API 653 FINAL REPORT

Location: Milnerton, Cape Town

Report Number: PBR0587/12/10-5

Tank no: 3

Inspection date: 08/05/23 - 18/06/23

Report date: 03/07/2023

Type of inspection: API 653 full Out of Service inspection

Reason for inspection: API 653, suitability for service

INTRODUCTION
Above ground, vertical butt-welded steel cylindrical tank. The tank has an External Floating Roof
(EFR)

This report documents the findings of the out-of-service examinations performed on tank 3 and
provides an evaluation of the inspection results per the applicable criteria of API 653 Standard.
Whilst the evaluation accurately describes the condition of the tank at the time of inspection,
the tank owner/operator must independently assess the inspection information/report provided.
Any conclusions reached, or any additional examinations and verifications deemed necessary,
or any actions taken or omitted to be taken are the sole responsibility of the tank
owner/operator. Any tank repairs carried out are to be executed in accordance with API 653
latest edition. A certified API 653 inspector shall be appointed by the tank owner to authorize
and supervise the repair work in accordance with 9.1.3 of API 653. A certificate of continuance /
fitness for service certificate cannot be issued if any repairs are carried out without approval and
supervision of the owners appointed certified API 653 inspector.

Due to a lack of construction and historical inspection information, certain assumptions had to
be made in the outcome of certain calculations.

Inspection by: AJ Le Roux

Above Ground Storage Tank Inspector and Advanced NDT Specialist
NDT: ASNT AUT II, UT II, MT II, MFL II and ECT II.

Compiled by: PM Le Roux

Above Ground Storage Tank Inspector
API 653: # 106 820

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 CONTENTS

No. Description Page No.

1. TANK DESCRIPTION 3

2. INSPECTION HISTORY 4

3. RESTRICTIONS 4

4. INSPECTION INTERVALS & REPAIR CLASSIFICATIONS 5

5. PRE-INSPECTION CHECKLIST 6

6. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 7-8

7. OVERVIEW PHOTOGRAPHS 9

8. FOUNDATION REVIEW 10 - 17

9. BOTTOM REVIEW 18 - 40

10. SHELL REVIEW 41 - 55

11. NOZZLES AND APPURTENANCES REVIEW 56 - 61

12. EXTERNAL FLOATING ROOF REVIEW 62 – 74

13. NDE INSPECTION SCOPE SUMMARY 75

14. NDE RESULTS 76 (Annexure B)

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1. TANK DESCRIPTION

OWNER: STRATEGIC FUEL FUND - SFF

TANK #: 3

FACILITY TYPE: VERTICAL STORAGE

CITY: CAPE TOWN

YEAR BUILT: 1967

DESIGN STANDARDS: API - 650

MANUFACTURER: UNKNOWN

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: TO BE CONFIRMED

CURRENT PRODUCT STORED: CRUDE OIL/ DIESEL

NAME PLATE PRESENT: NO

TANK DIAMETER: 54 835 mm

TANK HEIGHT: 15 202 mm

FOUNDATION: RAISED CONCRETE RING

SHELL: BUTT WELDED 6 COURSES

MAN WAYS: 4 OF - 610mm Ø

INSULATION: NO

ROOF / SHELL / BOTTOM PLATE MATERIAL: ASTM A283

NOZZLE / FLANGE MATERIAL: ASTM A283

FIXED ROOF / FLOATING ROOF: EXTERNAL FLOATING ROOF (EFR)

ACCESS: SPIRAL STAIRCASE

DRAIN: BUND DRAINS NOTED - BLOCKED

VENTS: TO BE CONFIRMED

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2. INSPECTION HISTORY

FORMAL EXTERNAL INSPECTION (FEI)

Last Inspected: 13/04/2021 (Limited NDE scope)

Last Coated: To be confirmed by client
Last Cleaned: Unknown
Recommended next FEI: To be updated once all repair items are finalized & reviewed

FORMAL INTERNAL INSPECTION (FII)

Last Inspected: 13/04/2021 (Limited NDE scope)

Last Coated: To be confirmed by client
Last Cleaned: 2021
Recommended next FII: To be updated once all repair items are finalized & reviewed

DESIGN SPEC. GRAVITY CONTENTS:

0.918 (Crude oil) 0.86 (Diesel)

PRESSURE (operating/design): Atmospheric Pressure

DESIGN TEMPERATURE: 90 Deg Celsius

DRAWINGS: Received for review

SAFE FILLING HEIGHT: 12 161 mm (calculated at 80% of tanks capacity)

3. RESTRICTIONS
1. Tank external is coated, as a result, limited visual inspection of the shell was carried
out.
2. No access to all areas of tank roof (EFR) topside. Limited access during inspection
activities. No guard handrail on top walkway platform.
3. Not all nozzles were disconnected at the time of inspection. As a result, the internal
conditions could not be verified. Limited access to internal nozzle welds for
inspection activities. Limited visual inspection carried out.
4. No access to tank drains and drainage system, blocked at time of inspection. No
access to verify the flooded areas where water was noted.
5. Tank found as handed over by client in its current condition, any prior or future
repairs and changes made without AM Steelwork involvement is the sole
responsibility of tank owner/operator. Any NDE assessments deemed necessary
shall be done by a reputable inspection company and reviewed by SFF
appointed API 653 Authorized Inspector.
6. This report does not serve as a fitness for service certification and all repair items
must be addressed accordingly.
7. Repair plates were welded directly to old floor plates, no access to verify bottom
plate condition. MFL limited to repair plate only.

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4. INSPECTION INTERVALS & REPAIR CLASSIFICATIONS

The inspection intervals as described in this report are recommended frequencies as per
API 653 Section 6.3 and 6.4.

REGULAR VISUAL INSPECTION:

The external condition of tank 3 shall be monitored by close visual inspection on a routine basis and shall
be performed by personnel knowledgeable of the storage facility operations, the tank, and the
characteristics of the product stored.

This inspection interval shall not exceed 1 month.

EXTERNAL INSPECTION:
A visual external inspection shall be performed on Tank 3 by an Authorized Inspector at an interval not to
exceed 5 years. In-service Ultrasonic evaluation of the shell should be scheduled to correspond with the
external inspection interval.

INTERNAL INSPECTION:
The recommended period until next formal internal inspection on Tank 3 should be based on the
observations and data of this inspection report, and after all repairs have been completed.

INSPECTION FREQUENCY CONSIDERATIONS:

Factors and consideration determining inspection frequency on Tank 3 include but are not limited to:
corrosion rates and allowances, change in operating mode and/or service, jurisdictional requirements,
routine in-service inspection results and owner/operator requirements.

CLASSIFICATION FOR REPAIRS:

FAIR ACCEPTABLE:

* ● No abnormalities of major concern noted at time of Inspection

MODERATE TO BE MONITORED:

** ● Underlying abnormalities and damage mechanisms noted at

the time of inspection

● These items are brought to the attention of the tank owner and
should be monitored

● Repair activity or additional NDE could increase service life

SEVERE TO BE REPAIRED:

*** ● Items mentioned shall be repaired before the tank is put back
into service

● Follow up NDE Inspection and Post Repair Verification required

Coating failure, superficial or surface corrosion shall be repaired at client’s own discretion. It is
recommended that coating system be kept in good condition to protect underlying components and
prevent possible future damage or deterioration.

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5. PRE-INSPECTION CHECKLIST

PRE-INSPECTION CHECKLIST AND NOTES

PRE-INSPECTION PREVIEW OK N/A COMMENTS

Check tank has been cleaned, gas X OK

freed and safe for entry.
Check tank is positively isolated from X Not all nozzles were disconnected
product lines, all electrical power and
steam lines.
Check that roof is adequately X No access to all parts of EFR
supported, including fixed roof Topside. Some legs appear to
structure and floating buckle under load and are slightly
roof legs. off centre

Check for presence of falling objects, X EFR fitted

hazards, corroded through roof
rafters, asphalt stalactites, and
trapped hydrocarbons in unopened
or plugged equipment or
appurtenances, ledges etc.
Inspect for slipping hazards on the X No access to all areas of EFR
bottom and roof decks. topside at time of inspection.
Standing water collects across roof
deck
Inspect structural welds on access No access to tank staircase and
ways and clips. platform assembly, paint failure
and corrosion noted

Check surfaces needing inspection X Tank bottom was sandblasted for

for a heavy scale build up and check inspection, grit and excess dirt
weld seams and oily surfaces where residue was removed prior to
inspection is to be done. Note areas inspection activities - manual
needing more cleaning including cleaning was done with wire brush
blasting. and rags on floor plate welds

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6. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

ITEM OF DESCRIPTION SECTION PAGE PHOTO COMMENTS

Coat chime and install

Waterproof membrane Foundation 17 5
membrane
Unblock and assess for
Bund drains are blocked Foundation 17 7
continued use
Remove water and
Monitoring port (Earth) Foundation 17 9
investigate underside
Take soil samples around
Product noted in bund Foundation 17 11 tank, investigate origin of
product
Excavate area and
Leak noted on concrete
Foundation 17 12 investigate further –
ring
moderate seepage noted
Repair by means of overlay,
Topside and bottom side
Bottom 39 14 patch, or plate
corrosion
replacement
Drain line support Bottom 39 15 Install support pad
Remove plates below repair
Repair plates Bottom 40 22 plates, add backfill and
carry out post repair NDE
Install support pads after
EFR support pads on
Bottom 40 23 repositioning floor plates,
repaired plates
carry out post repair NDE
Corrosion pitting in critical Annular Repair as recommended
40 25
zone plates with follow up NDE
Investigate areas directly
Cut out/insert on annular
Bottom 40 26 below cutouts for possible
plates – weld spacing
water bottom
Cracks, pin holes and
Bottom 40 21 & 27 Repair with follow up NDE
through holes
Install nameplate, coat shell
Name plate and coating Shell 54 28 external to SFF
specifications
Monitor during hydrostatic
Stress or fatigue cracks,
Shell 55 36 testing and consider repair
parent metal
as required by code
Sandblast and visually
Seal to shell space Shell 55 40 assess for repair
recommendations
Crack and incomplete weld Nozzles 61 45 & 47 Repair with follow up NDE
Pontoon, deformation &
EFR 73 48 & 49 Repair and pressure test
holes
Corrosion on plates EFR 73 52 & 53 Repair or replace then coat

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 Corrosion and paint failure Repair and coat to SFF
EFR 73 56
@ Stilling wells specifications
Repair with follow up NDE
Pressure test failure EFR 73 58
and pressure testing

The above summary list is meant to emphasize some items that require immediate attention or review, it is
not meant to exclude or omit any other item contained in this report.

