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Tank Service Inspection Checklist

Description Completed Comments

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C.1.1 FOUNDATION
What is it unevenness of the foundation and
bottom elevations (see Appendix B for the
number of measurements
C.1.1.1 Concrete Ring
a) Inspect for cracked, chipped, and with
cracks, particularly under the plates of
backing used in butt welds of the
ring under the body.
b) Inspect the open drains in the ring.
bottom surface and wall against the tank of the
drains due to leaks from the bottom.
c) Inspect for cavities in the foundation and
vegetation against the background of the tank.
d) I checked the rainwater runoff from
The body of the tank go outside the tank.
I checked the settlement around the perimeter
from the tank.
C.1.1.2 Asphalt
a) Check the settling of the tank inside the
base of the asphalt, which would direct rainwater underneath
the tank, instead of pulling it away from it.
b) Check areas where the rocks show
crude oil stains, which indicate leaks of
hydrocarbon.
C.1.1.3 Arena or Oily Dirt
I checked the settlement within the database which
could redirect the rainwater underneath the tank in
place to take it far from this.
C.1.1.4 Rocks
The presence of crushed rock beneath the bottom of the
tank usually results in severe corrosion in
the bottom surface. Make a note to make a
additional exam (ultrasonic, hammer test
or coupon exchange) when the tank is out
of service.
C.1.1.5 Drainage areas
a) Check the drainage sites away from the tank and
associated with the piping and heads.
I checked the operating condition of the drainage.
of the dam.
C.1.1.6 Limpieza
Check if the areas have trash, vegetation
and other flammable products.

C.1.1.7 Cathodic Protection

Review the protection potential readings
cathodic
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C.1.2 BODY
C.1.2.1 External Visual Inspection
a) Inspeccione visualmente fallas en pintura,
stings and corrosion.
b) Clean the corner area and inspect
due to corrosion and thinning the sheet and
welding
c) Inspect the seal between the bottom and the base, if it
hi.
C.1.2.2 Internal (floating roof tank)
Inspect for notches, corrosion, pitting and
coating failures.

C.1. 2.3 Inspection of Riveted Bodies

a) Inspect the external surface for leaks in the

rivets and seams.
b) Anywhere about schemes or photos the leaks (the
marking is lost when the body is cleaned
with abrasive for painting.
c) Inspect the rivets for corrosion and
deterioration.
d) Inspect the vertical seams to see if they have
they were welded in overlap to increase the
efficiency of the board.
e) If there is no report of the unions
vertical rematches, dimension and schematic
(photograph) the pattern of the rivet: number of
rows, rivet size, height length and
note if the joint is riveted to the limit or
remachada in overlap.
C.1.2.4 Wind Resistance Beam (tanks with floating roofs)
a) Inspect the beam against wind and handrail for
detect corrosion damage (paint failure,
pitting, corrosion residues) especially
when there is spot welding and broken welds.
b) Check the support welds to the body for
pitting, especially on the sheets of
body.
c) Check if the supports have been reinforced with
soldiers patches on the body.
C.1.3 BODY ACCESSORIES
C.1.3.1 Manholes and Nozzles

a) Inspect for cracks or signs of leakage in the

welds of nozzles, manholes, and plates
reinforcement.
b) Inspect the layers of the body by
bombing around the nozzles,
caused by excessive deflection of the pipe.
c) Inspect the flanges and the surrounding area for leaks.
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Inspect the protective seal around the

manhole and nozzles.

I checked for inadequate manhole flange and

thickness in the cover of the manhole agitators.
C.1.3.2 Tank Pipe Head
a) Inspect the pipe headers, flanges, and
valves for leaks.
b) Inspect the system components
fire prevention
c) Anchored tubing check which could be
dangerous for body or ground connections
during earthworks.
d) Check the pressure and thermal reliefs of the
pipeline to the tank
I checked the operation of the regulators to
tanks with purge gas systems.
Check the sampling connections for leaks and
proper operation of the valves.

