Corporate Engineering Standard
Standard Engineering Specification: SW14S
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SW14S
Reinforced Thermoset Plastic (RTP) Tanks and Equipment
Table of Contents
1. Scope.................................................................2
2. General ..............................................................2
2.1 Basis for design ............................................2
2.2 Quotation and order requirements................3
2.3 Qualification ..................................................3
2.4 Service limitations.........................................3
2.5 Design considerations ..................................3
3. Materials............................................................5
3.1 Resin.............................................................5
3.2 Reinforcement ..............................................5
3.3 Laminate .......................................................6
4. Properties and testing .....................................6
4.1 Properties .....................................................6
4.2 Testing ..........................................................6
5. Vendor’s drawings ...........................................7
6. Fabrication ........................................................8
6.1 General .........................................................8
6.2 Lay-up ...........................................................8
6.3 Shell joints ....................................................9
6.4 Tank heads ...................................................9
6.5 Body flanges ..............................................10
6.6 Manways.....................................................10
6.7 Flanged nozzles..........................................11
6.8 Drain nozzles ..............................................11
6.9 Open-top tanks ...........................................11
6.10 Nameplate ..............................................12
7. Agitated tanks ................................................12
8. Field joints ......................................................12
9. Cleaning ..........................................................12
10. Inspection .......................................................13
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11. Preparation for shipment.................................. 13
List of Figures
Figure 1. Joint arrangement..................................... 15
Figure 2. Flat-bottom tank corner detail................... 17
Figure 3. Nozzle flange dimensions......................... 18
Figure 4. Nozzle connection .................................... 19
Figure 5. Method of flange lay-up ........................... 20
Figure 6. Nozzle gussets ......................................... 21
Figure 7. Manways................................................... 22
Figure 8. ASME torispherical head knuckle
reinforcement............................................ 23
Figure 9. Types of drain nozzles for flat-bottom
tanks ......................................................... 24
Figure 10. Typical baffles in agitated tanks
(schematic) .............................................. 25
Figure 11. Typical agitator support .......................... 25
Figure 12. Stiffener detail......................................... 26
Figure 13. Fabrication tolerances and detail
references................................................ 27
Figure 14. Vessel supports ..................................... 28
Figure 15. Typical RTP column internal details (all
parts are RTP) ......................................... 31
Figure 16. Padding and blocking for tank
shipment .................................................. 32
Figure 17. Hold down clips for RTP base ring ......... 32
Figure 18. Typical lifting lug detail, 2 required at
180° ......................................................... 33
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1. Scope
1.1 This specification provides minimum requirements for design and fabrication by hand lay-up
(contact molding) or filament winding of glass-fiber reinforced thermoset plastic (RTP) tanks and
equipment for chemical services. It is limited to the design of vessels intended for internal
pressures up to 15.0 psig, plus hydrostatic head imposed by contents, or external pressure (or
both) resultant from operation up to full vacuum or external loading common to buried or pit-
installed tankage. For services above 15 psig, the use of ASME Section X and DuPont
Specification SG102S/PIP VESFG001 is required. For services above 5 psig the use of ASME
RTP-1 and DuPont specification SG102S/PIP VESFG001 is recommended and meets DuPont
best practices. For all lethal service equipment or field fabricated or assembled equipment
the use of RTP-1 and DuPont specification SG102S/PIP VESFG001 is required. All such
equipment shall be stamped. Table 1 gives recommended Standards and Specifications for
various types and configurations of RTP equipment.

Table 1.xls

1.2 References
(Links to referenced DuPont specifications are provided from this section.)
1.2.1 Materials specifications, physical property data, laminate testing requirements, and
special curing procedures are covered by SW43S.
1.2.2 For ventilating or process duct systems of reinforced plastics, see SW10S; for guyed
stacks, see SW31S; for the installation of flat bottom tanks, see SW34S.
1.2.3 Inspection of fabricated equipment is described in SW26S.
1.2.4 For detailed information on vendor qualification requirements, refer to SW33S.
1.2.5 This specification replaces archived standards SW12S and SW32S.
1.3 The design and specifications of all RTP tanks and equipment shall be prepared by a
DuPont RTP design specialist of the Engineering Department, Materials or Process Equipment
Group for operating department review and vendor quotation.
1.4 The vendor shall be responsible for the final design. This shall be reflected by suitable
drawings, see Section 5. Appropriate calculations shall be furnished by the vendor upon request.

2. General
2.1 Basis for design
2.1.1 Operating conditions must reflect both normal and abnormal operations relating
to pressures, temperatures, venting, vessel overflow location, pressure relief, and process
upsets.
2.1.2 In view of the relatively low physical properties of RTP, as compared with metals,
careful consideration must be given to equipment location as related to exposure (wind,
snow, personnel loading, fire, etc), and external mechanical and piping loads.
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2.2 Quotation and order requirements
The request for quotation and the purchase order must include information on the following items:
Design conditions of each unit
a. Pressure
b. Temperature
c. Specific gravity of liquid content
d. Depth of liquid fill
e. Wind load
f. Seismic zone
g. Separate engineering description of each unit
h. Gaskets, washers, bolts, see 6.6.1 and 6.7.1
i. Resin designation, per Table 4, SW43S
j. Inspection requirements, per Section 10
k. Field fabrication supervision, see 8.2
l. Extent of testing, see 4.2
m. Pigmentation, see 3.1.2 and 3.1.3
n. Special cleaning, see 9.2

2.3 Qualification
Only DuPont qualified vendors shall supply equipment for DuPont needs. Fabricators seeking
qualification under this specification shall apply to DuPont Engineering, Materials Group,
Wilmington, DE. For detailed information on qualification requirements, refer to SW33S. Contact
a DuPont Engineering, Materials or Process Equipment Group RTP specialist for a list of
approved fabricators of RTP equipment.