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7. OVERVIEW PHOTOGRAPHS
The following overview digital photograph of the tank was taken at the period of this inspection:

1 – North Side view 2 – East Side View

3 – South Side view 4 – West Side View

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8. FOUNDATION REVIEW
NDE SCOPE OF FOUNDATION READINGS
A general visual inspection was performed on the tank foundation.

FOUNDATION INSPECTION CHECKLIST AND NOTES

TANK FOUNDATION GENERAL OK N/A COMMENTS

Identify the type of foundation (concrete X Concrete ring

ring, concrete slab, asphalt, crushed
stone, earth, etc.)
Describe the bund wall condition. X Erosion and cracks noted.
(Picture 6)
Does debris, vegetation, or earth contact X Vegetation and moss-like plant
the tank? matter noted around periphery
of tank. High moisture content on
North side of bund area
Does the site drain away from the tank? X Bund drains and pits were
blocked at time of inspection. No
access to verify internal
condition. No drain opening
below roof drain nozzle.
(Picture 7)
Check operating condition of the dike X No dike drains noted
drains.
Inspect for cavities or erosion around the X Large opening, cavities and
tank. erosion noted at base of
concrete ring.

CONCRETE RING / TANK PAD OK N/A COMMENTS

Inspect for spalled or cracked concrete, X Not applicable

particularly under backup bars used in
butt-welded annular rings under the shell.
Inspect drain openings in ring, back of X
Leak noted on concrete ring.
water draw basins and top surface of ring East side. Near plate 10.
for indications of bottom leakage. (Picture 12)
ASPHALT OK N/A COMMENTS

Check for settling of tank into asphalt X Not applicable

base.
Look for areas of broken asphalt or where X Not applicable
rock filler is exposed.
CATHODIC PROTECTION OK N/A COMMENTS

Identify the type of cathodic protection X No obvious CP noted. Client to

system utilized if any. confirm if CP is installed and in
working condition
Review cathodic protection potential X If CP is in use. Review potential
readings. readings
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 LEAK DETECTION OK N/A COMMENTS

Check interstitial monitoring ports for X No obvious ports noted at time of

indications of leaks. inspection. It is possible that the
ports could be covered by soil.
Review as built drawings and
verify if ports are installed on
concrete ring.

Leak noted on concrete ring. It is

unclear if this originates from an
intended monitoring port or if this
is due to considerable water
bottom present on the tank.
Limited access to verify this
further. It is recommended to
carry out excavation in this area
and investigate the origin of the
leak where possible.

As reported, there are multiple

pinholes and through holes noted
on the tank bottom.

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FOUNDATION PHOTOGRAPHS

The following digital photographs of the foundation were taken at the period of this
inspection:

5 – No waterproof membrane noted on bottom projection plate

(Delamination and corrosion noted)

6 – Erosion, cracks and cavities noted on concrete ring

(It appears some localized repairs have been carried out)

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7 – Bund drains and opening are blocked, no draw off noted
(Large accumulation of water in the bund area of tank 03)

8 – Vegetation and moss-like vegetation noted in bund area

(Moisture content is high at the base of concrete ring)

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 9 – Assumed earth monitoring port is flooded

10 – Deformation noted on bottom projection plate, Plate 8

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11 – Product noted in bund area during time of inspection
(It is unclear where this originates from)

12 – Leak noted on concrete ring, East side near plate 10

(There is a considerable amount of water coming out)

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13 – Disused electrical cable or grounding cable noted on North Side

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Findings
FOUNDATION:

1. No waterproof membrane noted on external shell to bottom weld interface around

tank periphery. Delamination and moderate corrosion visible on the West side.
(Picture 5)
2. Erosion, cracks and cavities noted on concrete ring. (Picture 6)
3. Bund drain openings are blocked, no water draw off noted during time of
inspection, appearance of some foundation or settlement issues. Bund separator
appears blocked. (Picture 7)
4. Moderate vegetation and moss-like vegetation noted in bund area and in contact
with tank foundation. (Picture 8)
5. The assumed monitoring port is flooded, indicative of possible foundation
disturbance. (Picture 9)
6. Deformation noted on bottom projection plate, East side near plate 8. (Picture 10)
7. Product noted in bund area where water has accumulated, unclear where this
originates from. (Picture 11)
8. Leak noted on concrete ring, East side near plate 10. It is unclear if this is from an
interstitial monitoring port or a new area of failure. (Picture 12)
9. Disused grounding cable noted on North side of tank foundation. (Picture 13)

Repair Recommendations (Suitable for Service)

It is recommended that the findings items be addressed as follows:

FOUNDATION:

1. Once all repair activities are completed, and the chime has been recoated to SFF
specifications, install waterproof membrane over bottom projection plate, to allow
water draw off away from tank. ***
2. Repair erosion and cracks where possible to restrict ingress of water, severely
affected areas to be investigated for possible underlying concern areas. **
3. Unblock all bund drains and investigate. It appears that the bund drains have
completely perished, water accumulation was continuous during inspection
activities. ***
4. Remove all vegetation and moisture in contact with bund and concrete ring. **
5. Remove all moisture and water from opening, then investigate to see where the
water originates from. ***
6. Unclear where this originates from, monitor area in future as this could be indicative
of possible settlement issues. **
7. Investigate origin of product in bund area. Take soil samples at multiple locations as
there is a suspicion that the bund and its contents may have caused
contamination and require excavation, removal, and further corrective measures.
***
8. Investigate if tank was fitted with an RPS system as it appears there is a significant
amount of rainwater between tank bottom plate and concrete ring. Currently it is
unclear where the water is coming from, but this area needs further investigation.
***
9. If cable is no longer in use, remove it safely. **

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9. BOTTOM REVIEW
NDE SCOPE OF BOTTOM READINGS
A general visual inspection was performed on the tank bottom.

MFL Mapping was performed on all accessible areas of the floor plates. Vacuum Box
and Magnetic Particle Inspection carried out on all accessible floor plate and annular
plate welds. EODR tank settlement carried out. Dye Penetrant Testing was carried out in
some areas as required where vacuum box placement was not possible.

Isolated and clustered bottom side corrosion noted, refer to Annexure A for patch plate
or repair plate locations & repair breakdown with descriptions in NDE report.

BOTTOM INSPECTION CHECKLIST AND NOTES

BOTTOM OK N/A COMMENTS

Using a flashlight held close to and parallel to the X MFL performed. Refer to
bottom plates, and using the bottom plate layout Annexure A
as a guide, visually inspect and hammer test the
entire bottom.

Measure the depth of pitting and describe the X Multiple and isolated,
pitting appearance (sharp edged, lake type, lake type pitting noted
dense, scattered etc.) on tank bottom plates.
Maximum depth
measured at 5.00mm

Mark areas requiring patching or further X Refer to Annexure A and

inspection. floor layout drawing
Mark locations for turning coupons for inspection. X Repair plates installed
directly on top of older
plates shall be removed
Inspect all welds for corrosion and leaks, X Cracks, pin holes and
particularly the shell to bottom weld. corrosion noted on floor
plate welds.
Refer to MPI and PT
report
Inspect sketch plates for corrosion. X MFL performed, refer to
Annexure A
Check condition of internal sump, if applicable. X Sump drains appear
Standing liquid should be removed from the okay, slight corrosion
sump to allow for complete inspection and noted on sump welding
vacuum testing of weld seams as appropriate. and sump wall,
Sump bottom and sidewall plate and seams appearance of minor
need to be evaluated for both product-side and pin holes on the welds
soil-side corrosion.
Locate and mark voids under the bottom. X Voids noted across tank
bottom

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Record bottom data on a layout sketch using the X Refer to NDE report for
existing bottom plates as a grid. List the number patch plate list
and sizes of patches required. breakdown
Vacuum test the bottom lap welds. X Refer to Vacuum Box
Inspection report
Hammer test or ultrasonically examine any slight X MFL performed across
discolored spots or damp areas. tank bottom plates

Check for reinforcing pads under all bottom X No support pads noted
attached clips, brackets, and supports. below vacuum breaker
supports. (Picture 18)

No support pads noted

below EFR legs where
repair plates have been
installed. (Picture 23)

Stilling well supports are

not fitted to support
pads. (Picture 24)
Check the column bases of fixed roof supports for X Not applicable
adequate pads and restraining clips.

In earthquake Zones 3 and 4, check that the roof X Not applicable

supports are not welded down to the tank
bottom but are only restrained from horizontal
movement.

Check area beneath swing line cables for X Not applicable

indications of cable cutting or dragging.

Mark old oil and air test connection for removal X Not applicable
and patching.

Identify and report low areas on the bottom that X Refer to tank settlement
does not drain adequately. report. Standing water
appears to collect on
the edge of tank
bottom
Inspect coating for holes, disbanding, X Tank was blasted for
deterioration, and discoloration. inspection activities,
tank bottom not coated

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TANK 03 FLOOR LAYOUT DRAWING

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BOTTOM PHOTOGRAPHS

The following digital photographs of the floor were taken at the period of this inspection:

14 – Clustered topside corrosion pitting noted across tank bottom plates

15 – Roof drain line is poorly supported, block was added during inspection activities

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16 – Roof drain support pad weld to shell weld spacing is not API compliant

17 – Weld marks and deposits noted across tank bottom plates

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18 – No support pad noted below both vacuum breaker supports

19 – Negotiating device was removed, remaining deposits noted

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 20 – EFR support pad weld to floor plate weld spacing is not compliant

21 – Multiple pin holes and through holes noted across tank bottom plates
(Refer to layout drawing for exact locations)

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 22 – Repair plates installed on tank bottom are not compliant
(No weld spacing, plates installed directly on top of old floor plates)

23 – EFR support pads are cut outs, and shaped to repaired plates
(No support pad noted in these areas)

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 24 – Stilling well supports are not fitted to below support pad
(Weld spacing is not compliant)

25 – Clustered corrosion noted in the critical zone, Annular A16

(It appears standing water collects here)

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26 – Cut out or insert plate on Annular A16 is not compliant

27 – Hairline cracks noted on floor plate welds

(Refer to floor layout for exact locations)

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 TANK BOTTOM REMAINING LIFE CALCULATIONS

