MAJOR BULK TANK INSPECTION CHECKLIST

CATEGORY 6 ABOVEGROUND TANK

VISUAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST AND FIELD REPORT

Tank No.: Unit/Location:

Facility/Business Unit: Original build standard and no API/BS/Other

Plate attached to tank YES/NO

Date(s) of Inspection: Inspection Type: External / Internal

Bulk Tank Data Sheet Design Pressure Product Stored:

attached YES/NO
Overall Roof Condition from visual inspection : G NDT:

Overall Shell Condition from visual inspection: NDT:

NDT inspection by: (Company)PNDT P/L

Are NDT Reports Attached: YES / NO
NDT test date: Statutory Inspection to AS 1940 – Other……….
Last Inspection Date:
Comment on overall tank condition (Visual)

Are minor floor repairs required?

Are other tank repairs required?

Out-of-service maintenance required?

Tank Inspection Completed by an Approved Tank Inspector:

Name: API 653 Reg. Inspector Name

API Registration Number
Signed: _______________________________ Inspection Closeout Date:

Tank rated at :- FIT FOR SERVICE / NOT FIT FOR SERVICE

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 Visual NDT
(% material loss)
10 = No corrosion, No paint breakdowns, High gloss 0%
9 = Minor paint breakdown, but no corrosion 0%
8 = Paint needs minor touch-up, Minor corrosion 0 – 5%
7 = Paint needs full overcoat, Isolated rusting 5%
6 = Major paint breakdown, Heavy rusting, Large number of rust spots, Needs complete repaint 10%
5 = Major paint breakdown, Heavy rusting, Part of strake or roof at design min. thickness 15%
4 = Major rusting, No CA left, Up to 2 strakes at design min. thickness, Roof access restricted, 20%
Design calculations show tank fit for service (FFS)
3 = Major rusting, 2 or more strakes at design min. thickness, Height restrictions to keep tank 25%
FFS
2 = Some areas of tank below design min. thickness, Possibly holes in shell/roof/floor 30%
1 = Number of stakes below retirement thickness, Large areas of roof below retirement >30%
thickness, Holes in shell/roof/floor

Legend – Response Category [Defines response for non compliant item in checklist]
M Maintenance Site Operator to initiate maintenance rectification
U Upgrade Maintenance Coordinator to provide scope for rectification
A Assessment Bulk Tank Adviser to be requested to assess rectification options
R Repair Bulk Tank Adviser to be request to approve repair scope to API
653 or Australian Standards (As applicable)
I Information Information Only – no response required
Where this inspection interfaces with NDT inspection * placed against Response Category to prompt NDT report check.

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Ref. Item OK Not OK N/A Resp.
SECTION 1 – External Visual Inspection
1 BUND
1.1 Is the bund area free from build up of trash, vegetation, and other inflammables
build up?
AS1940 Item 9.2.9 (d) and 5.8.3
1.2 Is the bund impervious as per confines AS 1940?
AS 1940 – Item 9.2.10
“Bunds shall be maintained so as to retain their designated capacity and in
a condition which will prevent escape of liquid from the compound”

1.3 Measure the bund and determine its volume with respect to AS 1940. (110% of
Tank Capacity?)
AS 1940 Item 5.8.2
1.4 Does the bund drain away from the tank and associated piping and manifolds?
AS 1940 Item 5.8.6
1.5 Is the operating condition of the bund drain adequate?
1.6 Are the bund valves in operation and normally closed? AS 1940 Item 5.8.6 (c)
and AS1940 Item 9.2.9 (f)
Are there signs requiring that the valves are “closed and locked” AS 1940 Item
9.2.9 (f)
1.7 Are these valves fitted with a rising stem, to enable remote verification of being
open or closed?