2.4 Service limitations

The service life of reinforced plastic equipment depends upon the resin, the reinforcement, the
fabrication procedure, and the nature and temperature of the chemical environment. In general,
the maximum continuous operating temperature for reinforced plastic equipment shall be limited
to 180°F (82°C). For higher temperatures or for use with hydrochloric acid or hypochlorite, refer to
a DuPont Engineering, RTP materials consultant

2.5 Design considerations

2.5.1 The design of all elements of RTP equipment and tanks shall be based upon
appropriate calculations which employ applicable laminate physical properties. Properties of
hand lay-up elements, shall be those listed in SW43S, Tables 5 and 6, with safety factors as
set forth below. Properties of filament wound elements shall be measured by the fabricator

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following one or more of the methods set forth below. The corrosion barrier shall be
excluded from the design as a contributor to the structural wall strength. This includes
nozzle walls, but does not apply to flange faces. All design shall be in accordance with
ASME RTP-1 Part 3 and its reference parts and appendices.
2.5.1.1 Strain measurements and burst test in accordance with ASTM D1599 shall
be made on small diameter filament wound cylinders which are constructed by the
same methods as the full size tank. The minimum diameter shall be 12 inches and
minimum length shall be 72 inches.
2.5.1.2 Make strain gage measurements on the full size tank. Sufficient data is
required to establish a relation between the variation in hoop tensile modulus and the
variation in total laminate thickness, filament wound shell and liner.
2.5.1.3 Longitudinal tensile strength tests in accordance with ASTM D638 shall be
made. Type III specimens shall be used. The full thickness of the material is to be
tested. Grip ends of specimens shall be built-up with a filled epoxy adhesive and
suitably smoothed to provide parallel faces. A minimum value of 9000 psi is
required.
2.5.2 Design for internal loading
The design basis for hand lay-up tanks or vessels subject to internal pressure, hydrostatic
head or a combination of both shall be 10 percent of the minimum ultimate tensile strength
of the selected laminate thickness per SW43S, Tables 5 and 6. This provides a safety factor
of 10:1 against shell or head rupture up to 180°F (82°C) (see 2.4). For filament wound tanks
and equipment the shell strain shall be limited to 0.001 in./in.
2.5.2.1 For shells and heads under internal loadings follow the rules in
ASME RTP-1 3A-200.
2.5.2.2 The knuckle radius of ASME torispherical heads under internal pressure
shall be reinforced per Figure 8. Torispherical heads which are not subject to
pressure [internal or hydrostatic (or both)] shall not be reinforced per Figure 8.
2.5.2.3 For the design of torispherical heads having a knuckle radius greater than 6
percent of the head diameter, refer to ASME RTP-1 3A-230. The knuckle radius of
such a head shall also be reinforced per Figure 8.
2.5.3 Design for external loading
The design basis for tanks and vessels subject to external pressure or internal vacuum shall
be 20 percent of the tensile modulus of elasticity of the selected laminate thickness based
on SW43S, Tables 5 and 6 for hand lay-up laminates or test values for filament wound
laminates. This provides a safety factor of 5:1 against shell or head collapse.
2.5.3.1 For shells and heads under external loadings follow the rules in
ASME RTP-1 3A-300.
2.5.4 Additional design considerations
2.5.4.1 The allowable design stress for secondary bonds in shear shall be 200 psi.
2.5.4.2 Flat bottom vertical tanks must be provided with foundations in accordance
with SW34S.
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2.5.4.3 Vertical tanks or equipment with dished or conical bottom heads shall be
supported by a steel band with legs or lugs, a skirt, or RTP legs (Figure 14A). The
design of these support systems is a special case and is not described by this
specification. See 1.2.
2.5.4.4 All metallic support systems shall be fabricated in accordance with SG5S.
Welding of steel or other alloys are to be per AWS D14.4 or ASME Section IX.
2.5.4.5 Equipment for installation outdoors shall be checked for effect of wind
loading. Four or more holddown lugs shall be provided as required.
2.5.4.6 Tank shells fitted with insulation are a special consideration and are not
described by this specification. See 1.2.
2.5.4.7 Other design requirements should be considered, such as stiffening of top
heads of tanks (see 6.4.1.2), and designs for agitated tanks (see section 7).
2.5.4.8 All weight-bearing ledges shall be integral with the shell wall.

3. Materials
3.1 Resin
3.1.1 The resin to be used shall be one or more of those shown in SW43S, Table 4, and
shall be designated in the purchase order. The specific resin(s) used shall be that
recommended by a DuPont RTP materials consultant, Engineering Department, Materials
Engineering Group.
3.1.2 Pigments, dyes, and colorants shall not be used unless specified.
3.1.3 All RTP equipment and tanks exposed to direct sunlight (ultraviolet) shall be
protected by a pigmented resin gel coat with UV inhibitor. Where required, this must be a
part of the specification. Refer to SW43S, section 5.3.

3.2 Reinforcement
3.2.1 Fiber reinforcment shall be in accordance with SW43S, 4.2 and Tables 2 and 3.
3.2.2 Fabmat is not permitted in the laminate.
3.2.3 Reinforcement to provide required axial strength shall be approved by DuPont. All
filament wound shells shall have an intersperse layer minimum between wind cycles.
3.2.4 For filament wound vendor qualification, the complete sequence of reinforcement for
each laminate thickness must be provided. The following data must be supplied:
a. Wind angle
b. Band width
c. Thickness/layer
d. Glass yield, yards/lb or glass reinf/end
e. Number of ends/band

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3.3 Laminate
Hand lay-up laminate construction shall be as shown in SW43S Tables 2 and 3.

4. Properties and testing

4.1 Properties
4.1.1 Mechanical properties of hand lay-up laminates are listed in SW43S, Tables 5 and 6.
4.1.2 All products fabricated to this specification must be cured to the minimum Barcol
hardness listed in SW43S, Table 4. Post curing may be required to attain specified
hardness.
4.1.3 All products must meet the physical requirements stated above before being shipped
from the fabricators’ shop. This is the responsibility of the fabricator.
4.1.4 Physical properties of filament wound elements in the hoop direction shall be those
determined by the fabricator by methods described in 2.5.1.1, 2.5.1.2, and 2.5.1.3.
4.1.5 Tensile properties in the axial direction of filament wound shells shall be 9000 psi
minimum. Axial reinforcement shall be provided in a form approved by DuPont.

4.2 Testing
4.2.1 Verification
Verification of design adequacy by means of strain measurements when specified in the
purchase order shall be conducted after consultation with an RTP design consultant of
DuPont Engineering, Process Equipment Group.
4.2.2 Sampling
Each cutout from equipment laminates shall be marked to identify DuPont equipment
number and sample location and retained for DuPont inspection. Cutouts are the property of
DuPont, and shall be retained by vendor for at least five years after shipment.
4.2.3 Test specimens
Test specimens shall be provided only when specified in the purchase order. The cost for
such specimens and testing shall be quoted as a separate item.
4.2.4 Test specimen preparation and testing
Specimen preparation and testing shall be in accordance with SW43S.
4.2.5 Test reporting
Requested test results shall be sent in duplicate to DuPont office originating the purchase
order. The report shall include all pertinent details required by the “Report” section of the
applicable ASTM Test Method. Load-elongation and load-deflection plots shall be included.