Row Plate Age Tprev Tact Tmin CR Remaining

1 1 56 6 0.41 2.54 0.099821 -21.3381038
2 56 6 2.24 2.54 0.067143 -4.46808511
REPLACE 3 56 6 0.75 2.54 0.09375 -19.0933333
2 1 56 6 2.14 2.54 0.068929 -5.80310881
2 56 6 2.52 2.54 0.062143 -0.32183908
3 56 8 1.9 2.54 0.108929 -5.87540984
4 56 8 0 2.54 0.142857 -17.78
5 56 6 0.13 2.54 0.104821 -22.9914821
3 1 56 6 1.95 2.54 0.072321 -8.15802469
2 56 6 2.44 2.54 0.063571 -1.57303371
3 56 8 5.02 2.54 0.053214 46.60402685
4 56 6 3.59 2.54 0.043036 24.39834025
5 56 8 3.11 2.54 0.087321 6.527607362
6 56 6 1.81 2.54 0.074821 -9.75656325
4 1 56 6 2.58 2.54 0.061071 0.65497076
2 56 6 2.48 2.54 0.062857 -0.95454545
3 56 6 2.63 2.54 0.060179 1.495548961
4 56 8 5.07 2.54 0.052321 48.35494881
5 56 6 3.39 2.54 0.046607 18.23754789
6 56 6 2.95 2.54 0.054464 7.527868852
7 56 6 3.52 2.54 0.044286 22.12903226
5 1 56 6 1.29 2.54 0.084107 -14.8619958
2 56 6 3.01 2.54 0.053393 8.802675585
3 56 6 4.22 2.54 0.031786 52.85393258
4 56 6 3.96 2.54 0.036429 38.98039216
5 56 8 3.75 2.54 0.075893 15.94352941
6 56 6 2.71 2.54 0.05875 2.893617021
6 1 56 6 2.31 2.54 0.065893 -3.49051491
2 56 6 2.88 2.54 0.055714 6.102564103
3 56 6 3.27 2.54 0.04875 14.97435897
4 56 6 3.74 2.54 0.040357 29.73451327
5 56 6 3.78 2.54 0.039643 31.27927928
6 56 6 2.07 2.54 0.070179 -6.69720102
REPLACE 7 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
7 1 56 6 0.58 2.54 0.096786 -20.2509225
2 56 6 1.57 2.54 0.079107 -12.261851
3 56 6 2.79 2.54 0.057321 4.361370717
4 56 8 5.55 2.54 0.04375 68.8
5 56 6 3.5 2.54 0.044643 21.504
6 56 8 3.73 2.54 0.07625 15.60655738
7 56 6 2.09 2.54 0.069821 -6.44501279

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 Row Plate Age Tprev Tact Tmin CR Remaining
8 1 56 6 1.43 2.54 0.081607 -13.60175055
2 56 6 2.81 2.54 0.056964 4.739811912
3 56 6 1.51 2.54 0.080179 -12.84632517
4 56 8 5.75 2.54 0.040179 79.89333333
REPLACE 5 56 6 0.9 2.54 0.091071 -18.00784314
6 56 6 3.46 2.54 0.045357 20.28346457
7 56 6 3.01 2.54 0.053393 8.802675585
9 1 56 6 1 2.54 0.089286 -17.248
2 56 6 2.3 2.54 0.066071 -3.632432432
3 56 6 2.25 2.54 0.066964 -4.330666667
4 56 8 4.79 2.54 0.057321 39.25233645
5 56 6 2.81 2.54 0.056964 4.739811912
6 56 6 2.71 2.54 0.05875 2.893617021
7 56 6 3.18 2.54 0.050357 12.70921986
10 1 56 8 4.14 2.54 0.068929 23.21243523
2 56 6 0.21 2.54 0.103393 -22.53540587
3 56 6 3.13 2.54 0.05125 11.51219512
4 56 6 2.85 2.54 0.05625 5.511111111
5 56 6 2.76 2.54 0.057857 3.802469136
6 56 6 2.44 2.54 0.063571 -1.573033708
7 56 6 3.39 2.54 0.046607 18.23754789
8 56 6 4.69 2.54 0.023393 91.90839695
11 1 56 6 3.55 2.54 0.04375 23.08571429
2 56 6 3.8 2.54 0.039286 32.07272727
3 56 6 1.27 2.54 0.084464 -15.0359408
4 56 8 5.33 2.54 0.047679 58.51685393
5 56 6 3.2 2.54 0.05 13.2
6 56 6 3.22 2.54 0.049643 13.69784173
7 56 6 4.37 2.54 0.029107 62.87116564
12 1 56 8 5.16 2.54 0.050714 51.66197183
2 56 6 1.58 2.54 0.078929 -12.16289593
3 56 6 0.82 2.54 0.0925 -18.59459459
4 56 6 2.98 2.54 0.053929 8.158940397
5 56 6 0 2.54 0.107143 -23.70666667
6 56 6 2.32 2.54 0.065714 -3.347826087
7 56 6 3.69 2.54 0.04125 27.87878788
8 56 8 5.56 2.54 0.043571 69.31147541

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Row Plate Age Tprev Tact Tmin CR Remaining
13 1 56 6 2.2 2.54 0.067857 -5.01052632
2 56 6 1.98 2.54 0.071786 -7.80099502
3 56 6 3.39 2.54 0.046607 18.23754789
4 56 8 5.14 2.54 0.051071 50.90909091
5 56 6 2.1 2.54 0.069643 -6.31794872
6 56 6 3.54 2.54 0.043929 22.76422764
7 56 6 3.09 2.54 0.051964 10.58419244
8 56 6 3.37 2.54 0.046964 17.6730038
9 56 6 3.42 2.54 0.046071 19.10077519
10 56 6 4.3 2.54 0.030357 57.97647059
11 56 6 3.13 2.54 0.05125 11.51219512
12 56 6 3.12 2.54 0.051429 11.27777778
14 1 56 6 1.37 2.54 0.082679 -14.1511879
2 56 6 2.51 2.54 0.062321 -0.48137536
3 56 6 3.36 2.54 0.047143 17.39393939
4 56 8 5.05 2.54 0.052679 47.64745763
5 56 6 3.04 2.54 0.052857 9.459459459
6 56 6 3.26 2.54 0.048929 14.71532847
7 56 6 3.63 2.54 0.042321 25.75527426
15 1 56 6 0.31 2.54 0.101607 -21.9472759
2 56 6 2.39 2.54 0.064464 -2.32686981
3 56 6 2.9 2.54 0.055357 6.503225806
4 56 8 4.95 2.54 0.054464 44.24918033
5 56 6 4.18 2.54 0.0325 50.46153846
6 56 6 3.53 2.54 0.044107 22.44534413
7 56 6 4.04 2.54 0.035 42.85714286
8 56 6 3.12 2.54 0.051429 11.27777778
9 56 6 4.22 2.54 0.031786 52.85393258
10 56 6 3.88 2.54 0.037857 35.39622642
11 56 6 4.03 2.54 0.035179 42.35532995
16 1 56 6 2.01 2.54 0.07125 -7.43859649
2 56 6 1.25 2.54 0.084821 -15.2084211
3 56 6 2.88 2.54 0.055714 6.102564103
4 56 6 3.66 2.54 0.041786 26.8034188
5 56 6 3.46 2.54 0.045357 20.28346457
6 56 6 3.62 2.54 0.0425 25.41176471
7 56 6 3.42 2.54 0.046071 19.10077519
8 56 6 3.62 2.54 0.0425 25.41176471

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 Row Plate Age Tprev Tact Tmin CR Remaining
17 1 56 6 0.55 2.54 0.097321 -20.4477064
2 56 6 3.45 2.54 0.045536 19.98431373
3 56 6 3.06 2.54 0.0525 9.904761905
4 56 6 3.85 2.54 0.038393 34.12093023
5 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
6 56 6 3.48 2.54 0.045 20.88888889
7 56 6 0.46 2.54 0.098929 -21.0252708
8 56 6 3.78 2.54 0.039643 31.27927928
18 1 56 6 0 2.54 0.107143 -23.7066667
REPLACE 2 56 6 1.92 2.54 0.072857 -8.50980392
3 56 6 2.29 2.54 0.06625 -3.77358491
4 56 8 4.17 2.54 0.068393 23.83289817
5 56 6 2.42 2.54 0.063929 -1.87709497
6 56 6 2.36 2.54 0.065 -2.76923077
7 56 6 3.72 2.54 0.040714 28.98245614
8 56 6 3.06 2.54 0.0525 9.904761905
19 1 56 6 1.2 2.54 0.085714 -15.6333333
2 56 6 0.2 2.54 0.103571 -22.5931034
3 56 6 5.07 2.54 0.016607 152.344086
4 56 8 4.93 2.54 0.054821 43.59609121
5 56 6 3.01 2.54 0.053393 8.802675585
6 56 6 3.5 2.54 0.044643 21.504
7 56 6 3.45 2.54 0.045536 19.98431373
8 56 6 3.34 2.54 0.0475 16.84210526
20 1 56 6 1.55 2.54 0.079464 -12.458427
2 56 6 1.85 2.54 0.074107 -9.31084337
3 56 8 4.58 2.54 0.061071 33.40350877
4 56 6 3.12 2.54 0.051429 11.27777778
21 1 56 6 1.71 2.54 0.076607 -10.8344988
2 56 6 4.59 2.54 0.025179 81.41843972
3 56 6 4.21 2.54 0.031964 52.24581006

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 Row Plate Age Tprev Tact Tmin CR Remaining
A 1 56 8 2.71 4.32 0.094464 -17.04347826
REPLACE 2 56 8 0.5 4.32 0.133929 -28.52266667
REPLACE 3 56 8 0 4.32 0.142857 -30.24
4 56 8 3.24 4.32 0.085 -12.70588235
5 56 8 4.05 4.32 0.070536 -3.827848101
6 56 8 3.39 4.32 0.082321 -11.29718004
7 56 8 3.7 4.32 0.076786 -8.074418605
8 56 8 3.59 4.32 0.07875 -9.26984127
9 56 8 4.52 4.32 0.062143 3.218390805
10 56 8 2.88 4.32 0.091429 -15.75
11 56 8 2.28 4.32 0.102143 -19.97202797
12 56 8 1.92 4.32 0.108571 -22.10526316
13 56 8 0.27 4.32 0.138036 -29.34023286
14 56 8 2.87 4.32 0.091607 -15.82846004
15 56 8 2.6 4.32 0.096429 -17.83703704
13 56 8 3.62 4.32 0.078214 -8.949771689
17 56 8 4.01 4.32 0.07125 -4.350877193
18 56 8 1.88 4.32 0.109286 -22.32679739
19 56 8 3.53 4.32 0.079821 -9.897091723
20 56 8 3.54 4.32 0.079643 -9.793721973
21 56 8 1.5 4.32 0.116071 -24.29538462
22 56 8 1.68 4.32 0.112857 -23.39240506

• The above values although in red, can be changed after some repairs are carried
out and the floor is coated to client specifications
• The majority of the indications listed above are topside pitting and can be
repaired by means of overlay or patch plate as recommended

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Shell to bottom weld cross sectional drawing.

