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Yanbu Export Refinery Project

STANDARD & SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer Of Atmospheric Tanks Document No.:100-YER-PE-YSS-0438 Revision No.: 0 Issue Date 22 Feb 2007

PREFACE This standard is an overlay to a Saudi Aramco, SA, Engineering Standard, SAES, for the scope of the Yanbu Export Refinery Project, YERP, unless specifically defined as a New document. A YERP standard consists of an overlay and the SA document with the same name. An overlay establishes any required changes to the SA document and specifically defines the changes. If the SA document is to be used without any changes the overlay will state there are no changes required. If the document is a new YERP document, with no reference to a SA standard, the overlay will state it. The YERP Specification Index identifies which YERP documents are new and the ones that relate to SA documents that are unchanged, changed, or deleted, All references to SA procedures, specifications and standards are to be defined as references to YERP procedures, specifications and standards unless specifically stated otherwise in the overlay. All references to SA organizations are to be defined as the YERP Management Team. Interpret the following as specified: REVISION This overlay confirms there are no revisions to Saudi Aramco Standard 32-SAMSS-005, Manufacturer of Atmospheric Tanks, 31 December, 2003. Revise A specific revision to a SA paragraph or sentence as noted in this standard Add continuation of an SA paragraph with an overlay requirement Substitute replace the SA paragraph in entirety by the overlay requirement New New paragraph number in the overlay with no corresponding SA paragraph Delete SA paragraph is deleted by the overlay

General / Business Confidential Page 2 of 2

Materials System Specification


32-SAMSS-005 Manufacture of Atmospheric Tanks Vessels Standards Committee Members
Naffa'a, M.Y., Chairman Al-Anizi, S.S. Al-Gahtani, M.S. Al-Musaiid, H.A. Al-Sharhan, Z.S. Jones, S.B. Khanna, R.K. Khouie, S.B. Kim, S.U. Muir, W.R. Walsh, M.P.

31 December, 2003

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards


Table of Contents

Scope............................................................ 2 Materials....................................................... 5 Design........................................................... 6 Fabrication.................................................... 12 Erection......................................................... 13 Methods of Inspecting Joints........................ 18 Welding Procedure and Welder Qualifications........................................ 19 8 Marking......................................................... 19 9 Coatings and Painting.................................. 19 10 Documentation............................................. 20 11 Disinfection................................................... 20 Appendix B Recommendations for Design and Construction of Foundations for Aboveground Oil Storage Tanks.................. Appendix C - External Floating Roofs................ Appendix G Structurally Supported Aluminum Dome Roofs................................ Appendix H Internal Floating Roofs.................

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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Previous Issue: 30 June, 2003 Next Planned Update: 1 January, 2009 Revised paragraphs are indicated in the right margin Primary contact: Mahmoud Y. Naffa'a on 874-7263

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The following paragraph numbers refer to API STD 650, Tenth Edition, November 1998 with Addendum 3, September 2003, which is part of this specification. The text in each paragraph below is an addition, exception, or deletion to API STD 650 requirements as noted. Paragraph numbers not appearing in API STD 650 are new paragraphs to be inserted in numerical order. 1 Scope 1.1 1.1.6 General Appendix B and all other pertinent requirements of this specification shall be used as the basis for developing detailed design and construction of foundations for storage tanks. Additional requirements for external floating roofs are contained in Appendix C of this specification. Additional requirements for optional self-supporting aluminum dome roofs are contained in Appendix G of this specification. Additional requirements for internal floating roofs are contained in Appendix H of this specification. This specification shall be attached to and form an integral part of a purchase order. Compliance Any conflicts between this Specification and other Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAESs), industry codes and standards, and Saudi Aramco Standard Drawings (SASDs) and Forms shall be resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran. Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the Company or Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302 and forward such requests to the Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran. Referenced Publications Materials or equipment supplied to this specification shall comply with the latest edition of the references listed below and those referenced in API 650, unless otherwise noted.

1.1.7 1.1.11 1.1.12 1.1.23 1.3 1.3.1

1.3.2

1.4

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1.4.1

Saudi Aramco References Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement Disposal of Waste Water from Cleaning, Flushing and Hydrostatic Tests Qualification of non-Saudi Aramco NDT Personnel

SAEP-327 SAEP-1142

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards SAES-A-007 SAES-A-102 SAES-A-206 SAES-B-017 SAES-B-018 SAES-B-067 SAES-H-001 SAES-W-017 Hydrostatic Testing Fluids and Lay-Up Procedures Ambient Air Quality and Source Emission Standard Positive Material Identification Fire Water System Design Air Foam Systems for Storage Tanks Safety Identification & Safety Colors Selection Requirements for Industrial Coatings Welding Requirements for Tanks

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications 09-SAMSS-107 Application of Composite Fluoropolymer/Ceramic Coatings to Fasteners Side-Entry Mixers Radar Tank Gauging Equipment

32-SAMSS-017 34-SAMSS-319

Saudi Aramco Standard Drawings AB-036003 AD-036061 AD-036129 Manholes and Vents for Tanks Roof Center Vents for Cone-Roof Tanks Details of Gauger's Platform for Floating Roof Tanks

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AA-036256 AA-036355 AB-036387 AA-036504

Radar, Temperature, and Manual Gauging Impressed Current Tank Bottom Cathodic Protection Details Tank Grounding Assembly and Details of Gage Well and Guide Pole for Floating Roof Tanks

Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements Form 175-324900 Tanks: Atmospheric, Steel within the Scope of 32-SAMSS-005

Saudi Aramco Forms and Data Sheets Form 2693-ENG Form 2696-ENG Form NMR-7918-1 Form NMR-7918-2 1.4.2 Industry Codes and Standards American Petroleum Institute API STD 650 API STD 2000 API RP 2003 Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage Venting Atmospheric and Low-Pressure Storage Tanks Protection Against Ignitions Arising Out of Static, lightning, and Stray Currents Safety Instruction Sheet-Tanks Appurtenance Schedule and Orientations Nonmaterial Requirements for Tanks Nonmaterial Requirements for Floating and Internal Floating Roofs