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4.2.6 Acetone tests
Where use of the Barcol impressor is not practical, the acetone method for evaluating resin
cure of fabricated equipment shall be used for exterior surfaces, internal overlays, and
other locations.
4.2.6.1 Remove mold release or wax from a small area using fine grit abrasive
paper. Wipe clean of dust. Apply a few drops of acetone in the cleaned area and
rub lightly with a clean rag or cheesecloth. If the resin becomes tacky, it is
undercured and is not acceptable.

5. Vendor’s drawings
5.1 General arrangements and overall dimensions shall be in accordance with the purchase
order and accompanying specifications and drawings.
5.2 Vendor’s shop drawings shall be used to record details of construction and shall be checked
by a DuPont RTP design specialist of the Materials or Process Equipment Groups. Approval by
DuPont is required prior to start of fabrication.
5.3 All drawings shall provide an accurate engineering description of the equipment to be built,
expressed in terms that will permit checking by DuPont.
5.3.1 Vendor’s standards and special shop code notes may be indicated on the drawings.
However, where these data are necessary for checking by DuPont, the information shall
also be included on the drawing in common terminology.
5.4 Vendor’s drawings for approval shall include all of the following where applicable:
a. Equipment name, DuPont and vendor order numbers, DuPont plant, vendor’s reference
drawing number, DuPont project number, and Design Area (DA) or equipment (EN)
number.
b. Design conditions—temperature, pressure, specific gravity of content, depth of liquid fill,
wind loadings and seismic zone.
c. All material thicknesses in decimal inch and with hand lay-up laminate sequence per
SW43S, Tables 2 and 3. Filament wound laminates shall have a complete description of
the reinforcement through the wall including wind angle, band width, thickness/layer,
glass yield, yards/lb or glass reinf/end, and number of ends/band.
d. Standards, specifications, drawings, and resin designations.
e. Detailed representations of how the vendor will fabricate and install the details called for
in the referenced Standards. Notes shall be added to assure compliance by the
fabricator’s shop personnel.
f. Drawing notes or details to clarify all unusual or critical constructions, such as tolerance
range on critical dimensions, flatness of large body flange faces, and alignment of
flanges on subassemblies of larger units. See Figure 13.
g. Maximum working volume in US gallons.
h. Weight of tanks or equipment empty and filled with process material.

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i. Where the weight of the fabricated equipment requires mechanical handling, two lifting
lugs and their details shall be provided. Lugs to be designed with a shock factor of 2.
See Figure 18.

6. Fabrication
6.1 General
6.1.1 Fabrication tolerances are shown of Figure 13.
6.1.2 Laminates shall be dense and free of dry spots or pockets of unreinforced resin.
Maximum size and number of air bubbles shall be within the limits specified in SW26S.
6.1.3 All internal shall be of Type 1 construction (all chapped strand glass mat), per
SW43S, Section 3.1.
6.1.4 All cut edges that are exposed to the chemical environment shall be sealed using a
specified number and type of surface veil and resin. The final coating of resin shall contain
paraffin to ensure complete surface cure. All other cut edges and any machined flange
faces shall be double resin coated only. In either case, the resin used shall be that in the
equipment laminate and must contain paraffin to assure acceptable cure.

6.1.5 Mold release agents such as Mylar® polyester film, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), waxes,
or other proprietary products must be removed prior to application of secondary bonds.

6.2 Lay-up
6.1.1 Lay-up of hand lay-up shall be in accordance with SW43S, Tables 2 and 3.
6.2.2 If interruption of laminate build-up is required for exotherm, such interruption is only
permitted between complete phases of laminate construction as in SW43S Tables 2 and 3.
6.2.3 Surfaces exposed to the process shall be resin rich, smooth, and reinforced with
10-mil minimum surfacing veil of the type specified.
6.2.4 Follow with 3 ounces or more of chopped strand mat and resin in two plies of 1-1/2
or four plies of 3/4 oz/ft2 mat. Alternately, with prior DuPont approval, a minimum of two
passes of chopped roving (minimum length 1/2 in.) and resin, may be applied by the spray-
up process. Each pass of chopped roving or ply of chopped strand mat shall be thoroughly
rolled out individually. The nominal thickness, following cure, of 6.2.3 and this section shall
be 100 mils. Glass content of this portion of the laminate shall be 25 to 30 percent
by weight.
6.2.5 For filament wound shells following cure of the liner, a bedding layer of chopped
roving shall be applied at a rate of 1.0 oz/ft2. Subsequent reinforcing shall be resin-
saturated, continuous roving, as needed to satisfy all other requirements of this
specification. Roving shall be wound in a pattern and at a helix angle comparable to that
utilized in making the proof test cylinders, per requirements of 4.1. The roving yield, winding
angle, band width and ends per inch shall be the same as used in the test cylinders. The
glass content shall be a minimum of 65 percent by weight.
6.2.6 For filament wound shells, additional chopped roving and axial reinforcement shall be
applied between winding cycles to provide longitudinal strength to meet requirements
of 4.1.5.

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6.2.7 The outer surface of the fabricated product shall be relatively smooth and free of
exposed glass fibers. The final ply shall be mat or chopped strand spray-up. The addition of
surface mat over this finish surface is optional. The use of Nexus veil or equivalent synthetic
veil prevents fiber bloom at laminate surfaces. Surface resin must contain paraffin to assure
surface cure.
6.2.8 All edges of reinforcement material, applied as sheets, shall be lapped, 1 inch
minimum for mat, and 2 inches minimum for woven roving. Lapped edges of adjacent layers
shall be staggered.