INTERNAL

SHELL TO BOTTOM WELD LEG LENGTH, CRITICAL LENGTH AND WELD THROAT MEASUREMENTS (3mm tolerance)

POSITION WALL THICKNESS LEG LENGTH LEG LENGTH WELD THROAT

(TOP) (BOTTOM)
1 7.16mm 7.07mm 10.00mm 9.00mm 5.00mm
2 6.75mm 6.88mm 9.00mm 7.00mm 7.00mm
3 6.82mm 7.07mm 11.00mm 8.00mm 6.00mm
4 6.29mm 6.20mm 11.00mm 7.00mm 7.00mm
5 6.08mm 6.23mm 10.00mm 7.50mm 7.00mm
6 6.58mm 6.54mm 11.00mm 9.00mm 6.00mm
7 2.59mm 6.06mm 10.00mm 10.00mm 6.00mm
8 6.88mm 6.73mm 11.00mm 7.00mm 7.00mm
9 6.30mm 6.68mm 9.00mm 9.00mm 7.00mm
10 6.98mm 6.82mm 10.00mm 9.00mm 8.00mm
11 6.73mm 5.44mm 11.00mm 8.00mm 6.00mm
12 6.67mm 6.64mm 9.00mm 8.00mm 6.00mm
13 7.28mm 7.05mm 12.00mm 9.00mm 6.00mm
14 7.32mm 6.50mm 12.00mm 9.00mm 8.00mm
15 7.00mm 7.14mm 12.00mm 12.00mm 8.00mm
16 6.95mm 6.53mm 11.00mm 11.00mm 8.00mm
17 6.81mm 7.29mm 9.00mm 8.00mm 6.00mm
18 7.71mm 7.08mm 10.00mm 7.00mm 7.00mm
19 6.70mm 6.64mm 11.00mm 11.00mm 8.00mm
20 7.28mm 7.48mm 10.00mm 8.00mm 7.00mm
21 7.18mm 7.36mm 10.00mm 8.00mm 8.00mm
22 6.39mm 7.33mm 11.00mm 8.00mm 7.00mm
23 6.91mm 7.26mm 8.00mm 9.00mm 7.00mm
24 7.41mm 7.48mm 11.00mm 6.00mm 5.00mm
25 7.89mm 7.34mm 10.00mm 6.00mm 7.00mm
26 6.90mm 5.96mm 12.00mm 10.00mm 8.00mm
27 5.97mm 6.43mm 16.00mm 14.00mm 8.00mm

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28 6.40mm 7.18mm 13.00mm 12.00mm 11.00mm
29 6.76mm 7.07mm 10.00mm 7.00mm 6.00mm
30 6.96mm 7.60mm 10.00mm 9.00mm 6.00mm
31 7.74mm 7.34mm 13.00mm 13.00mm 8.00mm
32 7.02mm 7.28mm 12.00mm 10.00mm 7.00mm
33 6.05mm 6.10mm 10.00mm 8.00mm 6.00mm
34 7.20mm 6.85mm 11.00mm 8.00mm 7.00mm
35 6.93mm 6.65mm 12.00mm 9.00mm 7.00mm
36 7.30mm 6.91mm 11.00mm 11.00mm 7.00mm
37 6.63mm 6.68mm 12.00mm 12.00mm 7.00mm
38 6.93mm 6.96mm 10.00mm 7.00mm 7.00mm
39 6.31mm 6.27mm 10.00mm 8.00mm 8.00mm
40 7.48mm 7.32mm 10.00mm 8.00mm 6.00mm
41 6.83mm 6.76mm 11.00mm 11.00mm 7.00mm
42 6.74mm 7.12mm 10.00mm 10.00mm 6.00mm
43 7.15mm 7.60mm 10.00mm 10.00mm 7.00mm
44 7.06mm 7.21mm 9.00mm 6.00mm 5.00mm
45 6.42mm 6.77mm 8.00mm 11.00mm 6.00mm
46 6.44mm 6.35mm 10.00mm 8.00mm 6.00mm
47 6.41mm 6.79mm 5.00mm 7.00mm 7.00mm
48 7.14mm 7.42mm 9.00mm 16.00mm 7.00mm
49 6.80mm 7.16mm 9.00mm 12.00mm 8.00mm
50 7.36mm 6.12mm 10.00mm 10.00mm 7.00mm
51 6.46mm 6.95mm 11.00mm 9.00mm 6.00mm
52 5.94mm 6.82mm 10.00mm 15.00mm 5.00mm
53 6.77mm 7.28mm 8.00mm 9.00mm 7.00mm
54 7.29mm 6.99mm 12.00mm 11.00mm 5.00mm
55 6.19mm 7.52mm 10.00mm 10.00mm 6.00mm
56 2.88mm 7.32mm 11.00mm 8.00mm 5.00mm
57 7.38mm 6.65mm 10.00mm 10.00mm 5.00mm
58 6.38mm 6.89mm 9.00mm 14.00mm 5.00mm
59 6.68mm 6.91mm 8.00mm 12.00mm 6.00mm
60 5.78mm 7.05mm 14.00mm 9.00mm 8.00mm
61 7.95mm 7.42mm 17.00mm 12.00mm 8.00mm
62 6.26mm 6.72mm 12.00mm 9.00mm 8.00mm
63 7.50mm 7.90mm 8.00mm 9.00mm 6.00mm
64 6.76mm 6.81mm 10.00mm 9.00mm 6.00mm
65 6.65mm 6.15mm 10.00mm 9.00mm 8.00mm
66 7.69mm 6.50mm 11.00mm 8.00mm 7.00mm
67 6.15mm 6.77mm 11.00mm 12.00mm 8.00mm
68 7.76mm 7.80mm 11.00mm 12.00mm 7.00mm
69 8.32mm 6.99mm 10.00mm 10.00mm 5.00mm
70 6.63mm 7.21mm 10.00mm 8.00mm 5.00mm
71 7.21mm 6.54mm 8.00mm 8.00mm 5.00mm
72 5.91mm 5.44mm 11.00mm 9.00mm 8.00mm
73 6.52mm 6.41mm 12.00mm 9.00mm 7.00mm

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74 6.41mm 6.07mm 12.00mm 11.00mm 8.00mm
75 6.79mm 6.43mm 10.00mm 8.00mm 5.00mm
76 6.33mm 5.73mm 11.00mm 10.00mm 6.00mm
77 6.90mm 7.17mm 10.00mm 8.00mm 4.00mm
78 7.30mm 7.27mm 10.00mm 8.00mm 5.00mm
79 7.71mm 7.43mm 12.00mm 9.00mm 8.00mm
80 5.99mm 6.30mm 12.00mm 11.00mm 8.00mm
81 6.48mm 5.84mm 11.00mm 8.00mm 6.00mm
82 6.45mm 6.88mm 11.00mm 10.00mm 7.00mm
83 5.36mm 6.46mm 9.00mm 8.00mm 8.00mm
84 5.70mm 6.36mm 11.00mm 10.00mm 7.00mm
85 5.96mm 6.85mm 8.00mm 11.00mm 7.00mm
86 7.00mm 6.95mm 9.00mm 8.00mm 8.00mm
87 6.27mm 6.64mm 11.00mm 9.00mm 8.00mm
88 7.37mm 6.65mm 11.00mm 11.00mm 8.00mm

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 EXTERNAL

SHELL TO BOTTOM WELD LEG LENGTH, CRITICAL LENGTH AND WELD THROAT
MEASUREMENTS (3mm tolerance)

POSITION WALL THICKNESS CHIME LEG LENGTH LEG LENGTH WELD

WIDTH (TOP) (BOTTOM) THROAT
1 8.52mm 7.77mm 36mm 10.00mm 15.00mm 8.50mm
2 8.33mm 7.26mm 43mm 7.00mm 12.00mm 5.00mm
3 8.51mm 7.83mm 41mm 9.00mm 8.00mm 9.00mm
4 8.25mm 8.54mm 42mm 9.00mm 9.00mm 7.00mm
5 8.02mm 7.61mm 50mm 9.00mm 11.00mm 7.00mm
6 8.79mm 8.75mm 46mm 14.00mm 10.00mm 12.00mm
7 7.98mm 7.82mm 48mm 9.00mm 8.00mm 7.00mm
8 8.48mm 8.37mm 50mm 7.00mm 10.00mm 8.00mm
9 8.06mm 7.60mm 50mm 8.00mm 10.00mm 6.00mm
10 8.44mm 8.44mm 50mm 8.00mm 10.00mm 7.00mm
11 6.99mm 6.83mm 50mm 8.00mm 9.00mm 6.00mm
12 7.55mm 7.98mm 43mm 10.00mm 10.00mm 7.00mm
13 8.19mm 8.31mm 50mm 9.00mm 7.00mm 6.00mm
14 8.11mm 8.07mm 47mm 9.00mm 9.00mm 7.00mm
15 8.83mm 8.74mm 50mm 9.00mm 8.00mm 7.00mm
16 8.07mm 8.51mm 52mm 9.00mm 9.50mm 7.00mm
17 8.62mm 7.38mm 48mm 8.00mm 10.00mm 7.00mm
18 8.44mm 7.65mm 47mm 9.00mm 7.00mm 7.00mm
19 8.47mm 7.80mm 52mm 9.00mm 7.00mm 7.00mm
20 8.57mm 8.31mm 55mm 9.00mm 9.00mm 7.00mm
21 8.49mm 7.75mm 67mm 9.00mm 9.00mm 7.00mm
22 7.66mm 7.81mm 49mm 9.00mm 11.00mm 8.00mm
23 8.29mm 8.27mm 48mm 7.00mm 10.00mm 6.00mm
24 8.04mm 7.03mm 44mm 8.00mm 11.00mm 9.00mm
25 8.10mm 8.29mm 44mm 9.00mm 10.00mm 7.00mm
26 8.22mm 8.35mm 47mm 9.00mm 10.5mm 7.00mm
27 7.93mm 7.52mm 48mm 9.00mm 11.00mm 8.00mm
28 8.10mm 8.13mm 43mm 9.00mm 12.00mm 11.00mm
29 6.26mm 4.00mm 40mm 8.00mm 9.00mm 4.00mm
30 8.21mm 5.78mm 45mm 9.00mm 11.00mm 6.00mm
31 7.91mm 7.03mm 47mm 9.00mm 8.00mm 7.00mm
32 7.43mm 6.91mm 44mm 10.00mm 10.00mm 8.00mm
33 6.58mm 4.82mm 45mm 13.00mm 7.00mm 8.00mm
34 6.94mm 6.04mm 53mm 9.00mm 6.00mm 8.00mm
35 7.40mm 6.52mm 46mm 11.00mm 7.00mm 8.00mm
36 7.83mm 7.00mm 38mm 8.00mm 7.00mm 9.00mm
37 7.62mm 5.59mm 35mm 8.00mm 7.00mm 8.00mm
38 7.21mm 6.20mm 37mm 9.00mm 6.00mm 9.00mm
39 6.98mm 5.88mm 49mm 9.00mm 12.00mm 14.00mm
40 7.60mm 3.52mm 48mm 8.00mm 6.00mm 8.00mm