I checked for damage and accuracy the indicators of

temperature

C.1.3.3 Self-Measurement Systems

a) Inspect the tape measure guide and the

lower part where it is housed (floating swing)
leaks.
b) Inspect the meter head for damage.

c) Remove the verifier from the top of the meter for

determine an appropriate belt movement.
d) Identify the size and the building material
from the guide of the tape of the gauge (ceiling tank
floating).
e) Ask the operator if the belt tends to get stuck
during the tank roof movement
(floating roof tanks).
f) Compare the current level of the product with the reading
of the gauge (the maximum variation is 2 inches).
g) In floating roof tanks, when the roof
find in the lowest position, check that it is not
more than two feet of tape are exposed in the
end of the tape guide.
h) Inspect the condition of the board and the readability
of the meter
i) Test the free movement of the marker and of the
float
C.1.3.4 Mounted Sampling Station about the
Body
a) Inspect lines of sampling for
operation of valves and plugging of
lines, including drains or return lines to
tank.
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b) Check the circulation pumps for leaks and

operational problems.
c) Test the supports and reinforcements for the lines and
teams.
C.1.3.5 Heater (manholes mounted to the body)
Inspect the condensate drains,
the presence of oil indicates leaks.

C.1.3.6 Mixer
a) Inspect the proper assembly of the flange and
support
b) Inspect for leaks

c) Inspect the condition of the power source and

the connections to the mixer
C.1.3.7 Oscillating Lines: Winch Operation
a) No float. Raise, then lower the oscillating line
with the pulley, and check that the cable is present
stretched to confirm that the wavy line
has come down appropriately
b) Floating. With the tank completely halfway
or more, lower the oscillating line, and then release it
cable and check if the movement has
tensioned the cable, indicating that the winch operates
correctly.
c) Indicator. Check that the indicator moves in the
appropriate address: The indicators of the lines
floating oscillators show a lower level
when the cable is wound on the winch. The
non-floating oscillating line indicators
show the opposite.
C.1.3.8 Oscillating Lines: External Guide System
Check for leaks in threaded and flanged joints.
C.1.3.9 Oscillating lines

Check if there is a significant difference in the

specific gravity of the stored product

C.1.3.10 Oscillating Lines: Cable Material y

Condition
a) For non-stainless steel cable, check
corrosion along the entire length of the cable.
b) All cables: Check for wear or fraying
C.1.3.11 Oscillating Lines: Comparison Sample of
Product.
I checked for water or differences in gravity that
could indicate a leak in the oscillating joint.
C.1.3.12 Oscillating Lines: Level Strap
The level must indicate the direction of the opening of the
movement (up or down) and the height above
from the bottom, where the suction will be lost with the
movement on the support of the background.
C.1.4 ROOFS
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C.1.4.1 Internal corrosion of the roof sheet

For safety, before entering the roof, check
with ultrasound equipment or use slightly a
ball peen hammer to evaluate the sheet near
the edges due to thinning (corrosion attacks
normally first the edge sheet of the
ceiling and the beams of the center of the first ceiling.

C.1.4.2 External corrosion of the Roof Sheets

Visually inspect for paint defects,
holes, pitting, and corrosion products on the
cover.
C.1.4.3 Roof Drainage
Look for signs of stagnant water.
(large overweight on a cover of
fixed ceiling indicates a potential failure of the beams.
Large water accumulations on a roof
floating indicate an inadequate drainage design
or if it is on one side, it indicates a ceiling
uneven with possible leaks in the pontoons.

C.1.4.4 Floating Ceiling Level

In different parts, measure the distance from the
edge of the ceiling to a horizontal weld by
on top of the roof. A variation in the readings
indicates a slope in the ceiling with possible lack of
roundness of the body or lack of verticality, leaks
from the pontoons or what is hanging. About
small diameter tanks, a condition
an uneven load may indicate a gradient
that level.
C.1.4.5 Gas Test for Internal Floating Roof
Explosive gas test on the top
from the internal floating ceiling. The readings may
indicate leaks in the roof, leaks in the system of
seal or inadequate ventilation of the area due to
above the internal floating ceiling.
C.1.4.6 Ceiling Isolation
a) Visually inspect for cracks or leaks the
protection from the elements, where the rainwater
it can penetrate the insulation.
b) Inspect the insulation for moisture under the
weatherproof cover.
c) Remove small sections for testing of
isolation and check the roof covering for
corrosion and gaps near the edge of the isolated area
(for example, ceiling nozzles, etc.)
C.1.4.7 Seal System in Floating Roofs
a) Inspect the condition of the seal, measure and record.
the maximum annular space and the seal distance
body around the circumference of the ceiling in
the level of inspection.