6.3 Shell joints

6.3.1 Shell joints may be butt or bell and spigot. See Figures 1A and 1B.
6.3.2 Shell joints shall be reinforced with an overlay of glass fiber and resin, which extends
on each side of the joint as illustrated on Figure 1. A smooth contour joint that blends
gradually into the shell or head is required.
6.3.2.1 Gaps at mating edges shall not exceed the thickness of the laminate or 3/8
inch maximum. All mating edges shall be sealed, and gaps filled with resin putty to
present smooth surfaces. The exterior and interior surfaces shall be overlaid per
6.3.2.3 and 6.3.2.4.
6.3.2.2 Prior to making an overlay, the cured surfaces of the area to be overlaid
must be roughened by 16 to 24-grit sandpaper. The roughened area shall extend
beyond the overlay. The roughened area subsequently must be completely coated
with resin.
6.3.2.3 The exterior overlay shall consist of plies of mat or alternate plies of mat and
woven roving equivalent to the “structural” part of the thickest laminate in the joint for
hand lay-up elements or a calculated hand lay-up equivalent thickness for filament
wound elements. Minimum ply width shall be 3 inches, centered on the joint or top of
bell. Each successive chopped strand mat ply shall extend ½-inch minimum beyond
each side of the preceding ply. Woven roving reinforcing plies shall not extend
beyond the chopped strand mat ply, which precedes it.
6.3.2.4 The interior overlay shall consist of the 3 plies of 1-1/2-oz chopped strand
mat plus a specified number and type of surface veil on the exposed surface of the
overlay. Minimum ply width shall be 3 inches, centered on the joint. Each successive
reinforcement ply shall extend 1/2 inch beyond each side of the preceding ply.

6.4 Tank heads

6.4.1 Top heads of all vertical tanks and equipment shall be ASME torispherical dished
unless otherwise specified. The thickness shall be determined in accordance with 2.5.2.2 or
2.5.2.3. The knuckle radius of the head shall be reinforced per Figure 8 when subject to
internal pressure.
6.4.1.1 In head-to-shell joints, either arrangement shown on Figure 1 may be used
and the joint shall be prepared in accordance with 6.3.2.
6.4.1.2 Stiffener ribs, thickening of heads, or other means shall be used to provide
structural rigidity as may be required to support operating personnel, snow loads, or
auxiliary equipment.

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6.4.2 Bottom heads of tanks may be ASME torispherical dished, conical, or fully
supported flat depending upon process or operating requirements.
6.4.2.1 Flat bottom heads shall be molded with an integral skirt. These heads shall
be joined to the shell in accordance with Figure 1 and Figure 2B.
6.4.2.2 As an alternate, any type of bottom head may be built integral with the tank
shell thus eliminating the head-shell joint. See Figure 2A.
6.4.2.3 The knuckle radius of all flat bottom tanks shall be reinforced per Figure 2A
or 2B. This reinforcement must be of the same type employed in the structural
portion of the tank bottom.
6.4.2.4 Thicknesses of flat bottoms for vertical tanks shall be:
Vertical tank flat bottom
Structural thickness (in.) Tank diameter (ft)
0.22 >0 to 6
0.29 >6 to 8
0.37 >8 to 12
Flat bottom laminates shall be per SW43S, Table 3.
6.4.2.5 The thickness of ASME torispherical dished bottom heads shall be
determined in accordance with the requirements of 2.5.2.2 or 2.5.2.3 with knuckle-
radius reinforcement per Figure 8.
6.4.2.6 The thickness of the straight flange portion of heads shall not be less than
the calculated minimum thickness of the adjacent shell to which it is attached.

6.5 Body flanges

Body flanges when specified, shall be flat and true to a tolerance of plus or minus 1/32 inch. If
machining is required, the machined surface shall be sealed with resin. Under no circumstances
shall the finished machined flange thickness be less than that specified. Bolting, washers, and
gaskets shall be supplied by the fabricator unless otherwise specified. All bolt holes shall be back
spot faced. See Figure 1C.

6.6 Manways
6.6.1 All manways and parts of manways shall be made by the fabricator. No manways or
parts of manways shall be purchased by the fabricator.
6.6.2 Manways and covers shall be in accordance with Figure 7A. Gaskets, washers, and
bolting shall be supplied by the fabricator unless otherwise specified.
6.6.3 Laminates surrounding manways which are subject to pressure shall be reinforced
with an annular overlay. The composition of the overlay shall equal the structural portion of
the cut-out laminate. See Figure 7B.
6.6.4 The same reinforcement concept shall apply to shell or head nozzles which are
subject to pressure and exceed 6-inch nominal size.

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6.6.5 When vessel requires external pressure design, 100 percent internal and external
reinforcement is required.

6.7 Flanged nozzles

6.7.1 All nozzle flanges and parts of nozzle flanges shall be made by the fabricator. No
nozzle flanges or parts of nozzle flanges shall be purchased by the fabricator.
6.7.2 Nozzle flanges shall be made by hand lay-up construction unless otherwise specified.
A minimum of 50 percent of the glass reinforcing in the flange face must extend
continuously up the hub. Gaskets, washers, and bolting shall be supplied by DuPont
unless otherwise specified.
6.7.2.1 Flanged nozzles made by hand lay-up shall be fabricated in accordance with
Figures 3, 4, 5, and 6.
6.7.2.2 All bolt holes shall be spot faced for SAE size washers. Overall machine
facing of the back of hand lay-up flanges is not permitted. Bolt holes and spot facing
shall be coated using paraffin resin.
6.7.2.3 Flange drilling shall be in accordance with ANSI B16.5 for 150 psi pressure
class.
6.7.3 All nozzles shall be installed as shown on Figure 4.
6.7.4 All nozzles through 4 inches shall be reinforced with gussets in accordance with
Figure 6A. Conical gussets, as shown on Figure 6B, may be substituted for the plate
gussets. Plate gussets should not be attached to the back of the flange face. Gussets may
be triangular in shape to be joined at the hub-flange face radius if so desired.
6.7.5 Bolt holes in flanged nozzles are to straddle the centerline as shown on Figure 13.
Tolerance in bolt holes, location, and in diameter of bolt circle shall be plus or minus
1/16 inch.
6.7.6 On all flanged connections, use 1/8-inch thick full-faced elastomeric gaskets having a
Shore A Durometer hardness of 60, plus or minus 5.

6.8 Drain nozzles

6.8.1 Figure 9 illustrates three types of drain nozzles used on flat-bottom tanks. Where
complete drainage is not required, a siphon drain nozzle (Figure 9A) is preferred.
6.8.2 For complete drainage, the full drain side nozzle (Figure 9B) is recommended. This
nozzle is installed with its centerline on the plane of the tank bottom inner surface. Part of
the nozzle neck extends underneath the tank bottom, thus requiring a small notch in the
foundation pad. The width of the notch shall be equal to the nozzle size plus 3 inches. The
minimum notch depth shall be one-half the nozzle size plus 1-1/2 inches.
6.8.3 The side bottom drain nozzle (Figure 9C) provides almost complete drainage and
does not require a foundation cutout.