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41 6.57mm 6.89mm 53mm 8.00mm 7.00mm 9.00mm
42 6.72mm 6.68mm 27mm 10.00mm 6.00mm 11.00mm
43 6.68mm 6.35mm 24mm 8.00mm 13.00mm 10.00mm
44 7.50mm 7.58mm 39mm 9.00mm 6.00mm 8.00mm
45 7.73mm 6.98mm 48mm 10.00mm 8.00mm 9.00mm
46 7.34mm 6.83mm 43mm 9.00mm 8.00mm 9.00mm
47 7.44mm 6.70mm 57mm 12.00mm 6.00mm 9.00mm
48 7.52mm 7.41mm 45mm 10.00mm 7.00mm 10.00mm
49 7.72mm 6.14mm 49mm 9.00mm 7.50mm 12.00mm
50 7.83mm 6.16mm 47mm 8.00mm 6.50mm 12.00mm
51 8.60mm 8.56mm 50mm 10.00mm 7.00mm 10.50mm
52 7.98mm 7.65mm 48mm 17.00mm 7.00mm 10.00mm
53 8.04mm 7.32mm 51mm 12.00mm 6.00mm 12.00mm
54 7.21mm 7.70mm 48mm 10.00mm 7.00mm 7.00mm
55 7.57mm 6.74mm 50mm 9.00mm 9.00mm 13.50mm
56 8.13mm 8.11mm 32mm 6.50mm 10.00mm 12.00mm
57 8.51mm 7.65mm 38mm 10.00mm 8.00mm 12.00mm
58 7.55mm 7.50mm 54mm 10.00mm 5.00mm 14.00mm
59 8.38mm 8.29mm 58mm 9.00mm 6.00mm 14.00mm
60 8.48mm 8.41mm 48mm 12.00mm 15.00mm 12.00mm
61 8.66mm 8.24mm 45mm 13.00mm 7.00mm 10.00mm
62 8.44mm 8.37mm 61mm 11.00mm 8.00mm 9.00mm
63 8.35mm 8.26mm 54mm 10.5mm 9.00mm 11.00mm
64 8.27mm 8.51mm 44mm 10.00mm 10.00mm 10.00mm
65 8.53mm 8.44mm 45mm 10.5mm 10.00mm 11.50mm
66 8.59mm 8.54mm 50mm 13.00mm 11.50mm 11.00mm
67 8.48mm 8.22mm 45mm 10.00mm 12.00mm 18.00mm
68 8.31mm 8.57mm 43mm 10.00mm 9.00mm 10.00mm
69 8.16mm 8.15mm 33mm 10.00mm 11.00mm 10.50mm
70 7.95mm 7.73mm 18mm 9.00mm 13.00mm 10.00mm
71 9.01mm 8.80mm 46mm 8.00mm 12.00mm 10.00mm
72 8.69mm 8.71mm 33mm 9.00mm 9.00mm 12.00mm
73 9.33mm 9.27mm 44mm 8.00mm 12.00mm 11.00mm
74 8.90mm 8.79mm 43mm 9.00mm 8.00mm 12.00mm
75 8.56mm 8.30mm 43mm 9.00mm 9.50mm 9.00mm
76 8.76mm 8.48mm 45mm 9.00mm 7.50mm 10.00mm
77 8.36mm 8.21mm 42mm 12.00mm 12.00mm 11.00mm
78 8.42mm 8.23mm 40mm 11.00mm 12.00mm 8.00mm
79 8.26mm 7.33mm 44mm 9.00mm 10.00mm 9.00mm
80 8.26mm 8.25mm 51mm 10.00mm 11.00mm 7.00mm
81 8.67mm 8.51mm 47mm 12.00mm 10.00mm 7.00mm
82 8.69mm 8.58mm 52mm 11.00mm 13.00mm 7.00mm
83 8.67mm 8.65mm 47mm 9.00mm 11.00mm 8.00mm
84 8.52mm 8.46mm 38mm 6.00mm 11.00mm 6.00mm
85 8.24mm 7.57mm 37mm 8.00mm 9.00mm 8.00mm
86 8.65mm 8.65mm 43mm 8.00mm 8.00mm 8.00mm

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 87 8.34mm 8.34mm 44mm 10.00mm 9.00mm 7.00mm
88 7.84mm 8.39mm 39mm 8.00mm 9.00mm 8.00mm

• Readings were taken at 2-meter intervals starting from Row 1 Plate 1 in a clockwise
direction.

• Chime plate protrusion measured in reference to Section 5.4.2 of API 650.

• Some sections of welding are not in accordance with Section [Link] a) of API 650. Consider
repairing welds to required profile with follow up NDE.

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Findings
BOTTOM:

1. Clustered topside corrosion pitting noted across tank bottom plates with isolated
areas of bottom side corrosion. (Picture 14)
2. The roof drain line is poorly supported, concrete blocks noted during time of
inspection. (Picture 15)
3. The existing roof drain support pad weld to floor plate weld spacing is not API
compliant. (Picture 16)
4. Weld marks noted in isolated areas across tank bottom. (Picture 17)
5. No support pads noted below both vacuum breaker supports. (Picture 18)
6. Negotiating device support deposits noted on floor plates near EFR legs where
they have been removed. (Picture 19)
7. EFR support pad weld to floor weld spacing is not API compliant. (Picture 20)
8. Multiple pin holes and through holes noted on floor plates. Refer to vacuum box
report and layout drawing for exact locations. (Picture 21)
9. Repair plates noted on tank bottom is not API compliant. Poor weld spacing
noted. (Picture 22)
10. EFR support pads are not compliant in the areas where repaired plates have been
installed. (Picture 23)
11. No support pads noted below stilling well support brackets. (Picture 24)
12. Clustered corrosion pitting noted in isolated areas in the critical zone. It appears
standing water collects here. (Picture 25)
13. Sump drain weld to insert weld spacing is not API compliant. Cut outs noted on
annular plates, A9, A16 & A19. (Picture 26)
14. Cracks noted on floor plate welds, refer to MPI report and floor layout drawing.
(Picture 27)
Repair Recommendations (Suitable for service)

It is recommended that the findings items be addressed as follows:

BOTTOM:
1. Repair topside and bottom side pitting by means of overlay welding and patch
plate as required. Replace plates, R1P3, R6P7, R8P5, R18P1, A2 & A3 and carry out
Vacuum Box and MPI, if acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. Ensure
new backfill is added between bottom plates and concrete foundation. Refer to
Annexure A. ***
2. Remove concrete blocks and consider installing additional support bracket with a
support pad of R50mm rounded corners. Then carry out MPI and Vacuum Box
inspection and if acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. ***
3. Weld spacing should comply with the provisions of Figure 9.13 of API 653.
Alternatively consider Hardness Testing of floor and support pad welds. Test parent
material, welds and HAZ’s. Hardness value shall not be higher than 240Hv. **
4. Remove all weld marks by means of overlay weld, then carry out MPI and Vacuum
Box Inspection and if acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. **

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5. Consider installing support pads with R50mm rounded corners below both vacuum
breaker supports, then carry out Vacuum Box Inspection and MPI. If acceptable,
paint according to SFF specifications. **
6. Remove deposits by means of grinder and overlay, then carry out Vacuum Box
and MPI and if acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. **
7. Weld spacing should comply with the provisions of Figure 9.13 of API 653.
Alternatively consider Hardness Testing of floor and support pad welds. Test parent
material, welds and HAZ’s. Hardness value shall not be higher than 240Hv. **
8. Repair pinholes by means of overlay or patch plate where required, then carry out
MPI and Vacuum Box Inspection and if acceptable paint according to SFF
specifications. **
9. Remove previously installed or old floor plates that are directly below repaired
plates. Plates to be re-installed in accordance with Section 9.10 of API 653. Add
new backfill and ensure weld spacing complies with the provisions of Figure 9.13 of
API [Link] out MPI and Vacuum Box Inspection after re-installing floor plates
and if acceptable paint according to SFF specification. Carry out tank settlement
and calibration after repairs. ***
10. Once repaired plates have been repositioned and the above recommendations
have been addressed. Install support pad with R50mm rounded corners below EFR
legs, then carry out Vacuum Box Inspection and MPI and if acceptable paint
according to SFF specifications. ***
11. Consider installing support pads with R50mm rounded corners below stilling well
supports, then carry out MPI and Dye Penetrant Inspection and if acceptable,
paint according to SFF specifications. **
12. Repair pitting by means of overlay weld in accordance with Section [Link].1 of
API 653. Additionally consult the guidelines of Section [Link] for an alternative to
repairs in the critical zone. Install patch plates with R50mm rounded corners as per
patch plate layout drawing. Then carry out MPI and Vacuum Box Inspection and if
acceptable paint to SFF specifications. Voids shall be repaired by adding new
backfill prior to plate installation. Refer to Patch plate summary list for exact
dimensions and position. ***
13. Investigate reason for cut outs or insert noted in the critical zone. It could be
possible that there are some containment issues on the bottom side of these cut
outs. Investigate further and consider possible repair solutions. ***
14. Repair cracks by means of grinder and overlay weld, then carry out Vacuum Box
and MPI and if acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. ***

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10. SHELL REVIEW

NDE SCOPE OF SHELL READINGS

Five (5) readings per plate of 1st course. Sixteen (16) Vertical locations scanned with RMS 300
crawler, from the bottom course to the top course.

