DESIGN,MANUFACTURING,INSPECTING & TESTING OF CONTRACTOR

CLIENT
CRUDE OIL PROCESSING FACILITY FOR HUNT OIL’S AIN
SIFNI PHASE – I DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Document Hydro Test Procedure for Tanks Constructed to API
Title 650 Standard

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DESIGN,MANUFACTURING,INSPECTING & TESTING OF

CRUDE OIL PROCESSING FACILITY FOR HUNT OIL’S
AIN SIFNI PHASE - I DEVELOPMENT PLAN

PROJECT : 15083

HUNT OIL MIDDLE EAST LIMITED

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Hydro Test Procedure for Tanks Constructed to

API 650 Standard
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INDEX.

1.0 Scope

2.0 Pre-requisites

3.0 Responsibilities of the tank Manufacturer

4.0 Filling Rates

5.0 Testing of the Roof

6.0 Records
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1.0 Scope

This procedure describes the method of Hydrostatic test after fabrication for
Welded Oil Storage Tanks.

2.0 Pre-Requisites
Hydrostatic Test of the tank shall be conducted before permanent external piping
is connected to the tank. After Completion of the Hydro Test only non-Structural
small attachments may be welded to the tank (Refer 7.2.1.12 of API 650). Any
welded joints above the test-water level shall be examined for leakage by one of
the following methods:

1.) Applying a highly penetrating oil on all interior weld joints and carefully
examining the outside of the joints for leakage.
2.) Applying vaccum to either side of the joints or applying internal air pressure as
specified in 7.3.7 of API 650 and carefully examining the joints for leakage.
3.) Using any combination of the methods stated above.

3.0 Responsibilities of Tank Manufacturer

1.) Preparing the tank for testing. This shall include removal of all trash, debris,
grease, oil, weld scale, weld spatter, and any other foreign matter from the
interior and the roof(s) of the tank.
2.) Furnishing laying, and removing all lines from the water source tie-in location
and to the water disposal point.
3.) Adding and mixing all hydrotest water with Company supplied, corrosion inhibitor
and biocide chemicals prior to any filling for hydrotests.
4.) Filling and Emptying the tank.
5.) Cleaning, rinsing, drying or any other prescribed activity following hydrotest
to make the tank ready for operation.
6.) Taking Settlement Measurements.
7.) Furnishing all other test materials and facilities, including blinds, bolting and
gaskets.
8.) Checking the wind girders for proper drainage during or following the Hydro-
test. If water is retained, additional drainage shall be provided subject to Hunt
Oil Approval.
9.) The Manufacturer shall exercise caution to ensure the tank metal temperature
during hydrostatic testing shall not be colder than the design metal
temperature as illustrated in Fig. 4.1 of API 650, as long as the water is
prevented from freezing. The Manufacturer is responsible for heating the test
water, if heating is required.
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4.0 Filling Rates

Settlement measurements to be taken as per Criteria Listed Below. The maximum

filling rates shall be as follows unless otherwise restricted by the requirements in
API 650 Clause 5.8.5.

Water Filling Rates

Bottom Course Thickness Tank Portion Maximum Filling Rate

Less Than 22mm (7/8 in) - Top Course 300 mm (12 in)/hr
- Below Top Course 460 mm (18in) / hr

Filling may continue while elevation measurements are being made as long as the
change in water elevation for a set of readings does not exceed 300mm (12 in).
Unless waived off by Hunt Oil, the Manufacturer shall make shell elevation
measurements in accordance with the following:

1.) Shell Elevation measurements shall be made equally – spaced intervals around
the tank circumference not exceeding 10m (32 ft). The minimum number of
shell measurement points shall be eight.
2.) Observed Elevations shall be referred to a permanent benchmark. The level
instrument shall be set up atleast 1 ½ times tank diameter away from the tank
when the tank elevation readings are taken. Six sets of settlement readings are
required.

a.) Before start of Hydrostatic test

b.) With Tank filled to 3500mm (+ 600mm (2 ft))
c.) With tank filled to 7000mm (+ 600mm (2 ft))
d.) With tank filled to 10500mm (+ 600mm (2 ft))
e.) At Least 24 hours after the tank has been filled to the maximum test height.
f.) After the tank has been emptied of test water.

3.) If settlement measurements are specified by Hunt Oil, any differential

settlement greater than 13mm per 10m (1/2 in per 32 ft) of circumference or a
uniform settlement over 50 mm(2 in), shall be reported to Hunt for evaluation.

4.) Internal Bottom elevation measurements shall be made before and after
Hydrostatic testing. Measurements shall be made at a maximum intervals of
3m (10 ft) measured on diametrical lines across the tank. The diametrical lines
shall be spaced at equal angles, with a maximum separation measured at the
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tank circumference of 10m (32 ft). A minimum of four diametrical lines shall be
used.

5.0 Testing of the Roof

Upon Completion, the roof of a tank designed to be gas tight shall be tested by one
of the following methods.

a.) Applying internal air pressure not exceeding the weight of the roof plates and
applying to the weld joints a bubble solution or other material suitable for the
detection of leaks.
b.) Vacuum testing the weld joints to detect any leaks.

Upon completion, the roof of a tank not designed to be gas-tight, such as a tank
with peripherial circulation vents or tank with free or open vents, shall receive
only visual examination of its weld joints, unless otherwise specified by Hunt Oil.

6.0 Records
Test records shall be recorded in hydostatic test report.