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code) ASME B16.11 ASME SEC V Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded Nondestructive Examination

National Fire Protection Association NFPA 68 Guide for Venting of Deflagration

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NFPA 255

Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

American Water Works Association AWWA C652 1.5 Definitions Design Engineer: The Engineering Company responsible for specifying the design requirements on the Storage Tank Data Sheet. Design Metal Temperature: The lowest of the following temperature values: 1) 2) 3) The lowest one-day mean atmospheric temperature (LODMAT) per SAES-A-112, or The minimum operating temperature, or The hydrostatic test temperature Disinfection of Water Storage Facilities

Saudi Aramco Engineer: The Supervisor of the Process Equipment Unit, Consulting Services Department, Dhahran. Saudi Aramco Inspector: The person or company authorized by the Saudi Aramco Inspection Department to inspect tanks to the requirements of this specification. Tank Manufacturer: The Company responsible for the design and fabrication of tanks. 2 Materials 2.1 2.1.1 General The Tank Manufacturer shall submit a complete material specification with the proposal. The Tank Manufacturer may propose the use of alternative materials to those that are listed in API STD 650. The alternative materials shall comply with all the other requirements of API STD 650 and this specification. The chemical compositions and mechanical properties of non-ASTM materials shall be submitted to the Saudi Aramco Engineer for approval.

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Materials proposed by the Tank Manufacturer that are equivalent to those specified in API STD 650 shall be approved by the Saudi Aramco Engineer. 2.1.2 (Exception) All materials shall be clearly identified and provided with mill test certificates. Materials shall be alloy-verified by the Tank Manufacturer in accordance with SAES-A-206. Plates General Annular plate material shall be of the same material group per API STD 650 as the lowest shell course. Rimmed and capped steels shall not be used for shell, bottom and roof plates. (Exception) The design metal temperature as defined in paragraph 1.5 of this specification shall be used as the basis for impact test exemption of Figure 2.1 of API STD 650. Bolting Flange bolting material shall conform to A193 Grade B7 bolts with A194 Grade 2H nuts. All bolting shall be coated with a fluoropolymer/ceramic coating in accordance with 09-SAMSS-107. 2.9 Gaskets Gasket materials shall be non-asbestos according to SAES-L-005. 3 Design 3.1 3.1.3 3.1.3.5 Joints Restrictions on Joints Lap-welded joints shall be lapped at least five times the nominal thickness of the thinner plate joined; however, with double-welded lap joints, the lap need not exceed 50 mm (2 in.), and with single-welded lap joints, the lap shall not be less than 25 mm (1 in.). Typical Joints

2.2 2.2.1 2.2.1.5 2.2.1.6 2.2.9.3

2.7

3.1.5

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3.1.5.3a 3.2 3.2.6

(Exception) Top angles shall be attached to the shell by butt welds with complete penetration and complete fusion. Design Considerations Information provided by the Design Engineer on the API STD 650 Storage Tank Data Sheet and a completed Saudi Aramco Form 2696ENG shall be used for the tank design in accordance with API STD 650 and this specification. Nozzle Loads Associated piping systems loads shall be specified on the tank data sheet. Tank Manufacturer shall ensure that stresses at nozzle-to-tank connections, due to piping loads specified on the tank data sheet, are within the allowable limits. Special Considerations Weld Hardness Weld hardness testing requirements and acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with SAES-W-017.

3.2.7 3.2.7.1 3.2.7.2

3.3 3.3.4

3.3.5

A foundation drip ring shall be provided in order to prevent the ingress of rainwater or condensation between the tank bottom and foundation. The ring shall meet the following requirements. 1) 2) Material shall be carbon steel, 3.2 mm (1/8 inch) thick. Continuously seal welded to the edge of the tank bottom or annular plate. All radial joints between the drip ring sections shall also be seal welded. Extend at least 75 mm (3 inch) beyond the outer periphery of the concrete ring wall. Turn down at its outer diameter at a 45-degree angle. The top of the drip ring and a 75 mm (3 inch) height of the tank shell shall be painted with a 250-300 microns (10-12 mils) thick epoxy coating in accordance with SAES-H-001.

3) 4) 5)

3.3.6

Under-tank leak detection and sub-grade protection

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3.3.6.1

Tanks in services other than water shall be provided with under tank leak detection and sub-grade protection according to API STD 650, Appendix I. Acceptable construction details are Figures I-1, I-2, I-3, I-6, I-7, I-8, I9 and I-10. Flexible membrane leak-barrier (liner) of minimum 1000 microns (40 mils) thickness compatible with the stored product shall be specified under the tank bottom. The liner shall be placed in accordance with SASD AA-036355, extending to the internal top edge of the ring foundation. Joints in the liner shall satisfy the leak tightness, permeability and chemical resistance requirements for the liner material. Alternative under-tank leak detection and sub-grade protection systems shall not be permitted without the prior approval of the Saudi Aramco Engineer. Reinforcing pads and all other external attachment pads shall have rounded corners of minimum 50 mm (2 inch) radius. Pads that cover shell seams shall be provided with a 6 mm telltale hole. Bottom Plates Tank bottom shall be sloped in accordance with the specification provided on the Storage Tank Data Sheet. Bearing plates shall be provided under all fixed roof support columns. The bearing plates shall be twice the diameter of the column section with a minimum 356 mm diameter (14 inch), 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) thick, and shall be attached to the bottom by 4.8 mm (3/16 inch) continuous fillet welds. Shell Design Design methods other than the one-foot method and the variable-designpoint method provided in API STD 650 shall be approved by the Saudi Aramco Engineer. Shell Openings General Number, size, type, and orientation of nozzles and manways shall be in accordance with SASD AB-036003 and as specified on the Storage Tank Data Sheet.
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3.3.6.2

3.3.6.3 3.3.6.4

3.3.7

3.4 3.4.4 3.4.5

3.6 3.6.5

3.7 3.7.1 3.7.1.10

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3.7.6 3.7.6.4 3.8 3.8.2

Shell Nozzles and Flanges All shell nozzles shall be the API Low Type, unless otherwise specified. Shell Attachments and Tank Appurtenances Bottom Connections When specified, bottom connections shall be designed in accordance with API STD 650, Appendix O. Connections shall be fabricated from elbows; miter joints are prohibited. Vortex breakers shall be provided for bottom connections.

