanical Design Temp. °F (°C)
13 Tank Dia ft (m) Tank Height ft (m)
14 Pumping Rate In / Out In Out USgpm(m³/min)
15 Breathing Rate In / Out ft³/h (m³/h) at psia(kPag) and °F (°C)
16 Corrosion Allowance in (mm)
17 Inert Blanket Yes/No
18 Hazard Considerations
19
20 Uniform Live Load lb/ft² (kg/m²) Special Roof Load lb/ft² (kg/m²)
21 Foundation Type Maximum Rainfall in/hr (mm/h)
22 Wind Design Code Wind Velocity mph (km/h)
23 Earthquake Design Code/ Zone /Zone 2 Earthquake Factor
24
25 MATERIALS
26
27 Shell Roof
28 Bottom Reinforcement
29 Nozzle Flanges Nozzle Necks
30 Fittings
31 Structurals
32 Fixed Internals Removable Internals
33 External Attachments
34 Internal Bolting / Nuts External Bolting/Nuts
35 Gaskets
36 Floating Roof Seal
37 Internal Lining/Coating
38 Heating Coil & Nozzles
39 PAINTING
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P.O. / CONTRACT No.
CLIENT
PLANT LOCATION SHEET 2 of 4
SERVICE ITEM No. No. of UNITS
CONSTRUCTION

1 Vendor / Contractor
2
3 Roof Type Supported Self Supported Floating Covered Floating
4 Roof Slope or Radius: Roof to Shell Details:
5 Roof Plate Seams: Lap Butt Bottom Plate Seams:
6 Bottom Plate Slope:
7 Intermediate Wind Girder Top Girder Used as Walkway Yes/No
8 Anchor Bolts: Yes No
9 Insulation: Yes/No Thickness mm Density lb/ft³ (kg/m³)
10 Weight Empty: lb (kg)
11 Weight Full of Operating Fluid lb (kg)
12 Weight Full of Water lb (kg)
13 Nominal Capacity ft³ / bbl (m³)
14 Max. Overturning Moment at Base lb.ft (Nm)
15 Maximum Shear at Base lb (kg)
16
17 Hydrostatic Test Full of Water
18 Weld Examination Radiography
19 Supplementary Ultrasonic
20 Sectioning
21 Leak Testing Bottom
22 Shell
23 Roof
24 Mill Test Report Required / Not Required
25
26 TANK ATTACHMENTS
27
28 Stairway Type: Circular Straight Ladder Landings
29 Stairway Supplied By: Handrailing Yes/No
30 Walkway Width: ft (m) Scaffold Hitch Yes/No
31 Draw Off Sump: Standard Special Yes/No
32 Internal Pipe Swingline Suction Nozzle
33 Heating Coil Yes/No Surface Area ft² (m²)
34 Roof Drain Hose Jointed Syphon
35
36 Breather Valve: Yes/No Type: By:
37 Flame Arrestor Yes/No Type: By:
38 Level Indicator Yes/No Type: By:
39 Dip Hatch Yes/No Type: By:
40 Insulation Supports Yes/No Type: Supplied By:
41 E STANDARDS
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P.O. / CONTRACT No.
CLIENT
PLANT LOCATION SHEET 3 of 4
SERVICE ITEM No. No. of UNITS
SKETCH
Vendor / Contractor
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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12
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NOZZLE CHART P.O. / CONTRACT No.
CLIENT
PLANT LOCATION SHEET 4 of 4
SERVICE ITEM No. No. of UNITS
FLANGES DISTANCE NOZZLE REINFORCING
REF SIZE ANSI B16.5 NOZZ STAND from RAD ANGLE SERVICE ATTACH PADS
No. API 605 SCH OUT REF. T.L. -MENTS
CLASS TYPE FACE (L) (E) (R) (A) O/D THK
1
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