DATA SPECIFICATION TANK

I. Title: Elevated Water Tank

II. Specification: Tank Capacity = 15000gal
Rate of Water Flow in pipe = 350gpm
III. Design Sheet:
ITEM SPECIFICATION: SYMBOL CALCULATED
NUMBER 15000gal; 450gpm VAUES
ITEM #1 Conversion of volume to V 2000
feet of water
ITEM #2 Calculation of weight of W 124800lbs.
water
ITEM #3 Assumed height of the H 15ft.
tank for better
longitudinal pressure
ITEM #4 Calculation of radius of r 6.514ft.
water tanks
ITEM #5 Diameter of the tank D 13.028ft
ITEM #6 Shape and figure of the … (cylindrical shape)
water tank
ITEM #7 Mass of water in the tank M 3875.776slug
ITEM #8 Cross-sectional area of Ab A=20.464
the tank at the bottom
ITEM #9 Gauge pressure of the Pg 6098.414lb/ft^2
tank
ITEM #10 Longitudinal-stress of the Sl 24393.659lb/ft^2
cylinder tank
ITEM #11 Absolute pressure in Pab 8215.214lb
water tank
ITEM #12 Minimum thickness of t 1.097
wall of the tank
ITEM #13 For minimum material … D=H for min. material
needed in design

MATERIAL
ITEM #14 Tank Structure

STEEL
A Sheet TYPE ASTMA570
B Plate TYPE ASTMA36
C Rolled structure TYPE ASTMA36
shape
 ITEM #15 Tank Design …
Standard
ITEM #16 Design Load
A Specific Gravity S.G. 1
B Shape Factor sf 0.6
C Allowable Soil 10000psf
D Roof snow load 0
E Sealants IBC/AWWA
ITEM #17 Sealants
ITEM #18 Support
pedestal/column
A Support column Type ACI 371R-98
B Concrete
B.1 Compressive
strength
a Concrete support 4000psi
structure
b Foundations 3500psi
B.2 Air Trainment Type Per ACI 316
B.3 Curing Type ASTM C309,ACI
308
B.4 Formwork Type ACI 347 R
B.5 Concrete finish Type ACI 371R-98
ITEM #19 Hydrostatic
ITEM #20 Perspective

Data specification tank

1.) Rate of water flow in pipe: 350GPM

2.) Tank capacity: 15,000gal
3.) Approximate height from ground to elevated tank: 40ft
4.) Length of discharge line including valves and fittings: 300ft
5.) Approximate distance of fresh water supply from pump: 25ft

Calculation of Water Tank

ITEM # 1: CONVERTION OF VOLUME TO FEET OF WATER:

FORMULA:
 CUBIC FEET OF WATER = GALLONS OF WATER / 7.5
CUBIC FEET OF WATER = 15 000 / 7.5 = 2000 CUBIC FEET
CUBIC FEET OF WATER = 2 000 ft³

ITEM # 2: CALCULATION OF WEIGHT OF WATER:

FORMULA:
WEIGHT OF WATER IN POUNDS = CUBIC FEET OF WATER x 62.4
W = V x 62.4
W = 2000 x 62.4
W = 124 800 lbs.

ITEM # 3: ASSUMED HEIGHT OF THE TANK FOR BETTER

LONGITUDINAL PRESSURE

 We assumed 15 feet for better longitudinal pressure and Tangential Pressure

H = 15 ft.

ITEM # 4 : CALCULATION OF RADIUS OF WATER TANKS:

FOR CYLINDRICAL TANK:

FORMULA : V = r²H
V = Volume in Cubic Feet
 = 3.14 or 22/7, a constant
r = radius (half of the diameter) of the tank
H = Height in Feet

Computation: r = √ (v/H )
= √(2000/15x )
= 6.514 ft.

ITEM # 5: DIAMETER OF THE TANK

FORMULA
 D = 2r
D = diameter

Computation: D = 2 x 6.514
D = 13.028

ITEM # 6: SHAPE AND FIGURE OF THE WATER TANK

FIGURE:

ITEM # 7: MASS OF WATER IN THE TANK:

FORMULA:
M=DxV
M = Mass of fluid
D = Mass density
V = Volume of the Tank

Comuputation: M = 62.4 x 2000 / 32.2

M = 3875.77 slug

ITEM # 8 : CROSS SECTIONAL AREA OF THE TANK AT THE BOTTOM:

A = r² UPPER VIEW:

Computation: A = (6.514)
A = 20.464 ft
ITEM # 9 : GAUGE PRESSURE OF THE TANK:

PGAUGE = W / A
W = Weight of tank
A = Cross – Sectional Area of the Tank

Calculation: PGAUGE = W / A
PGAUGE = 124 800 / 20.414
PGAUGE = 6098.414lb/ft²

ITEM # 10 : LONGITUDINAL – STRESS OF CYLINDRICAL-TANK

Note: to avoid error additional 4 times the gauge pressure of tank

FORMULA
SL (4 x PGAUGE )

Calculation : SL = 4 x 6098.44
SL = 24 393.659 lb/ft²

ITEM # 11 : ABSOLUTE PRESSURE IN WATER TANK:

FORMULA:
PAB = PATM + PGAUGE
PAB = ABSOLUTE PRESSURE
PATM = ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE
PGAUGE = GAUGE PRESSURE

Calculation: PATM = 14.7 lb/inch²

PAB = (14.7 x 12 x 12lb/ft²) + 6098.414
PAB = 8 215.214 lb/ft²

ITEM # 12 : MINIMUM THICKNESS OF WALL OF THE TANK:

Note: The minimum thickness of the tank is in longitudinal Stress

 FORMULA:
t = [PAB x D/4 x SL]
t = thickness of the walled-cylindrical tank
SL = longitudinal-stress

Calculation: t = [(8215.214 x 13.028) / (24 393.6594)]

t = 1.097ft

Approx. Length of Approx.