3.8.5 3.8.5.3 3.8.9

Roof Nozzles All open vents shall be protected by bird screens, except those in asphalt service. Threaded Connections Threaded and socket welded connections shall be in accordance with ASME B16.11.

3.8.10 3.8.10.1 3.8.10.2 3.8.10.3 3.8.10.4 3.8.10.5 3.8.11 3.8.11.1

Platforms, Walkways, and Stairways Type and location of stairway shall be as specified on the Storage Tank Data Sheet and Saudi Aramco Form 2696-ENG. Gauger's platform in accordance with SASDAD-036129 shall be provided for external floating roof tanks. Stairs and platforms shall be fabricated of open grating. Checker-plate grating is not permitted. Walkways shall be fabricated of diamond-pattern (checker-plate) grating with anti-skid paint. Stairways on insulated tanks shall be provided with stringers on both sides. Floating Suction Lines Floating suction lines shall be provided, when specified on the Storage Tank Data Sheet.

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3.8.11.2 3.8.11.3

Floating suction lines using rigid pipe shall be designed to prevent them from being raised past the vertical axis. Floating suction lines using articulated pipe shall be designed so that the tip of the suction line is always on the axial centerline of the tank throughout its total travel. Inlet Diffusers An inlet diffuser shall be provided for tanks with internal floating roofs. The inlet diffuser shall be sized based on the maximum pumping in rate and the maximum permissible exit velocity through the slots in the diffuser. The diffuser shall be slotted. The slots shall be located at 60 degrees (2 o'clock and 10 o'clock positions) from the vertical centerline of the diffuser. Number and dimensions of slots shall be calculated so that the exit velocity does not exceed 1 m/sec (3.28 ft/sec) at the maximum inlet flow until there is a minimum of 1m of liquid cover over the inlet. Mixers Number and type of mixers shall be as specified on the Storage Tank Data Sheet. Side-entry propeller mixers shall be designed, inspected, and tested in accordance with 32-SAMSS-017. Nozzles for side-entry mixers shall be designed in accordance with API STD 650 for manways. Supports for the mixer may be needed to maintain stresses at the nozzle-to-shell junction within the allowable limits. Jet-nozzle mixers shall not be used in tanks with internal floating roofs on floats. Foam and Water Systems Fire or cooling water and foam systems shall be provided in accordance with SAES-B-017 and SAES-B-018, respectively, when specified on the Storage Tank Data Sheet.

3.8.12 3.8.12.1

3.8.12.2

3.8.12.3

3.8.13 3.8.13.1 3.8.13.2 3.8.13.3

3.8.13.4 3.8.14

3.8.15

Gauging

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3.8.15.1 3.8.15.2

External-floating roofs shall be provided with a radar gage assembly in accordance with SASD AA-036256 and SAES-J-300. External floating roof tanks shall be provided with a radar liquid level gauge in accordance with 34-SAMSS-319, located adjacent to the gauger's platform. The top of the gauge piping shall be located from 150 mm (6 inch) to 300 mm (12 inch) above the platform handrail and approximately 150 mm (6 inch) horizontally from the gauger's platform for easy maintenance access. Fixed-roof tanks shall be provided with a radar gauge assembly. Grounding Tanks in hydrocarbon services shall be provided with grounding lugs in accordance with SASD AB-036387 at a minimum of four points spaced equidistantly around the base of the tank. The design of bonding shunts between the tank shell and the roof shall be in accordance with SASD AB-036387 and API RP 2003 requirements. Top and Intermediate Wind Girders Stiffening Rings as Walkways Top wind girders, when specified as walkways, shall be located 1067 mm (42 inch) from the top of the tank.

3.8.15.3 3.8.16 3.8.16.1

3.8.16.2

3.9 3.9.4

3.9.7 3.9.7.1

Intermediate Wind Girders The minimum required thickness for the design condition, excluding corrosion allowance, shall be used to calculate the maximum height of unstiffened shell. Roofs General Type of roof shall be as specified on the Storage Tank Data Sheet. When an internal coating is specified for a fixed roof, a self-supported roof shall be used, and the roof lap joints shall be continuously welded on both sides. Supported Cone Roofs

3.10 3.10.2 3.10.2.1 3.10.2.9

3.10.4

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3.10.4.6

(Exception) Only welded joints are permitted for all structural attachments in the roof supporting system other than the following joints: a) b) Rafter clips for the outer row to the tank shell. Column-base clip guides to the tank bottom.

3.10.5

Self-Supporting Cone Roofs Only welded joints are permitted for all structural attachments in the roof supporting system.

3.10.6

Self-Supporting Dome and Umbrella Roofs Only welded joints are permitted for all structural attachments roofs' supporting systems in self-supporting roofs, except for self-supporting aluminum dome roofs.

3.10.8 3.10.8.1

Tank Venting (Exception) Fixed roof tanks with internal floating roofs shall be treated as fixed roof tanks when determining their venting requirements.
Commentary Note: When circulation vents are not installed in fixed roof tanks with an internal floating roof, individual designated venting devices/arrangement shall be provided for the fixed roof and the internal floating roof according to venting requirements of API STD 2000 and this specification.

3.10.8.3

(Exception) Emergency venting capacity per API STD 2000 and explosion hatch per NFPA 68 shall be provided for API STD 650 fixed roof tanks. A frangible shell-to-roof joint may be considered as an alternative to additional venting devices that are normally provided to relieve excess pressure during emergency conditions for tanks of diameters equal to or larger than 50 feet. Frangible shell-to-roof joint shall conform to the requirements of API STD 650. Venting requirements shall be specified in accordance with API STD 2000, SAES-J-600, SASD AB-036003 and AD-036061 and the requirements of this specification.