1.8 Are the surrounding pipes adequately supported and painted?

AS 1940 Item 5.2 4 (c)

1.9 Have any pipes become partially buried?

1.10 Are there any pipes that penetrate the bund walls? AS1940 Item 6.2
1.11 Are these pipes adequately wrapped? AS1940 Item 6.2
1.12 Is the bund penetration fully sealed? AS1940 Item 6.2
1.13 Is the bund equipped with walkway access into, out of and within the bund area?
AS1940 5.8.3 (f)
1.14 Is separation distance from adjacent tank correct? (AS1940 Item 5.7)
2 FOUNDATION
2.1 Determine the type of foundation? API 653 Item 4.5
2.2 Does run-off rain water from the shell drain away from tank? AS 1940 Item 5.8.6
(a)
Concrete Ring Beam / Pad
2.1.1 Area there any signs of structural failure or consequential differential movement?
API 653 App. B
2.1.2 Has the beam or pad been subject to thermal cracking or spalling of concrete
from the reinforcing? API 653 Item [Link]
2.1.3 Has the integrity of the holding bolts, (where applicable) particularly at the
concrete interface, been confirmed? API 653 4.5.3
2.1.4 Are the drain pipes to ring beams free from debris and product? BS 2654 Fig 35,
API 650 Fig I-1 These were omitted in the original construction depicted in
BS2654 Fig 35
2.1.5 Have any cavities under the foundation and vegetation against bottom of tank
been identified? API 653 App. B
2.2 Berm Type Construction
2.2.1 Does the foundation fully support the shell and is it free from erosion?
2.2.2 Is the foundation pad above the bund floor level, to provide positive drainage
away from the tank?
2.2.3 Is the foundation basecourse construction adequately protected by concrete
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 covering or bitumen spray / asphalt?

2.2.4 Are there any signs of shear failure of the sub-grade material?

Ref. Item OK Not N/A Resp.

OK
2.2.5 Has the bitumen overlain “mounded” to the perimeter of annular projection,
entrapping moisture and containments?
2.3 Plinth Seal
2.3.1 Is the plinth seal effective in preventing stormwater ingress under the floor?

3 FLOOR PROJECTION
3.1 Is the floor projection width from sidewall 25mm (minimum) or greater? If not,
measure the narrowest point and advise average. API 653 Item 4.7.7
3.2 Is the floor projection above grade and free to drain? i.e. not impeded by
foundation mounding?
3.3 Is the top surface of the plate corroded and pitted? If so what is depth, extent and
type of pitting?
4 PROTECTIVE COATING
4.1 Does the colour scheme comply with product service? [Colour - Grey]
4.2 Is sign writing in accordance with AS 1940 Item 5.2.2, NOHSC :1015 and
NOHSC:3010
4.3 Is the tank service clearly identified on the tank?
4.4 Are the following details sign written on the shell?
4.4.1 - Date last cleaned? DD / MM / YY
4.4.2 - Date last internally inspected? DD / MM / YY
4.4.3 - Date last painted? DD / MM / YY
4.4.4 - Shell nozzle / valve identification?
4.4.5 - Tank number?
4.4.6 - Safe fill height adjacent to the automatic level indictor?
4.4.7 - Tank operating pressure?
4.5 Is the overall condition, appearance and extent of coating breakdown satisfactory?

4.6 Are there areas of excessive or low film build-up, or other irregularities?

4.7 Are there areas of rust rashing or spots, accelerated corrosion, blisters or
disbondment?

4.8 Assess coating service life and recommend programmed date fore repainting?
4.8.1 - Shell? _______/_________
4.8.2 - Roof? _______/_________
4.8.3 - Handrails and platforms? /
5 SHELL STRAKES
- Has (or will) a complete tank settlement survey been completed during NDT
inspections and results been documented?
5.1 Verticality
5.1.1 Does the tank tilt from the vertical axis more than 1: 100?
API 653 [Link] and
API 650 App. H
5.2 Out-of-Round
5.2.1 Are there any areas of radial distortion or flat spots on the tank shell? API 653
10.5.3 and
Table 10.2
5.3 Shell Settlement

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5.3.1 Is there any visual evidence of shell settlement occurring? API App B
5.4 Plate Buckling
5.4.1 Are there any buckles and creases to the shell, in excess of 25mm? API 653
10.5.4, 10.5.5
5.4.2 Is distortion due to:
[Link] - Weld / Construction techniques?
[Link] - Severe internal corrosion?
[Link] - Wind load?
5.4.2. - Vacuum load?
5.4.3 Is there visual evidence of stress cracking?

Ref. Item OK Not N/A Resp.

