Atmospheric Storage Tanks: 11-1-1 BP Oil Co. RP

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RP11-1-1
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REFINING PRACTICE STORAGE TANKS
Rev. 3 Dec. 1997
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
1.0 SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.0 REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.0 DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.0 DATA SHEET AND DOCUMENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5.0 QUALITY CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
6.0 MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7.0 DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
7.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
7.2 Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
7.3 Design and Special Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7.4 Bottom and Annular Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7.5 Shell Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7.6 Shell Openings (Nozzles and Manways) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7.7 Shell Attachments and Tank Appurtenances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7.8 Top and Intermediate Wind Girders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7.9 Fixed Roofs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7.10 Wind Loads on Tanks (Overturning Stability) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
8.0 EXTERNAL FLOATING ROOF DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

8.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
8.2 Support Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
8.3 Seals and Foam Dams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8.4 Roof Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8.5 Roof Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
9.0 INTERNAL FLOATING ROOF DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

9.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
9.2 Internal Floating Roof Appurtenances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
9.3 Support Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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9.4 Seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
9.5 Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
10.0 FABRICATION AND ERECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

10.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
10.2 Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
10.3 Heat Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
10.4 Field Erection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
10.5 Nameplates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
11.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

11.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
11.2 Radiographic Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
11.3 Ultrasonic Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
11.4 Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
11.5 Vacuum-Box and Oil Penetrant Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
11.6 Additional Requirements for Internal Floating Roofs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
12.0 REJECTION AND REPAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
13.0 PAINTING, LINING AND COATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
14.0 HYDROTEST REQUIREMENTS AND NOZZLE PAD TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
15.0 SETTLEMENT MEASUREMENT BENCHMARK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
16.0 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHOP FABRICATED TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

16.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
16.2 Bottom Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
16.3 Anchor Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
16.4 Shell Nozzles and Manways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
16.5 Insulation Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
16.6 Postweld-Heat-Treatment (PWHT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
TABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
FIGURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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1.0 SCOPE
1.1 This Practice covers mandatory requirements governing the design, fabrication, erection, inspection
and testing of new welded steel tanks for above ground atmospheric storage. Tanks within the scope
of API 650 Appendix A or Appendix J are also covered in this Practice. The requirements given herein
supplement and modify those of API Standard 650.
1.2 Supplemental requirements including the data to be furnished by the Purchaser, the Manufacturer’s
responsibility, documentation, and marking, packaging and shipping are covered in RP 11-3-1 .
1.3 Requirements for accessories for atmospheric storage tanks are covered in RP 11-1-4 .
1.4 Any deviation to this Practice must be approved by the procedure described in RP 0-1-3 .
1.5 An asterisk (*) indicates that a decision by the Owner or Owner’s Engineer is required, or that additional
information is furnished by the Purchaser.
1.6 A revision bar indicates all changes made to this Revision.
2.0 REFERENCES
The latest edition of the following standards and publications are referred to herein, and shall be used
with this Practice.
STANDARDS AND PUBLICATIONS
BP Oil Refining Practices

RP 0-1-3 Deviations to BP Oil Refining Practices
RP 4-2-2 Foundations for Atmospheric Storage Tanks
RP 5-1-3 Piping Stress Analysis and Supports
RP 5-2-2 Flanges, Gaskets and Bolting
RP 5-5-1 Piping Fabrication
RP 11-1-1 DS Atmospheric Storage Tanks Data Sheet
RP 11-1-2 Welding Requirements for Atmospheric Storage Tanks
RP 11-1-3 Tank Roof Seals
RP 11-1-4 Accessories for Atmospheric Storage Tanks
RP 11-3-1 Supplemental Requirements for Atmospheric and Low Pressure Storage Tanks
RP 11-5-1 Containment Dikes for Storage Tanks and Spheres
RP 13-2-1 Material Requirements for Aggressive Environmental Services
RP 13-4-1 Material Hardness Requirements
RP 14-1-1 Shop Painting
RP 14-5-1 Internal Lining and Resin Repair
RP 17-15-1 Equipment Grounding Details
RP 21-1-3 Foam Fire Protection Systems

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STANDARDS AND PUBLICATIONS (CONTINUED)
API Standards
Std 650 Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage
Std 653 Tank Inspection Repair, alternation, and Reconstruction
Std 2000 Venting Atmospheric and Low Pressure Storage Tanks
Std 2350 Overfill Protection for Petroleum Storage Tanks
Std 5L Specification Standard for Line Pipe
ASME Code
Sec VIII Pressure Vessels, Division
ASTM Standards
A36 Structural Steel
A105 Carbon Steel Forgings tor Piping Components
A106 Seamless Carbon steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service
A131 Structural Steel for Ships
A181 Carbon Steel Forgings for General Purpose Piping
A283 Low and Intermediate Tensile Strength Carbon Steel Plates, Shapes, and Bars
A285 Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, Low and Intermediate Tensile Strength
A307 Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60,000 psi Tensile Strength
A333 Seamless and Welded Steel Pipe for Low-Temperature Service
A334 Seamless and Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel tubes for Low Temperature
Service
A350 Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel Forgings Requiring Notch Toughness Testing for
Piping Components
A442 Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, Improved Transition Properties
A516 Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Moderate- and Lower-Temperature
Service
A524 Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for Atmospheric and Lower Temperatures
A570 Hot- Rolled Carbon Steel Sheet and Strip, Structural Quality
A573 Structural Carbon Steel Plates of Improved Toughness
A633 Normalized High-Strength, Low-Alloy Structural Steel
A662 Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon-Manganese, for Moderate and
Lower Temperature Service
A671 Electric-Fusion-Welded Steel Pipe for Atmospheric and Lower Temperatures
ANSI Standard
B16.11 Forged Steel Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded
3.0 DEFINITIONS
3.1 Aggressive Environmental Service (AES) – Process services which result in material degradation such
as cracking, scaling, blistering, and severe pitting and/or corrosion. Examples of such services are
hydrogen service, wet hydrogen sulfide, cyanides, caustic, amine, and hydrofluoric acid. AES process
fluids are defined in RP 13-2-1 .

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3.2 Contractor – Company or business that agrees to furnish materials or perform specified services at
a specified price and/or rate to the Owner.
3.3 Fully Stiffened Pontoons – Floating roof pontoons having top and bottom plates reinforced such that
the entire pontoon cross section is effective in carrying transmitted loads from the center deck.
3.4 Inspector – A BP Oil Company appointed engineer or inspector.
3.5 Manufacturer – The recipient of a direct or indirect purchase order for materials and/or equipment. In
this context, a direct order is one issued to a manufacturer by a contractor or the Owner. An indirect
order is one issued to a manufacturer by a vendor (recipient of a direct order) for materials, fabricated
components, or subassemblies.
3.6 Owner – BP Company.
3.7 Owner’s Engineer – A BP Company appointed engineer.
3.8 Partially Stiffened Pontoon – Floating roof pontoons having top and bottom plates reinforced such that
only part of the pontoon cross section is effective in carrying transmitted loads from the center deck.
3.9 Purchase Order – The contractual document given to the Manufacturer to authorize a purchase.
3.10 Purchaser – The party placing a direct purchase order. The purchaser is the Owner’s designated
representative.
4.0 DATA SHEET AND DOCUMENTATION
* 4.1 The Atmospheric Storage Tank Data Sheet, given in RP 11-1-1 DS , shall be completed along with
a line drawing by the Owner’s Engineer showing the tank design data, dimensions, schedule of
openings, notes and all other requirements necessary to prepare the design and fabrication drawings.
The Manufacturer shall use this information to supply with his quotation a completed Atmospheric
Storage Tank Data Sheet containing all the relevant information necessary for appraisal of the
mechanical design by the Purchaser. Also included shall be any additional drawings, specifications,
etc., and a list of any proposed subcontractors.
4.2 Upon completion of tank fabrication, the Manufacturer shall furnish the Owner’s Engineer with a copy
of the applicable Atmospheric Storage Tank Data Sheet corrected to reflect the as-built conditions.
4.3 Additional documentation requirements for API 650 tanks are stipulated in RP 11-3-1 .

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5.0 QUALITY CONTROL
The Manufacturer shall have, as part of his usual business practice, an established quality control
system. In addition, a quality control plan shall be developed for the manufacture of a new atmospheric
storage tank to ensure that all technical requirements are followed. Requirements for this quality
control system and plan are covered in RP 11-3-1 .
6.0 MATERIALS
6.1 Permissible materials of construction for tank components shall be per Table 1. The final selection of
a material shall be based on the requirements stipulated in paragraph 6.3.
6.2 Annular plates shall be of the same material specification and grade, and have the same impact
properties as the lowest shell course material.
6.3 The final selection of materials for tank construction as stipulated in paragraphs 6.1 and 6.2 shall be
based on the toughness requirements of API 650, paragraph 2.2.9. The minimum permissible design
metal temperature to be used in material selection shall be based on Table 2.
6.4 When impact testing is required, it shall be performed in accordance with API 650, paragraph 2.2.8
for plate materials, and paragraph 2.5.5.4 for pipe and forged materials.
6.5 When the design utilizes normalized plate, the Manufacturer shall not destroy the normalized
properties of the plate during fabrication.
6.6 Materials for gaskets and bolting shall be in accordance with RP 5-2-2 . Spiral wound gaskets shall
be used with all nozzle connections, and sheet gaskets shall be used with manhole connections.
* 6.7 Additional requirements for materials, welding control, Brinell hardness and heat treatment will be
specified by the Owner’s Engineer for tanks containing caustic, hydrogen sulfide, cyanide and amine,
see RP 13-2-1 and RP 13-4-1 .
6.8 Cast fittings or other components shall not be used in the tank shell or bottom
* 6.9 When specified by the Owner’s Engineer, protective coatings and materials for corrosion protection
shall be as follows:
Gage wells, floating-roof guide poles, floating-roof support legs and sleeves, deck vents and sleeves,
roof drain piping, and emergency drains shall be hot-dipped galvanized after fabrication and welding
(except for attachment weld to tank). Roof support legs shall be equipped with stainless steel support
pins and cotter pins.