3.10.8.4

Fabrication 4.1 4.1.1 General Workmanship


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4.1.1.3 4.1.4 4.1.4.1

All flange bolt holes shall straddle the axial centerline of the tank. Marking Marking shall be done with water soluble materials containing no substances that would attack or harmfully affect the tank at both ambient and operating temperature. Marking materials shall be free of lead, sulfur, zinc, cadmium, mercury, chlorine or any other halogens. Shipping All flange faces and other machined surfaces shall be greased and properly protected for shipping.

4.1.4.2 4.1.5

4.2 4.2.3

Shop Inspection Saudi Aramco Inspector shall have the right to inspect the fabrication at any state and to reject material or workmanship, which does not conform to the specified requirements.

Erection 5.1 5.1.1 General The Tank Manufacturer shall check to ensure that the dimensional tolerances of the tank foundation are satisfactory prior to start of erection. The bottom side of the bottom plates shall be cleaned of all foreign matter and grit-blast cleaned prior to being coated and placed in position for welding. The topside surface of bottom plates, regardless whether coating is required or not, shall also be grit-blast cleaned prior to welding. Surface preparation shall be according to APCS-3 or APCS-113, as applicable. Details of Welding General Documentation that details the welding sequences for the tank shall be provided to Saudi Aramco prior to the start of field erection. All structural attachment welds to the tank shell, bottom, roof, and appurtenances shall be continuously seal welded.
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5.1.6

5.2 5.2.1 5.2.1.11 5.2.1.12

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5.2.1.13

All welds shall be free from coarse ripples, undercuts, grooves, overlaps, abrupt ridges and valleys to avoid stress concentration points and interference with interpretation of NDT results. Bottoms Weld crowns of the bottom annular plate joints shall be ground flush at the contact areas with the first shell course. Shell-to-Bottom Welds (Exceptions) a) Perform oil-penetrate leak test on the entire length of the first weld pass by applying high flash point penetrant oil such as light diesel oil for a minimum 4 hours (preferably overnight). Perform oil-penetrate leak test on the entire length of the first completed weld, before welding the second fillet weld, by applying high flash point penetrant oil such as light diesel oil for a minimum 4 hours (preferably overnight). Alternatively, apply a vacuum test at 35 kPa gauge (5 psig), using a vacuum box fit to the shell-tobottom junction. The inside fillet welds of the shell-to-bottom joint in a cylindrical flat-bottom tank shall be examined by either the dye-penetrant or wet-fluorescent magnetic particle method before hydrotest.

5.2.2 5.2.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4.1

b)

c)

5.2.4.2 5.2.4.3 5.2.5 5.2.5.1 5.2.5.2

Delete this paragraph. Delete this paragraph. Roofs Internal floating roofs shall be installed in accordance with the instructions provided by the internal floating roof manufacturer. Prior to the installation of fixed roof plates, roof 's column supports shall be inspected for plumbness. Roof support columns with out-ofplumbness exceeding 1/200 of the total tank shell height shall be realigned. All internal clips, lugs, brackets etc. that are used temporarily for construction purposes shall be removed from the roof supporting columns and shell plates and ground flush and smooth prior to roof installation.
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5.2.5.3

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5.3 5.3.1 5.3.1.1

Inspection, Testing, and Repairs General Inspection shall be in accordance with Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirement Form 175-324900, SAES-W-017 and the following additional requirements. All required Nondestructive Examination shall be performed in accordance with inspection procedures that are in complete compliance with ASME SEC V and this specification. This written procedure shall address each inspection method and technique used including acceptance criteria. When required by the purchase order the procedure(s) shall be submitted to Saudi Aramco Inspection Department for approval. All Nondestructive Examination, including Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant examinations, shall be performed by personnel certified in accordance with SAEP-1142, or equivalent National Certification Programs that has been approved by the Saudi Aramco Inspection Department. Personnel responsible for interpretation of Nondestructive Examination results shall be certified to a minimum of Level II. Prior to final inspection and pressure testing, the inside and outside of the tank shall be thoroughly cleaned of all slag, scale, dirt, grit, weld spatter, paint, oil, etc. Saudi Aramco Inspector may reject the use of any materials, equipment, or tools that do not conform to the specification requirements, jeopardize the safety of personnel, or impose hazard or damage to Saudi Aramco property. Testing shall be in accordance with Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements Form 175-324900 and the following additional requirements. Inspection of Tank Bottom Welds (Exception) Only vacuum box test method is permitted.

5.3.1.5

5.3.1.6

5.3.1.7

5.3.1.8

5.3.1.9

5.3.3

5.3.5 5.3.5.1

Testing of the Shell Tanks shall be hydrostatically tested by filling it with water of quality in accordance with SAES-A-007 as follows: 1) to the maximum design liquid level, H specified in API STD 650,

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2) 3) 5.3.5.2

for a fixed roof tank , to 50 mm (2 in.) above the weld connecting the roof plate or compression bar to the top angle or shell; or to a level lower than that specified in items (a) or (b) when restricted by overflow, an internal floating roof, or other freeboard.