6.9 Open-top tanks

Open-top, vertical tanks shall be constructed with a horizontal flange or reinforcing ring at the top
of the tank shell of sufficient rigidity to maintain the shape of the tank. The need for ultraviolet ray

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protection of interior tank surfaces shall be referred to a DuPont RTP materials consultant,
Materials Group. Nexus veil or equivalent synthetic veil shall be used as the veil for the inside
laminate of open top tanks to help prevent fiber bloom at laminate surfaces.

6.10 Nameplate
The fabricator shall furnish and securely attach a Type 300 series stainless steel, plastic or
laminated paper nameplate which shows the fabricator’s name, year the equipment was built,
DuPont design area (DA) or (EN) number, DuPont specification number, resin code designation,
the design pressure, design temperature, DuPont project number, Dupont order number, and
fabricator’s shop order.

7. Agitated tanks
7.1 Fluid agitation equipment may be used on reinforced plastic tanks. Tank shell stiffening may
be required. See 1.2.
7.2 Where required, baffles shall be installed in accordance with Figure 10.
7.3 Agitation equipment can be supported from a flanged nozzle in the tank head or shell on
structural RTP or in the case of flanged open-top tanks on steel framing as shown schematically
on Figure 11. Weight, horsepower, rpm, dimensions, and arrangement of agitation equipment
must be specified to permit design of all RTP elements.
7.3.1 For heavy agitation equipment, it is preferable to provide a separate steel structure to
support such equipment independent of the RTP vessel.
7.3.2 While a side-entering agitator may be supported on a RTP vessel, special
considerations must be given to attaching the nozzle and agitator support clips.
7.4 Hold-down lugs may be necessary to eliminate the possibility of tank movement.

8. Field joints
8.1 Where the field joining of RTP components is required, the fabricator shall furnish all
necessary materials. Fabrication procedures shall conform to the requirements of this
specification.
8.2 Unless field forces are known to be thoroughly competent in RTP hand lay-up procedures,
a vendor erection supervisor shall be present when field joints are made.

9. Cleaning
9.1 Prior to inspection, all dirt and extraneous materials shall be removed from the equipment
interior. The fabricator shall remove all surface markings, coatings, or contaminants prior to
inspection.
9.2 When equipment must be ready for use without further site cleaning by the purchaser,
special cleaning and sealing requirements must be detailed in the purchase order. For sealed
equipment, positive venting must be provided.

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10. Inspection
10.1 DuPont inspection of all products fabricated to this specification is required prior to
shipment, unless expressly waived by DuPont in writing. This includes examination of
laminate cutouts and specimens. For detailed procedure and requirements for visual inspection,
refer to SW26S.
10.2 All field-assembled equipment shall be shop assembled to assure proper fit-up.
Subassemblies shall be numbered and mating flanges or elements shall be match marked to
assure correct alignment and proper field assembly.
10.3 Unless otherwise specified in the purchase requisition, hydrostatic testing in the vendor’s
shop is not required for equipment under 2 psig internal pressure. Hydrostatic testing shall
be carried out after the equipment is installed. Shop and field hydrostatic tests will as a minimum,
consist of filling with water containing a wetting agent and holding for 4 hours. For hydrotests for
tanks with design pressures exceeding 2 psig, the tank shall be completely filled with water and a
liquid filled standpipe applied to the top most nozzle to impose a hydrostatic test pressure equal to
1.1 times the design pressure at the top of the tank. Pneumatic tests for fiberglass equipment are
not allowed. All vessels and equipment shall be designed for liquid filled hydrotests when they
have design pressures above 2 psig. Stresses during hydrotest shall not exceed 20% of the
ultimate tensile strength of the laminate. Vertical vessels may be hydrotested in the horizontal
position as long as the hydrostatic test pressure in all parts of the vessel is at least equal to 1.1
times the design pressure of the vessel in the installed position.
10.4 For tanks designed for external pressures below 2 psig, a shop vacuum test is required at
the design vacuum level or as close as practical to it recognizing that full vacuum pressures are
impossible to achieve in shop conditions. Once the desired vacuum level is achieved, the
vacuum level shall be held for a minimum of 1 hour without more than a 5% increase in pressure.
10.5 If inspection by DuPont is specified in the order, a DuPont Quality Assurance Field
Representative (QAFR) will contact the vendor to schedule inspection visits. If not contacted, the
vendor must notify (by telephone) the inspection agency at least five days before inspection is
required. Unless otherwise indicated in the order, inspection will be by:
JBEK Engineering-Delaware
QBEK Quality Services
Ashford Bldg.
242 Chapman Rd.
Newark, DE 19714-8255
(302) 452-9224

11. Preparation for shipment

11.1 The vendor is responsible for proper packaging and protection of all materials to prevent
damage during transit and handling.
11.2 Tanks and cylindrical equipment which are shipped in horizontal position shall be mounted
on padded saddles. All tank end blocking used to prevent shifting of tanks must be padded and
bear only upon the knuckle radius of flat or dished head per Figure 16. When shipped in a
vertical position, such equipment shall be secured to a pallet or skid. Other types of equipment
shall be mounted on skids or pallets.
11.2.1 Tanks and equipment shall be secured on saddles or skids by strapping to the truck
bed or railroad car as shown on Figure 16.

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11.2.2 Tanks and equipment shall be loaded with a minimum clearance of 2 inches
between the tank or equipment (including external fittings, nozzles, or other projections) and
the bed of the truck or car. When two or more units are shipped together, sufficient
clearance shall be provided between units to prevent contact during transit.
11.3 Flange faces shall be protected by covering with suitable plywood or hardboard, securely
fastened.
11.4 Open-top tanks and equipment shall be fitted with internal cross bracing with suitable
padding to prevent damage from distortion during transit and handling.
11.5 Accessory pipe and tubing, fittings, and miscellaneous small parts shall be crated or boxed.
Additional protection, such as battens, end wrapping, cross bracing, or other interior fastening
may be required to assure such individual equipment pieces are not damaged in transit.
11.6 Crates, boxes, or miscellaneous equipment, exceeding 50-lb gross weight, shall be
mounted on skids or pallets to permit handling by crane or fork truck.
11.7 Where unusually bulky or lengthy equipment is involved, the fabricator and purchaser shall
agree on special protection and specific handling procedures to be followed to avoid damage in
transit and during unloading and installation.
11.7.1 Where a spreader bar is required for proper lifting, a stenciled notation to that
effect shall be applied to the equipment in a prominent location by the fabricator.
11.8 Contact DuPont approved transportation company for all shipments of equipment.