OK
5.5 Shell Bulging (API 653 4.3.5)
5.5.1 Is the bottom shell strake bulging? [Typically as a result of settlement of foundation]
5.5.2 If bulge is in excess of 20mm, measure profile at 8 equal points. Note results on shell
elevation drawing.
5.5.3 Note the product level. Tank Full?
5.6 Leaks
5.6.1 Are there any signs on the shell surface of any leaks or paint discoloration?
5.6.2 Have all leaks been marked and possible causes noted?
5.7 Surface Defects (API653 4.3)
5.7.1 Is the external shell surface pitted?
5.7.2 Identify approximate areas, depth and patterns?
5.7.3 Are there any “cold patches” or cover plates to the shell, and where are they located?
5.8 Welds (API653 10.5.4, 10.5.5)
5.8.1 Are any of the vertical welds “peaked”? API 653 10.5.4
5.8.2 Are any of the horizontal welds “banded” due to weld shrinkage? API 653 10.5.5
5.8.3 Is the floor to shell weld continuous and free from weld defects?
5.9 Rivets
- Refer API 653 Appendix C section C.1.2.3
5.10 Windgirder (Floating Roof Tanks) (API 653 - 8.6)
- Refer API 653 Appendix C section C.1.2.4
5.10 Record size of windgirder and compression rings - Drawings
6 SHELL NOZZLES AND MANHOLES (API653 – 4.3.9)
6.1 Manholes
6.1.1 Is manhole nozzle continuously welded with reinforcing plate and free from leaks?
6.1.2 Are covers securely fixed with correct size bolts and gaskets? Removed for Service
6.1.3 Are warning tags for lead contamination installed (where applicable)?
6.2 Shell Nozzles (BS 2654 Section 11 – Mounting) and (API 653 Item 8.5)
6.2.1 Are all shell nozzles identified on the Bulk Tank Data Sheet?
6.2.2 Are nozzles installed with full penetration welds and reinforcing plates?
6.2.3 Are nozzles clear of vertical joints and correct height from the tank floor?
6.2.4 Are nozzles fitted with ANSI 150 slip on flanges with raised faces? W.N.R.F not Slip-
On
6.2.5 Is there any evidence of distortion or crackling in weld joints?
6.2.6 Is there any shell plate dimpling around nozzles?
6.2.7 Does the alignment of connecting pipework allow for thermal expansion and
settlement?
6.2.8 Are the pipes firmly supported, to impose no excessive loads on the tank?
6.2.9 Are redundant nozzles securely isolated with ANSI 150 blind flanges?
6.2.1 Are there any screwed socket nozzles larger than 50mm NS?
0
Comments

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Ref. Item OK Not N/A Resp.
OK
7 STAIRWAYS AND PLATFORMS (AS 1657 - Section 4)
7.1 Stairways
7.1.1 Has stairway type and orientation been identified on shell elevation drawing?
7.1.2 Are stairways structurally sound and safe for the live loads imposed?
7.1.3 Does the stairway angle exceed 45?
7.1.4 Are stair treads non-skid and a minimum of 200mm wide?
7.1.5 Are fillet welds to stair treads and stanchions continuous?
7.1.6 Are there areas of localised corrosion which could affect the structural integrity of the
stairway?
7.1.7 Are the hand, mid and kick rails continuous, securely supported by stanchions and
free from corrosion? Some coating effort is required to prevent further coating
deterioration on handrails and stairs
7.2 Platforms and Walkways (AS 1657 - Section 3)
7.2.1 Are platforms structurally sound and in good condition?
7.2.2 Is the deck plate non-skid?
7.2.3 Where walkways are between tanks, do the connections provide tolerance for
movement under seismic load or it tank settles?
7.2.4 Has accelerate corrosion occurred between the deck plate and stringers, causing the
plate to be heaved?
7.2.5 Are the hand, mid and kick rails continuous, securely supported by stanchions and
free from corrosion?
8 FLOATING ROOFS`
For tanks operating with floating roofs, refer API 653 Appendix C sections C.1.4,
C.1.5, C.1.6 & C.2.8 & C.2.9 and C.2.10
C.1.4 ROOFS
9 C.1.4.1 Deck plate internal corrosion
9.1 For safety, before accessing the roof, check with ultrasonic instrument or
light use a ball peen hammer to test the deck plate near the edge of the roof
for thinning. (Corrosion normally attacks the deck plate at the edge of a
fixed roof and at the rafters in the centre of the roof first.)
9.1.1 C.1.4.2 Deck plate external corrosion
9.1.2 Look for indication of standing water. (Significant sagging of fixed roof deck
indicates potential rafter failure. Large standing water areas on a floating roof
indicate inadequate drainage design or, if to one side, a non-level roof with
possible leaking pontoons.)