Hydrostatic testing duration shall be minimum 24 hours. The waterfilling rate shall not exceed the rate shown in the following table: Water Filling Rate Table
Bottom Course Thickness Less than 22 mm Tank Portion Top course Below top course Top third of tank 22 mm and more Middle third of tank Bottom third of tank Filling Rate 300 mm/hour 450 mm/hour 225 mm/hour 300 mm/hour 450 mm/hour

5.3.5.3

Testing of the shell by a method other than hydrotesting such as painting with highly penetrating oil, applying vacuum or a combination of both methods is not permitted. Floating roof seals, either primary or secondary, if required per SAES-A102, shall be completely contained within the shell when the test water level reaches the test liquid level. The Tank Manufacturer shall furnish all test materials and facilities, including blinds, bolting, and gaskets. The tank shall be completely drained and thoroughly dried immediately after completion of the hydrostatic test. If sea water or raw water is used for hydrostatic testing of tanks in other than these services, the tank shall be thoroughly washed with fresh water immediately after draining. The Tank Manufacturer's plan for disposal of hydrotest water shall be evaluated against SAEP-327 by the engineering contractor. Testing of the Roof (Exception) All roof weld joints of a tank designed to be gas tight, such as a tank with peripheral circulation vents or a tank with free or open vents, shall be vacuum box tested. Applying internal pressure for the detection of leaks is not permitted. External floating roof testing shall be in accordance with Appendix C of this specification. Internal floating roof testing shall be in accordance with Appendix H of this specification.
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5.3.5.4

5.3.5.5 5.3.5.6

5.3.5.7 5.3.6 5.3.6.1

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5.3.8

Magnetic Particle or Liquid Penetrant Examination The inside fillet welds of the shell-to-bottom weld joint shall be examined by either the dye penetrant or magnetic particle method before the hydrostatic test.

5.4 5.4.5 5.6 5.6.1

Repairs to Welds Repairs to welds shall be in accordance with SAES-W-017. Tank Settlement Measurements The base elevation shall be established and recorded at equidistant locations around the tank circumference in multiples of four, but not to exceed 10 m (32.8 foot) between each reference point and no less than eight (8) locations. The measurement points shall be at well marked locations on the bottom projection outside the tank or on clips welded to the shell. Elevation readings shall be taken as follows: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Before hydrostatic testing has started. At the filled point. At the filled point. After 24 hours from filling the tank at the maximum water fill height. After the tank has been emptied of test water.

5.6.2

Any differential settlement greater than 1.5 mm (60 mils) per meter of circumference, or a uniform settlement in excess of 50 mm (2 inch), shall be reviewed by the Saudi Aramco Engineer. Filling shall be stopped until clearance to continue has been received from the Saudi Aramco Engineer. For tanks 15.24 m (50 foot) diameter and larger, internal bottom elevation measurements shall be made before and after the hydrostatic test. These measurements shall be made at 3 m intervals along diametric lines across the bottom. The diametric lines shall be spaced approximately 10 m (32.8 foot) apart at the tank shell.

5.6.3

Methods of Inspecting Joints 6.1 Radiographic Method

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6.1.1

Application (Exception) Radiographic inspection is required for the weld joining the top angle to the shell.

6.1.2 6.1.2.4 6.1.5

Number and Location of Radiographs (Exception) This requirement is permitted only if a group of tanks are erected by the same tank manufacturer. Radiographic Standards Tungsten inclusions in gas tungsten arc welds shall be evaluated as individual rounded indications. Clustered or aligned tungsten inclusions shall be removed and repaired.

6.1.6

Determination of Limits of Defective Welding The additional spots to be radiographed shall be specified by the Saudi Aramco Inspector in accordance with SAES-W-017.

6.2 6.2.5 6.5

Magnetic Particle Examination Magnetic Particle Examination shall be according to SAES-W-017. Visual Inspection Welds shall be visually inspected for any defects prior to performing nondestructive examination (radiography, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic). Visual inspection shall not replace any required nondestructive examination.

6.6 6.6.3 6.6.11 7

Vacuum Testing (Exception) A partial vacuum of 70 kPa gauge (10 psig) shall be used for the test. Delete this paragraph.

Welding Procedure and Welder Qualifications 7.2 7.2.1 Qualification of Welding Procedures General Requirements

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7.2.1.1

All welding procedures and procedure qualifications shall be in accordance with SAES-W-017 and be submitted for review by Saudi Aramco.

Marking 8.1 8.1.5 Nameplates All tanks with internal coatings shall have the Approved Protective Coating Systems specification number (APCS number) marked on the nameplate. Tank number and content shall be painted in both Arabic and English at 90 degree intervals around the tank in accordance with SAES-B-067. Marking shall be done with water soluble materials containing no substances that would attack or harmfully affect the tank at both ambient and operating temperature. Marking materials shall be free of lead, sulfur, zinc, cadmium, mercury, chlorine, or any other halogens

8.4 8.5

8.6

Coatings and Painting 9.1 9.2 9.3 Type of coating and painting systems to be applied shall be as specified on the Storage Tank data Sheet. Surfaces to be coated shall be cleaned and prepared prior to its coating in accordance with the applicable coating and painting systems. Tank placed directly on soil sub-grade shall be coated with APCS-3 or APCS-113, as applicable, on its soil side leaving minimum 2.5 cm (1 inch) wide strip of uncoated steel along the underside of the floor plate, centered on, and directly below the weld seam. This will typically require masking a strip along the underside of each end (edge) of each bottom plate approximately 5 cm (2 inch) wide. APCS-3 shall be specified for tank with maximum operation temperature of 70C (158F), while APCS-113 shall be specified for higher operation temperatures. In tanks where internal coating is not required, top side of the bottom and the bottom portion of the shell, starting from the tank bottom up to minimum one foot above water line, shall be coated according to the applicable coating specifications.

9.4

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9.5 9.6

Gasket contact surfaces shall not be coated or painted. The tank number and content shall be painted in both Arabic and English at 90 degree intervals around the tank.

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Documentation The Tank Manufacturer and internal floating roof manufacturer shall prepare drawings, calculations, and data in accordance with Form NMR-7918-1 and Form NMR-7918-2, Non-Material Requirements, as applicable. Drawings and calculations, which are approved by the Design Engineer, shall not relieve the Manufacturer of the responsibility to comply with the Code and this specification.

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Disinfection 11.1 11.2 All potable water storage tanks shall be disinfected in accordance with AWWA C652. The chlorine and bacteriological tests shall be approved by the Environmental Health Department of Saudi Aramco.