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Figure 1. Joint arrangement

Resin putty

Top of bell
joint line

t Interior joint line

Gap, see 6.3.2.1

Exterior
overlay, Interior overlay, see 6.3.2.4
see 6.3.2.3

Figure 1A. Bell and spigot joint

Interior overlay, see 6.3.2.4

Joint line

Gap, see 6.3.2.1

Exterior
overlay,
see 6.3.2.3

Figure 1B. Butt joint

(continued)

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Figure 1. Joint arrangement (continued)

T
2

3/8" R

h
B

Note: Body flanges designed with 3/16" thick gaskets and SA 193 B7 / SA 194 2H bolting.

Typical body flange dimensions*

B A C Bolt holes
Inside Outside Bolt Torque
diameter diameter circle Diameter T t h required
(inch) (inch) (inch) (inch) Number (in.) (in.) (in.) (ft – lb)
30 35-1/2 34 5/8 28 11/16 1/4 2-1/4 12
36 41-1/2 40 5/8 32 3/4 5/16 2-1/2 13
42 47-1/2 46 5/8 40 7/8 5/16 3 14
48 54 52-1/2 5/8 44 7/8 3/8 3-1/4 16
54 60 58-1/2 5/8 48 1 3/8 3-1/2 18
60 66 64-1/2 5/8 52 1 3/8 4 18
72 78-1/2 77 5/8 64 1-1/8 7/16 4-1/2 21
84 91 89-1/2 5/8 76 1-1/4 9/16 5 25
96 104-1/2 102-1/2 3/4 84 1-7/16 5/8 5-1/2 35
108 117 115 3/4 96 1-9/16 3/4 6 39
120 129-1/2 127-1/2 3/4 104 1-3/4 3/4 6-1/2 45
132 142 140 3/4 116 1-7/8 3/4 7-1/4 46
144 155 152-1/2 7/8 120 2 7/8 7-1/2 62

* These dimensions apply only to body flanges that do not exceed 15 psi.
Figure 1C. Body flange dimensions

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Figure 2. Flat-bottom tank corner detail

t Tank R L M
Dia min min min
(ft) (in) (in) (in)
4 and 1 8 3
under
Over 4 1-1/2 12 4

L = Length of double reinforcing

M = Length of thickness transition (taper)
t = Shell thickness
M

tb = Bottom thickness
ta (min) = t + tb (see 6.4.2.3)
R = Inside corner radius
SF* = Straight flange of bottom head
tr = Ext. reinf. (greater of t or tb and
same laminate)

t
tb
L

R
tb
M

ta

Tank bottom must be flat over entire width

Interior
Exterior
overlay,
overlay tr ,
Figure 2A. For integral head to shell see 6.3.2.4
see 6.3.2.3

Joint line
L

* For minimum straight flange thickness, see 6.4.2.6.

SF * 4" min

R
tb
ta

Tank bottom must be flat over entire width

Figure 2B. For joined head to shell

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Figure 3. Nozzle flange dimensions

Dimensions generally Flange face flat and true to +1/32". At F ,

comparable to ANSI A + 1/2"
– 0" spot face for washers. See 6.7.1.2.
150-lb flanges.
C
B Note: Blind flange

T
thickness based upon
CP
t =d S where
F F P = 25 psi.

L
3/8" R (min)

Bolt ASME B18.22.1

B T L Hole Bolt Type A Plain Washer Bolt Weight of flange Blind
Size A C Min t Min No. Dia Dia (Narrow Series) Torque with 6 in. flange
(in) (in) (in) (in) (in) (in) Bolts (in) (in) Size, OD (in) (ft • lb) extension (lb) thickness (in)
2 6 4-3/4 1/2 1/4 2-1/2 4 3/4 5/8 1-5/16 25 1-1/2 1/2
3 7-1/2 6 1/2 1/4 2-3/4 4 3/4 5/8 1-5/16 25 2 1/2
4 9 7-1/2 9/16 1/4 3 8 3/4 5/8 1-5/16 25 3 9/16
6 11 9-1/2 5/8 1/4 3-1/2 8 7/8 3/4 1-1/2 25 4 5/8
8 13-1/2 11-3/4 3/4 1/4 4 8 7/8 3/4 1-1/2 25 6-1/2 3/4
10 16 14-1/4 7/8 1/4 4 12 1 7/8 1-3/4 25 9 7/8
12 19 17 1 1/4 4-1/2 12 1 7/8 1-3/4 25 14 1
14 21 18-3/4 1-1/16 5/16 5 12 1-1/8 1 2 30 17 1-1/16
16 23-1/2 21-1/4 1-3/16 5/16 5 16 1-1/8 1 2 30 22 1-3/16
18 25 22-3/4 1-1/4 3/8 5-1/2 16 1-1/4 1-1/8 2-1/4 35 25 1-1/4
20 27-1/2 25 1-5/16 3/8 5-3/4 20 1-1/4 1-1/8 2-1/4 35 30 1-5/16
24 32 29-1/2 1-1/2 7/16 6 20 1-3/8 1-1/4 2-1/2 35 38 1-1/2

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Figure 4. Nozzle connection

Bolt torquing sequence Bead of filler

material under

6" nominal
Do
overlay
B
1 12 1
4 1 8 8 5
5 6-ply nozzle

Do
4 4 9 overlay, min,
10

Di
6 3 3 see 6.6.3
2 3 6
2 7 7 Make neat fit
2 11 B + 6" dia
with inside of
vessel and
3-ply and 1 round edge
surfacing mat
12 1 13 overlay
16 1 20
8 9 8 5
12 5 16 17 B
4 13 4 9 size Di Do
14 3 10 (in) (in) (in)
3
6 11 18 2 1 2
15
10 6
2 15 7 7 3 1-1/2 2-1/2
14 19
2 11 4 and 2 3
over
All nozzles through 4 inches to be reinforced
with gussets per Figure 6. Each ply 1-1/2-oz
mat or equal.

