PROCEDURE FOR INTERNAL FLOATING ROOF WATER

FLOATATION TEST FOR TANK

Document No: STD-INSP-0058

A 05-08-2022 FIRST ISSUE

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1. Scope:

1.1 On completion of Tank fabrication, governing Water Floatation Tests to be carried

out for all storage tank’s internal floating roof.

1.2 The equipment is tested in accordance with the requirements of code of

construction and Drawing.

1.3 This procedure covers the sequence of operations and precautions required for
internal floating roof water floatation test for tank.

2. RESPONSIBILITY

1.1 Quality Manager

1.2 Production Manager

1.3 Inspection Engineer

1.4 Production Engineer

3. REFERENCE

2.1 API-650

2.2 Approved Drawings

2.3 Client Specification

4. PROCEDURE

4.1. PRE-REQUISITES BEFORE TESTING

4.1.1. Ensure that following activities are completed before equipment to be

released for Water Fill up test.

4.1.1.1 Internal Inspection.

4.1.1.2 Final Dimension inspection.

4.1.1.3 Overall Visual inspection- Material Identification marking and welder

stamp near weld joints.

4.1.1.4 All NDE to be completed.

4.1.1.5 All NCR (if any) to be closed before test

4.1.1.6 All Inspection reports up to test are duly signed

4.1.1.7 Ensuring Safety of people and equipment surrounding testing area.

4.1.1.8 Surface shall be free from any oil, grease, paint and other
contamination.

4.1.1.9 Gasket used in testing shall be same as service gaskets.

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4.1.1.10 The equipment shall be kept in position with proper supporting

arrangement. Ensure that all loadings exist during this test is
considered while designing.

4.1.1.11 Painting is strictly prohibited for equipment until specified by

Drawing.

4.2 TEST PROCEDUE

The sequence of operations stated below shall be followed for Water fill up test.

4.2.1 Upon the start of internal floating roof installation, or concurrent with
assembly within a tank under construction, the tank (interior shell and
vertical components) shall be inspected.

4.2.2 The purpose of this inspection shall be to confirm plumbness of all interior
components, along with roundness and the condition of the shell (for the
presence of damage, projections, or obstructions) to verify that the floating
roof and seals will operate properly.

4.2.3 Any defects, projections, obstructions or tank tolerance limits (exceeding

those defined in the above references), which would inhibit proper internal
floating roof and seal operation, that are identified shall be reported and
cleared to the client.

4.2.4 Internal floating roof components that are fabricated or attached by welding,
such a clip, gusset plates, etc. shall be completely seal welded.

4.2.5 Deck seams and other joints shall be tested for leaks by means of
penetrating oil. Leakage areas shall be repaired and re-tested.

4.2.6 A floatation test and initial fill inspection shall be conducted. This test shall
be performed and witness by manufacturer and client inspectors.

4.2.7 During initial fill the internal floating roof should be checked to confirm that it
travels freely to its full height. The peripheral seal shall be checked for proper
operation throughout the entire travel of the internal floating roof.

4.2.8 During the first event of lowering the level from full height, particular
attention shall be given for tanks that contain a floating suction to insure
proper operation.

4.2.9 water to be used during the test shall be potable.

4.2.10 The high flotation level shall be evaluated for clearance and the floating
suction (if existing) shall be compensated for the excess buoyancy that will
be encountered during testing of the floating roof system.
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4.2.11 During the test, the roof and all accessible compartments shall be checked to
confirm that they are free from leaks. The appearance of a damp spot on the
upper side of the part in contact with the liquid shall be considered evidence
of leakage.

4.2.12 If any leaks is detected, the water on the tank shall be drained and leakage
area on the internal floating roof shall be repaired using an approved repair
procedure, then the tank shall be re-filled and floatation test shall be re-
conducted.

5 RECORDS

5.1 Floating Roof Water Floatation Test Report