NOTE: Inspection of the seal and measurements of

annular space and the seal-body space in more than
a level may be necessary to determine
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better if there is any problem at other levels

tank operation.
b) Measure and record the annular space at a distance of
30 feet (minimum of four quadrants) around
from the ceiling. Measurements must be taken at
directly opposite pairs.
1. ________ ________ By opposite 1
2. ________ ________ By opposite 2

Check the seal membrane on the shoe

the primary seal is pulling the shoes away
of the body (membrane not sufficiently
wide).
d) Inspect the membrane for deterioration, gaps,
ridges and cracks.

e) Inspect the visible metal parts for

corrosion or wear.

f) Inspect for openings in seals that could

allow vapor emission.
g) Inspect for screw protrusion or
rivet heads against the body.
Both the primary and secondary seals hold.
back around the whole body to
check its operation.
i) Inspect the secondary seals for signs of
bend or indications that its angle with the body
it's too superficial
j) Inspect the seal cleaners if they have
flexibility, resilience, cracks and splits.
C.1.5 Roof addons
5.1 Sampling Hatch
a) Inspect the condition and operation of the
sampling hatch cover
b) In tanks regulated by monitoring rules
from the air quality, check the condition of the seal
interior of the sampling lid
I checked the pipe for corrosion and clogging.
and the measuring lid
d) Where the sampling door is used for measurement
the storage level, check that the brands
and the distance scales are maintained.
e) Check the reinforcement plate where the pipe of the
sampling door penetrates the roof cover.
f) About floating ceilings, the sampling door and the
system of rewinding inspect the
operation of the rewinding reel and the
condition of the string.
g) Test the operation of the system
h) In very clean storage such as JP4,
check the presence y the condition of
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protective coating or covering

inside the sampling door (anticipating rust
from the pipe and entering inside the
sample.
C.1.5.2 Measurement Well
a) Inspect the visible portion of the measuring well
due to thinning, size of the openings, and
condition of the lid.
b) Check the height marks and ranges of
readable measurements.
c) In floating roofs, inspect the condition of the
measuring well roof guide,
particularly the condition of the rollers due to
grooves.
d) If there is access, check the distance of the pipe from the
measurement pit to the tank body at different
levels.
e) If the tank has a pit washer for measurement,
check the valve for leaks and presence of blockage or
blind flange.
C.1.5.3 Support of the Fixed Roof Platform
Inspect the support of the structure for
corrosion, wear and structural integrity.
C.1.5.4 Self-publishing: Hatch and Guide Inspection
Fixed Roof
a) Check the door for corrosion and missing screws.
b) I checked the ropes of the guides for corrosion and
the anchor cables.
C.1.5.5 Self-measurement: Float Well Cover
a) Inspect for corrosion.
Check the belt for wear or fraying
caused by friction on the lid.
C.1.5.6 Sampling Hatch (internal floating roof)
a) Check all the conditions

b) When equipped with membrane of

seal, check the automatic closure after
take the sample.
c) When equipped with a device of
rewind, check its proper functioning.
C.1.5.7 Roof Mounted Ventilators
internal floats
Check the condition of the screens, pins of the
blocks and pivots