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Figure 5. Method of flange lay-up (see Figure 3 for dimensions 2–24 inches)

3 full-face plies of
T/2 mat plus one ply T/2
surface mat

T T

3/8" radius (min)

3/8"
radius
L L
(min)
flange flange

t t

* T/2 equals hub reinforcement

Figure 5A. Normal corrosive service Figure 5B. High corrosive service

304 SST studs with 303 SST nuts

(equally spaced) (except as noted)

ID ring

Bolt circle 1/4" thick

304 SST
1/8"

OD ring ring

X Stud ring detail

2 Note: Bolt circle per ANSI 150-lb
X*
flanges. (See Figure 3)
* X = bolt dia + 1/2"

t1 + height of nut Procedure for stud pad

+ thickness of gasket Note: Fabricate half of stud
Bolt hole dia + 1/16" pad. Then rout 1/4-inch deep
groove and drill holes for stud
ring. When inserting stud ring,
apply resin putty to fill voids in
groove and bolt holes. Level
t1

ID groove ring ID – 1/8" stud ring, then finish lay-up

t1

OD groove ring OD + 1/8" of pad.

t1 = T (min as shown
on Figure 3)
Figure 5C. Stud ring and pad details

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Figure 6. Nozzle gussets

B X
Reinforced size no. of No. of Y
plastic (in) plies gussets (in)
gusset* 2 3 4 12
1/4"
3 3 4 13-1/2
60° 4 3 4 15
1-1/2"

1-1/2"

X ply of 1-1/2 oz mat overlay

Fill voids with filled polyester resin

* Gussets are to be evenly spaced around nozzle

Figure 6A. Plate-type gussets

3/16"

60°

Figure 6B. Typical cone-type gusset

Gussets are to be added after complete assembly of nozzle. Gussets are not required on nozzles over 4 inches.

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Figure 7. Manways

Amospheric pressure
manway A
C 4-ply overlay 6" × 6" min
7-1/2" 7-1/2"
T1 Blank face shall be flat and true to
Flange face T + 1/32" in gasket area
B
shall be flat and

7"
true to +1/32" 3/8" 90°
6-ply mat overlay, +1°
3-ply min mat overlay
see Figure 4
3" min and 1 surfacing mat

2" min

1/4"
7" Note: Manways subject to 3" 6" 3"
pressures exceeding 10 psig
shall have an internal overlay
12"
as follows:

3/4"
1 ply mat Reinforced
1 ply woven roving Resin Handle
3 ply mat
1 surface mat
Pressured
B

Bolt
manway
No. Hole Pressure
3" min (2) (1)
B A C of dia T T1 max
(in) (in) (in) holes (in) (in) (in) (psi)
24 32 29-1/2 20 3/4 3/8 3/8 Top entry
(For 3/4 3/4 5
5/8"
dia 3/4 1 10
bolt) 7/8 1-1/8 15
T1 T
1 1-3/8 20
For reinforcement of opening, (1)
Domed covers may be used.
see 6.6.2 and Figure 7B (2)
The centerline of a manway shall be no less than 30 inches from the
internal surface of a flat bottom head.
Figure 7A. Manways in shell or head

Dp
B
Nozzle joint
overlay, see
Reinforcing Figure 4
overlay

tr t
t = Head or shell thickness Interior
tr = Structural thickness of t overlay
B = Size of nozzle
Dp = Diameter of reinforcing overlay equal to 2 times B
Figure 7B. Manway /nozzle reinforcement (see 6.6.2 and 6.6.3)

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Figure 8. ASME torispherical head knuckle reinforcement

Taper to head
Taper to head
Full thickness

Knuckle radius Full thickness Knuckle radius

Knuckle rein-
60° 60° forcement,
see 6.3.2.3 for
Exterior overlay/reinforcement, equivalent
Joint see 6.3.2.3 thickness and
composition
1-1/2" min Taper to shell

Taper to shell

Figure 8A. Jointed head/shell Figure 8B. One-piece head/shell

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Figure 9. Types of drain nozzles for flat-bottom tanks

3-part mitered elbow

Per Figure 4

Note: Normal external final

ply of mat shall be overlaid Double resin coat on
by 2 plies of mat ply and cut end
1 ply of surfacing mat.
Alternate
Figure 9A. Siphon drain nozzle
Gusset

Per Figure 4 B + 3"

B
A 3"
Filler
per SW34S B
+ 1-1/2"
2
Tank foundation
A See Figure 4 External joint strap to
contain a minimum of
Figure 9B. Full drain side nozzle (see 6.8.2) 1 ply of woven roving

Gusset Section A – A

Per Figure 4

Figure 9C. Side bottom drain nozzle (see 6.8.3)

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Figure 10. Typical baffles in agitated tanks (schematic)

Baffle Tank wall

Agitator
Tank 1-1/2"
Slotted plate
gussets laminated
0.75B to baffle and tank
wall

tb
A

tg
B B
LB

C C

6-ply min 1-1/2"

B
mat plus s
Baffles 1 veil 0.75B
1-1/2"

Section C – C
C

Section B – B
Note: Baffles must not be attached
to the tank bottom.
Nomenclature
A = Spacing between support gussets (specify for each application)
B = Baffle width, 1/12 tank diameter
C = Distance off tank bottom
LB = Baffle length, extending from maximum liquid level to 0 to 6 inches below impeller
s = Standoff of baffle from tank wall. 1- to 2-inch standoff is preferred.
Tb = Baffle thickness
tg = Gusset thickness

Figure 11. Typical agitator support

Mounting plate, drilled

as required
Footplate, bolt
to rim of tank

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Figure 12. Stiffener detail

Dimensions and moment of inertia

of 1/2 round stiffener rings
Nominal Stiffener Tank wall thickness t
size and thickness (in)
radius (R) ts Moment of inertia
4
(in) (in) (in )
A 2 1/4
1/4 5/16 3/8
ts 2 2 2-1/2
1/4 5/16 3/8
2 5/16
2 2-1/2 3
F

1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16

3 5/16
7 7-1/2 8 9
1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16
3 3/8
8 9 9-1/2 10
3/8 7/16 1/2 3/4
4 3/8
R 22 23 25 30
3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4
Tank 4 7/16
23 26 31 34
wall 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4
4 1/2
t ts 27 30 34 37
1/2 5/8 3/4
5 3/8
45 50 54
1/2 5/8 3/4
5 1/2
1/4" R (min) 57 61 67
1/2 5/8 3/4
F

5 5/8
67 72 78
1/2 5/8 3/4 1
6 3/8
77 84 91 104
A 1/2 5/8 3/4 1
6 1/2
97 103 112 128
1/2 5/8 3/4 1
6 5/8
115 123 131 150
Notes:
a. F = R
b. At locations A , taper reinforcing element into shell.
c. ts = Stiffener thickness (in), to consist of alternate plies of mat and woven roving with a final ply of mat.
d. Alternate stiffener shapes (triangular, trapezoidal, etc) may be used as long as equivalent moment of
inertia is provided.