AUT Inspection carried out on 100% of 1st course around periphery of tank external, scanned with
RMS 300 & 450 crawler. General thinning noted at the shell to peripheral seal interface. Refer to
NDE report for results.

WELD INSPECTION RESULTS AND EVALUATION

A limited Visual (VT) Inspection was performed on shell welds from ground level, no access
scaffolding erected to welds above course 1. Magnetic Particle Inspection was carried out on
entire 1st course. Refer to MPI report.

SHELL INSPECTION CHECKLIST AND NOTES

EXTERNAL VISUAL INSPECTION OK N/A COMMENTS

Verify safe filling height of the tank. X 12 161mm (calculated at 80%)

Inspect overflow for corrosion and X Tank appears to be fitted with

adequate screening. HLA, unable to verify from
ground level
Check location of overflow that it is not X Okay
above any tank valves or equipment.

Visually inspect for paint failures, leaks, X Moderate paint failure and
distortions, pitting and corrosion on the chalking noted on shell
shell plates. This must be shown on the external.
shell development drawing. (Picture 28)

Shell internal above course 1 is

uncoated, surface corrosion
noted on entire internal.
(Picture 39)

Pitting corrosion noted on

course 1 internal.
Visually inspect the shell to bottom weld X Moderate corrosion noted on
for corrosion and thinning on plate and bottom projection plate.
weld. Include a dimensioned, cross- (Picture 5)
sectional drawing of the shell to bottom
joint.
WIND GIRDERS/STIFFENING RINGS OK N/A COMMENTS

Inspect the welds on the wind girders. X Corrosion and paint failure
Report on any corrosion of the wind noted from ground level
girders, stiffening rings and/or baffle
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plates. The position of the wind girder, around periphery of tank
baffle plates and/or stiffening ring shall external
be shown on the tank map.
SHELL ATTACHMENTS OK N/A COMMENTS

Report on any shell attachments. This X No support pads noted below

includes patch plates, overlay welding, staircase supports and
supports, etc. State whether the platform. (Picture 32)
attachments are correctly attached to
the tank shell, in use, not in use and No support pads noted below
should be removed. These must be walkaway supports.
shown on the development drawing of (Picture 33)
the shell.
No API nameplate noted.

ANCHOR BOLTS OK N/A COMMENTS

Presence of anchor bolts and anchor X Tank not fitted with anchor
chairs must be included in the report. The bolts
number, position and condition of the
anchor bolts must be reported on.

Measure and record the circumference 172 269 mm

of the tank.
Survey the shell to check for plumb- X Carry out tank settlement and
ness. calibration post repairs
Inspect and record electrical grounding X Grounding noted. Paint failure
of the tank. and surface corrosion evident.
Multiple disused lugs noted
Measure and record the height of each
strake. Strake No. Height
(mm)
Course 6 is fitted with stiffener/walkway. 1 2374 mm
No access for AUT deployment above 2 2560 mm
this obstruction. Remaining life 3 2494 mm
calculations are based on results 4 2360 mm
obtained during inspection activities 5 2514 mm
below this obstruction. No safe access to 6 2302 mm
tank peripheral walkway 7 598 mm
TOTAL 15 202mm

Record five (5) thickness measurements X Refer to NDE report

on each strake along the staircase.

Record name plate information (API 650) X None noted

in a table format.
Record name plate information (API 653) X Not applicable
in a table format.

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 INTERNAL VISUAL INSPECTION OK N/A COMMENTS

Report on any shell attachments. This X No obvious items noted

includes patch plates, supports, etc.
State whether the attachments are
correctly attached to the tank shell, in
use, not in use and should be removed.

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 CRUDE OIL
SHELL ULTRASONIC THICKNESS READINGS
SHELL THICKNESS CALCULATIONS

According to API 653 Section 4.3.

The original assumed design thickness is 32mm for the bottom course and 8mm for the top course.
tmin=2.6(H-1) DG/SE

Course 6 has a stiffener installed, no access above this obstruction to obtain MUT or AUT thickness values
for calculation. There is an approximate height of 598mm above this obstruction.

T-min
H H-1 D G S E T-min mm
inches

Course 1 49.87ft 48.87ft 0.918 23600 1 0.88“ 22.35 mm

179.90ft
Course 2 42.09ft 41.09ft 179.90ft 0.918 23600 1 0.74“ 18.79 mm
Course 3 33.70ft 32.70ft 179.90ft 0.918 26000 1 0.54“ 13.71 mm
Course 4 25.52ft 24.52ft 179.90ft 0.918 26000 1 0.40“ 10.16 mm
Course 5 17.78ft 16.78ft 179.90ft 0.918 26000 1 0.27“ 6.85 mm
Course 6 9.54ft 8.54ft 179.90ft 0.918 26000 1 0.10“ 2.54 mm*

* T min restricted to a min of 2.54mm

Shell Date Date Years of Beginning Actual Tmin Corrosion Years to

Course built inspected service thickness thickness rate retirement
Course
1967 2023 56 Years 32 mm 26.46mm 22.35 mm 0.098929 41.54Years
1

Course 0.036071
1967 2023 56 Years 28 mm 25.98mm 18.79 mm 199.32 Years
2

Course 0.041786
1967 2023 56 Years 22 mm 19.66mm 13.71 mm 142.39 Years
3
Course 0.015536
1967 2023 56 Years 16 mm 15.13mm 10.16 mm 319.90 Years
4

Course 0.026964 134.99

1967 2023 56 Years 12 mm 10.49mm 6.85 mm
5 Years

Course
1967 2023 56 Years 8 mm 7.62mm 2.54 mm* 0.006786 748.63 Years
6

The above API 653 estimated corrosion rates and remaining life calculations are based on the MUT & AUT
measurements recorded at the time of inspection. Original thickness is assumed and as a result the above
calculations are subject to change.

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 DIESEL D550
SHELL ULTRASONIC THICKNESS READINGS
SHELL THICKNESS CALCULATIONS

According to API 653 Section 4.3.

The original assumed design thickness is 32mm for the bottom course and 8mm for the top course.
tmin=2.6(H-1) DG/SE

T-min
H H-1 D G S E T-min mm
inches

Course 1
49.88ft 48.88ft 180.18ft 0.86 23600 1 0.83 “ 21.08 mm
Course 2
41.84ft 40.84ft 180.18ft 0.86 23600 1 0.70 “ 17.78 mm
Course 3
33.93ft 32.93ft 180.18ft 0.86 26000 1 0.50 “ 12.70 mm
Course 4
25.96ft 24.96ft 180.18ft 0.86 26000 1 0.37 “ 9.39 mm
Course 5
17.98ft 16.98ft 180.18ft 0.86 26000 1 0.25 “ 6.35 mm
Course 6
10.12ft 9.12ft 180.18ft 0.86 26000 1 0.13 “ 3.30 mm

* T min restricted to a min of 2.54mm

Shell Date Date Years of Beginning Actual Tmin Corrosion Years to

Course built inspected service thickness thickness rate retirement

Course
1967 2023 56 Years 32 mm 26.46 mm 21.08 mm 0.098929 54 Years
1

Course
1967 2023 56 Years 28 mm 25.98 mm 17.78 mm 0.036071 227.32 Years
2

Course
1967 2023 56 Years 22 mm 19.66 mm 12.70 mm 0.041786 166.56 Years
3

Course
1967 2023 56 Years 16 mm 15.13 mm 9.39 mm 0.05125 112 Years
4

Course
1967 2023 56 Years 12 mm 10.49 mm 6.35 mm 0.026964 153.53 Years
5

Course
1967 2023 56 Years 8 mm 7.62 mm 3.30 mm 0.006786 636.63 Years
6

The above API 653 estimated corrosion rates and remaining life calculations are based on the MUT & AUT
measurements recorded at the time of inspection. Original thickness is assumed and as a result the above
calculations are subject to change.

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 TANK 3 SHELL PLATE LAYOUT DRAWING

Drawings are not to scale. The attached drawings do not correspond with the tank shell layout.
Below is only a reference drawing.

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SHELL PHOTOGRAPHS

The following digital photographs of the shell were taken at the period of this inspection:

28 – Moderate paint failure and chalking noted on shell external

(Some dirt residue caused during sandblasting activities)

29 – Paint failure and corrosion noted on staircase underside

(No access to verify)

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 30 – Multiple disused brackets noted on tank external, South side
(Corrosion and paint failure noted on these brackets)

31 – Staircase step weld to shell plate weld spacing is not API compliant
(Undercut and underfill noted on these welds)

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32 – No support pads noted below staircase steps and platform supports
(Paint failure and corrosion noted on underside)

33 – No support pads noted below roof walkway supports

(Corrosion and paint failure noted in these areas)

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34 – Foam line support pad weld to shell weld spacing is not API compliant

35 – Cracks, undercut, arc strikes, and weld deposits noted on shell welds

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 36 – Multiple stress/fatigue cracks noted on North Side of tank
(These areas also have the appearance of mechanical damage)

37 – Cavities noted in isolated areas of tank shell welds

(Corrosion and paint failure noted in these areas)

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 38 – Multiple cracks noted on foam line support pad welds

39 – Moderate paint failure and corrosion noted on shell internal

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 40 – Clustered corrosion build up noted at seal to shell gap
(Areas to be blasted and seal removed for through follow up inspection)

41 – Crustations noted on shell internal around periphery of tank

(These areas fall off when tapped by hammer or abrasively cleaned)

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Findings

SHELL
1. No API name plate noted on shell external.
2. Tank coating system is in poor condition, chalking and moderate discoloration
noted on tank shell external. (Picture 28)
3. Paint failure and moderate corrosion noted on staircase underside. (Picture 29)
4. Multiple disused brackets noted on tank shell external, South Side. Corrosion and
paint failure are evident in these areas. (Picture 30)
5. Staircase step weld to shell weld spacing is not API compliant. (Picture 31)
6. No support pads noted below staircase steps and platform support bracket
welds. Corrosion and paint failure noted. Isolated corrosion noted below staircase.
(Picture 32)
7. No support pads noted below walkway supports around periphery of tank shell
external. (Picture 33)
8. Foam line support pad weld to shell plate weld spacing is not API compliant.
(Picture 34)
9. Cracks, undercut, arc strikes, deposits and poor weld profile noted on shell plate
welds. (Picture 35)
10. Multiple stress/fatigue cracks noted on shell vertical welds within the heat
affected zone, North Side. Possible mechanical damage in the same areas.
(Picture 36)
11. Moderate cavities and undercut noted in isolated areas of shell welds. (Picture 37)
12. Multiple cracks noted on foam line support pad weld, plate 20. (Picture 38)
13. Moderate paint failure and surface corrosion noted on shell internal. (Picture 39)
14. Clustered corrosion build up noted at seal to shell gap around periphery of tank
shell internal. AUT results indicate general thinning in these areas. Currently the
seal prevents thorough Visual Inspection as access is limited. (Picture 40)
15. Clustered crustations or dirt residue noted on shell internal. Scattered clustered
pitting noted in isolated areas during AUT inspection. (Picture 41)

