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Frequency Checks Who
5 yearly Visual external inspection in Authorized inspector (Certified
accordance with API 653 or in accordance with API 653 or
EEMUA 159 or CODRES Pt 2. EEMUA 159 or

5 yearly Ultrasonic thickness inspection Authorized inspector (Certified

of the tank shell to determine in accordance with API 653 or
the corrosion rate. EEMUA 159 or CODRES)

10 yearly Internal inspection: Authorized inspector (Certified

1. Ensure that the bottom in accordance with API 653 or
is not severely EEMUA 159 or CODRES)
corroded and leaking,

2. Carry out thickness

measurements of the
shell and bottom plates
to establish the shell
and bottom corrosion
rates.

3. Carry out shell

geometrical
deformation test.

4. Carry out check on

degradation of the side
in contact with the
foundations.
5. Identify and evaluate
any tank bottom
settlement.
6. Carry out checks on the
roof interiors panels.
7. Carry out checks and
test on the earthing
connections (control of
electrical continuity)
8. Checks on the
footbridges and
stanchions welded to
the roof.
9. Roof structure and
central compression
ring, internal floating
 screen (geometrical
deformation and
thickness control,
accessories)
10. Tank accessories and
welding (circular and
vertical welds, shell-
roof joints, nozzles)
11. Instrumentation
(Updating calculation
notes, position of level
detectors)
Storage tanks
5 yearly
Ultrasonic thickness
inspection of the tank shell to
determine the corrosion rate.
Authorised inspector (Certified
in accordance with API 653 or
EEMUA 159 or CODRES)

10 yearly Internal inspection: Authorised inspector (Certified

Ensure that the bottom is not in accordance with API 653 or
severely corroded and leaking, EEMUA 159 or CODRES)
Carry out thickness
measurements of the shell and
bottom plates to establish the
shell and bottom corrosion
rates,
Identify and evaluate any
tank bottom settlement.