Revision Summary 31 December, 2003 Major Revision

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Appendix B Recommendations for Design and Construction of Foundations for Aboveground Oil Storage Tanks B.2 B.2.6 Subsurface Investigation and Construction Top fill layer 10-15 cm (4-6 inch) shall be a mixture of sweet sand and 3% cement (33:1 ratio, i.e., 3% cement). The material specifications and mixing requirements shall be as follows: 1) The maximum permissible soil content is 0.1%. Sand shall be dried to a free-moisture content of not more than 2.0% by weight of dry soil. The dry sand must be screened through 6.4 mm (1/4 inch) mesh (maximum). Care must be taken in using clean mixing and handling equipment to ensure mixture remains free from foreign matter. The sand shall then be thoroughly mixed with cement in a 33:1 ratio by weight in a concrete mixer. After laying the mixture shall be rolled a minimum six times by a 3-ton roller. Vibratory plate tampers may be used in lieu of rollers for areas where a roller cannot reach and/or cover.

2)

3)

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Appendix C - External Floating Roofs C.2 MATERIAL (Exceptions) Galvanized parts shall not be used. Electrical bonding shunt materials shall be Type 304 stainless steel. C.3 C.3.3 C.3.3.1 C.3.4 C.3.4.1 DESIGN Decks (Exception) Roofs shall be of the contact type designed to eliminate the presence of any air-vapor mixture under the deck. Pontoon Design Floating roofs shall have sufficient buoyancy to remain afloat based on the lower of the product specific gravity or 0.7, with the primary drain inoperative for the conditions stated in API STD 650. The deck of single deck pontoon floating roofs shall be in contact with the liquid during normal operation. Roofs greater than 91 m (300 foot) in diameter shall be of the doubledeck type. Ladders Rolling ladders shall meet the following requirements: 1) 2) The minimum inside width of the ladder shall be 710 mm (28 inch). Wheels shall be provided at the lower end of the ladder and sized to prevent binding of the ladder at any position and provided with sealed non-lubricating bearings. Self-leveling treads shall be used for the ladder.

C.3.3.5 C.3.3.6 C.3.7 C.3.7.1

3) C.3.8

Roof Drains (Exception) External floating roofs shall be provided with primary drains of either the flexible pipe (Coflexip or equal), or the articulated pipe
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type. A swing type check valve shall be provided at the inlet of the drain. Siphon type drains are not acceptable for primary roof drains. Siphon type drains, however, may be provided as a secondary roof drain if specified on the Storage Tank Data Sheet. Emergency drains for double deck floating roofs shall be of the open-type design. C.3.9 C.3.9.1 Vents As a minimum, two overpressure/vacuum bleeder type vents shall be installed. Vents shall be sized to handle a total of 125% of the maximum filling/withdrawal rates that are specified on the Storage Tank Data Sheet.
Commentary Note: Bleeder vents shall be designed to open and close automatically when the roof is 75mm above its low support legs position upon emptying and filling the tank, respectively.

C.3.9.2

Vents for protection against overpressure/vacuum, while the roof is floating, shall be provided as follows: 1) Their overall capacity shall be determined according to API standard 2000 requirements, considering 25% of the filling/emptying rates and 100% of thermal breathing. Vents shall be evenly distributed and close to the roof periphery enough vents shall be provided close to the inlet diffuser in services where gas slugs are expected. Vents shall be designed so as not to allow any carry over of stored liquid onto the floating roof.

2)

3)

Commentary Notes: i Normally, vents are of the open type that does not undergo testing but rather in-situ inspection. In case relief valves are used, their number shall be such that the total required venting capacity is always available when a number of valve(s) are removed for testing. Anticipated operation upset conditions such as an increase in temperature of the input stream to a tank or chemical injection that will result in vaporization beyond that associated with the true vapor pressure design limit of 90 kPa (13 psia) and gas purges shall be also considered in determining the required venting capacity.

ii)

C.3.10 C.3.10.3

Supporting Legs Support legs shall be carbon steel pipe, Schedule 80 minimum thickness.
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C.3.10.4

Support legs shall be adjustable to two positions. The lower position shall allow the roof to descend to a position at least 75 mm (3 inch) above internal accessories or roof seal mechanism. The higher position shall provide a 2 m (79 inch) clearance between the lowest portion of the roof and the tank floor. Bearing plates shall be provided under all support legs so as to distribute the weight of the internal floating roof on the tank bottom plates and to avoid damage to internal tank coatings. The bearing plates shall be twice the diameter of the support section, 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) thick, and shall be attached to the bottom by 4.8 mm (3/16 inch) continuous fillet welds. Roof Manholes Roof manholes shall be provided in accordance with AB-036003.

C.3.10.5

C.3.11

C.3.13

Seals (Exceptions) 1) If the sealing device employs steel shoes in contact with the shell (pantograph-type), such shoes shall be made of only Type 304 stainless steel with a minimum nominal thickness of 1.5 mm (16 gauge). A low-density polymer type plastic insulation cover shall be provided at the joint between the middle arm of the pantograph hanger and the connecting rod of the steel shoe. The insulation cover shall have a press-type locking system and completely electrically insulate the pantograph hanger with the seal shoe. 2) Any fabric or non-metallic materials used as a seal or seal component shall be selected based on the design temperature, flammability, permeability, abrasion resistance, aging, resistance to aromatics, and chemical resistance, and selected from the following Table.

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Seal Materials Table


Fluid Stored Crude Oil Non-Metallic Seal Material Viton GF (FKM-GF) Aflas (TFE/P) Viton (FKM) PFA(Perfluoroalkoxy) PTFE(Teflon) laminate PTFE (Teflon) laminate KALREZ (Perfluoroelastomer) CHEMRAZ (Perfluoroelastomer) KALREZ (Perfluoroelastomer) CHEMRAZ (Perfluoroelastomer) PTFE (Teflon) laminate

Refined Products

Gasoline/MTBE Blend

MTBE (100%)

Materials properties verification shall be performed by an independent laboratory. 3) The Tank Manufacturer may offer an alternate design and material at the time of proposal. However, the alternate design shall comply with the following requirements: a) b) 4) Seals shall be located on the skirt. Materials for non-metallic components of seals shall meet requirements in paragraph C3.13 (2) of this specification.