Group no. Rate of H2O tank Height from discharge distance of
water flow capacity ground to line fresh H2O
in pipe elevated including supply from
water tank valves and pump
fittings
1 300gpm 10 000gal 30ft 150ft 40ft
2 350 15 000 35 175 35
3 450 20 000 40 200 30
4 500 25 000 45 225 28
5 600 30 000 40 250 25
6 200 12 000 25 300 42
7 250 13 000 22 350 38
8 150 8 000 42 400 23
9 375 17 000 48 450 20

Note:

1. Specify standard diagram of suction and discharge pipings. Include

necessary valves, gauges and fittings and other accessories. Provide
connection for priming.
2. Give the complete specs of the pump suitable for the purpose.
3. Design the most economical dimensions of the ff:

a. Elevated H2O reservoir, cylindrical body w/ conical roof and

hemispherical bottom.
 b. Structural supports including columns, horizontal structures and
diagonal bracings (round bars), base anchor bolts, concrete footings
including rebars of the bars.

c. Air vents, manhole, access ladders, balcony including checkered

footings.

d. Other accessories.

4. If the pump is directly connected to an electric motor, 220v 3phase,

60hz, determine the standard table Hp of the motor, give complete
specs.
5. Prepare the complete bill of the materials of the entire installation
according to the following format.
6. Make a uniform scaled drawing.

ITEM #13: FOR MINIMUM MATERIAL NEEDED IN DESIGN(elevated water

tank)

Using: MAXIMA – MINIMA from DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS

Calculation:
V= r^2H
-least amount of material to be used
for an open top cylindrical tank
D=H
Since our design of water tank with
D=15.04ft and H=15ft
D is approximate to H then our material is in
minimum materials.

MATERIALS

ITEM #14: TANK STRUCTURE

The materials, design, fabrication, and erection of the bolted steel tank shall
conform to AWWA D103-97, to the Principle of Standard Specification 12B of the
American Petrolium Institute, or to Columbian’s specifications which are derived
from engineering principles, industry experiences, and the aforementioned
standards and specifications.

A. STEEL
Steel sheets shall conform to or shall be at least equal to hot-
rolled quality per ASTMA570 Grade 33 with minimum yield strength
of 33000psi. Minimum thickness shall be 12gauge(0.0972”
minimum).
B. PLATES
Steel plates shall conform to or at least be equal to the
requirements of ASTM A36 with minimum yield strength of
36000psi.
C. ROLLED STRUCTURAL SHAPES
Rolled structural shapes shall conform to ASTM A36.

ITEM #15: TANK DESIGN STANDARD:

1. The materials, design, fabrication, and erection of the bolted together tank
shall conform to the AWWA Standard for “Factorcy Coated Bolted Steel
Tanks for Water Storage”.
2. The tank coating system shall confirm solely to Section 10.6 Thermoset
Powder Coatings of ANSI/AWWA D103, latest revision.
3. All materials furnished by the tank manufacturer, which are in contact with
stored water, shall be certified to meet ANSI/NSF Additive Standard No. 61.
Certification of a distributor, and not the tank or coating manufacturer, will
not be accepted.
4. The RTP(rolled, tapered panel) bolted tank design shall have lap joint
connections on both vertical and horizontal shell seams. American
Petroleum Institute(API 12B) flanged panel tank design will not be
acceptable.

ITEM #17: SEALANTS:

1. The lap joint sealant shall be a one component, moisture cured, polyurethane
compound. The sealant shall be suitable for contact with potable water and
meet applicable FDA Title 21 regulations, as well as, ANSI/NSF Additives
Standard 61.
2. The sealant shall be used to seal lap joints, bolt connections, and sheet
edges. The sealant shall cure to a rubber like consistency, have excellent
adhesion to the fusion coating, have low shrinkage, and be suitable for
interior and exterior exposure.
 3. Sealant curing rate at 73 degrees F and 50% RH.
a. Tack-free time: 6 to 8hours.
b. Final cure time: 10 to 12days.
4. Neoprene gaskets and tape type sealer shall not be used in liquid contacting
surfaces.

ITEM #18: SUPPORT PEDESTAL/COLUMN:

-Concrete or steel pedestal design
A. The support column for the water storage tanks shall be of jump-
form concrete construction in accordance with ACI standards 313-91 and ACI
371R-98.
B. Concrete:
1. Compressive Strength
a. Concrete support structure = 4000psi (28Mpa)
b. Foundation = 3500psi (24Mpa)
2. Air Trainmen:
a. Per ACI 318
3. Curing:
a. Conform to ACI 318 and ACI 308
b. Curing compounds shall be membrane forming or
combination curing/surface hardening typess
Conforming to ASTM C309
4. Formwork
a. Formwork design, installation and removal shall
conform to the requirements of ACI 318 and the
recommendation of ACI 347 R.
5. Concrete Finish
a. Per Section 3.5 of ACI 371r-98
b. A beveled-edge rectangular pattern (the size of the 4’
tall jump forms) shall be formed into the outer column
surface.

ITEM #19: HYDROSTATICS:

1. Following completion of erection and cleaning of the tank, the structure
shall be tested for liquid tightness by filling tank to its overflow elevation.
2. Any leaks disclosed by this test shall be corrected by the erector in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
3. Water required for testing shall be furnished by the Owner at the time of
tank erection completion and at no charge to the Contactor. Disposal of test
water shall be the responsibility of the Contactor.