Repair Recommendations (Suitable for service)

SHELL:

1. Install nameplate in accordance with Section 13 of API 653 and Section 10 of API
650. ***
2. Sandblast tank shell external and coat to SFF specifications. ***
3. Repair corrosion and if acceptable paint according to SFF specifications.
4. Remove disused brackets by means of grinder and overlay weld, then carry out
MPI and if acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. **
5. Weld spacing should comply with the provisions of Figure 9.1 of API 653.
Alternatively consider Hardness Testing of staircase step welds. Test parent
material, welds and HAZ’s. Hardness value shall not be higher than 240Hv. **
6. Consider installing support pads with R50mm rounded corners below staircase
steps and platform supports, then carry out MPI and if acceptable paint
according to SFF specifications. Weld spacing should comply with the provisions
of Figure 9.1 of API 653. Alternatively consider Hardness Testing of staircase step
welds. Test parent material, welds and HAZ’s. Hardness value shall not be higher
than 240Hv. **

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7. Consider installing support pads with R50mm rounded corners below walkway
supports, then carry out MPI and Dye Penetrant Inspection and if acceptable
paint according to SFF specifications. Alternatively consider Hardness Testing of
support bracket welds. Test parent material, welds and HAZ’s. Hardness value shall
not be higher than 240Hv. **
8. Weld spacing should comply with the provisions of Figure 9.1 of API 653.
Alternatively consider Hardness Testing of foam line support weld. Test parent
material, welds and HAZ’s. Hardness value shall not be higher than 240Hv. **
9. Repair welds by means of grinder and re-welding as required. Then carry out post
repair MPI and Dye Penetrant Inspection and if acceptable paint shell according
to SFF specifications. **
10. Areas to be monitored during hydrostatic testing. Currently they appear as very
fine hairline cracks with mechanical damaged appearance. Carry out further
NDE after hydrostatic testing within these areas. ***
11. Repair cavities and undercut as required. Then carry out MPI and Dye Penetrant
Inspection and if acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. **
12. Repair support pad weld, then carry out MPI and Dye Penetrant Inspection and if
acceptable paint according to SFF specifications.
13. Repair corrosion and if acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. **
14. Sandblast entire 1st strake on the internal side of tank to allow further direct visual
access to plates. Pitting corrosion to be measured for depth and severity. It is
unclear if product and dirt residue are the cause of the pitted appearance. Refer
to AUT report results. After further assessment consider patch plate or overlay weld
repair, then carry out MPI and Dye Penetrant Inspection as required and if
acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. ***
15. Remove all crustations, dirt or product residue by means of sandblasting, then
carry out visual inspection in these areas. Possible repairs to be recommended
after cleaning activities. **

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11. NOZZLES AND APPURTENANCES REVIEW
NDE SCOPE OF NOZZLE AND APPURTENANCES READINGS
A general Visual Inspection was performed on tank nozzles and appurtenances. All nozzles not
disconnected during time of inspection.

Four (4) reading were taken per nozzle neck and one (1) reinforcing plate, where applicable.

NOZZLES AND APPURTENANCES INSPECTION CHECKLIST AND NOTES

SHELL APPURTENANCES MANHOLES AND OK N/A COMMENTS

NOZZLES

Inspect for cracks and leakage on welds X Okay

at nozzles, manholes, and reinforcing
plates.
Inspect for shell plate dimpling around X Minor dimpling noted around nozzles
nozzles, caused by excessive pipe
deflection.
Inspect for flange leaks and leaks around X No obvious leaks noted, out of service
bolting. inspection
Are tell-tale holes open to the X No. Some openings are blocked. Slight
atmosphere? surface corrosion and paint failure noted

Record each nozzle and manhole X Refer to nozzle tables

associated dimensions (size, reinforcing
plate dimensions, centre line elevation,
tell-tale hole, weld spacing, and
circumferential location, thicknesses).
EXTERNAL PIPING OK N/A COMMENTS

Inspect piping, flanges, and valves for X Okay

leaks up to the first flange, threaded joint,
or welded joint outside the tank.
Inspect fire-fighting system components. X Limited access at time of inspection,
some corrosion and paint failure visible
from ground level

Is there anchored piping which would be X No obvious connections noted

hazardous to shell connections during
earth movement?
Check that thermal pressure relief of X Nozzles disconnected, to be confirmed
piping to the tank is present.
Check operation of regulators for tanks X Not applicable
with purge gas systems.
Check temperature indicators for X Not applicable
damage.
Check welds on shell mounted davit clips. X Not applicable

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 TANK 3 NOZZLE TABLES

SHELL

Reinforcing pad shapes:

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NOZZLES AND EXTERNAL APPURTENANCES PHOTOGRAPHS

The following digital photographs of the nozzles and appurtenances were taken at the period of this
inspection:

42 – Undercut, underfill and deposits noted on shell nozzle welds

43 – Paint failure and corrosion noted on shell nozzle welds

(Gaskets have perished, to be reinstalled)

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44 – Possible pinhole or cavity noted on nozzle N6 reinforcing plate weld

45 – Crack like cavity noted on nozzle N3 neck weld

(Corrosion pitting noted around nozzle opening)

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 46 – Corrosion pitting noted around nozzle opening

47 – Incomplete welding noted on nozzle N6 underside

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Findings

NOZZLES AND APPURTENANCES:

1. Undercut, underfill, deposits and minor poor weld profile noted on nozzle welds.
(Picture 42)
2. Paint failure and corrosion noted on nozzles. (Picture 43)
3. Possible pinhole noted on nozzle N6 reinforcing plate weld. (Picture 44)
4. Crack like appearance noted on nozzle N3 neck weld, internal. (Picture 45)
5. Moderate corrosion pitting noted around nozzles N5 & N6 internal. (Picture 46)
6. Incomplete welding noted on nozzle N6 underside. (Picture 47)

Repair Recommendations (Suitable for service)

It is recommended that the findings items be addressed as follows:

NOZZLES AND APPURTENANCES:

1. Consider repairing nozzle welds by means of grinder and overlay welding, then
carry out MPI. Consider pressure testing nozzle welds after repairs. If acceptable,
paint according to SFF specifications. **
2. Repair corrosion and if acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. Ensure all
nozzle gaskets are installed before placing tanks back into service. **
3. Repair welding by means of grinder and overlay weld, then carry out MPI and if
acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. **
4. Repair nozzle N3 weld, then carry out MPI and Dye Penetrant Inspection, if
acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. ***
5. Sandblast tank shell internal around these nozzles for further assessment, then
consider isolated repairs where practical and if acceptable paint according to SFF
specifications. **
6. Repair weld, then carry out MPI and Dye Penetrant Inspection and if acceptable
paint according to SFF specifications. ***

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12. EXTERNAL FLOATING ROOF REVIEW

NDE SCOPE OF TANK SHELL READINGS

A general Visual Inspection was performed on the tank EFR where access was possible.

EXTERNAL FLOATING ROOF INSPECTION CHECKLIST AND NOTES

FLOATING ROOF DECK OK N/A COMMENTS

Hammer test the area between X AUT corrosion mapping carried out on
roof rim and shell. (I access for shell external, refer to NDE report
hammer testing is inadequate,
measure the distance from the
bottom edge of the roof to the
corroded area and then hammer
test from inside the pontoon.)
In sour water service, clean and X Not applicable
test all deck plate weld seams for
cracking unless the lower laps
have been sealed welded.
Check that either the roof drain is X Roof drain opening slightly blocked by
open, or the drain plug in the roof dirt build up. Water draw off confirmed
is open in case of unexpected during rainy days, but it is restricted.
rain. (Picture 54)

On flat bottomed and cone X Not applicable

bottom roof decks, check for a
vapor dam around the periphery
of the roof. The dam should be
continuous without break to
prevent escape of vapors to the
seal area from under the center of
the roof.
FLOATING ROOF PONTOONS OK N/A COMMENTS

Visually inspect each pontoon for X Pressure testing carried out, through
liquid leakage. holes noted – remove water if present
Run a light wire through the X Not applicable
gooseneck vents on locked down
inspection hatch covers to make
sure they are open.
Inspect lockdown latches on each X Insulation is damaged and perished in
cover. some areas, corrosion and paint failure
visible
Check and report if each X Pressure testing carried out on all
pontoon is: pontoons.

• Vapor tight (bulkhead seal Pontoons

welded on one side on P7,8,9,10,11,16,17,18,19,20,21,23,24,25,26
bottom, sides, and top). & 27 failed the test.