All fabric or non-metallic materials used as a seal or seal component shall have a flammability spread index not exceeding 25 established per NFPA 255. All fasteners used in sealing devices shall be Type 304 stainless steel. Design of secondary seals shall permit the inspection of primary seals without removal of the secondary seals. Fabric seal in sealing devices that employ steel shoes in contact with the shell may be installed after the hydrostatic test.

5) 6) 7) C.3.14 C.3.15

Gauging devices shall be provided per paragraph 3.8.15 of this specification. Bonding Shunts

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Bonding shunts shall be provided on floating roofs in accordance with SASD AB-036387 and API RP 2003 requirements.

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Appendix G Structurally Supported Aluminum Dome Roofs G.1 G.1.4 G.1.4.2 G.2 G.2.1 General Special features (Exception) The aluminum dome roof materials shall have a mill finish. Materials General (Exception) Materials for all roof components shall be compatible with the intended service. Alternate material for any roof component (structural frame, roof panels, node covers, bolts, fasteners, sealant and gasket material, and skylight panels) shall not be used without prior approval of the Saudi Aramco Engineer, as defined in Section 3 of this specification. G.2.3 Roof Panels (Exception) Roof panels and node covers shall be fabricated from Series 3000 (H32 or H34 temper) or 5000(H32 or H34 temper) aluminum with a minimum nominal thickness of 1.2 mm (0.05 in.). G.2.4 Bolts and Fasteners (Exceptions) Bolts and fasteners shall be of 7075-T73 aluminum, 2024-T4 aluminum, or 300 Series stainless steel (AISI 302 or AISI 304). Only 300 Series stainless steel (AISI 302 or AISI 304) bolts shall be used to attach aluminum to steel. 400 Series stainless steel or aluminized mild steel HV-Huck-Lock bolts shall be used for joining structural members (struts) at the space truss nodes.

G.5 G.5.3

Roof Attachment Separation of carbon Steel and Aluminum (Exception) Aluminum shall be isolated from carbon steel by austenitic stainless steel spacers.
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G.5.5

The dome surface paneling shall be designed as a watertight system under all design load and temperature conditions. All edges of aluminum panels shall be covered, sealed, and firmly clamped with batten in an interlocking manner to prevent slipping or disengagement under all load and temperature conditions. Roof Vents Surface appurtenances and closure panel joints shall be designed watertight without the use of sealants. Testing 100% liquid penetrant examinations shall be performed on structural welds and components joined by welding. Fabrication and Erection Erection (Exception) Structural frame members (struts) shall be joined at nodes by preset-torque level HV-HUCK-Lock bolts.

G.8 G.8.4.3 G.10 G.10.2 G.11 G.11.5

G.11.6

Workmanship (Exception) Sealant shall be applied and installed in a manner suitable to that of architectural class work. Joint surfaces shall be clean to ensure adhesion of sealants. All exposed sealant surfaces shall be tooled slightly concave after sealant is placed in joints. Misplaced excess sealant shall be removed.

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Appendix H - Internal Floating Roofs H.1 Scope (Exception) Types of internal floating roofs are limited to those specified in paragraph H.2.2 of this specification. Other types stipulated or referenced in API 650, Appendix H shall not be considered. H.2 H.2.1 H.2.2 H.3 H.3.1 Types (Exception) The internal floating roof shall be selected by the design engineer. (Exception) Only type c(metallic pontoon roofs), type d(metallic doubledeck roofs) or type e(metallic roofs on floats) shall be used. Material (Exception) The Design Engineer shall specify the materials required. Internal floating roofs with non-metallic components as part of the floats are prohibited. H.3.2 Steel (Exception) Galvanized components shall not be used. H.3.3 Aluminum (Exceptions) Aluminum shall not be used in services where caustic constituents are present in the stored liquid. Delete reference to sandwich panel type. H.4 H.4.1 H.4.1.6 H.4.1.6.1 Requirements for All Types General (Exception) A minimum of four anti-static stranded stainless steel cables of minimum 3 mm in diameter, uniformly distributed, shall be provided from the

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fixed roof to the internal floating roof. Design of the cables shall take into account strength, flexibility, joint reliability and service life. H.4.1.6.2 All moveable cover accessories (hatches, manways, pressure relief devices and other openings) on the internal floating roof shall be bonded to the internal floating roof to prevent static electricity sparking when they are opened. The cable shall be minimum 3.2 mm (1/8) in diameter of stranded stainless steel, with a length at least twice the normal travel of these device covers. Design of the cables shall take into account strength, flexibility, joint reliability and service life. (Exceptions) All closed floating compartments shall be seal welded to prevent liquid or vapor entry. Delete reference to floating roof type H.2.2.g. H.4.1.9 H.4.1.10 Delete this paragraph. (Exception) Drains for decks surfaces above the liquid level shall be designed to return any spillage or condensate to the product. Such drains shall close automatically or extended at least 100 mm (4 in.) into the product to minimize vapor loss. INTERNAL FLOATING ROOF DESIGN Delete reference to floating roof type H.2.2.g. JOINT DESIGN (Exception) Pivot joints that allow flexure between adjacent floats shall be provided on internal floating roof designs that employ a metallic roof on tubular floats. (Exception) Only austenitic type stainless steel SS 304 hardware shall be used to join aluminum and/or stainless components to each other or to carbon steel. PERIPHERAL SEALS The peripheral seal type and material shall selected by the Design Engineer. Seal Types (Exceptions)
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H.4.1.8

H.4.2 H.4.2.4 H.4.3 H.4.3.3

H.4.3.3.1

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Any fabric or non-metallic materials used as a seal or seal component shall be selected based on the design temperature, permeability, abrasion resistance, aging, flammability, resistance to aromatics, and chemical resistance, and selected from the table in paragraph C3.13.2 of this specification. Only resilient foam-filled liquid-mounted and vapor-mounted rim seals shall be used. Circumferential joints in envelope fabric seals shall overlap by at least 150 mm (6 in.). Galvanized steel components are prohibited. All fabric or non-metallic materials used as a seal or seal component shall have a flammability spread index not exceeding 25 established per NFPA 255.

