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TEST REPORT

NO : 4017
DATE : JAN. 24, 2022
P.O. # : 5190003197

COMPANY NAME : National Petroleum Technology Co. ( NESR )

TANK DESCRIPTION : ACID FRAC TANK # 0072

LINING/COATING: ACID FRAC TANK IS LINED WITH FIBER GLASS

MATERIAL (5mm) ON THE INSIDE OF THE STEEL SHELL.
TEST LOCATION : NESR YARD IN HAWIYA
VISUAL TEST: NO DEFECTS FOUND. ACCEPTABLE

HOLIDAY TEST: Elcometer 236, Serial GF91968-14. No Spark Noticed. Acceptable

VOLTAGE USED : 5,000 Volts

EXTERNAL COATING : NOT Applicable

COMMENT: Acid Frac Tank is in Good Condition and can go for Acid Service.
Next Inspection Recommended within 12 months’ time. JAN.23 2023

TANK RESULT : PASSED

CRYSTAL CORP. CLIENT

 Tank Name: NESR tank Year: 2019
Tank Type: Frac Useful For: Acid
Tank Capacity: 500bbl Inspected By: Crystal Corp.
Material Used: Fiberglass Date of Inspection: JAN. 23, 2022

ANNUAL ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANK INSPECTION CHECKLIST

The inspection of this tank was performed by a professional coating inspector from M.
CRYSTAL IND. SERVICES CORP. who has over ten years of experience in the FRP business.
The inspection consisted of the visual observation of the tank’s interior and exterior components
as well as the coating systems. The tank was drained for the duration of the inspection and a
Spark Test was performed in the areas of concern.

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL INSPECTION

Was the containment structure in proper working condition
Yes No N/A
before inspection?
Was the coating in visible satisfactory condition? Yes No N/A
Was the coating of appropriate thickness fit for operation? Yes No N/A
Were there any pinholes or discontinuities detected in the lining? Yes No N/A
Was there any detectable light penetrating the coated steel from
Yes No N/A
anywhere other than the top manways?
Was there any spark detected during the Holiday examination? Yes No N/A
If so, was the spark of right characteristics and reactive nature?* Yes No N/A
Was there any lining missing inside the structure? Yes No N/A
Was there any visible Peeling, Cracking, Crazing, or Blistering Yes No N/A
of the coating?
Was there any evidence of rust or steel degradation inside the Yes No N/A
structure?*
Did the coating appear to have a dry or rough surface? Yes No N/A
Were there any noticeable areas of moisture inside the tank? Yes No N/A
Were there any noticeable areas of moisture outside the tank? Yes No N/A
Was there evidence of external paint failures that could be an Yes No N/A
indication of an internal leaks?
 Were there noticeable distortions in the tank shell/head/ bottom
Yes No N/A
such as buckling, denting, or bulging?
Was there evidence of major corrosion of the tank shell /head/
Yes No N/A
bottom that was of worrisome nature?*
Were the internal support columns in good working condition,
Yes No N/A
especially around the edges where the lining is prone to crack?
Was the external steel thickness within satisfactory working
Yes No N/A
conditions?
Was the coating supporting the Manifold in proper working
Yes No N/A
condition?
Were the Manifolds free of Peeling, Cracking, Crazing,
Yes No N/A
Blistering, Corrosion or Pinholes?
Were the manways functional and was the coating supporting
Yes No N/A
them still intact, free of Peeling, Cracking and Corrosion?
Were the external pipes tightly fitted and free of stains,
Yes No N/A
alterations and corrosion?
Were the drainage Pipes/Valves fit for continued service? Yes No N/A
Did the perimeter seams and welding joints appear to be sealed
Yes No N/A
with no evidence of leaking?

CONCLUSION

a) The Storage Tank is fit for work with no defects detected and can begin operation
immediately.

b) The Storage Tank is fit for work but with minor defects detected that are un-harmful to the
scope of work, and can begin operation immediately.

c) The Storage Tank is NOT fit for work with Major defects detected and should be sent for
repair immediately.

Reference *
Rust Grades according to Swedish Standard 055900
A. Steel surface covered completely with adhering mill scale and with little or no rust.
B. Steel surface which has started to rust and from which the mill scale has begun to flake.
C. Steel surface where the mill scale has rusted away or from which it can be scraped with little pitting visible
to the naked eye.
D. Steel surface where the mill scale has rusted away and where pitting is visible to the naked eye.