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Figure 13. Fabrication tolerances and detail references

Bolt holes to
straddle natural
+1/8" centerline to within
1/16" measured
For detail, X° +1/8"
t across the bolt
see
holes
Figure 1C
Knuckle
radius
+1/8"
line

+1/8"
Datum plane for lug-supported

+1/8"
Bearing surface of each

+1/8"
Radius = ID
lug level + 1/16"

+1/8"
vessels

X° +1/8"
For detail see
Figure 14
+ 1/4" up to 60" (+ 3/8" over 60")

+ 1/2% not to exceed 1/2"

Orientation
All nozzles, manhles, and
+1/8" +1/8" ID +1% lugs shall be held to the
t
Tolerance including drawings within + 1/8"
out-of-roundness unless otherwise indicated
For detail see
Figure 12 Flange faces shall
+1/8" not deviate from
vertical or horizontal
(For typical RTP column (when measured
internal details refer to across bolt circle)
Figure 15) th
Nom size Tolerance
(in) (in)
0 to 6 1/16
–1/4"
+ 0"

+1/4" 8 to 16 3/32
Wall taper not to exceed

18 and over 1/8

1/2 degree per side

Manhole 1/4
+ 1/4"

Recommended
2'-6" + 1/4" for
manways

See SW34S Knuckle

Radius = ID radius
line
See Figure 14D
Datum plane flat
bottom vessels See Figure 14D
Tank bottom must be t Datum plane for skirt or
flat within 1% of tank dia leg-supported vessels

Squareness of shell to datum plane:

1/64" per foot of height (max), not to
exceed 3/4" regardless of height

Note: Distance from any datum plane to any point on equipment, i.e., knuckle radius line, nozzle, or other component shall be + 1/8.

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Figure 14. Vessel supports (see 2.5.5.3)

tc = tb + 3/8"
Taper to shell
A
tc
min
2"

d/4 b b
tL tL
h

h/2
1/8" min mat tL
reinforced resin
6-ply mat
laminate
Q
tL
h/4

RTP shell Carbon steel band

t slipped on layer of A 1-1/8" di a hole
Guide and baseplate,
uncured mat-
Type 304 stainless steel*
reinforced resin
laminate
Resin putty All welding per ASME
Section IX or AWS D14.4

tb Elevation
Figure 14A. Support lug
t
Taper to shell RTP shell
c = Nominal bolt dia
c min = 5/8"
Bolt hole = C + 1/16"

1.5 c
tb + 3/8"
min
2"

d
d
4 a
R
∫*
h
h
2
h

Q
h
4
2"

t ∫ min = 3/8"
t∫

3c
* If ∫ exceeds 8", add a bolt at
midspan to stabilize the flange.
tb tb Do not include in calculations.

Figure 14B. Support lug

Note: Dimensional symbols are shown to indicate some of the significant relationships.
* Or other suitable corrosion-resistant alloy. Welding filler material must be compatible with carbon steel band and alloy material.

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Figure 14. Vessel supports (see 2.5.5.3) (continued)

Resin putty
1/4" nominal Band weld full penetration
RTP stack shell 3" min thickness
tc Welding per
6-ply mat
tb
tc = tb + 3/8" ASME Section IX
overlay or AWS D 14.4
D D Guide to be Type
a
304 stainless steel
h
h/2 b
1/8" mat reinforced RTP stack
resin laminate shell tL
Carbon steel band h/4 d
slipped on layer of tL
uncured mat-reinforced
resin laminate d 3" min
Additional plies of mat Section D–D
to meet OD of carbon
steel bound tb

Tank ID h tb h/2 b d tL
(in) (in) (in) (in) (in) (in) (in)
8–16 9 3/8 4-1/2 3 3-1/2 1/4
18–30 12 1/2 6 4 4 3/8
36–72 12 5/8 6 4 5 1/2
84–120 12 3/4 6 4 6 1/2
132–144 12 3/4 6 6 6 3/4

Figure 14 C. Guide band detail

a
Or other suitable corrosion-resistant alloy. Welding filler materials must be compatible with carbon steel band and alloy
materials.

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Figure 14. Vessel supports (see 2.5.5.3) (continued)

Exterior overlay/reinforcement, see 6.3.2.3 ID tank

1-1/2" min
Interior overlay, see 6.3.2.4
Full thickness

Skirt thickness or Knuckle radius

0.31" whichever is
larger (must contain 60°
woven roving)
Taper to head
Resin putty 1/4" min radius
See specification or drawing for 6 mat interior overlay
skirt thickness (min thickness
0.31") (3 (MR) M, M) ID skirt

Figure 14D. Typical head-skirt joint

Note: Dimensional symbols are shown to indicate some of the significant relationships.
* Or other suitable corrosion-resistant alloy. Welding filler material must be compatible with carbon steel band and alloy
material.

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Figure 15. Typical RTP column internal details (all parts are RTP)

3-ply mat
Resin coat plus 1 veil
cut edges

Minimum seal to be resin putty.

d Where distance d permits, overlay
with 3-ply mat plus 1 veil

2"
min RTP shell
min
2"
min
2"

3" min

2" Min 6-ply mat

min plus 1 veil

RTP
min

pipe
2"
min
3"

All overlay min

3-ply mat plus
1 veil

Elevation

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Figure 16. Padding and blocking for tank shipment

Steel strapping

Padding

80° min

Padding
Padding

Fastened to bed of
Strap anchor
transit vehicle

Figure 17. Hold down clips for RTP base ring

Bolts to be hand tightened to

a snug fit

Grade

T, base height above grade

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Figure 18. Typical lifting lug detail, 2 required at 180°

Continuous full
penetration double
KRL butt weld

Minimum 6 mat overlay

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