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• Liquid tight (seal-welded on X It appears some pontoons failed the
bottom and sides only), or pressure test due to poor side wall and
compartment weld
• Unacceptable (minimum X Through holes noted on pontoons;
acceptable condition is liquid P7,8,9,10,11,16,17,19,20,21,23,24,25,26 &
tight). 27
FLOATING ROOF CUTOUTS OK N/A COMMENTS

Inspect underside of cutouts for X No obvious mechanical damaged

mechanical damage. areas noted. Multiple patched areas
noted on EFR underside
Inspect welds for cracks. X Welds appear okay, tac welding noted
in most areas, it appears water is
seeping through in areas where
detachment is noted
Inspect plate for thinning, pitting, X Not applicable
and erosion.
Measure mixer cutouts and record X Appears okay, some deformation and
plate thickness for future mixer discoloration noted
installation or replacement.
FLOATING ROOF SUPPORTS OK N/A COMMENTS

Inspect fixed low and removable X Corrosion and paint failure noted on
high floating roof legs for thinning. end caps. (Picture 55)
Inspect for notching at bottom of X Notching noted, possible trapped
legs for drainage. product on legs internals
Inspect for leg buckling or felling X Buckling noted
at bottom.
Inspect pin hole in roof guide for X Not applicable
tears.
Check plump of all legs. X Visually some supports are off center
Inspect for adequate reinforcing X Not applicable
gussets on all legs through a single
portion of the roof.
Inspect the area around the roof X Supports welded to topside. Some
legs for cracking if there is no corrosion and paint failure noted
internal reinforcing pad or if the
topside pad is not welded to the
deck plate on the underside.
Inspect the sealing system on the X Not access at time of inspection.
two-position legs and the vapor Membranes are most likely perished
plugs in the fixed low leg for
deterioration of the gaskets.
On shell-mounted roof supports, X No safe access, peripheral seal and
check for adequate clearance components show signs of wear and
based on the maximum floating seal has perished. (Picture 57)
roof movement as determined by
the position of the roof relative to

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the gauge well and/or counter-
rotational device.
FLOATING ROOF SEAL ASSEMBLIES OK N/A COMMENTS
PRIMARY SHOE ASSEMBLY
Remove four sections of foam log X Not applicable
(foam-filled seals) for inspection on
90° locations.
Inspect hanger attachment to X Not applicable
roof rim for thinning, bending,
broken welds, and wear of pin
holes.
Inspect clips welded to roof rim for X Appears worn and covered with
thinning. product and dirt residue
Shoes-inspect for thinning and X Not applicable
holes in shoes.
Inspect for bit-metal bolts, clips, X Covered with dirt and product residue,
and attachments. appears corroded
Seal fabric-inspect for X Peripheral seal has perished and is dried
deterioration, stiffening, holes, and out and worn – vegetation build up
tears in fabric. noted in these areas
Measure length of fabric from top X Not applicable
of shoe to room rim and check
against maximum anticipated
annular space as roof operates.
Inspect any modification of shoes X Not applicable
over shell nozzles, mixers, etc., for
clearance.
Inspect shoes for damage caused X Damage noted on shoes
by striking shell nozzles, mixers etc.
PRIMARY TOROIDAL ASSEMBLY OK N/A COMMENTS

Inspect seal fabric for wear, X Not applicable

deterioration, holes, and tears.
Inspect hold-down system for X Wear noted with surface corrosion
buckling or bending.
Inspect foam for liquid absorption X Not applicable
and deterioration.
RIM-MOUNTED SECONDARIES OK N/A COMMENTS

Inspect the rim-mounted bolting X Not applicable

bar for corrosion and broken
welds.
Measure and chart seal-to-shell X Not applicable
gaps.
Visually inspect seam from below, X Dried and under tension
looking for holes as evidenced by
light.
Inspect fabric for deterioration X Stiffness visible
and stiffness.
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Inspect for mechanical damage, X Corrosion and dirt build up noted,
corrosion, and wear on tip in moderate wear visible
contact with shell.
Inspect for contact with X No obvious areas noted. Weld caps
obstructions above top of shell. appear irregular and rough in some
areas

FLOATING ROOF APPURTENANCES OK N/A COMMENTS

ROOF MANWAYS
Inspect walls of manways for X Corrosion and delamination noted.
pitting and thinning. (Pictures 50 & 51)
On tanks with interface auto X Not applicable
gauges, check seal around
gauge tape cable and guide
wires through manway cover.
Inspect cover gasket and bolts. X Not applicable
RIM VENT OK N/A COMMENTS

Check rim vent for pitting and X Not applicable

holes.
Check vent for condition of X Not applicable
screen.
On floating roof tanks where the X Not applicable
environmental rules require closing
off the vent, check the vent pipe
for corrosion at the pipe-to-rim
joint and check that the blinding is
adequate.
VACUUM BREAKER, BREATHER TYPE OK N/A COMMENTS

Service and check operation of X Corrosion noted at opening, no support

breather valve. pads below legs.
Check that nozzle pipe projects X Not applicable
no more than____ in. below roof
deck.
VACUUM BREAKER, MECHANICAL OK N/A COMMENTS
TYPE
Inspect the stem for thinning. X Not applicable
Measure how far the vacuum
breaker cover is raised off the pipe
when the roof is resting on high or
low legs.
On high legs: ___________ X Not applicable
On low legs: ___________ X Not applicable

ROOF DRAINS: OPEN SYSTEMS, OK N/A COMMENTS

INCLUDING EMERGENCY DRAINS
Check liquid level inside open roof X Not applicable
drains for adequate freeboard.
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Report if there is insufficient
distance between liquid level and
top of drain.
If tank comes under Air Quality X Not applicable
Monitoring district rules, inspect
the roof drain vapor plug.
If emergency drain is not at the X Not applicable
center of the roof, check that
there are at least three
emergency drains.

CLOSED DRAIN SYSTEMS: DRAIN OK N/A COMMENTS

BASINS
Inspect for thinning and pitting. X Not applicable
Inspect protective coating (top X Not applicable
side).
Inspect basin cover or screen for X Not applicable
corrosion.
Test operation of check valve. X Not applicable
Check for presence of check X Not applicable
valve where bottom of basin is
below product level.
Inspect drain basin(s) to roof deck X Not applicable
welds for cracking.
Check drain basin(s) outlet pipe X Not applicable
for adequate reinforcement to
roof deck (including reinforcing
pad).
CLOSED DRAIN SYSTEMS: FIXED OK N/A COMMENTS
DRAIN LINE ON TANK BOTTOM
Hammer test fixed drain line on X The drain line is blocked, water drawn
tank bottom for thinning and off is restricted. The roof drain opening is
scale/ debris plugging. blocked. (Picture 54)
Inspect supports and reinforcing X None noted
pads for weld failures and
corrosion.
Check that pipe is guided, not X Not applicable
rigidly locked to support, to avoid
testing of tank bottom plate.

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EXTERNAL FLOATING ROOF PHOTOGRAPHS

The following digital photographs of the roof & EFR were taken at the period of this inspection:

48 – Deformation noted on pontoon underside

49 – Multiple scattered and clustered holes noted on EFR

(Areas marked with white spray)

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 50 – Corrosion and delamination noted on stilling well openings

51 – Moderate corrosion and delamination noted on manway opening

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 52 – Clustered corrosion and holes noted across roof deck

53 – Moderate vegetation and dirt residue noted on roof deck

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54 – Roof drain opening is slightly blocked, corrosion and paint failure visible
(The drain allows water draw off but it is slow and restricted)

55 – Corrosion, delamination and paint failure noted on EFR leg end caps

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 56 – Clustered corrosion and paint failure noted near stilling well openings

57 – Surface corrosion, vegetation and paint failure noted on peripheral seal

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 58 – Multiple through holes noted on pontoon topside
(Some failed the test from the sidewalls and compartment welds)

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After extensive NDE and API visual assessment the external floating roof was found to
be in a very poor condition. It is recommended that the EFR be replaced entirely. The
below findings and recommendations are documented to provide SFF with an
alternative to complete replacement, should it be feasible and practical to do so.

Findings

ROOF:

1. Deformation of pontoons noted from underside, at periphery of tank. (Picture 48)

2. Multiple clustered and scattered through holes noted on EFR. Some holes are not
clearly visible. (Picture 49)
3. Corrosion and delamination noted at stilling well openings. (Picture 50)
4. Corrosion and paint failure noted on all nozzle openings, moderate corrosion and
delamination noted on the manway. (Picture 51)
5. Clustered corrosion and paint failure noted across roof deck. (Picture 52)
6. Moderate vegetation and dirt residue noted on EFR topside, no direct visual access
below these areas. (Picture 53)
7. The roof drain opening is slightly blocked, rainwater moves but it is restricted and
does not function adequately. (Picture 54)
8. Corrosion, delamination, and paint failure noted on EFR leg end caps, topside.
(Picture 55)
9. Clustered corrosion and paint failure noted at stilling well openings. (Picture 56)
10. Corrosion and moderate vegetation noted on peripheral seal and components.
Moderate corrosion visible. (Picture 57)
11. Pressure Testing was carried out on all pontoons. Pontoons number
P7,8,9,10,11,16,17,19,20,21,23,24,25,26 & 27 failed the pressure test. (Picture 58)

Repair Recommendations (Suitable for service)

It is recommended that the findings items be addressed as follows:

ROOF:
1. It appears that the deformation and sagging could have induced stresses in the
welds that have led to pressure testing failure. Consider repair of welds and internal
compartments as required. Then carry out post repair NDE and Pressure Testing. ***
2. Sandblast and abrasive clean all areas where clustered corrosion was noted to
unmask all through holes. Then repair holes by means of patch repair or by
replacing an entire roof sheet as required. Carry out post repair NDE and if
acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. ***
3. Repair corrosion and if acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. Ensure
anti-static cable connection if required. **
4. Repair corrosion and if acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. Severely
corroded items to be replaced. **
5. Consider sandblasting EFR topside in areas where corrosion was noted, then repair
all areas of corrosion and holes. If acceptable paint according to SFF
specifications. ***
6. Remove all vegetation and dirt residue and investigate areas below build up.
Repair corrosion and through holes as noted above if acceptable paint according
to SFF specifications. ***

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7. Consider Pressure Testing /cleaning the roof drain nozzle and drain line to unblock
and remove any trapped dirt or product residue. Replace corroded parts of roof
drain opening on EFR topside. If acceptable, paint according to SFF specifications.
***
8. Repair corrosion and if acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. Replace
severely corroded components if required. ***
9. Remove all vegetation and dirt residue from the area. Then repair corrosion where
practical and paint to SFF specifications. Replace any severely corroded
components as required. ***
10. It is recommended to replace the entire peripheral seal assembly as it appears to
have passed its life cycle. Ensure all vegetation and dirt build up is removed. ***
11. Repair leaking pontoons and carry out post repair NDE on the compartment and
attachment welds. Then carry out Pressure Testing to ensure pontoons are airtight.
Once all repairs have been addressed, carry out Hydrostatic Testing to ensure EFR
floats and functions adequately. ***

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13. NDE INSPECTION SCOPE SUMMARY

The following Non-destructive Examinations (NDE) methods were conducted to evaluate the physical
characteristics of the tank:

1) Visual Inspection (VT) for the detection of anomalies.

2) Manual (UT) was done: Taking 5 readings on each shell plate on 1st strake/course and the above
courses by means of staircase access.

3) AUT: 100% Scanning on Course 1 (Horizontal)

4)16 Vertical locations where safe access was possible.

5) MFL 3Di MR floor inspection of entire tank bottom

6) MPI & PT inspection carried out on tank bottom and internal nozzle welds

NDE EQUIPMENT

1) The ultrasonic (UT) equipment utilized for the inspection was an RMS 300 & 450 scanner unit.

2) Standard welding gauge and pit gauge

3) T Scan 300 DL +.

4) MFL 3DiM-R and MFL hand scanner

5) AC Yoke

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NDE RESULTS

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