9.1.3 C.1.4.4 Level of Floating Roof

9.1.4 At several locations, measure distance from roof rim to a horizontal weld seam
above the roof. A variance in the readings indicates a non-level roof with
possible shell out-of-round, out-of-plumb, leaking pontoons, or hang-up. ON
small diameter tanks, an un-level condition can indicate unequal loading at that
level.
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9.1.5 C.1.4.5 Gas Test Internal Floating Roof
9.1.6 Test for explosive gas on top of the internal floating roof. Readings could indicate
a leaking roof, leaking seal system, or inadequate ventilation of the area above
the internal floating roof.
9.1.7 C.1.4.6 Roof Insulation
9.2 Visually inspect for cracks or leaks in the insulation weather coat where runoff
rain water could penetrate the insulation.
9.2.1 Inspect for west insulation under the weather coats.
9.2.2 Remove small test sections of insulation and check roof deck for corrosion and
holes near the edge of the insulated area.
9.2.3 C1.4.7 Floating Roof Seal Systems (API653 - 9.13)

9.2.4 Measure and record maximum seal-to-shell gaps at:

9.3 Low pump out
9.3.1 Mid-Shell
9.3.2 High liquid level

Ref. Re
p.
Measure and record annual space at 30ft spacing (minimum of four quadrants)
around roof and record. Measurements should be taken in directly opposite
pairs.
Opposite pair 1…………..mm
Opposite pair 2…………..mm
9.4 Check if seal fabric on primary shoe seals is pulling shoes away from shell (fabric
not wide enough)
9.4.1 Inspect fabric for deterioration, holes, tears, and cracks.
9.4.2 Inspect visible metallic parts for corrosion and wear.
9.4.3 Inspect for openings in seals that would permit vapour emissions
9.4.4 Inspect for protruding bolts or rivet heads against the shell.
9.4.5 Pull both primary and secondary seal systems back all around the shell to check
their operations.
9.4.6 Inspect secondary seals for signs of buckling or indications that their angle with
the shell is too shallow.
9.5 Inspect wedge-type wiper seals for flexibility, resilience, cracks, and tears.
9.5.1 C.1.5 ROOF APPURTENANCES

9.5.2 C.1.5.1 Sample Hatch

9.5.3 Inspect condition and functioning of sample hatch cover.
9.5.4 On tanks governed by Air Quality Monitoring rules, check for the condition of seal
inside hatch cover.
9.5.5 Check for corrosion and plugging on thief and gauge hatch cover.
10.0 Where sample hatch is used to reel gauge stock level, check for marker and tab
stating hold-off distance.
10.1 Check for reinforcing pad where sample hatch pipe penetrates that roof deck.
On floating roof sample hatch and recoil systems, inspect operating of recoil reel and
condition of rope.
10.1. Test operation of system.
1
10.1. On ultra clean stock such as JP4, check for presence and condition of protective
1.1 coating or liner inside sample hatch (preventing rust from pipe getting into
sample)
10.1. C.1.5.2 Gauges Well
1.2
10.1. Inspect visible portion of the gauge well for thinning, size of slots, and cover condition.
1.3

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10.1. Check for a hold-off distance marker and tab with hold-off distance (legible).
1.4
10.1. On floating roofs, inspect condition of roof guide for gauge well, particularly the
1.5 condition of the rollers for grooving.
Groove present Roller change Reqd.
10.1. If accessible, check the distance from the gauge well pipe to the tank shell at different
1.6 levels.
10.1. If tank has a gauge well washer, check valve for leakage and for presence of a bull
1.7 plug or blind flange.
10.1. C.1.5.3 Fixed Roof Scaffold Support
2
10.1. Inspect scaffold support for corrosion, wear, and structural soundness.
2.1
10.1. C.1.5.4 Autoguage: Inspection Hatch and Guides (fixed Roof)
2.2
10.1. Check the hatch for corrosion and missing bolts.
2.3
10.1. Look for corrosion on the tape guide’s and float guide’s wire anchors.
2.4
10.1. C.1.5.5 Autoguage: Float well cover
3
10.1. Inspect for corrosion
3.1
10.1. Check tape cable for wear or fraying caused by rubbing on the cover.
3.2

Ref. Item
10.1. C.1.5.6 Sample Hatch (Internal Floating Roof) -
3.3
10.1. Check overall conditions.
3.4
10.1. When equipped with a fabric seal, check for automatic sealing after sampling.
4
- When equipped with a recoil reel opening device, check for proper operations.
10.1. C.1.5.7 Roof-Mounted vents (Internal Floating Roof)
4.1
Check condition of screens, lock and pivot pins.
10.1. C.1.5.8 Gauging Platform Drip Ring
4.2
On fixed roof tanks with drip rings under the gauging platform or sampling area,
inspect for plugged drain return to the tanks
10.1. C.1.5.9 Emergency Roof Drains
4.3
Inspect vapour plugs for emergency drain: that seal fabric discs are slightly smaller
than the pipe ID and that fabric seal is above the liquid level.

10.1. C.1.5.10 Removal Roof Leg Socks.

4.4
Check for condition of leg socks on roof. Not Fitted
10.1. C.1.5.11 Vacuum breakers
4.5
Report size, number, and type of vacuum breakers. Inspect vacuum breakers. If high
legs are set, check for setting of mechanical breaker in high leg position.
10.1. C.1.5.12 Rim Vents
4.6
Check condition of the screen on the rim vent cover.
10.1. C.1.5.13 Pontoon Inspection Hatches.
4.7
Open pontoon inspection hatch covers and visually check inside for pontoon leakage.
10.1. Test for explosive gas (an indicator of product side vapour space leaks).
4.8

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 If pontoon hatches are equipped with locked down covers, check for vent tubes.
Check that vent tubes are not plugged up. Inspect lock-down devices for conditions
and operations.

10.1. C.1.6 Access ways

4.9
See Out-of-service inspection checklist, item C.2.12 (API 653) and AS 1657
10.3 Automatic Level Indicators
10.3. Are details of automatic level indicators correctly scheduled on the Tank Data Sheet?
1
10.3. Is the unit correctly installed?
2
10.3. Is the gauge accurate and operating correctly?
3
10.3. Are support cleats and tension assemblies in sound condition?
4
10.3. Has a stilling well been installed on tank?
5
10.3. Is the correct design of stilling well installed?
6
10.3. Is the rubber sleeve in good condition and free from cracks or holes?
7
10.4 High Level Alarms.
10.4. Are details of tank high level alarms correctly scheduled on Bulk Tank Data Sheet?
1
10.4. Has the high level alarm been verified as operating correctly?
2
10.4. Note when the high level alarm was last tested.
3

Ref. Item

10.5 Thermometers.
10.5. Has the temperature readout been verified as being correct?
1
10.6 Tank Valves.
10.6. Are all valves (50mm NS and above) connected to shell nozzles, class 150# single
1 wedge gate valves with rising stems?
10.6. Are valves less than 50mm NS, class 600# single wedge gate valves? [alt flanged
2 150#]
10.6. Are valves hydraulically “tight” when closed? AS1940 Table 9.1 and Item 9. 17. 1
3
10.6. Are valve glands and gaskets free from evidence of weeps and are stems lubricated
4 and in good condition?
10.6. Are all thermal bypass valves stainless steel?
5
10.6. Are non-operating valves tagged and locked?
6
10.6. Have all Valves/vents been serviced and certificated for 10 year statutory inspection?
7 AS1940 – Table 9.1
10.7 Actuators
10.7. Are actuators operating and are they fail safe design?
1 Fusible Link on Inlet
10.7. Does closure rate to tank inlet line create excessive hydraulic hammer?
2
10.7. Does opening rate and timing sequence of discharge actuator provide positive
3 priming to pumps?
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10.8 Pressure Relief Bypass
10.8. Is pressure relief system installed in accordance with drawings for tanks with floating
1 blankets?
10.8. Is pressure relief valve tagged with setting and date last tested?
2
10.8. Are isolating valves open and sealed?
3
10.8. Are isolating valves class 600# single wedge gate valves [with seal weld]? [alt.
4 Flanged 150#]

10.8. Are pipe risers sound, correctly rated and adequately supported
5
10.9 Water Draw-off
10.9. Is the water draw-off valve locked when not in operation?
1
10.9. Does water draw-off fully drain tank bottom?
2
10.9. Is water draw-off connected to a surge chamber, and by enclosed piping to a
3 separator pit?
10.10 Other Fittings
10.10 Where other fittings are fitted, have operational and maintenance requirements for
.1 these devices been checked?
11 INSULATED TANKS
11.1 Is the cladding in good condition?
11.2 Is there any evidence of insulation degradation?
11.3 Is there any corrosion under the cladding, if there is evidence of cladding
degradation?
12 FIRE FIGHTING (AS1940 Item 11.13)
12.1 Foam Lines
12.1. Are foam lines fitted with correct entry connections at manifold?
1
12.1. Are all lines being flushed annually?
2
12.1. Are risers adequately supported and fitted with strainers?
3
12.1. Have lines been pressure tested?
4
12.2 Foam Chamber
12.2. Is the tank fitted with the correct number of foam chambers for its size?
1 [refer AS1940 – Table 11.5
12.2. Is air intake free of debris?
2
12.2. Is the bursting glass / lead diaphragm / air intake?
3
12.2. Are there any vapour emissions from chamber / air intake?
4
12.2. Is Foam Dam Height correct for number of outlets?
5 AS 1940 – Table 11.5 (600mm)
12.26 Is the flange / cover plate connections etc, secure and not corroded?
12.2. Have all foam chambers on tank been tested within past 5 years?
7
12.3 Water Drench System (
12.3. Is automatic system for monomers actuated at correct temperature?
1
12.3. Do nozzles provide even distribution at required delivery rate?
2
12.3. Are deflector plates correctly installed?
3
12.3. Is tank foundation being eroded by auto drench system?
4
12.3. Where water drench systems are installed for fire fighting, is there 30m minimum
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5 isolation to tank?
12.3. Are correct brigade couplings installed?
6
13 ELECTRICAL (AS HB 13-2000 Electrical Equipment for Hazardous Areas)
13.1 General
13.1. Is all electrical equipment connected to storage tanks flameproof and certified Exe,
1 Exi or Exd?
13.1. Are electrical conduits plugged to prevent water /gas ingress? AS 3000 and AS HB
1 13-2000
13.2 Tank Earths (API RP 2003 and AS 1020 Appendix B)
13.2. Are earth connections checked for continuity annually? Last test date___????
1 _________< 10 ohms?
13.2. Is earth connection to shell lug SS and in good condition?
2
13.2. Are galvanised pipe electrodes securely fixed? [alt. Copper clad]
3
13.2. Open earth pit and check condition of connections to earths or grid.
4
13.2. Are there more than ONE earth on tank
5 X3
13.2.
6
13.2.
7
Comments

SECTION 2 – Internal Visual Inspection

Internal was / not carried as part of this audit. Check against previous tank
inspection records if available
Ref. Item
14 Is the Tank Data Sheet complete and current in Tag File?
14.1 External Inspection
14.1.1 Has the External Visual Inspection (Section 1) been completed within the last 12
months?
14.2 Have all defects been crossed-referenced for checking during Internal Visual
Inspection?
14.2.1 Surface Preparation
14.2.2 Have all surfaces been adequately cleaned?
14.3 Floor
14.3.1 Floor Profile (Cone up/down/flat) 1 : 120
15 Has the floor configuration been confirmed? Identify floor type Cone Down
15.1 Does the floor drain freely to the sumps? i.e. areas of pooling obvious?
15.1.1 Can complete water draw-off / product flush be achieved?
15.1.2 Is the floor unstable indicating foundation base deterioration? (API 653 App B)
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15.1.3 Floor Plate Joints
15.1.4 Is the floor lapped in the direction of gradient?
Welding
15.2 Are fillet welds single run or multi pass?
15.2.1 Are floor plate joints distorted due to sub-standard welding or settlement?
15.2.2 Have all joints been visually examined for leaks and cracks?
15.2.3 Have all welds been checked for defects and preferential corrosion?
15.2.4 Floor to Shell Connection
15.2.5 Does the floor to shell connection have annular ring, sketch plates or straight
connection?
]
15.3 On cone up tanks, has the lower 150mm of the shell been inspected for
corrosion?
15.3.1 Floor Settlement (API 653 App B)
15.3.2 Has a settlement survey been completed to determine floor settlement type?
Identify.
15.4 Is there visual evidence of floor settlement?
15.4.1 Corrosion
15.4.2 Have all areas of previous repairs been located and examined for soundness?
15.5 What is the maximum depth of pitting?
15.5.1 What is the density and type of pitting? SRB Attack – Over-plated
15.5.2 In conjunction with the NDT survey, has the extent of both the top side and under
floor corrosion been determined and recorded?
15.5.3 Has an MFE Scan of floor been completed
15.5.4 Has Ultrasonic Inspection of Floor been completed
15.5.5 Has the annular fillet weld been inspected with Magnetic Particle
Ref. Item OK Not N/A Resp.
OK
15.5.6 Has Vacuum box test been carried out on floor welds

15.5.6 Are repairs required? (API 653 [Link])

16 SHELL STRAKES
16.1 Leaks
16.1.1 If any leaks were detected during the external visual examination, have these
been followed up internally?
16.1.2 Have all leaks been located for repair?
16.2 Surface Defects
16.2.1 Have all sheet scale and corrosion deposits been removed from the shell strakes?
16.2.2 Is the shell surface subject to corrosion and pitting?
16.2.3 Have approximate areas, maximum depth of pitting and patterns been identified?
16.2.4 Has external ultrasonic thickness survey adequately covered areas of corrosion to
determine plate thickness?
16.2.5 Is there evidence of mechanical damage to plates?
16.2.6 Have all redundant construction cleats been identified and assessed?
16.3 Shell Welds
16.3.1 Is the floor to shell weld continuous and free from weld defects?
17 CONE ROOFS
17.1 General
17.1.1 Based on the results of the external NDT roof inspection, have any areas been
specified to internal NDT inspection?
17.2 Roof Plates
17.2.1 Is the roof self supporting?
17.2.2 Is self supporting, are plates a minimum of 5mm thick?
17.2.3 Has the extent, density and depth of pitting been reported?
17.2.4 Have external ultrasonic thickness surveys revealed areas of less than 2.5mm
thick, and have these areas been nominated for repair or replacement?
17.2.5 Should roof access be restricted?
17.3 Roof Structure
17.3.1 General
[Link] Does roof structure consist of radial rafters, or a radial truss system? Identify?

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[Link] Is the roof structure column supported?
17.3.2 Rafters
[Link] Are rafter clips correctly located?
[Link] Are rafters buckled or clips deformed?
[Link] At specific areas of corrosion, have the rafter and purlin profiles been measured to
determine a nominal remaining thickness?
17.3.3 Trusses
[Link] Are truss members (particularly bottom chords) free from buckling?
[Link] At specific areas of corrosion, have the truss profiles been measured to determine
a nominal remaining thickness?
[Link] Have all joints connections been checked for corrosion, especially in areas of
moisture entrapment?
[Link] Does central spider support provide adequate bearing for bottom chords?
Comments

Ref. Item OK Not N/A Resp.

OK
17.3.4 Columns

17.3.4. Are all columns vertical and straight?

1
17.3.4. Is there any evidence of corrosion to the base plates and connections to floor,
2 rafters and trusses?
17.3.4. Have the lower 600mm of the columns, base plates and gussets been scanned
3 ultrasonically?
17.3.4. At specific areas of corrosion, have the column profiles been measured to determine
4 a nominal remaining thickness?
17.3.4. Floating Roof Internal surface
5
17.3.4. Inspect internal surface of floating roof
6
17.3.4. Inspect Floating roof drain arms and joints – Is pressure test required?
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17.3.4. Is roof coated internally? Record type and condition
6
17.3.4. Check condition of floating roof support legs and floor striker plates.
7

18 TANK CONNECTIONS & EQUIPMENT

18.1 Bolted Connections
18.1.1 Are all bolts or studs galvanised (except aviation fuels) and or correct length and
diameter?
18.1.2 Are bolts corroded?
18.2 Inlet Fitting
18.2.1 Is the inlet fitting standard design and as per drawing in tag file? If not, describe
type.
18.2.2 Is fitting correctly located and orientated?
18.2.3 Is jet stream of fitting causing erosion of floor plates?
18.3 Main Draw-off Fitting
18.3.1 Is the discharge fitting standard design as per drawing in tag file? If not, describe
type.
18.3.2 Is fitting correctly located and orientated?
18.4 Auxiliary Draw-off (Stripping Connection)
18.4.1 Auxiliary Draw-off standard design as per drawing? It not, describe type.
18.4.2 Is pipe adequately supported?
18.4.3 Does inlet have baffle plate installed to prevent vortexing?
18.4.4 Is fitting correctly orientated and located?
18.4.5 Is pipe sound? ie hammer test/NDT.
18.5 High Level Draw-off
18.5.1 Is the high level draw-off standard design as per drawing? If not, describe type.
18.5.2 Is the riser section internally epoxy lined? [Preferable to reduce corrosion]
18.5.3 Is the height of the draw-off nominated on the tank shell?
18.6 Water Draw-off
18.6.1 Is the water draw-off standard design? If not, describe type.
18.6.2 Is pipe adequately supported?
18.6.3 Is inlet correctly located in sump?
18.6.4 Is pipe sound? ie hammer test.
18.7 Floating Suction
18.7.1 Is floating suction installed to the tank?
18.7.2 Are details correctly detailed on the Bulk Tank Data Sheet?
18.7.3 Are pontoons free from leaks?
18.7.4 Are all joints aligned correctly and do they move freely?
18.7.5 Is suction fitted with a stop leg on suction and striker plate on floor?
18.7.6 Is the bond wire stainless steel and correctly connected?
18.8 Tank Heating and Mixing
Ref. Item
- Is the tank used with a heating system?
- Is the tank used with a mixer?
18.8.1 General
Ref. Item OK Not N/A Resp.
OK
18.8.1. Are the low level alarm sensors operating?
1

18.8.1. Have losses of heating medium (steam, hot oil, etc) occurred during service?
2
18.8.2 Heating Coils
18.8.2. Are heating coils free from leaks, warping, cracks and corrosion?
1
18.8.3 Platform Heaters
18.8.3. Is tube or fins free from leaks, warping, cracks and corrosion?
1
18.8.4 Suction Heater
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18.8.4. Is the tube, fins or casing free from leaks, warping, cracks and corrosion?
1
18.8.5 Mixer
18.8.5. Refer API 653 Appendix C Sections C.1.3.6 and C.2.11.8
1
18.9 Internal Floating Blankets
18.9.1 Can support legs be positioned and secured for high and low level landing?
18.9.3 Are all bolted connections sound?
18.9.4 Is the wiper seal operating correctly with regards to wear and clearance to the shell?
18.9.5 Are the static and anti-rotational cables secured?
18.9.6 Is the deck membrane clear of debris from corrosion of tank shell and free of
mechanical damage?
18.9.7 Are manholes, vacuum breakers and emergency vent hatches operational and
correctly pre-loaded?
18.10 Foam Connections (AS 1940 Item 11.16.8 and Table 11.5)
18.10.1 Is foam nozzle connection correctly located?
18.10.2 Is baffle / deflector plate installed?
18.10.3 Is foam dam height correct? (AS 1940 Table 11.5)
20 VOLUMETRIC CALIBRATION (IP Code 202)
20.1 Are calibration charts available for the tank?
20.2 Are charts certified by a NATA Laboratory?
20.3 Does the tank need to be re-calibrated? [This may depend on works required]
21 PROTECTIVE COATING
21.1 General
21.1.1 Is the tank floor and first strake internally painted with an approved coating system?
Identify.
21.1.2 If aviation use, does the coating include a zinc based primer? [This is not permitted]
21.2 Condition
21.2.1 Comment on the extent of degradation due to rust rashing, disbondment, corrosion,
cracking etc.
21.2.2 Assess coating life and recommend programmed date for re-painting.
21.2.3 What will be the extent of surface preparation, localised abrasive blasting to repair
minor areas of coating failure or complete abrasive blast? Identify.
Comment

BUND AREA

COMPLIANCE TO AS 1940

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API 653 REGISTERED INSPECTOR SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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