H4.4.6

Fabric or non-metallic materials used as a seal or seal component shall be tested for their compatibility with the intended service by an independent laboratory. ROOF PENETRATIONS (Exception) All roof penetrations shall be surrounded by a well that extends at least 100 mm (4 in.) into the stored liquid.

H.4.5

H.4.6 H.4.6.1 H4.6.2

Roof Supports (Exception) The floating roof shall be provided with fixed or adjustable supports. (Exception) The height of the floating roof shall be adjustable to two positions with the tank out of service. The design of the supports shall prevent damage to the fixed roof and floating roof at the tank maximum design liquid level. (Exception) .The high (maintenance) of adjustable roof supports position shall provide a 2 m (79 foot) clearance between the lowest portion of the roof and the tank floor. (Exception) Delete reference to floating roof types H.2.2.a, b and g. (Exception) Drainable pipe supports shall be used.

H.4.6.3

H.4.6.4 H.4.6.5

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H.4.6.6

(Exception) Steel bearing plates shall be provided under all support legs so as to distribute the weight of the internal floating roof on the tank bottom plates and to avoid damage to internal tank coatings. The bearing plates shall be twice the diameter of the support section, 12.7 mm ( inch) thick, and shall be attached to the bottom by 4.8 mm (3/16 inch) continuous fillet welds. Where propeller-type mixers are used, the support legs shall provide a minimum clearance of 300 mm (12 inch) from the underside of the internal floating roof to the top of the mixer paddle(s). Jet-nozzle mixers are not permitted. OPENINGS AND APPURTENANCES Vents Pressure-Vacuum (Bleeder) Vents (Exception) As a minimum, two overpressure/vacuum bleeder type vents shall be installed in the internal floating roof. Vents shall be sized to handle a total of 125% of the maximum filling/withdrawal rates that are specified on the Storage Tank Data Sheet.
Commentary Note: Bleeder vents shall be designed to open and close automatically when the roof is 75 mm (3 inch) above its low support legs position upon emptying and filling the tank, respectively.

H.4.6.9

H.4.6.10 H.5 H.5.2 H.5.2.1

H.5.2.2 H5.2.2.1

Tank Circulation Vents (Exception) Peripheral circulation vents shall be located at the top of the shell with an outward projecting cover. Air intake shall be from the cover bottom side to minimize dust ingress. Circulation venting and venting devices shall provide protection against overpressure/vacuum for normal conditions (resulting from operational requirements and atmospheric changes) and emergency conditions (resulting from exposure to an external fire) according to API STD 2000. Vents for protection against overpressure/vacuum, while the roof is floating, shall be provided as follows: 1) Vents shall be sized according to API STD 2000 requirements, considering 25% of the filling/emptying rates and 100% of thermal breathing.
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2)

Vents shall be evenly distributed and close to the roof edge with enough vents shall be provided close to the inlet diffuser in services where gas slugs are expected. Vents shall be designed so as not to allow any carry over of stored liquid onto the floating roof.

3)

Commentary Note: Anticipated operation upset conditions such as an increase in temperature of the input stream to a tank or chemical injection that will result in vaporization beyond that associated with the product true vapor pressure design limit of 90 kPa absolute (13 psia) or gas purges shall be also considered in determining the required venting capacity.

H.5.5.3

Inspection Hatches (Exception) Inspection hatches shall be located on the fixed roof to permit visual inspection of the seal region.

H.5.6

Inlet Diffuser (Exception) Inlet diffuser shall be specified according to paragraph 3.8.12 of this specification.

H5.7

Gauging And Sampling Devices (Exception) Internal floating roofs shall be provided with gauging and sampling devices when specified by the Design Engineer.

H.6 H.6.4 H.6.4.1 H.6.4.3

Fabrication, Erection, Welding, Inspection, and Testing (Exception) Floatation test and initial fill inspection shall be performed by the erector and witnessed by the purchaser. (Exception) delete reference to floating roof types H.2.2.a, b, g and f. (Exception) Potable water having less than 500 ppm chlorides shall be used for testing when the internal floating roof is constructed of aluminum or stainless steel. Internal floating roof components that are fabricated or attached by welding, such as clips, gusset plates, etc., shall be completely sealwelded. Shop Fabrication

H.6.5

H.6.6

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H.6.6.1

Straightening of material shall be done by pressing or other non-injurious methods before the material is laid out or worked on in any way. Materials shall not be hammered. When the edges of plates are cut with a torch, the resulting surface shall be uniform, smooth, and free from scale and slag before performing any welding. Shop Inspection and Testing Internal floating roofs manufactured in accordance with this specification are subject to verification by the Saudi Aramco Inspector in accordance with Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements Form 175-324900. Inspection at the mill, shop, or fabrication yard shall not release the manufacturer of the internal floating roof from responsibility for repairing or replacing any defective material or workmanship that may be subsequently discovered in the field. All support brackets that are welded to tubular pontoons shall be dyepenetrant inspected. Welded tubular pontoons shall be pneumatically pressure tested with air at 35 kPa (5 psig) and the welds visually inspected by using a soapy water solution or by immersing the pontoons under water. All defective welds shall be repaired and the pontoons re-tested prior to shipment. Installation Internal floating roofs shall be installed by contractors who have been approved by the manufacturer of the internal floating roofs. Internal floating roofs shall be installed in accordance with the procedures specified by the internal floating roof manufacturer. Drawings and Calculations The internal floating roof manufacturer shall prepare drawings, calculations, and data in accordance with Form NMR-7918-2, Nonmaterial Requirements. Drawings and calculations that are approved by the Design Engineer shall not relieve the internal floating roof manufacturer of the responsibility to comply with API STD 650 and this specification.

H.6.6.2

H.6.7 H.6.7.1

H.6.7.2

H.6.7.3 H.6.7.4

H.7 H.7.1 H.7.2 H.8

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