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* 6.10 Floating cover materials and joint-sealing compounds (if used) shall be suitable for the product stored
and exposure. The following shall be specified by the Owner’s Engineer:
1. Ambient and design temperatures.
2. Product stored.
3. Corrosive media present in the product stored.
7.0 DESIGN
* 7.1 General
The design, fabrication, and erection of storage tanks and their appurtenances shall be in accordance
with API 650, the requirements of this Practice, and the requirements of all governmental agencies
having jurisdiction in the area where the tanks are to be erected and used. When conflicts between
these requirements occur, the most stringent requirements, as determined by the Owner’s Engineer,
shall govern.
7.2 Joints
1. All vertical and horizontal shell joints shall be full-penetration and full-fusion welds. Single-pass
butt welds shall not be permitted. Vertical joints in adjacent shell courses shall be offset from each
other a minimum of 12 inches.
2. The shell bottom course to annular or bottom plate weld shall be in accordance with Figure 1A,
Figure1B, Figure1C, and Figure 1D. This weld shall be made with a minimum of two layers.
3. Weld joint design for tanks with bottom annular plates shall be in accordance with Figure 2,
Figure 3 and Figure 6.
4. Weld joint design for tanks with bottom sketch plates shall be in accordance with Figure 4,
Figure 5 and Figure 6.
5. Weld joint design for shell nozzles and manways shall be per Figure 7, Figure 8 and Figure 9.
6. Weld joint design for the attachment of plate flanges to nozzles shall be per Figure 10 and
Figure 11.
7. Weld joint design for tank bottom plates shall be per Table 3 and paragraph 7.4.
8. Pressure piping welds located inside the tank, such as steam coils, shall be full penetrations
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7.3 Design and Special Considerations
1. Requirements for foundation design for new tank construction shall be in accordance with
RP 4-2-2 .
* 2. Unless otherwise specified by the Owner’s Engineer, the minimum corrosion allowance to be
applied to all wetted surfaces of the tank (shell, bottom and structurals in contact with the stored
product) which are not coated with a corrosion resistant lining shall be 1/16 inches. The corrosion
allowance for un-wetted surfaces (e.g. the underside of a cone roof, both roof plates and
structurals) will be specified by the Owner’s Engineer.
3. Tanks in Aggressive Environmental Services shall meet all requirements specified in RP 13-2-1
.
7.4 Bottom and Annular Plates
* 1. Tank bottoms shall be specified by the Owner’s Engineer as sloped “cone-up” or “cone-down”.
Flat bottoms are acceptable for small diameter, shop-fabricated tanks built in accordance with
Appendix J of API 650. All bottom plate joints in the finished tank floor shall be “shingled” to
facilitate drainage toward the tank shell for “cone-up” tank bottoms and toward the center sump
for “cone-down” tank bottoms. The slope of the tank floor shall be 1.0 inch in 10 feet unless
otherwise specified by the Owner’s Engineer.
2. The minimum thickness of the tank bottom plates shall be 1/4 inch plus the specified corrosion
allowance in paragraph 7.3.2.
3. All tanks with a diameter greater than 50 feet shall have a ring of annular plates underneath the
tank shell, see Figure 2 and Figure 3. Bottoms for tanks up to and including 50 feet diameter shall
be constructed with annular rings or from rectangular plates, with sketch plates to the perimeter,
see Figure 4 and Figure 5.
* 4. The “category of bottom” required for a tank design shall be specified by the Owner’s Engineer.
The categories, specific design, and construction features for each category are stipulated in
Table 3.
5. Annular plates shall meet the following criteria:
a. The annular plate thickness shall be per API 650.

b. Annular plates shall extend at least 4"1/2 inches outside the tank shell.
c. Annular bottom plates shall be butt welded with complete penetration and fusion, see Figure 2
and Figure 3.
7.5 Shell Design
1. The tank shell course thickness, for tanks with a diameter of 200 feet or greater, shall be designed
per the Variable Design Point Method of API 650. For tanks less than 200 ft, either the 1-Foot
Method or the Variable Point Method shall be used. For either method the following shall be used:

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a. Specific Gravity, G: use the value specified on the Atmospheric Storage Tank Data Sheet.
b. Corrosion Allowance, CA: use the value specified on the Atmospheric Storage Tank Data
Sheet, see paragraph 7.3.2.
c. Maximum Allowable Stress, S: In accordance with API 650, Table 3-2.
d. For tanks designed per Appendix A of API-650, the joint efficiency factor shall be 0.85, and
spot radiography shall be per paragraph 11.2.
2. The minimum tank course shell thickness, including the corrosion allowance, shall be as
stipulated in Table 4. In no case shall the thickness provided in any course be less than that of
the course above.
3. For fixed roof tanks, the height specified shall be from the bottom of the shell to the top of the top
angle. Where an internal roof or floating cover will be used, the design shall take into account the
dimensions of the internal roof or cover to provide the full shell height specified.
4. For floating roof tanks, the height specified shall be from the bottom of the shell to the maximum
filling height. A shell extension of a sufficient height shall be provided, as required, to
accommodate the roof above the specified height, and shall be designed such that no damage
will occur to the roof seal if the tank is overfilled.
5. Where the tank capacity is specified, this shall be taken as the usable tank volume. For tanks with
floating roofs or internal floating covers, the usable volume shall be determined with the roof at
its maximum recommended operating level.
7.6 Shell Openings (Nozzles and Manways)
* 1. Nozzles for process connections shall be specified by the Owner’s Engineer. Requirements for
manways, instrument connections, and vents are covered in this section and RP 11-1-4 .
2. All connections shall be flanged using a minimum nozzle size of NPS 1 inch.
3. Nozzle sizes of NPS 1-1/4, 2-1/4, 3-1/2, and 5 inches shall not be used.
* 4. Flanged nozzles shall be specified as API Regular Type or Low Type, see Figure 7. API Flush
Type nozzles shall not be used unless otherwise specified by the Owner’s Engineer.
* 5. Nozzles for internal tank piping connections shall extend into the tank per API 650. The internal
end of the nozzle shall be supplied with a flanged connection unless otherwise specified by the
Owners Engineer.
* 6. Unless otherwise specified by the Owner’s Engineer, flanges for shell connections shall be as
follows:
a. Shell nozzles and manholes shall have ASME/ANSI Class 150, slip-on or weld neck flanges
per RP 5-2-2 , unless otherwise permitted by (b) below.

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b. In lieu of forged steel flanges, shell manholes may be supplied with plate ring flanges provided
that both the bolting flange and its cover plate are designed as mixer manhole components
in accordance with API 650. The finished thickness of the bolting flange and its cover plate
shall be equal. Welding of the plate ring to nozzle neck shall be in accordance with the details
show in Figure 10 and Figure 11.
7. Steam and condensate nozzles for caustic service tanks shall be in accordance with Figure 12.
8. Mixer nozzles shall be installed in the cover plate of a mixer manhole sized to permit complete
withdrawal of the mixer and its impeller without a need for access to the inside of the tank.
Supports for the mixer shall be designed to ensure that the mixer and tank move together as the
tank settles.
* 9. Unless otherwise specified by the Owner’s Engineer, suction and fill nozzles in Crude Oil tanks
storage shall be in accordance with Figure 13. Unless otherwise specified by the Owner’s
Engineer, water draw-off and pump-out connections shall be in accordance with Figure 14.
Alternative details shall be considered for tanks where excessive differential settlement between
the nozzle to shell and nozzle to tank bottom connections is anticipated.
10. The allowable external loads on all tank shell openings shall be checked using the procedures
of API 650, Appendix P. The piping stress analysis used to determine the nozzle reactions shall
be in accordance with RP 5-1-3 .
* 11. Unless otherwise specified by the Owner’s Engineer, the minimum number and size of shell
manholes shall be per Table 5. The manholes shall be equally spaced around the tank.
12. Shell manholes for floating roof tanks, which do not have metallic seals, shall be provided with
filler pieces flush with the inside of the shell and attached to the manhole cover.
7.7 Shell Attachments and Tank Appurtenances
1. The edge of permanent shell attachment welds for clips, lugs, etc., shall be located at least 3
inches from shell horizontal seams and at least 6 inches from shell vertical seams.
2. The wall thickness of roof nozzles are shown in Table 6.
3. Gage hatches shall be NPS 8 inches, spark-resistant and self-closing. The gage hatch shall be
fillet-welded to the nozzle on an uninsulated roof, and bolted to a roof nozzle on an insulated roof.
Hatches shall remain closed during the normal operating cycle of the tank pressure vacuum relief
vent(s).
* 4. Unless otherwise specified by the Owner’s Engineer, roof manholes shall be provided as shown
in Table 7.
5. If the tank has an automatic tank gage, then one roof manhole or an inspection hatch shall be
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6. A scaffold cable support shall be provided on all vertical tanks over 18 feet in height. Its design
shall be as shown in API 650. The roof vent may serve as the scaffold cable support provided it
is at least as large and has the same type of reinforcement and attachment details as the scaffold
cable support shown in API 650.
7. NPS 1 inch nozzles shall be welded to the roofs of fixed roof tanks for the installation of tank gage
spring housings or similar threaded connections. Pipe nipples shall not be welded to tank roofs.
7.8 Top and Intermediate Wind Girders
1. Top and intermediate wind girders for open roof tanks, and intermediate wind girders for fixed roof
tanks shall be designed in accordance with the procedures of API 650. The design of the top and
intermediate wind girders shall be based on the corroded tank shell thickness.
* 2. The design wind speed shall be 100 mph unless otherwise specified by the Owner’s Engineer.
3. Wind girders specified to be used as walkways shall be a minimum of 30 inches wide and shall
be located 3 feet 6 inches below the top of the tank unless an inside handrail (which will not
interfere with the floating roof) is provided per RP 11-1-4 .
4. Where a curb angle is required at the top of the shell of floating roof tanks, the horizontal leg shall
extend outward.
5. The butt welds joining windgirder or windstiffener sections shall be at least 6 inches away from
shell vertical seams. A “Rat-Hole” shall be provided at the ends of windgirder and windstiffener
sections to prevent contact between the stiffener butt weld and the shell.
6. The attachment weld for windgirders and windsteffeners shall be at least 3 inches away from any
horizontal shell seam.
7. Sufficient drain holes shall be provided in wind girders to prevent water accumulation and
subsequent corrosion of the shell and girder.
7.9 Fixed Roofs
1. A top angle shall be provided for all fixed roof tanks.
2. The top angle-to-shell joint shall be butt-welded with complete penetration and complete fusion.
The top angle horizontal leg shall be turned outward.
* 3. One half, 180 degrees, of the fillet weld joining a cone roof to the top angle shall be a 1/8 inch weak
seam The other 180 degrees of weld shall be in accordance with API 650. The 1/8 inch weak seam
shall be on the opposite side of the tank from the top of the stairway or ladder.
4. When a self-supporting dome or umbrella roof design is specified or when design of a frangible
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5. Bearing plates shall be provided for roof support columns. Plates shall be 24 inches round or
octagonal by 3/8 inch thick. They shall be continuously welded to the tank floor with a 1/4 inch
fillet.
6. The roof lap joints shall be shingled so that drainage will occur toward the tank shell. The minimum
overlap between roof plates shall be six times the roof plate thickness or 2 inches whichever is
greater.
7. Support columns for fixed-rooted tanks that have internal floating roofs shall be pipe sections.
7.10 Wind Loads on Tanks (Overturning Stability)
* 1. The Manufacturer shall compute the wind overturning stability for all tanks per API 650 to
determine the need for anchor bolts. The calculation shall be submitted for review and approval
by the Owner’s Engineer.
2. Anchor bolts shall be provided when required to resist overturning or uplift due to internal
pressure, wind or seismic forces:
a. Anchor bolts shall not be less than 1-1/4 inch diameter.

b. Attachment of anchor bolts to the shell shall be through chair-type assemblies of sufficient
size to distribute the load over a reasonable area of the shell. Chair height shall be at least
12 inches.
8.0 EXTERNAL FLOATING ROOF DESIGN
8.1 General
1. All floating roofs shall be designed, fabricated, inspected, and tested in accordance with API 650,
Appendix C and the additional requirements of this Practice.
2. Materials for floating roof components shall be per paragraph 6.1.
* 3. Unless otherwise specified by the Owner’s Engineer, single deck, annular pontoon roofs greater
than 60 feet in diameter shall be per the following:
a. All roots shall be of the low deck (minimum vapor space) type.
b. Center decks greater than 150 feet diameter shall have channel stiffeners on the underside
of the deck Stiffeners shall be 6 inch 8.2 pound American Standard channel or equivalent,
and be installed as concentric rings with a maximum radial spacing of 20 ft.
c. Roofs for tanks greater than 200 feet in diameter shall be designed for elastic stability against
global out-of-plane buckling and local buckling of the outer pontoon due to the radial load
imposed by deflection of the center-deck. This radial load shall be determined from the 10
inch rainfall loading condition as defined in API 650, Appendix C, or the punctured
center-deck loading condition, whichever governs. For prevention of global out-of-plane
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N t CEI/R3
where, C= 7.5 for fully stiffened pontoons, 5.0 for partially stiffened pontoons.
N= Design radial inward load, Ib./in.
E= Modulus of elasticity, psi.
R= Mean radius of pontoon ring, in.
I= Moment-of-inertia of the full cross section of the outer pontoon with respect
to horizontal axis thru its centroid, in4.
d. The inner and outer rims of Partially and Fully Stiffened Pontoons shall have a minimum
thickness as shown in Table 8.
e. The radial unsupported width of Partially Stiffened plates shall not exceed 10 feet.
4. For tanks over 200 feet in diameter, calculations and tests required to substantiate the elastic
stability of the root pontoon design shall be as follows:
* a. Where roof designs have not been previously approved by the Owner’s Engineer, the
Manufacturer shall submit test data on a roof of similar diameter, to validate the design.
b. Where validation has not been made, the Manufacturer shall conduct a proof test on the
largest tank supplied on the order. Proof test shall be based on the most critical design loading
conditions.
* c. Calculations shall be submitted to Purchaser for approval by the Owner’s Engineer.
5. Roofs greater than 300 feet diameter shall have the following construction:
a. The roof shall be of the double-deck type.

b. The top edge of inner rim plates in the first two central compartments shall be welded with
continuous single fillet welds.
6. All internal bulkhead plates and sheets shall be continuously one pass fillet welded along the top,
bottom and vertical sides to assure liquid tightness.
7. The minimum size for pontoon compartment manways shall be 24 inches.
8.2 Support Legs
1. Supports shall be the same material as the tank roof, NPS 4 inch schedule 80 minimum thickness.
The radial clearance between the support and the roof support sleeve shall be 1/8 inch.
2. Supports shall be adjustable to a minimum of two positions:
a. The lower position shall permit the roof to go 3 inches below the specified lowest operating
position without interference with any internal accessories or roof seal mechanism.
b. The upper position (for cleaning) shall provide for a clearance of 7 feet between the lowest
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c. When specified by the Owner’s Engineer, additional holes between these positions (typical
6 inch spacing) shall be incorporated to account for uneven settlement.
3. Bearing plates shall be centered under each support, attached to the bottom by a 1/4 inch
continuous fillet weld. Plates shall be 24 inch round or octagonal by 3/8 inch thick and shall be
the same material as the tank bottom.
* 4. The length of the leg support sleeves shall be such that any opening will be above the liquid level
when the deck is deflected by the 10 inch rainfall or in the punctured center deck condition. Unless
otherwise specified by the Owner’s Engineer, in no case shall the height of the support sleeves
for single-deck pontoon roofs be less than the tank diameter divided by 60.
5. Support legs shall be notched at the bottom to provide drainage.
8.3 Seals and Foam Dams
Seals and foam dams for external floating roof tanks shall be in accordance with RP 11-1-3 .
8.4 Roof Drains
* 1. Primary roof drains shall be armor clad hose (e.g., Coflexip or equal as determined by the Owner’s
Engineer) equipped with symmetrical swivel joints, unless articulated pipe drains are specified by
Owner’s Engineer. The inlet for these drains shall have a swing type check valve to prevent
product from flowing onto the roof if the drain fails.
* 2. The quantity and size of primary roof drains shall be determined in accordance with API-650,
Appendix C. The maximum rainfall rate for sizing of roofs drains shall be specified by the Owner’s
Engineer.
3. Hose drains shall be of the repeatable lay pattern type with a metal casing inside or outside. No
part of a hose drain shall be closer than two feet to a roof support leg, steam coil or other potential
obstruction at any point in the roofs travel unless hose guards are provided.
4. Shell connections for roof drains shall be fitted with flanged steel valves.
* 5. Unless otherwise specified by the Owner’s Engineer, the roof drain design and locations shall not
prevent the bottom of the roof from being lowered to a point 30 inches above the tank shell bottom.
* 6. When specified by the Owner’s Engineer, all roof drains must be designed to withstand freezing
of water inside the drain without any damage being incurred as a result of freeze/thaw cycles.
7. Out-of-service drain plugs shall be provided in the top of each floating roof deck.
8. Emergency drains shall also be provided in areas where the rainfall is expected to exceed 10
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* a. Emergency drains are required for double-deck roofs. The quantity of water to be handled
shall be specified by Owner’s Engineer.
b. Emergency drains shall not be provided for pontoon-type roofs if the pontoon area is less than
50 percent of the total projected roof area.
c. For double-deck-type roofs only, credit may be taken in the roof design for any emergency
drains provided.
d. Height of emergency drains shall be determined by roof deflection under specified rain
loading.
9. Roof drains are not acceptable unless tested under service-like conditions by an independent
testing facility. The test results shall include the following data:
a. The total number of cycles required for leakage and/or mechanical failure under ambient
conditions.
b. Performance under freeze conditions, if applicable, see 8.4.6; the drain is to be filled with
water, refrigerated until the water is frozen solid and then flexed or cycled to its design limit
of travel several times until all stiffness due to ice has been overcome or until the drain fails.
8.5 Roof Vents
* 1. Each roof shall be equipped with a bleeder vent, designed to open automatically when the roof
lowers to its lowest operating position or lower leg setting, and to close automatically when the
roof rises above either of these positions. Unless otherwise specified by the Owner’s Engineer,
the bleeder vent shall be designed to open and close within 12 inches of these positions. The vent
or vents shall be sized to prevent creation of vacuum or pressure below the roof at maximum fill
or pump-out rates.
2. When flexible steel shoe-type seals are employed, the roof shall be equipped with a rim vent(s).
This vent(s) shall release excess air or noncondensable vapors in the tank seal area.
9.0 INTERNAL FLOATING ROOF DESIGN
9.1 General
1. All internal floating roofs shall be designed, fabricated, inspected, and tested in accordance with
API 650, Appendix H and the additional requirements of this Practice.
2. The internal floating roof and accessories shall be so designed and constructed as to allow the
tank to overflow and then return to a liquid level which floats the cover well below the top of the
tank shell without damage to any part of the cover, tank or appurtenances. During such an
occurrence, no manual attention shall be required to protect the cover, tank, or appurtenances.
3. Internal floating roof designs that employ pontoons for flotation shall have at least 100% excess
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4. The minimum volume of a single deck pontoon, pipe pontoon, or double deck design shall be
sufficient to keep the roof floating on a liquid with a specific gravity of 0.7 if any two compartments
are punctured.
5. The internal floating roofs shall be designed to support a 500 lb. minimum point load over its entire
surface, during operation and while resting on the support legs, to provide personnel access to
all cover appurtenances, to all support legs, and to the peripheral seal. The design shall not allow
contents to flow onto the roof when this load is imposed. The roof shall be designed and
constructed to float in a flat position (no slope). Foam materials shall not be used to achieve
flotation.
* 6. Non-metallic internal floating roofs require approval by the Owner’s Engineer. However, such
designs are not acceptable for tank diameters greater than 60 ft.
7. All seams in the internal floating roof shall be vapor tight.
8. For internal floating roofs which do not fully contact the liquid there shall be a skirt (vapor seal)
around the roof periphery extending into the liquid a minimum of 6 inches. In addition, all openings
through the roof shall have a skirt extending into the liquid a minimum of 6 inches.
9. The periphery and all penetrations in steel internal floating roofs shall have a rim plate that extends
at least 8 inches above the roof.
10. All internal bulkheads in the compartments of steel pontoon and double deck designs shall have
a continuous fillet weld along the bottom, top and vertical edges.
9.2 Internal Floating Roof Appurtenances
1. An anti-rotation device shall be provided for all internal floating roofs. Anti-rotational devices shall
be provided to maintain the roof in a centered position and to prevent its rotation.
* 2. Unless otherwise specified by the Owner’s Engineer, the number and size of manholes in the
internal floating roof shall be as shown in Table 9.
* 3. Access to internal floating roofs shall be provided by a ladder if specified by the Owner’s Engineer.
If a permanent ladder is not specified, a pad shall be provided on the roof equipped with cleats
that will accommodate and prevent slippage of a ladder (temporary) placed on it. The pad shall
be located in direct vertical alignment with the roof access manway. If a permanent ladder is
specified, the ladder shall be installed in each tank, through the internal floating roof, adjacent to
a manhole in the fixed roof. The ladder shall be provided with a seal where it passes through the
roof.
* 4. Unless otherwise specified by the Owner’s Engineer, a corrosion gage shall be provided adjacent
to the ladder pad. The gage shall be a dip stick which extends at least 6 inches into the liquid. It
shall be a minimum of I inch in width and made from the thinnest section of metal used in the cover
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5. Venting design and equipment shall comply with the following.
a. Internal floating roof bleeder vents shall be sized for specified maximum filling and emptying
rates.
* b. Unless otherwise specified by the Owner’s Engineer, the bleeder vent shall be designed to
open automatically when the roof lowers to 12 inches above its high or low leg setting, and
to close automatically when the roof raises more than 12 inches above this position. The
bleeder vent shall have 2 positions compatible with the leg positions provided.
6. A NPS 24 inch diameter manway shall be provided in each compartment of single deck pontoon
or double-deck internal floating roofs. The manhole necks shall extend to the annular rim plate
height and shall be liquid tight. The manhole covers shall be provided with a suitable hold-down
fixture to prevent them from being lifted off.
7. All openings through the internal floating roof shall be sealed except around support legs. All
columns, stilling wells, ladder slide plates and wells shall be sealed by a suitable material for given
design conditions. Metal-to-metal seals are not acceptable, and all slide plates shall be held to
the floating roof by retaining springs and shall be electrically connected to the floating roof by a
stainless steel cable. Seals shall be designed to provide a reasonably close fit, taking into account
horizontal and vertical movement of the cover.
9.3 Support Legs
1. The height of support legs shall be adjustable te to a minimum of two positions from the top of
the internal floating roof.
a. The low position shall be the lowest permitted by tank internals such as mixers, piping and
nozzle extensions, but in no case less than 8 inches.
b. The high position shall be such that a minimum of 7 feet clearance is provided underneath
the cover.
c. When specified by the Owner’s Engineer, additional holes between these positions (typical
6 inch spacing) shall be incorporated to account for uneven settlement.
2. Support legs and attachments shall be designed to support the dead weight of the internal floating
roof, and on steel roofs an additional uniform live load of 12.5 lbs per sq. ft. on the roof surface.
The design of the support attachments in the cover area shall be given particular attention to
prevent failure at the points of attachments.
3. The low level position of the roof shall be set by the use of rigid pipe sleeves. The high leg height
shall be provided by an internal pipe with a pin arrangement above the cover to secure the leg
in the high position. The internal pipe may allow for several cover positions by a series of holes
for the pin in order to provide the proper working height for installation.
4. Support legs shall be notched at the bottom to provide drainage.
5. After passing a successful flotation test and in every way prepared for service, the bottom 3 feet
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lower tank shell and floor. The selection of the material, preparation, application, and inspection
shall be in accordance with RP 14-5-1 .
6. Bearing plates shall be provided per 8.2.3.
9.4 Seals
Seals for internal floating roofs shall be in accordance with RP 11-1-3 .
9.5 Grounding
1. Anti-static protection shall be provided per the following:
a. Metallic covers with continuous conductive path to the rim seal shall be provided with
electrical bonding to the tank shell or roof.
b. Non-metallic covers made entirely of non-conducting material do not require bonding.
(Plastics containing additives which render them conductive will require bonding.)
c. Combinations metallic/ non-metallic covers with isolated metal components shall be provided
with means of bonding the metal parts to the tank shell or roof. Bonding may be accomplished
either by a direct metallic path, or by rendering the bulk non-metallic material conductive by
suitable additives (surface treatment is not acceptable). In the latter case, the resistance
between the metal component and ground shall not exceed one megohm.
2. Bonding of the cover to the shell or roof shall be done with at least 4 bonding conductors.
3. Grounding details shall be in accordance with RP 17-15-1 .
10.0 FABRICATION AND ERECTION
10.1 General
* 1. Fabrication and erection of atmospheric storage tanks shall be in accordance with API 650 and
the additional requirements of this Practice. In case of conflicts among these requirements, the
most stringent requirements, as determined by the Owner’s Engineer, shall govern.
2. If any shell opening must be cut in the tank shell for construction access, the fabricator installer
shall cut it out and replace it. The Owner’s Engineer must approve the shape of the opening, the
method of repair, and inspection.
3. All repairs and inspection due to defective welding and materials shall be at the tank
Manufacturer’s expense.
10.2 Welding
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* 2. Fabrication involving welding shall not be sublet to others without advance written approval of the
Owner’s Engineer.
3. Temporary attachment welds at all locations on the shell shall be removed by grinding. The
surface shall be ground smooth to eliminate surface stress concentrations. If the resulting
thickness in the ground area is less than the original design base metal thickness, the area shall
be weld repaired and ground smooth. All ground or weld repaired surfaces shall be magnetic
particle or liquid penetrant examined.
4. All welding to the tank shell shall be done prior to the final hydrostatic test.
10.3 Heat Treatment
* 1. Carbon steel tanks shall be post-weld heat treated (PWH when required by the criteria in
RP 13-2-1 , or when specified by the Owner’s Engineer. PWHT shall be in accordance with
RP 11-1-2 .
* 2. All heat treatment to be performed on the tank, including temperatures and times shall be
submitted to the Owner’s Engineer for approval before starting fabrication.
3. On tanks to be postweld heat treated, lifting attachments, insulation support clips, as well as all
other shell attachments shall be welded to the tank before the final heat treatment.
4. All assembled components that require post weld heat treatment shall be shop fabricated and
furnace heat treated prior to shipping to the field.
* 5. Local postweld heat treatment shall not be performed without advance written approval from the
Owner’s Engineer.
* 6. Temperatures during furnace post weld heat treatment (PWHT) shall be recorded using
thermocouples attached to the tank At least one thermocouple is required for each roof and
bottom, and one for each shell course. Additional thermocouples are required for field or localized
PWHT. The number and location of these thermocouples shall be subject to the approval of the
Owner’s Engineer.
7. Machined surfaces and flange facings shall be protected against oxidation and scaling during heat
treatment.
* 8. When normalized and tempered materials are specified, the tempering shall be performed prior
to any welding unless otherwise approved by the Owner’s Engineer. The minimum tempering
temperature shall be 50°F higher than the nominal temperature required for post weld heat
treatment.
10.4 Field Erection
1. Slip-on flanges, if used on nozzles, shall be positioned so that the distance from the face of the
flange to the nozzle end shall be equal to the nozzle thickness plus approximately 1/8 inch. Slip-on
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2. The maximum allowable gap between nozzle reinforcing pads and the curvature of the shell to
which they are attached shall not exceed 1/8 inch.
3. Additional fabrication and erection requirements for tanks with floating roofs are as follows:
a. The tank shell and all columns shall be plumbed to assure they are in a vertical position, before
the floating roof is installed.
b. The tank shell shall be checked for out-of-roundness, and, if found to be unacceptable, the
problem shall be corrected before the floating roof is installed.
c. All internal shell welds and shell surface irregularities shall be smooth as determined by the
Inspector. Welds with a rough surface cap shall be ground smooth.
d. Pads, made of the same material as the tank bottom, shall be continuously fillet welded to
the tank bottom under each cover support leg to distribute the imposed loads on the tank
bottom. Pads shall be per paragraph 8.2.3.
* e. In tanks that are to be internally coated, the floating cover shall be installed before the coating
is applied. When installing a floating roof in an existing tank that has been previously coated,
the entire bottom shall be protected by a method approved by the Owner’s Engineer.
4. Columns for a fixed roof tank with an internal floating roof shall be installed such that the maximum
deviation from a plumbline is 1.0 inch in 40 feet.
10.5 Nameplates
1. All tanks shall be furnished with a stainless steel nameplate. Required markings shall not be
stamped directly on the tank. Nameplates shall be installed on the manufacturer’s standard
nameplate holder of sufficient length to project at least 1 inch beyond any insulation. The letters
and figures shall be at least 5/32 inch high. A drawing of the nameplate shall be included in the
Manufacturer’s drawings.
2. The nameplate layout and required information shall be in accordance with API 650.
3. The nameplate shall be located above a manhole.
11.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING
11.1 General
* 1. Inspection and testing shall be in accordance with API 650 and the additional requirements of this
Practice When conflicts between these requirements occur, the stricter requirements, as
determined by the Owner’s Engineer, shall govern.
2. All material, fabrication and erection are subject to shop and/or field inspection by the Inspector.
Rejections by him are final. The inspection by the Inspector does not relieve the fabricator of his
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* 3. Shop inspection, when specified by the Owner’s Engineer, shall be made of the following tankage
and components:
a. Manholes, nozzles, and flush-type cleanout fittings shop welded into a tank plate, shall be
inspected by the Inspector at the tank fabricator’s shop.
b. Shell plates, shall be inspected at the tank fabricator’s shop, or the mill, or both, by the
inspector.
c. Shell plates shall have dimensional tolerances as shown in Table 10.
* 4. The qualifications of field inspection personnel engaged by the tank erector shall be submitted
for Owner’s Engineer approval.
5. Nozzle reinforcing pads shall be tested with 15 psi air pressure and soap suds after welding to
the shell; no leakage is permitted.
6. The responsibility for examination rests with the Manufacturer. However, the Purchaser shall at
all times have access to the shop of any Manufacturer engaged in supplying material or in
fabricating the tank for the purpose of inspecting and, if necessary, rejecting such material and
work which does not meet with the applicable requirements of this Practice.
7. Prior to final inspection and hydrostatic test, the inside and outside of the tank shall be thoroughly
cleaned and shall be free from all slag, scale, dirt, grit, weld spatter, and pieces of metal, paint,
oil, etc. All welds shall be free of slag, oil, grease, paint and other foreign substances which might
prevent proper interpretation of the required tests.
8. Weld examination, per this Practice, shall begin as soon as fabrication has started.
11.2 Radiographic Examination
1. In addition to the requirements of API 650, the following is required:
a. Locations for required inspections shall be determined by the Inspector.

b. One radiograph shall be taken in each vertical butt joint in the lowest course.
c. For vertical butt joints, in which the thinner plate is greater than 3/8 inch, one radiograph shall
be taken in every third joint.
d. For horizontal joints one radiograph shall be taken for each 75 feet of horizontal joint, not
including those required at junctions of vertical and horizontal joints.
e. Both circumferential and longitudinal butt welds in nozzles and manholes fabricated from pipe
or plate, shall be 100% radiographed.
f. The minimum diagnostic length of each radiograph shall be 10 inches. Each film shall show
an identification of the welder(s) making the weld.
g. The minimum required film length for radiographs of all junctions shall be 10 inches in both
the horizontal and vertical seam directions.
h. Records of radiographs shall include those where repair work was required. Radiographs of
repaired work shall be marked with the letter “R”.
i. For high-strength tank steels and for tanks with a product of specific gravity greater than 1.0,
radiographic requirements shall be the same as for low-strength tank steels, except that all
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2. Radiography for annular plate butt welds shall be as follows:
a. For double butt-welded joints, spot radiographs shall be taken on 10% of the radial joints.
b. For single welded joints using a backup bar, spot radiographs shall be taken on 50 percent
of the radial joints.
c. Spot radiographs shall be taken on the outside diameter of the annular ring for each weld
seam to be inspected.
d. The minimum film length shall be 10 inches.
e. Acceptance criteria shall be the same as that for the tank shell.
3. Limits of defective welding:
a. When a section of weld is shown by radiography to be unacceptable; two additional spots,

one on each side of the original spot, shall be taken.
b. If the weld at either of the two spots fails to meet the acceptance criteria, additional spots shall
be examined until the limits of unacceptable welding are determined. One 10 inch length of
film without rejectable defects is required at each end of a weld section to halt the search.
c. As an alternate to additional spot radiographs, the complete weld seam may be removed and
rewelded.
d. If the weld seam is completely removed or if the inspection requires more radiographs than
the first two additional spots; inspection of at least one or more of the previous weld seams
done by that welder or welding operator is required.
e. If possible, inspection shall be done on the weld seam completed by the welder or welding
operator just prior to the defective one. If this prior seam is found to have defects in any two
adjacent radiographs, then 100% of the work done by the welder or welding operator in
question shall be radiographed.
11.3 Ultrasonic Examination
1. Ultrasonic (UT) examination may be used for material thickness measurements or examination
of internal plate detects using the straight beam technique.
* 2. Weld inspection using the ultrasonic examination method is not acceptable as a replacement for
radiographic examination without prior written approval of the Owner’s Engineer.
3. Acceptance criteria for UT examination shall be per Appendix 12 of the ASME Code.
4. All nozzles in a tank shell with thickness 1-1/2 inches and larger shall have the completed weld
UT examined.
11.4 Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant Examination
1. Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) is not acceptable if the temperature of base metal to be examined
is less than 60°F.
* 2. The Magnetic Particle (MT) test method shall be the Dry Power technique using an AC or DC yoke
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3. Shell connections such as nozzles or manways shall be backgouged. The backgouged surface
shall either be magnetic particle or liquid penetrant examined. In addition, the final weld pass shall
also be magnetic particle or liquid penetrant examined.
4. Tank shell cut-outs such as construction “door sheets” or nozzle insert plates shall be given a
100% MT or PT examination of the backgouge surface.
5. Each annular plate butt weld that is not radiographed per paragraph 11.2, shall be magnetic
particle inspected. The MT testing shall be done twice for each weld inspected; once after
completion of the root pass and again after completion of the final pass.
11.5 Vacuum-Box and Oil Penetrant Testing
1. All bottom plate joints shall be vacuum tested using soap suds solution.
2. The shell to bottom corner joint shall be tested using either a penetrating oil or vacuum box
techniques.
a. The inner fillet weld shall be inspected prior to welding the outside fillet weld.
b. All welding slag shall be removed from the inside fillet and it shall be 100% visually inspected.
c. The inner fillet shall then be tested using a vacuum box and soap suds solution.
d. As an alternate to vacuum box testing, an oil test may be used.
e. A light penetrating oil shall be sprayed on the outside of the corner joint and allowed to sit for
4 to 6 hours before inspection of the joint.
f. The oil shall be removed prior to welding the outside of the shell to bottom corner joint.
3. All shell joints above the hydrostatic test level shall be examined using either a penetrating oil or
vacuum box technique.
4. For floating roof design; floating roof center deck plates, pontoon bottom plates, and rim plate
welded joints shall be inspected by spraying with a penetrating oil, such as light gas oil, on the
bottom side and inspecting visually on the top side and inside of rim plate. Each completed
compartment of pontoon roofs shall be individually tested using a penetrating oil applied to all
welded joints.
11.6 Additional Requirements for Internal Floating Roofs
1. Floating roofs shall be flotation tested on water. The tank shall be filled to a height that will prove
the functioning of the overflow openings and shall be emptied to prepare it for service. During the
test operation, the upper side of the deck in contact with the stored liquid on pontoon and
double-deck steel floating roofs shall be examined for leaks. The appearance of a damp spot on
the upper side of the deck shall be considered evidence of a leak and shall be repaired.
2. Special precaution must be exercised to prevent the deterioration of an aluminum floating roof
during the water test. This is especially important if the aluminum cover is installed inside a carbon
steel tank. In this case the floating roof shall be water tested and the tank emptied as quickly as
possible.

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3. Maximum chloride content of test water in stainless steel tanks, or used to test stainless steel
floating roofs, shall be 50 ppm. This water must be emptied immediately after a successful
hydrostatic test.
4. All field-fabricated buoyancy compartments in steel floating roofs shall be individually tested with
air pressure of 3 inch water gauge minimum. A soapy mixture shall be applied to all welded joints
under pressure.
5. The upper side of all floating roofs shall be visually inspected for pinholes or defective welding.
12.0 REJECTION AND REPAIR
12.1 Defects that are outside the limits of the codes, project specifications, or other requirements stated
on the Purchase Order shall be cause for rejection. The Contractor or Manufacturer shall take such
remedial action as is necessary to secure acceptance. The cost of the remedial action shall be
defrayed by the Contractor or Manufacturer.
* 12.2 Repairs of major defects and all repairs in plate or forgings require prior approval by the Owner’s
Engineer. Repairs of weld defects are considered major when the defect size exceeds 3/8 inch in depth
or one-half the wall thickness of the component, whichever is less; or when the defect resulted in
leakage during a hydrostatic test. The repair procedure shall be in writing and shall include information
on methods used for defect removal, inspection of cavity, welding procedures, post weld heat
treatment (if required for original) and details of nondestructive examination of the repaired area.
* 12.3 All welds that are found by inspection to be unsound, or that are deposited by procedures differing from
those properly qualified, shall be rejected. They shall be completely removed from the equipment and
replaced in accordance with approved procedures or shall be repaired subject to approval by the
Owner’s Engineer.
12.4 Removal of defects by chipping, grinding, or gouging shall be done in such a manner as to avoid
reducing the adjacent base material thickness. If the adjacent material thickness is reduced, it shall
be restored to its original condition. Complete removal of defects shall be verified by nondestructive
examination before repair is started. Repair welding shall be performed only by qualified welders using
qualified procedures, see RP 11-1-2 .
* 12.5 When a welder’s or welding operator’s work is judged unsatisfactory by an Inspector, the welder shall
be removed from the job. All such welder’s or operator’s welding shall be inspected by nondestructive
examination and removed or repaired as directed by the Inspector. The welder may be reassigned after
additional training and the completion of satisfactory requalification tests, and only with the approval
of the Inspector.
12.6 Repairs of weld defects found during hydrostatic testing shall be made with the water level at least one
(1) foot below the point being repaired or with the tank empty if repairs are on or near the bottom of
the tank. Following any repairs, the tank shall be retested per the requirements of Section 14.0.

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13.0 PAINTING, LINING AND COATING
13.1 All tanks shall be painted in accordance with RP 14-1-1 .
* 13.2 Coating requirements for the inside surface of the tank shell and floor shall be in accordance with
RP 14-5-1 . Coating materials shall be specified by the Owner’s Engineer based on service
requirements.
14.0 HYDROTEST REQUIREMENTS AND NOZZLE PAD TESTING
14.1 All tanks constructed to this Practice shall be hydrostatically tested.
14.2 All hydrostatic tests shall be made in the presence of the Inspector and with his approval. Tanks shall
not have been previously tested by the Manufacturer prior to this witnessed hydrotest.
* 14.3 The Manufacturer’s procedures for pressure testing of field fabricated tanks shall be presented to the
Owner’s Engineer for approval prior to testing. Such procedures shall describe the method that will be
used by Manufacturer to heat water (if necessary) and safety precautions that will be taken by the
Manufacturer during the tests.
14.4 Tanks shall be tested prior to installation of any internal lining.
14.5 No preliminary hydrostatic tests, regardless of pressure, shall be made on any tank prior to any
required post weld heat treating operation.
* 14.6 If a shop tested tank is damaged during shipment, the tank shall be retested to at least the shop test
pressure after repairs, if the Owner’s Engineer judges that the nature of the repairs so warrant.
* 14.7 The gaskets and bolting, used on all flanged connections during pressure testing shall be of identical
material and dimensions as those specified for the operating duty unless otherwise approved by the
Owner’s Engineer. Following the pressure testing, test gaskets shall be replaced with new service
gaskets.
14.8 To prevent chloride stress cracking, tanks with austenitic stainless steel components, AISI Type 304,
316, 321, etc., shall be tested with water that has a maximum chloride content not exceeding 50 ppm.
In addition, maximum vessel metal temperature during test shall not exceed 120°F. The tank shall be
drained immediately after testing until all standing water is removed and then dried by blowing air
through the tank.
14.9 The following items shall be completed before the initiation of the hydrostatic test:
1. Visual inspection of the entire tank.
2. Inspection of the tank vent to insure it is operating properly.

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3. Each nozzle and structural reinforcing pad or each segment thereof shall be tested at 15 psig with
dry air and a soap solution before hydrotest.
4. All openings below the water test level not provided with permanent closure, such as nozzles,
shall be sealed using blind flanges, plugs or caps as required.
5. All openings below the water test level provided with permanent closure (manholes, valves, etc.)
shall be closed.
6. All roof manholes, vents, and nozzles above the water test level shall remain open during test.
7. Avoid introducing contaminants into the tank during testing.
8. Level control equipment, altitude valves, etc. may not be properly calibrated prior to the
hydrostatic test. Do not rely on this equipment to control filling of the tank.
14.10 The tank hydrostatic test procedure and acceptance criteria shall be as follows:
1. The tank shall be filled through the inlet/outlet piping, or a temporary test connection if required,
and inspected periodically during the filling operation.
2. If salt water is used for testing and will remain in the tank for more than 30 days, an oxygen
scavenger and corrosion inhibitor shall be added.
3. The tank filling height shall be to the design liquid level or for tanks with tight roofs, the tilling height
shall be 2 inches above the top leg of the top angle. For open-top tanks, the filling height shall be
the top of the top angle or the bottom of any overflow which limits the filling height. For internal
floating roof tanks, the filling height shall be the point at which water overflows at the shell
indicator/overflow openings.
* 4. Unless otherwise specified by the Owner’s Engineer, the hydrostatic test shall be maintained for
a minimum of 24 hours.
5. All the water bearing surfaces of the tank and manholes, nozzles and other connections shall be
visually inspected for leakage. The overflow pipe outlet shall be inspected for water discharge
during the filling operation to insure it is not leaking prior to overflow.
6. Any areas found to have leaks shall be repaired per Section 12.0.
7. Testing shall be deemed acceptable if, after filling to the water test level, no leakage is detected.
14.11 After completion of the hydrostatic test, the Manufacturer shall:
1. Drain and thoroughly rinse with clean, fresh or salt water. The Manufacturer shall ensure that the
tank is properly vented before draining.

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2. Remove all lines required for testing from the water supply point to the water disposal point
3. Clean out any standing water silt, or other dirt, left in a tank after hydrostatic testing so that the
tank interior is “broom” clean and ready for operation.
* 14.12 The Manufacturer shall document satisfactory completion of the hydrostatic test and note any required
repairs on the Hydrotest Report Sheet. The Owner shall indicate acceptance by signature on the
Hydrotest Report Sheet.
14.13 For tanks where the hydrotest is used to preload the foundation to mitigate settlement, the hydrotest
shall be performed as recommended by the geotechnical consultant responsible for the foundation
design, see RP 4-2-2 .
15.0 SETTLEMENT MEASUREMENT BENCHMARK
15.1 Shell and bottom settlement measurements shall be made by the tank Manufacturer per RP 4-2-6
and the following. The data sheet in RP 4-2-6 DS shall be used to record settlement measurements:
1. Shell settlement measurements shall be made after tank erection, prior to hydrostatic testing and
during water filling at the 1/2,3/4 and full levels corresponding to the maximum filling height of the
tank. Settlement measurements shall be taken at equally spaced intervals of approximately 30
feet around the tank shell on well marked locations on the annular plate or on clips welded to the
shell, see Figure 15.
2. Bottom internal measurements shall be made before and after hydrostatic testing for fixed roof
tanks. Such measurements shall be made at 10 foot intervals on the diameter as indicated in
Figure 15. For Alliance Refinery, additional bottom elevation readings are required at a minimum
of three fill heights – 1/2 full, 3/4 full, and full. The procedure for obtaining these readings shall
be as follows:
a. Identify two rows of support legs on the floating roof that are approximately perpendicular to
each other.
b. After the roof is floating, remove the legs at the locations identified in Part a.
c. For each measurement location, determine the distance from the top of the leg extension to
the tank bottom using a plumb bob and calibrated string or similar device.
d. For each measurement location, determine the elevation of top of the leg extension by
performing an elevation survey, with the surveying instrument located on the platform space
available at the rim of the tank.
e. From the measurements in Parts c and d, calculate tank bottom elevations.
3. Additional measurements shall be made in the annular plate region, see Figure 15.
4. A 100% visual examination shall be made of the tank bottom to detect any localized depressions.
The location and extent of depressions shall be indicated on the tank bottom plate layout drawing.

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15.2 If the settlements in paragraph 15.1 exceed the criteria given in API 653, the tank shall be releveled
and rehydrotested.
16.0 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHOP FABRICATED TANKS
16.1 General
The supplemental requirements of this section shall be used for all shop fabricated tanks.
16.2 Bottom Design
1. Bottom joints shall be butt welded with complete penetration and complete fusion.
2. The minimum nominal plate thickness for carbon steel bottoms shall be 1/4 inch, exclusive of any
corrosion allowance. The minimum thickness of stainless steel bottoms shall be 3/16 inch.
16.3 Anchor Bolts
1. Anchor bolts shall be provided when required to resist overturning or uplift due to internal
pressure, wind or seismic forces:
a. Anchor bolts shall not be less than 1-1/4 inches in diameter.

b. Attachment of anchor bolts to the shell shall be through chair-type assemblies of sufficient
size to distribute the load over a reasonable area of the shell. Chair height shall be at least
12 inches.
2. The anchors shall be designed to withstand the design loading in the most severe of the following
two conditions:
a. Full of water
b. Empty with the tank in the corroded condition.
3. The effect of insulation and platforms shall be considered in the wind loading calculation.
16.4 Shell Nozzles and Manways
1. The wall thickness, excluding corrosion allowance of shell nozzles, shall be at least Sch 80 for
carbon steel nozzles, in sizes less than NPS 8.
2. Plate-ring flanges shall not be used on shell nozzles. They are permitted for manhole flanges and
roof connections. Shell nozzles shall have Class 150, forged steel, slip-on or weld neck flanges.

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16.5 Insulation Supports
1. The welding of insulation and fireproofing support rings or clips shall be done in the shop before
PWHT. All insulation and fireproofing supports shall be located at a minimum distance of 4 inches
from all vessel seam welds. “Rat-holes” shall be used on insulation rings which cross vessel
longitudinal seams to meet this requirement.
2. Welding pins, when required for insulation support, shall be installed before PWHT.
Hammertesting of pins is required. Testing shall begin immediately after completion of the first
few welds. Pins shall be Nelson type TPC or an approved equal. Pin shall be 1/2 inch longer than
the insulation thickness. Weld tip of pins shall be free of cadmium plating and other contaminants.
16.6 Postweld-Heat-Treatment (PWHT)
1. PWHT shall be in accordance with RP 11-1-2 .
2. When PWHT is specified, the PWHT operation shall be performed after all welding is completed.

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Rev. 3 Dec. 1997
TABLE 1
PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS FOR TANK CONSTRUCTION
Components Industry Standards
Shell and A36 modified (1), A285, A442, A516, A573, A633
Annular Plates
Bottom Plates A36 modified (1), A283, A285, A442, A516, A573, A633
Fixed Roof Plates A36 modified (1), A283, A285, A442, A516, A573, A633
Floating Roof Plates A36 modified (1), A283, A285, A442, A516, A573, A633
Sheets for Fixed and A570, Grade 33 (2)
Floating Roofs
Structural Shapes A36, A131
Pipe API 5L-Grade B; Al 06-Grades A,B; A333-Grades 1,6;
A334-Grades 1,6; A524; A671-Grades CC60, CC65,
CC70, CE55, CE60 (3)
Forgings A105; Al 81; A350-Grades LFI, LF2
Bolting – Flanges Per RP 5-2-2
Bolting – Structural A307
NOTES:
(1) Must be killed or semi-killed. Manganese content shall be 0.08-1 .20 percent by heat analysis for all thicknesses. Maximum carbon
content must not exceed 0.20 percent
(2) Material shall be produced by the open hearth or basic oxygen process only.
(3) Use Class 22 and 33.

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TABLE 2
MINIMUM DESIGN METAL TEMPERATURES
FOR MATERIAL SELECTION
Location Lowest One-Day Minimum

Mean Temperature Design Metal
(°F) (1) Temperature (°F) (2)
Alliance 15 30
Femdale 10 25
Lima -10 5
Marcus Hook -5 10
Toledo -10 5
NOTES:
(1) From Figure 2-2 of API-650.
(2) The lowest One-day mean temperature plus 15°F.

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Rev. 3 Dec. 1997
TABLE 3
BOTTOM DESIGN CATEGORIES
Annular Plate Width and

Predicted Bottom Plate Welding Requirements
Category
Settlement (2)
of Bottom
Maximum
Specified Tank Diameter (1) Tank Diameter
at Shell
Over 50 ft to 150 ft Over 150 ft
1 v2 in. *Annular plates shall be per Annular plates shall provide a

API 650. Bottom plates shall minimum radial width of 2 ft.
be two pass welded when between the inside of the shell
specified by the Owner’s and any lap welded joint in the
Engineer. bottom. Bottom plates shall be
two pass welded with a 70%
joint efficiency. (4)
2 v6 in. Annular Plates shall provide a Annular plates shall provide a
minimum radial width of 2 ft minimum radial width of 3 ft
between the inside of the shell between the inside of shell
and any lap welded joint in the and any lap welded joint in the
bottom. Bottom plates shall be bottom. Bottom plates shall be
two pass welded with a 70% two pass welded with a 70%
joint efficiency. (4) joint efficiency. (4)
3 v12 in. (3) Annular Plates shall provide a Annular plates shall provide a
minimum radial width of 2ft minimum radial width of 3 ft
between the inside of the shell between the inside of shell
and any lap welded joint in the and any lap welded joint in the
bottom. Bottom plates shall be bottom. Bottom plates shall be
two pass welded with a 70% two pass welded with a 80%
joint efficiency. (4) joint efficiency. (4)
NOTES:
(1) No special requirements for tanks 50 feet and under in diameter.
(2) Predicted settlement includes initial water loading of the tank
(3) If this settlement is exceeded, some form of site improvement is required prior to tank erection. soil improvements will be done by
Purchaser or Manufacturer, as specified in RP 4-2-2 .
(4) Weld procedures and qualifications to achieve the stipulated weld efficiency for bottom plate fillet welded joint are covered in
RP 11-1-2 .1

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TABLE 4
MINIMUM TANK COURSE SHELL THICKNESS
Nominal Tank Diameter Minimum Plate Thickness

(feet) (1) (inches)
t120 1/4
w120 to 200 5/16
w200 to 250 3/8
w 250 7/16
NOTE:
(1) The centerline diameter of the bottom shell course.
TABLE 5
SIZE AND NUMBER OF SHELL MANHOLES
Tank Diameter Minimum Number of Minimum Manhole Size

(feet) Manholes (NPS-inches)
t25 1 24
t 25 to 100 2 24
u 100 to 150 3 24
u150 to 250 4 24
u250 5 24
TABLE 6
REQUIRED WALL THICKNESS OF ROOF NOZZLES
Nozzle Size Nozzle

(NPS – inches) Thickness
1-1/2-2 SCH 160

3-4 SCH 80
8-24 SCH 40

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Rev. 3 Dec. 1997
TABLE 7
SIZE AND NUMBER OF ROOF MANWAYS
Tank Diameter Minimum Number Minimum Manway Size

(feet) of Manways (NPS-inches)
t50 1 24
50 to 100 2 24
u100 3 24
TABLE 8
MINIMUM THICKNESS OF PONTOON RIMS
Tank Diameter Inner Rim Thickness Outer Rim Thickness

(feet) (inches) (inches)
200 to 250 5/8 1/4

u250 to 300 3/4 5/16
TABLE 9
INTERNAL FLOATING ROOF MANWAY REQUIREMENTS
Internal Cover Diameter Minimum Number Minimum Manway Size

(feet) of Manways (NPS-inches)
u50 1 24
50 to 100 2 24
u100 3 24

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TABLE 10
DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES FOR SHELL PLATE
Dimension Tolerance
(inches)
Length "1/16
Width "1/16
Difference in diagonals "1/8

BP OIL CO. RP11-1-1
Rev. 3 Dec. 1997
FIGURE 1A
ANNULAR OR BOTTOM PLAT ATTACHMENT WELD TO BOTTOM
COURSE
BOTTOM SHELL COURSE
ANNULAR OR BOTTOM PLATE
PER API–650
t
t t
ANNULAR OR BOTTOM PLATE THICKNESS v1/2 INCH
BOTTOM SHELL COURSE
45 DEG. TO ANNULAR OR BOTTOM PLATE

60 DEG.
t/2 MINIMUM,
1/2 INCH MAXIMUM
t
t t
ANNULAR OR BOTTOM PLATE THICKNESS u1/2 INCH

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Rev. 3 Dec. 1997
FIGURE 1B
ANNULAR OR BOTTOM PLATE ATTACHMENT WELD TO BOTTOM COURSE
API LOW- TYPE NOZZLE WITH REINFORCING PAD
BOTTOM SHELL COURSE REINFORCING PAD
PER API–650
t
t t t
ANNULAR OR BOTTOM PLATE THICKNESSv1/2 INCH

60 DEG.
(TYP.)
t/2 MINIMUM,
1/2 INCH MAXIMUM
t
t t t
ANNULAR OR BOTTOM PLATE THICKNESSu1/2 INCH
NOTE: For alternate attachment details see Figure 10.

BP OIL CO. RP11-1-1
Rev. 3 Dec. 1997
FIGURE 1C
ALTERNATE ANNULAR OR BOTTOM PLATE ATTACHMENT WELD TO BOTTOM COURSE
API LOW-TYPE NOZZLE WITH REINFORCING PAD
PER API–650
t
t t t

60 DEG.
(TYP.)
t/2 MINIMUM,
1/2 INCH MAXIMUM
t
t t t

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Rev. 3 Dec. 1997
FIGURE 1D
ANNULAR OR BOTTOM PLATE ATTACHMENT WELD TO BOTTOM COURSE
API LOW-TYPE NOZZLE WITH THICKENED INSERT PLATE
THICKENED INSERT PLATE

OF API LOW–TYPE NOZZLE
PER API–650
t
t t
THICKENED INSERT PLATE

OF API LOW–TYPE NOZZLE

60 DEG.
(TYP.)
t/2 MINIMUM,
1/2 INCH MAXIMUM
t
t t

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Rev. 3 Dec. 1997
FIGURE 2
TYPICAL BOTTOM LAYOUT FOR TANKS OVER 50 FEET IN DIAMETER
SEE FIGURE 6,
DETAIL A OR B
SHELL PLATE
ANNULAR RING
ANNULAR PLATE
BOTTOM PLATES
BACKING STRIP
2 IN. 4 "1/2 IN.
MIN.
B B
PER PARAGRAPH
7.4.4 AND TABLE 3
B
SECTION A–A
A B BOTTOM PLATES
SEE FIGURE 3
A
5 t b MIN.
tb
SECTION B–B
NOTES:
3. Fillet weld size per API-650.

4. For thickness Of annular and bottom plates, see Paragraph 7.4.2.

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FIGURE 3
TYPICAL ANNULAR PLATE JOINT UNDER SHELL PLATES
TANKS OVER 50 FEET IN DIAMETER
SHELL PLATE
ANNULAR PLATE
SINGLE BUTT WELD

WITH BACKING STRIP
OR DOUBLE BUTT WELD
30 DEG.
1/4 IN. ANNULAR PLATE

THICKNESS, PER
API–650
1/16 IN.
1/8 IN.
2 IN.
SECTION A–A
NOTE: The concrete foundation shall be notched to accommodate the permanent backing strip.

BP OIL CO. RP11-1-1
Rev. 3 Dec. 1997
FIGURE 4
TYPICAL BOTTOM LAYOUT FOR TANKS UP TO AND INCLUDING 50 FEET IN DIAMETER
SECTION C–C
D SEE FIGURE 6,
SKETCH DETAIL A OR B
SHELL PLATE 4 "1/2 IN.
PLATES
tb
B
SKETCH PLATES
C C
B B B
SECTION A–A
A SEE FIGURE 5
A
5 t b MIN.
tb
D
SECTION B–B
SECTION D–D
NOTES:
1. Fillet weld size per API -650.

2. For thickness of rectangular and sketch plates see Paragraph 7.42.
3. Shingling details shown are for “cone-up” tank bottom For “cone-down” bottoms. shingling should be
reversed.

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Rev. 3 Dec. 1997
FIGURE 5
TYPICAL JOINTS IN SKETCH PLATES UNDER SHELL PLATES:
TANKS UP TO AND INCLUDING 50 FEET IN DIAMETER
SHELL PLATE
SKETCH PLATES

BP OIL CO. RP11-1-1
Rev. 3 Dec. 1997
FIGURE 6
DETAIL AT THREE PLATE LAP JOINT
SECTION X–X
DETAIL A
CUT BACK TOP PLATE

X
BEFORE WELDING
SECTION X–X
DETAIL B

BP OIL CO. RP11-1-1
Rev. 3 Dec. 1997
FIGURE 7
SHELL NOZZLE AND MANHOLE DETAILS
INSERT PLATE INSERT PLATE

A OR REINFORCING A OR REINFORCING
NOTE 3 PAD, NOTE 9 NOTE 3 PAD, NOTE 9
NPT 1/4 IN. NPT 1/4 IN.
NOTE 4 NOTE 4
NOTE 2
C MIN.
NOTE 1
H MIN.
A SEE FIGURE 1A SEE FIGURE 1B

1C, OR 1D
FOR WELD
DETAIL
API REGULAR TYPE API LOW – TYPE
NOTE 8
NOTE 6 SEE FIGURE 8

& FIGURE 9 1
NOTE 5 NOTE 5
NOTE 7 NOTE 7
SHELL SHELL INSERT PLATE
OR REINFORCING
PAD, NOTE 8.
SECTION A–A SECTION A–A
FOR NOZZLE WITH A FOR NOZZLE WITH AN
REINFORCING PLATE INSERT PLATE

BP OIL CO. RP11-1-1
Rev. 3 Dec. 1997
FIGURE 7 (CONTINUED)
SHELL NOZZLE AND MANHOLE DETAILS
NOTES:
1. The height of an API Regular Type nozzle or manhole shall not be less than the “H” value given in
Table 3-8 of API-650.
2. The height of an API Low Type nozzle or manhole shall not be less than the “C” value given in Table 3-8
of API-650
3. Each reinforcing plate shall be provided with a NPT 1/4 inch diameter hole, located as shown, and air
tested in accordance with API-650. Holes shall be plugged with a plastic sealant after testing.
* 4. Reinforcement may be obtained using a reinforcing plate Or a thickened insert plate. The material of
these plates shall be the same as the shell material. Proposals for the use of reinforcement plates shall
be submitted to the Owner’s Engineer for approval.
* 5. The internal projection shall be trimmed flush with the inside Of the shell unless an internal projection is
specified by the Owner’s Engineer.
6. The peripheral reinforcing plate weld shall be full plate thickness.
7. Any of the flanges listed in Paragraph 7.6.7 may be used.
8. The gap between the insert plate and the shell shall be as tight a fit as possible. A 1/8 inch gap is normal
and acceptable. After fit-up, arc-gouge the first side (preferably the inside of the shell) and weld
completely before starting the second side. Arc-gouge the second side to clean metal and inspect the
back gouge using the magnetic particle or liquid penetrant method before welding.

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FIGURE 8
STANDARD NOZZLE (TN v3/4 INCHES) AND MANHOLE ATTACHMENT WELDING
T
INSIDE
0.6T INSERT
1/4 IN. FILLET PLATE
45 DEG. 45 DEG.
1/8 IN.
TN
INSERT
PLATE
NOZZLE NOTE 1
NECK
NOZZLE TO INSERT PLATE

REINFORCING
(TNv3/4 INCH) PLATE
INSIDE
1/4 IN. FILLET TANK
SHELL
1/4 IN.
45 DEG.
45 DEG.
1/16 IN.
TN
NOZZLE NOTE 1
NECK
NOZZLE WITH REINFORCING PLATE

(TNv3/4 INCH)
NOTES:
1. The inside corner of the neck shall be ground to a 1/4 inch radius when the neck is flush with the shell
I.D.
2. Groove welds must have 100 percent penetration and fusion through the shell and reinforcing plate.
3. The nozzle-to-shell weld shall be backgouged and inspected in accordance with Paragraph 11.4.3.
4. The reinforcing-pad-to-shell welds shall be tested in accordance with Paragraph 14.9.3 by applying
pressurized air (15 psi) and using a soapy solution to detect leaks.

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Rev. 3 Dec. 1997
FIGURE 9
HEAVY NOZZLE (TN u3/4 INCHES) TO SHELL WELDING
T
INSIDE
1/4 IN. FILLET 0.6T INSERT
PLATE
1/8 IN.
3/16 IN.
45 DEG.
TN
45 DEG. INSERT
PLATE
NOZZLE NOTES 1 & 2
NECK
5/8 IN. 3/16 IN.
REINFORCING
NOZZLE TO INSERT PLATE
PLATE
(TNu3/4 INCH) 1/4 IN. FILLET INSIDE
TANK
45 DEG. SHELL
3/16 IN.
1/4 IN.
REINFORCING
PAD
45 DEG.
1/16 IN.
TN
NOZZLE NOTES 1 & 2

NECK
5/8 IN. 3/16 IN.
NOZZLE WITH REINFORCING PLATE

(TNu3/4 INCH)
NOTES:
1. The inside corner of the neck shall be ground to a 1/4 inch radius when the neck is flush with the shell
l.D.
2. The neck plate shall be arc-gouged to the depth shown and the “butter” weld applied before the nozzle
is welded to the other plates.
3. Groove welds must have 100 percent penetration and fusion through the shell and reinforcing plate.
4. The nozzle-to-shell weld shall be backgouged and inspected in accordance with Paragraph 114.3. This
inspection shall be repeated on both sides of the completed weld.
5. The reinforcing-pad-to-shell welds shall be tested in accordance with Paragraph 14.9.3 by applying
pressurized ar (15 psi) and using a soapy solution to detect leaks.

BP OIL CO. RP11-1-1
Rev. 3 Dec. 1997
FIGURE 10
PLATE FLANGE TO NOZZLE NECK
NOZZLE THICKNESS v3/4 INCH
T
FLANGE
PLATE 0.6T
1/4 IN. FILLET
45 DEG. 45 DEG.
1/8 IN.
TN
NOTE 1 NOZZLE
NECK
NOTES:
1. Flange facing shall be per RP 5-2-2 . For flush nozzles, the inside corner of the nozzle neck shall be
ground to a 1/4 inch radius.
2. The flange plate to nozzle neck groove weld must have 100 percent penetration and fusion as shown.
3. The flange-to-nozzle weld shall be backgouged and inspected in accordance with Paragraph 11.4.3. This

BP OIL CO. RP11-1-1
Rev. 3 Dec. 1997
FIGURE 11
PLATE FLANGE TO NOZZLE NECK
NOZZLE THICKNESS >3/4 INCHES
T
FLANGE
PLATE 0.6T 1/4 IN. FILLET
1/8 IN.
3/16 IN.
45 DEG.
45 DEG. TN
NOTES 1 & 2 NOZZLE

NECK
3/16 IN. 5/8 IN.
NOTES:
1. Flange facing shall be per RP 5-2-2 . For flush nozzles, the inside corner of the nozzle neck shall be
ground to a 1/4 inch radius.
2. The neck plate shall be arc-gouged to the depth shown and the “butter” weld applied before the flange
plate is welded to the other plates.
3. The flange plate to nozzle neck groove weld must have 100 percent penetration and fusion as shown.
4. The flange-to-nozzle weld shall be backgouged and inspected in accordance with Paragraph 11.4.3. This

BP OIL CO. RP11-1-1
Rev. 3 Dec. 1997
FIGURE 12
STEAM CONNECTIONS FOR CAUSTIC SERVICE
LONG WELD NECK
INSIDE OF
SHELL
NOTE 1
STEAM LINE
NOTE 2
NOTE 3
SECTION THRU NOZZLE
NOTES:
1. Use Class 150 long weld neck or Class 6000 socket weld couplings.
2. Attachment weld shall be full penetration. Grind the final pass of fillet welds to a smooth concave contour
which blends into adjacent surfaces without crevices.
3. Postweld Heat Treatment is to be performed when required by RP 13-2-1 .
4. Weld hardness shall be per RP 13-2-1 and RP 13-4-1 .

BP OIL CO. RP11-1-1
Rev. 3 Dec. 1997
FIGURE 13
CRUDE OIL STORAGE SUCTION AND FILL CONNECTIONS
16 IN. MIN.
LONG RADIUS
D ELBOW
5/8 IN. SQUARE

ROD
D/4
TANK BOTTOM 1/4
IMPORTANT: DO NOT WELD ROD TO BOTTOM 7 IN. DIAMETER,

1/4 IN. THICK PAD
SUCTION NOZZLE
SOLID PLATE ON END

OF PIPE (SET IN)
5/8 IN. SQUARE

ROD
D
D/2
1/4
60 IN. MIN. D
TANK BOTTOM
IMPORTANT: DO NOT WELD ROD TO BOTTOM 7 IN. DIAMETER,

1/4 IN. THICK PAD
FILL NOZZLE

BP OIL CO. RP11-1-1
Rev. 3 Dec. 1997
FIGURE 14
WATER DRAW-OFF AND PUMP-OUT DETAILS
TANK SHELL OR
CLEAN OUT COVER
TO SUIT
SEE NOTE 1 1/4 IN. DIA. CIRCULATION

SIZE “A” HOLE IN TOP OF PIPE
VALVE (SEE NOTE 3)
SIZE “B” NOTE 4

1/4
THREADED
OUTLET
SIZE “C”
150# FLANGED
NOZZLE
1/4
BOTTOM OF TANK 1/4 1/4
NOMINAL SIZE
VALVE SIZE (NPS – INCHES)
(NPS – INCHES) A B C
2 2 1 1/2 3 DO NOT WELD
3 3 2 1/2 4
4 4 3 6
3/16
2 IN.
BOTTOM OF TANK
OR DRAW–OFF SUMP
7 IN. DIAMETER,
1/4 IN. THICK PAD
NOTES:
1. Valve shall be Shand and Jurs Model 96818, Oceco V-144 or equal. with flanged shell connection
handwheel, stainless steel tirm and Teflon seat disk Valve body shall be welded to the reducing flange.
2. Water draw-off outlet shall be piped to drain box by the purchaser.
3. When used as a pump-out nozzle, omit water draw-off valve and delete 1,4 inch circulation hole but
provide a blind flange on the nozzle.
4. 1/4 inch fillet weld to be made using two passes.

BP OIL CO. RP11-1-1
Rev. 3 Dec. 1997
FIGURE 15
DIAMETER LOCATIONS FOR SHELL AND BOTTOM SETTLEMENT MEASUREMENT
TANK
DIAMETER AXIS
10 FT. INTERVALS
FOR TANKS WITH ANNULAR

PLATES, TAKE THREE READINGS
ON THE ANNULAR PLATE.
LOCATION OF ANNULAR
PLATE, IF USED.
NUMBER OF DIAMETER AXES FOR SHELL

SETTLEMENT MEASUREMENTS
TANKER DIAMETER NUMBER OF

(FEET) DIAMETER AXES
LESS THAN 80 4
80 TO 110 6
> 110 TO 150 8
> 150 TO 190 10
> 190 TO 225 12
> 225 TO 265 14
> 265 TO 300 (1) 16
NOTE:
* 1. For tank diameters u300 feet number of diameter axes shall be specified by the Owner’s Engineer.

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4.0 DATA SHEET AND DOCUMENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

5.0 QUALITY CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

8.0 EXTERNAL FLOATING ROOF DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

9.0 INTERNAL FLOATING ROOF DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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10.0 FABRICATION AND ERECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

11.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

12.0 REJECTION AND REPAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

13.0 PAINTING, LINING AND COATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

14.0 HYDROTEST REQUIREMENTS AND NOZZLE PAD TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

15.0 SETTLEMENT MEASUREMENT BENCHMARK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

16.0 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHOP FABRICATED TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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1.6 A revision bar indicates all changes made to this Revision.

STANDARDS AND PUBLICATIONS

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STANDARDS AND PUBLICATIONS (CONTINUED)

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3.4 Inspector – A BP Oil Company appointed engineer or inspector.

3.6 Owner – BP Company.

3.7 Owner’s Engineer – A BP Company appointed engineer.

4.0 DATA SHEET AND DOCUMENTATION

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5.0 QUALITY CONTROL

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1. Ambient and design temperatures.

3. Corrosive media present in the product stored.

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7.3 Design and Special Considerations

7.4 Bottom and Annular Plates

5. Annular plates shall meet the following criteria:

a. The annular plate thickness shall be per API 650.

7.5 Shell Design

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7.6 Shell Openings (Nozzles and Manways)

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7.7 Shell Attachments and Tank Appurtenances

2. The wall thickness of roof nozzles are shown in Table 6.

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7.8 Top and Intermediate Wind Girders

7.9 Fixed Roofs

1. A top angle shall be provided for all fixed roof tanks.

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7.10 Wind Loads on Tanks (Overturning Stability)

a. Anchor bolts shall not be less than 1-1/4 inch diameter.

8.0 EXTERNAL FLOATING ROOF DESIGN

2. Materials for floating roof components shall be per paragraph 6.1.

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a. The roof shall be of the double-deck type.

7. The minimum size for pontoon compartment manways shall be 24 inches.

8.2 Support Legs

2. Supports shall be adjustable to a minimum of two positions:

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5. Support legs shall be notched at the bottom to provide drainage.

8.3 Seals and Foam Dams

8.4 Roof Drains

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8.5 Roof Vents

9.0 INTERNAL FLOATING ROOF DESIGN

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7. All seams in the internal floating roof shall be vapor tight.