C.1.5.8 Draining Ring on the Platform

Measurement.
In fixed roof tanks with drain rings,
under the platform o sampling area,
inspected for blockage the drainage of
return to the tank
C.1.5.9 Emergency Roof Drains
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Inspect the vapor plugs for the

emergency drains: that the seals of
disk membranes are slightly more
smaller than the pipe ID and that the
seal membranes should be above the level of the
liquid.
C.1.5.10 Supports for the Removable Roof Legs
Check the supports of the legs on the ceiling.
C.1.5.11 Vacuum Devices
Check the size, number, and type of devices
of vacuum. Inspect the vacuum device, if
it is fixed in the high position of the leg, check
for mechanical damage in the high position of the leg.
C.1.5.12 Peripheral Sales
a) I checked the condition of the screen regarding the
covers of the peripheral vents.
b) I checked the removal plate where the laws
legal restrictions do not allow this removal
C.1.5.13 Inspection Hatch of the Pontoon
a) Open the inspection windows of the pontoons and
visually inspect the pontoon for leaks.
b) Conduct explosive gas testing (indication of leak)
from the steam area)
c) The pontoon window is equipped with locks,
check the vent tubes. Check that the tubes
do not be blocked upstream. Inspect the
downstream insurance due to condition and operation.
C.1.6 ACCESS STRUCTURES
C.1.6.1 Railings and Handrails
a) Identify and report the type (steel pipe
galvanized, square or angle pipe) and size of
the handrails.
b) Inspect bites, holes, failures of the
painting.
c) Inspect welded attachments.
d) Identify faulty joints and sharp edges.
Inspect the handrails and guardrails.
e) Inspect the safety bars or chains for
corrosion, operation and length.
f) Inspect the railings between the stairs
Rodante and the measurement platform by openings
dangerous when the floating ceiling is at its level
lower.
C.1.6.2 Platforms and Gateways
a) Inspect the platform for corrosion and failures in
the painting
b) Inspect the platform attachments to the
supports and the supports to the tank due to corrosion and
welding defects.
c) Inspect the reinforcement patches where the
supports are attached to the body or ceiling.
d) Inspect the contact surface of the sheet
from the cover or grid by thinning or
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holes.
e) Check the joints between flat surfaces
have seal welding.
C.1.6.3 Cover Sheets and Grilles
a) Inspect the sheet for thinning,
corrosion or holes (without drainage holes) and
paint flaws.
b) Inspect the welding of the sheet to the frame for
formation of corrosion scales.
c) Inspect the grates for thinning by
corrosion of bars and failures of welds.
d) Check the clamps, where the grid has been
fixed to the replacement sheet, measure the elevation
from the step below and above the grid and
compare with other elevations on the ladder.
C.1.6.4 Steps of the Staircase
a) Inspect the steps of the spiral staircase
due to corrosion, paint, and welding failures.
Inspect the threaded attachments to the
steps
b) Inspect the welds and reinforcement patches
body of the ladder supports.
c) Inspect the steel supports attached to the base
of concrete due to corrosion.
C.1.6.5 Escalera Rodante

a) Inspect the steps of the sliding ladder

due to corrosion.
b) Identify and inspect the fixed steps of the
ladder (square bar, round bar, angles)
by additions of soldiers to the braces y
corrosion, particularly where the steps in
angle are welded to the struts or cord
longitudinal
c) Check for wear, corrosion, and pins where
the escalator joins the platform of
measurement.
d) Inspect the swing bar for wear and
security.
Inspect the operation of the self-leveling steps.
ladder rungs.
f) Inspect the moving parts for corrosion and
wear
g) Inspect the wheels of the sliding ladder
to determine their free movement, places
flattened, and wear on the shaft.
Inspect the alignment of the staircase
sliding with the roof zipper.
i) Inspect the upper surface of the rail
the escalator due to wear on the wheels
to ensure at least 18 inches of the rail
not worn out (track long enough).
j) Inspect the welds of the rail.
corrosion.
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k) Inspect the supports of the track on the ceiling

for seal welding on the reinforcement plates.
l) Check the dimensions, the maximum angle of the
sliding ladder when the ceiling is over the
low legs.
m) If the track of the sliding ladder extends
within 5 feet of the edge of the roof on the side
distant, check the existence of a railing
about the upper side of the body on that side.

NOTES: