Materials System Specification

32-SAMSS-005 Manufacture of Atmospheric Tanks Document Responsibility: Vessels Standards Committee 26 January 2011

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Scope............................................................. 2 References..................................................... 2 Definitions....................................................... 5 Materials......................................................... 5 Design............................................................ 6 Fabrication.................................................... 11 Erection........................................................ 12 Methods of Inspecting Joints........................ 16 Welding Procedure and Welder Qualifications............................ 17 Marking......................................................... 18 Coatings and Painting.................................. 18 Documentation............................................. 19 Disinfection................................................... 19

Appendix B Recommendations for Design and Construction of Foundations for Aboveground Oil Storage Tanks.................. 20 Appendix C External Floating Roofs............... 21 Appendix G Structurally Supported Aluminum Dome Roofs................................ 26 Appendix H Internal Floating Roofs................. 28

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The following paragraph numbers refer to API STD 650, Eleventh Edition, June 2007 with Addendum 1, November 2008, which is part of this specification. The text in each paragraph below is an addition, exception, or deletion to API STD 650 requirements as noted. Paragraph numbers not appearing in API STD 650 are new paragraphs to be inserted in numerical order. 1 Scope 1.1 1.1.8 General Appendix B and all other pertinent requirements of this specification shall be used as the basis for developing detailed design and construction of foundations for storage tanks. Additional requirements for external floating roofs are contained in Appendix C of this specification. Additional requirements for optional self-supporting aluminum dome roofs are contained in Appendix G of this specification. Additional requirements for internal floating roofs are contained in Appendix H of this specification. This specification shall be attached to and form an integral part of a purchase order. Compliance Any conflicts between this Specification and other Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAESs), industry codes and standards, and Saudi Aramco Standard Drawings (SASDs) and Forms shall be resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran. Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the Company or Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302 and forward such requests to the Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

1.1.9 1.1.13 1.1.14 1.1.32 1.5 1.5.1

1.5.2

References Materials or equipment supplied to this specification shall comply with the latest edition of the references listed below and those referenced in API STD 650, unless otherwise noted.
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Saudi Aramco References Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement Disposal of Wastewater from Cleaning, Flushing and Dewatering Pipelines and Vessels Qualification of non-Saudi Aramco NDT Personnel

SAEP-327 SAEP-1142

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards SAES-A-007 SAES-A-102 SAES-A-112 SAES-A-206 SAES-B-017 SAES-B-018 SAES-B-067 SAES-H-001 SAES-J-300 SAES-L-105 SAES-W-017 Hydrostatic Testing Fluids and Lay-Up Procedures Air Pollutant Emission Source Control Meteorological and Seismic Design Data Positive Material Identification Fire Water System Design Air Foam Systems for Storage Tanks Safety Identification & Safety Colors Coating Selection & Application Requirements for Industrial Plants & Equipment Level Piping Material Specifications Welding Requirements for Tanks

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications 09-SAMSS-107 Qualification Requirements and Application of Composite Fluoropolymer/Ceramic Coatings to Fasteners Side-Entry Mixers Radar Tank Gauging Equipment

32-SAMSS-017 34-SAMSS-319

Saudi Aramco Standard Drawings AB-036003 Manholes and Vents for Tanks

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AA-036256

General Assembly of Radar, Temperature, and Manual Gauging for External Floating Roof Tanks Impressed Current Tank Bottom Cathodic Protection Details Tank Grounding

AA-036355 AB-036387

Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements Form 175-324900 Tanks: Atmospheric, Steel within the Scope of API STD 650; Except for Tanks according to Appendix F of the Same Standard

Saudi Aramco Forms and Data Sheets Form 2696-ENG Form NMR-7918-1 Form NMR-7918-2 2.2 Layout of Appurtenances Nonmaterial Requirements for Shop and Field Erected Tanks Nonmaterial Requirements-Floating and Internal Floating Roofs

Industry Codes and Standards American Petroleum Institute API STD 650 API STD 2000 API RP 2003 Welded Tanks for Oil Storage Venting Atmospheric and Low-Pressure Storage Tanks Protection against Ignitions Arising Out of Static, Lightning, and Stray Currents

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code) ASME B16.11 ASME SEC V Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded Nondestructive Examination

National Fire Protection Association NFPA 68 NFPA 255 Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

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American Water Works Association AWWA C652 3 Definitions Design Engineer: The Engineering Company responsible for specifying the design requirements on the Storage Tank Data Sheet. 3.4 (Exception) Design Metal Temperature: The lowest of the following temperature values: 1) 2) 3) 3.19 3.20 The lowest one-day mean atmospheric temperature (LODMAT) per SAES-A-112, or The minimum operating temperature, or The hydrostatic test temperature Disinfection of Water Storage Facilities

Saudi Aramco Engineer: The Chairman of the Vessels Standards Committee. Saudi Aramco Inspector: The person or company authorized by the Saudi Aramco Inspection Department to inspect tanks to the requirements of this specification.

Materials 4.1 4.1.2 General The Tank Manufacturer shall submit a complete material specification with the proposal. The Tank Manufacturer may propose the use of alternative materials to those that are listed in API STD 650. The alternative materials shall comply with all the other requirements of API STD 650 and this specification. The chemical compositions and mechanical properties of non-ASTM materials shall be submitted to the Saudi Aramco Engineer for approval. Materials proposed by the Tank Manufacturer that are equivalent to those specified in API STD 650 shall be approved by the Saudi Aramco Engineer. 4.1.3 (Exception) All materials shall be clearly identified and provided with mill test certificates. Materials shall be alloy-verified by the Tank Manufacturer in accordance with SAES-A-206.
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4.2 4.2.1 4.2.1.5 4.2.1.6 4.7

Plates General Annular plate material shall be of the same material group per API STD 650 as the lowest shell course. Rimmed and capped steels shall not be used for shell, bottom and roof plates. Bolting (Exceptions) a. b. Flange bolting material shall conform to A193 Grade B7 for bolts with A194 Grade 2H for nuts. All bolts and nuts used for anchorage shall be coated with a fluoropolymer/ ceramic coating in accordance with 09-SAMSS-107. Galvanized bolts and nuts are not acceptable.

4.9

Gaskets Gasket materials shall be non-asbestos according to SAES-L-105.

Design 5.1 5.1.3 5.1.3.5 Joints Restrictions on Joints Lap-welded joints shall be lapped at least five times the nominal thickness of the thinner plate joined; however, with double-welded lap joints, the lap need not exceed 50 mm (2 in.), and with single-welded lap joints, the lap shall not be less than 25 mm (1 in.). Typical Joints (Exception) Top angles shall be attached to the shell by butt welds with complete penetration and complete fusion. Design Considerations Information provided by the Design Engineer on the API STD 650 Storage Tank Data Sheet and a completed Saudi Aramco Form 2696-ENG shall be used for the tank design in accordance with API STD 650 and this specification.
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5.1.5 5.1.5.3.a 5.2 5.2.7

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5.2.7 5.2.7.1 5.2.7.2

Nozzle Loads Associated piping systems loads shall be specified on the tank data sheet. Tank Manufacturer shall ensure that stresses at nozzle-to-tank connections, due to piping loads specified on the tank data sheet, are within the allowable limits. Special Considerations Weld Hardness Weld hardness testing requirements and acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with SAES-W-017.

5.3 5.3.4

5.3.6 5.3.6.1

Under-tank leak detection and sub-grade protection Tanks in services other than water shall be provided with under tank leak detection and sub-grade protection according to API STD 650, Appendix I. Acceptable construction details are Figures I-1, I-2, I-3, I-6, I-7, I-8, I-9 and I-10. Flexible membrane leak-barrier (liner) of minimum 1000 microns (40 mils) thickness compatible with the stored product shall be specified under the tank bottom. The liner shall be placed in accordance with SASD AA-036355, extending to the internal top edge of the ring foundation. Joints in the liner shall satisfy the leak tightness, permeability and chemical resistance requirements for the liner material. Alternative under-tank leak detection and sub-grade protection systems shall not be permitted without the prior approval of the Saudi Aramco Engineer. Reinforcing pads and all other external attachment pads shall have rounded corners of minimum 50 mm (2 inch) radius. Pads that cover shell seams shall be provided with a 6 mm telltale hole. Bottom Plates Tank bottom shall be sloped in accordance with the specification provided on the Storage Tank Data Sheet. (Exceptions) 3. The drip ring shall be turn down at its outer diameter at a 45-degree angle.
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5.3.6.2

5.3.6.3 5.3.6.4

5.3.7

5.4 5.4.4 5.4.5

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The top of the drip ring and the top of the tank bottom edge projection beyond the shell shall be coated with the same coating system used for the first shell course of the tank in accordance with SAES-H-001.

5.4.6

Bearing plates shall be provided under all fixed roof support columns. The bearing plates shall be twice the diameter of the column section with a minimum 356 mm diameter (14 inch), 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) thick, and shall be attached to the bottom by 4.8 mm (3/16 inch) continuous fillet welds. Shell Design Design methods other than the one-foot method and the variable-designpoint method provided in API STD 650 shall be approved by the Saudi Aramco Engineer. Shell Openings General Number, size, type, and orientation of nozzles and manways shall be in accordance with SASD AB-036003 and as specified on the Storage Tank Data Sheet. Shell Nozzles and Flanges All shell nozzles shall be the API Low Type, unless otherwise specified. Shell Attachments and Tank Appurtenances Bottom Connections When specified, bottom connections shall be designed in accordance with API STD 650, Appendix O. Connections shall be fabricated from elbows; miter joints are prohibited. Vortex breakers shall be provided for bottom connections.

5.6 5.6.5

5.7 5.7.1 5.7.1.10

5.7.6 5.7.6.5 5.8 5.8.2

5.8.5 5.8.5.1

Roof Venting (Exceptions) 1) Protection of fixed roof tanks with internal floating roof shall be as follows:

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a.

Where circulation venting arrangement per Appendix H, API STD 650, is installed, no additional pressure/vacuum venting devices is required. Where circulation venting arrangement per Appendix H, API STD 650, is not installed, pressure/vacuum venting devices shall be provided. Pressure/vacuum devices shall be designed for normal and emergency conditions according to API STD 2000.

b.

2) 3) 5.8.9

Protection of External floating roof tanks shall be according to Appendix C (paragraph C.3.9) of this specification. Protection of Internal floating roof tanks shall be according to Appendix H (paragraph H.5.2) of this specification.

Threaded Connections Threaded and socket welded connections shall be in accordance with ASME B16.11.

5.8.10 5.8.10.1 5.8.10.2 5.8.10.3 5.8.10.4 5.8.11 5.8.11.2

Platforms, Walkways, and Stairways Type and location of stairway shall be as specified on the Storage Tank Data Sheet and Saudi Aramco Form 2696-ENG. Stairs and platforms shall be fabricated of open grating. Checker-plate grating is not permitted. Walkways shall be fabricated of diamond-pattern (checker-plate) grating with anti-skid paint. Stairways on tanks shall be provided with stringers and handrails on both sides. Other Appurtenances and Attachments (Exception) An inlet diffuser shall be provided for tanks with internal floating roofs. For relevant design aspects, refer to Appendix H of this specification. Tanks in hydrocarbon services shall be provided with grounding lugs in accordance with SASD AB-036387 at a minimum of four points spaced equidistantly around the base of the tank. The design of bonding shunts between the tank shell and the roof shall be in accordance with SASD AB-036387 and API RP 2003 requirements.
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5.8.11.5 5.8.11.5.1 5.8.11.5.2 5.8.11.5.3

Mixers Number and type of mixers shall be as specified on the Storage Tank Data Sheet. Side-entry propeller mixers shall be designed, inspected, and tested in accordance with 32-SAMSS-017. Nozzles for side-entry mixers shall be designed in accordance with API STD 650 for manways. Supports for the mixer may be needed to maintain stresses at the nozzle-to-shell junction within the allowable limits. Jet-nozzle mixers shall not be used in tanks with internal floating roofs on floats. Foam and Water Systems Fire or cooling water and foam systems shall be provided in accordance with SAES-B-017 and SAES-B-018, respectively, when specified on the Storage Tank Data Sheet.

5.8.11.5.4 5.8.11.6

5.8.11.7 5.8.11.7.1 5.8.11.7.2

Gauging External-floating roofs shall be provided with a radar gage assembly in accordance with SASD AA-036256 and SAES-J-300. External floating roof tanks shall be provided with a radar liquid level gauge in accordance with 34-SAMSS-319, located adjacent to the gauger's platform. The top of the gauge piping shall be located from 150 mm (6 inch) to 300 mm (12 inch) above the platform handrail and approximately 150 mm (6 inch) horizontally from the gauger's platform for easy maintenance access. Fixed-roof tanks shall be provided with a radar gauge assembly. Top and Intermediate Wind Girders Intermediate Wind Girders The minimum required thickness for the design condition, excluding corrosion allowance, shall be used to calculate the maximum height of unstiffened shell. Roofs General
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5.8.11.7.3 5.9 5.9.7 5.9.7.1

5.10 5.10.2

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Type of roof shall be as specified on the Storage Tank Data Sheet.

5.10.2.6.a(4) (Exception) The roof-to-top angle compression ring is limited to details (d) or (e) in Figure F-2. 5.10.2.6.b(2) (Exception) The tank shall meet the requirements of 5.10.2.6.a(2-5), except that the roof-to-top angle compression ring is limited to details (d) or (e) in Figure F-2. 5.10.2.6.c(1) (Exception) The tank shall meet the requirements of 5.10.2.6.a(1-5), except that the roof-to-top angle compression ring is limited to details (d) or (e) in Figure F-2. 5.10.2.6.d (Exception) For anchored tanks of any diameter, the tank shall meet the requirements of 5.10.2.6.a and the anchorage and counterweight shall be designed for 3 times the failure pressure calculated by F.6 as specified in 5.12. The roof-to-top angle compression ring is limited to details (d) or (e) in Figure F-2. When an internal coating is specified for a fixed roof, a self-supported roof shall be used, and the roof lap joints shall be continuously welded on both sides. Supported Cone Roofs (Exception) Only welded joints are permitted for all structural attachments in the roof supporting system other than the following joints: a) b) 5.10.5 Rafter clips for the outer row to the tank shell. Column-base clip guides to the tank bottom.

5.10.2.10

5.10.4 5.10.4.6

Self-Supporting Cone Roofs Only welded joints are permitted for all structural attachments in the roof supporting system.

5.10.6

Self-Supporting Dome and Umbrella Roofs Only welded joints are permitted for all structural attachments roofs' supporting systems in self-supporting roofs, except for self-supporting aluminum dome roofs.

Fabrication 6.1 General

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6.1.1 6.1.1.4 6.1.4 6.1.4.1

Workmanship All flange bolt holes shall straddle the axial centerline of the tank. Marking Marking shall be done with water soluble materials containing no substances that would attack or harmfully affect the tank at both ambient and operating temperature. Marking materials shall be free of lead, sulfur, zinc, cadmium, mercury, chlorine or any other halogens. Shipping All flange faces and other machined surfaces shall be greased and properly protected for shipping.

6.1.4.2 6.1.5

6.2 6.2.3

Shop Inspection Saudi Aramco Inspector shall have the right to inspect the fabrication at any state and to reject material or workmanship, which does not conform to the specified requirements.

Erection 7.1 7.1.7 General The bottom side of the bottom plates shall be cleaned of all foreign matter and grit-blast cleaned prior to being coated and placed in position for welding. The topside surface of bottom plates, regardless whether coating is required or not, shall also be grit-blast cleaned prior to welding. Surface preparation shall be according to APCS-3 or APCS-113, as applicable. Details of Welding General Documentation that details the welding sequences for the tank shall be provided to Saudi Aramco prior to the start of field erection. All structural attachment welds to the tank shell, bottom, roof, and appurtenances shall be continuously seal welded. All welds shall be free from coarse ripples, undercuts, grooves, overlaps,

7.2 7.2.1 7.2.1.11 7.2.1.12 7.2.1.13

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abrupt ridges and valleys to avoid stress concentration points and interference with interpretation of NDT results. 7.2.2 7.2.2.4 7.2.4 7.2.4.1 1) The initial weld pass inside the shell shall be examined for its entire length prior to welding the first weld pass outside the shell (temporary weld fit-up tacks excepted) both visually and by one of the following methods: a. b. c. d. Wet-fluorescent magnetic particle. Dye-penetrant. Applying a vacuum test at 35 kPa gauge (5 psig), using a right angle vacuum box. Applying high flash-point penetrant oil such as light diesel oil for a minimum 4 hours (preferably overnight).
Note: After completion of penetrating oil test, all residual oil on the applied surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned before commencing subsequent welds to avoid their possible contamination.

Bottoms Weld crowns of the bottom annular plate joints shall be ground flush at the contact areas with the first shell course. Shell-to-Bottom Welds

2) 3)

The initial weld pass outside the shell shall be examined for its entire length both visually and by the dye-penetrant method. After completing all welds (inside and outside) and prior to hydrotest, the inside fillet welds shall be examined for its entire length both visually and by either dye-penetrant or wet-fluorescent magnetic particle method.

7.2.4.2 7.2.4.3 7.2.5 7.2.5.1

Delete this paragraph. Delete this paragraph. Roofs Internal floating roofs shall be installed in accordance with the instructions provided by the internal floating roof manufacturer.

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7.2.5.2

Prior to the installation of fixed roof plates, roof's column supports shall be inspected for plumbness. Roof support columns with out-ofplumbness exceeding 1/200 of the total tank shell height shall be realigned. All internal clips, lugs, brackets etc. that are used temporarily for construction purposes shall be removed from the roof supporting columns and shell plates and ground flush and smooth prior to roof installation. Inspection, Testing, and Repairs General Inspection shall be in accordance with Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirement Form 175-324900, SAES-W-017 and the following additional requirements. All required Nondestructive Examination shall be performed in accordance with inspection procedures that are in complete compliance with ASME SEC V and this specification. This written procedure shall address each inspection method and technique used including acceptance criteria. When required by the purchase order the procedure(s) shall be submitted to Saudi Aramco Inspection Department for approval. All Nondestructive Examination, including Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant examinations, shall be performed by personnel certified in accordance with SAEP-1142, or equivalent National Certification Programs that has been approved by the Saudi Aramco Inspection Department. Personnel responsible for interpretation of Nondestructive Examination results shall be certified to a minimum of Level II. Prior to final inspection and pressure testing, the inside and outside of the tank shall be thoroughly cleaned of all slag, scale, dirt, grit, weld spatter, paint, oil, etc. Saudi Aramco Inspector may reject the use of any materials, equipment, or tools that do not conform to the specification requirements, jeopardize the safety of personnel, or impose hazard or damage to Saudi Aramco property. Testing shall be in accordance with Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements Form 175-324900 and the following additional requirements.

7.2.5.3

7.3 7.3.1 7.3.1.1

7.3.1.5

7.3.1.6

7.3.1.7

7.3.1.8

7.3.1.9

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7.3.3

Examination and Testing of the Tank Bottom (Exception) Only vacuum box test method is permitted.

7.3.5 7.3.5.1

Testing of the Shell (Exception) Only water shall be used as a media for testing the tank shell. Quality of water used in the test shall be in accordance with SAES-A-007. Testing of the shell by a method other than hydrotesting such as painting with highly penetrating oil, applying vacuum or a combination of both methods is not permitted. Hydrostatic testing duration shall be minimum 24 hours. Floating roof seals, either primary or secondary, if required per SAES-A-102, shall be completely contained within the shell when the test water level reaches the test liquid level. The tank shall be completely drained and thoroughly dried immediately after completion of the hydrostatic test. If sea water or raw water is used for hydrostatic testing of tanks not designated for water services, the tank shall be thoroughly washed with fresh water immediately after draining. The Tank Manufacturer's plan for disposal of hydrotest water shall be evaluated against SAEP-327 by the engineering contractor. Hydrotstatic Testing Requirements (Exception) Any welded joints above the test-water level shall be examined for leakage in accordance with paragraph 7.3.7 of this specification. Delete this paragraph. (Exceptions) 1) The maximum filling rate shall be restricted by: a. b. Venting requirements (paragraph 5.8.5). Discharge velocity of the incoming stream to 1 m/sec (3.28 ft/sec) until there is a minimum of 1 m of water cover over the inlet.

7.3.5.2 7.3.5.3

7.3.5.4

7.3.5.5 7.3.6 7.3.6.1

7.3.6.3 7.3.6.5

2)

Settlement measurements shall be specified. All six sets of readings are required.

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7.3.6.6

(Exception) Settlement measurements shall be specified. Measurements exceeding the limit shall be reviewed by Saudi Aramco Engineer. Filling shall be stopped until clearance to continue has been received from the Saudi Aramco Engineer. Testing of the Roof (Exception) All roof weld joints of a tank designed to be gas tight shall be tested by applying internal air pressure. Vacuum box testing is not acceptable. (Exception) All roof weld joints of a tank not designed to be gas tight, such as a tank with peripheral circulation vents or a tank with free or open vents, shall be vacuum box tested. Applying internal pressure for the detection of leaks is not permitted. External floating roof testing shall be in accordance with Appendix C of this specification. Internal floating roof testing shall be in accordance with Appendix H of this specification. Repairs to Welds Repairs to welds shall be in accordance with SAES-W-017.

7.3.7 7.3.7.1

7.3.7.2

7.4 7.4.5 8

Methods of Inspecting Joints 8.1 8.1.1 Radiographic Method Application (Exceptions) 1) For basic design tanks, radiographic inspection for weld joining the top angle to the shell shall as follows: a) b) 2) One in the first 3 m (10 ft) and one in each 30 m (100 ft) thereafter. 25% of intersections with vertical welds in top shell course and welds joining sections of top angle.

For Appendix F storage tanks, radiographic inspection of the shellto-roof juncture shall be as follows: a) b) Entire length of weld joining the top angle to the shell. All intersections of weld joining the top angle to the shell with vertical welds in shell and welds joining sections of top angle.
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3) 8.1.2 8.1.2.4 8.1.5

Welds joining top-angle sections, tension rings, and compression rings shall be fully radiographed.

Number and Location of Radiographs (Exception) This requirement is permitted only if a group of tanks are erected by the same tank manufacturer. Radiographic Standards Tungsten inclusions in gas tungsten arc welds shall be evaluated as individual rounded indications. Clustered or aligned tungsten inclusions shall be removed and repaired.

8.1.6

Determination of Limits of Defective Welding The additional spots to be radiographed shall be specified by the Saudi Aramco Inspector in accordance with SAES-W-017.

8.2 8.2.5 8.5

Magnetic Particle Examination Magnetic Particle Examination shall be according to SAES-W-017. Visual Inspection Welds shall be visually inspected for any defects prior to performing nondestructive examination (radiography, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic). Visual inspection shall not replace any required nondestructive examination.

8.6 8.6.3 8.6.11 9

Vacuum Testing (Exception) A partial vacuum of 70 kPa gauge (10 psig) shall be used for the test. Delete this paragraph.

Welding Procedure and Welder Qualifications 9.2 9.2.1 9.2.1.1 Qualification of Welding Procedures General Requirements All welding procedures and procedure qualifications shall be in accordance with SAES-W-017 and be submitted for review by Saudi Aramco.

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Marking 10.1 10.1.5 Nameplates All tanks with internal coatings shall have the Approved Protective Coating Systems specification number (APCS number) marked on the nameplate. Tank number and content shall be painted in both Arabic and English at 90 degree intervals around the tank in accordance with SAES-B-067. Marking shall be done with water soluble materials containing no substances that would attack or harmfully affect the tank at both ambient and operating temperature. Marking materials shall be free of lead, sulfur, zinc, cadmium, mercury, chlorine, or any other halogens.

10.4 10.5

10.6

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Coatings and Painting 11.1 11.2 11.3 Type of coating and painting systems to be applied shall be as specified on the Storage Tank Data Sheet. Surfaces to be coated shall be cleaned and prepared prior to its coating in accordance with the applicable coating and painting systems. The soil side of all tank bottom plates including annular ring plates shall be coated with APCS-3 or APCS-113A. APCS-3 shall be specified for tank with maximum operation temperature of 70C, while APCS-113A shall be specified for higher operation temperatures up to 140C. Soil side edges of all bottom plates (lap-welded) and annular ring plates (buttwelded) shall be left uncoated approximately 50 mm wide. This will typically require masking a strip along the underside of each end (edge) of each bottom/annular ring plate approximately 50 mm wide. In tanks where there is a potential of water accumulation top side of the bottom and the bottom portion of the shell, starting from the tank bottom up to minimum one foot above water line, shall be coated according to the applicable coating specifications per SAES-H-001. Top surface of carbon steel floating roofs shall be coated to provide protection against atmospheric corrosion. Gasket contact surfaces shall not be coated or painted.

11.4

11.5 11.6

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Documentation The Tank Manufacturer and internal floating roof manufacturer shall prepare drawings, calculations, and data in accordance with Form NMR-7918-1 and Form NMR-7918-2, Non-Material Requirements, as applicable. Drawings and calculations, which are approved by the Design Engineer, shall not relieve the Manufacturer of the responsibility to comply with the Code and this specification.

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Disinfection 13.1 13.2 All potable water storage tanks shall be disinfected in accordance with AWWA C652. The chlorine and bacteriological tests shall be approved by the Environmental Health Department of Saudi Aramco.

4 April 2010 26 January 2011

Revision Summary Major Revision. Editorial revision to be in line with the ongoing effort to eliminate single sourcing.

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Appendix B Recommendations for Design and Construction of Foundations for Aboveground Oil Storage Tanks B.2 B.2.6 Subsurface Investigation and Construction Top fill layer 10-15 cm (4-6 inch) shall be a mixture of sweet sand and 3% cement (33:1 ratio by weight, i.e., 3% cement). The material specifications and mixing requirements shall be as follows: 1) The maximum permissible salt content is 0.1%. Sand shall be dried to a free-moisture content of not more than 2.0% by weight of dry soil. The dry sand must be screened through 6.4 mm (1/4 inch) mesh (maximum). Care must be taken in using clean mixing and handling equipment to ensure mixture remains free from foreign matter. The sand shall then be thoroughly mixed with cement in a concrete mixer. After placing the mixture shall be rolled a minimum six times by a 3-ton roller. Vibratory plate tampers may be used in lieu of rollers for areas where a roller cannot reach and/or cover.

2)

3)

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Appendix C External Floating Roofs C.2 MATERIAL (Exceptions) Galvanized parts shall not be used. Electrical bonding shunt materials shall be Type 304 stainless steel. C.3 C.3.1 C.3.1.6 C.3.3 C.3.3.1 C.3.3.7 C.3.7 DESIGN General Bonding shunts shall be provided on floating roofs in accordance with SASD AB-036387 and API RP 2003 requirements. Decks (Exception) Roofs in all services shall be of the contact type designed to eliminate the presence of any air-vapor mixture under the deck. Roofs greater than 91 m (300 foot) in diameter shall be of the doubledeck type. Ladders (Exception) The minimum inside width of the rolling ladder shall be 710 mm (28 inch). C.3.8 C3.8.1 C3.8.1.1 Roof Drains Primary Roof Drains (Exception) External floating roofs (single-deck or double-deck) shall be provided with a primary (closed) drain system that will direct rain water outside the tank (does not allow direct drain into the stored liquid). Capacity of roof drain shall be based on the meteorological data according to SAES-A-112 at the tanks location. Primary roof drains shall meet the following: 1) 2) Materials of construction are compatible with the service, Operates without interruption to service (free from catching on any internal appurtenance or obstruction during operation, and from
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being crushed by landing legs on the bottom), 3) 4) 5) 6) C3.8.1.3 Does not float or induce kinking, Has repeatable lay pattern that allows continued withdrawal of rain water from the floating roof, Experiences no mechanical wear or binding, and Does not induce lateral forces on the floating roof.

(Exception) Acceptable types of primary roof drains are: 1) 2) Articulated pipe type (steel swing or pivot-jointed pipe drains, designed and packed for external pressure), Flexible pipe type (stainless steel armored hose).

C3.8.2

Emergency Roof Drains (Exception) Emergency drains shall be sealed at all times except for permitting rain water passage. This is to meet the intent of minimizing vapor loses when there is no draining.

C.3.9 C.3.9.1

Vents As a minimum, two overpressure/vacuum bleeder type vents shall be installed. Vents shall be sized to handle a total of 125% of the maximum filling/withdrawal rates that are specified on the Storage Tank Data Sheet. Bleeder vents shall be designed to open and close automatically when the roof is 75 mm (3 inch) above its low support legs position upon emptying and filling the tank, respectively. Vents for protection against overpressure/vacuum, while the roof is floating, shall be provided as follows: 1) Their overall capacity shall be determined according to API STD 2000 requirements, considering 25% of the filling/emptying rates plus 25% of thermal breathing capacity of a fixed roof tank with same storage capacity. Vents shall be evenly distributed and close to the roof periphery enough vents shall be provided close to the inlet diffuser in services where gas slugs are expected. Minimum number and sizes of vents shall be as follows:

C.3.9.2

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Nominal Tank Diameter D (ft) D 140 140 < D 275 D > 275

Minimum Number 2 2 4

Size (NPS) 4 6 6

4)

Vents shall be designed so as not to allow any carry over of stored liquid onto the floating roof.
Commentary Notes: i) Normally, vents are of the type that does not require undergoing shop testing but rather in-situ inspection. In case relief valves are used, their number shall be such that the total required venting capacity is always available considering removal of valve(s) for testing. Anticipated operation upset conditions such as an increase in temperature of the input stream to a tank or chemical injection that will result in vaporization beyond that associated with the true vapor pressure design limit of 90 kPa (13 psia) and gas purges shall be also considered in determining the required venting capacity.

ii)

C.3.10 C.3.10.3 C.3.10.5

Supporting Legs (Exception) The higher position shall provide a 2 m (79 inch) clearance between the lowest portion of the roof and the tank floor. (Exception) The bearing plates shall be twice the diameter of the support section, 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) thick, and shall be attached to the bottom by 4.8 mm (3/16 inch) continuous fillet welds. Roof Manholes (Exception) Roof manways shall be provided in accordance with AB-036003. All manways in roof shall be kept closed at all times except during inspection.

C.3.11

C.3.13 C.3.13.1

Peripheral Seals

1)

Any fabric or non-metallic materials used as a seal or seal component shall be selected based on the design temperature, flammability, permeability, abrasion resistance, aging, resistance to aromatics, and chemical resistance, and selected from the following Table:
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Seal Materials Table

Fluid Stored Non-Metallic Seal Material Fluoroelastomer based on a Terpolymer of Vinylidene difluorideVF2/Hexafluoropropylene,HFP/Tetrafluoroet hylene,TFE Copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and propylene ("TFE/P") Fluoroelastomer based on a Dipolymer of VF2/HFP Polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE, laminate PTFE (Teflon) laminate A copolymer of ethylene, tetra-fluoroethylene and perfluoromethylvinyl ether, and a cure site monomer; peroxide cure site. Polytetrafluoroethylene laminate A copolymer of ethylene, tetra-fluoroethylene and perfluoromethylvinyl ether, and a cure site monomer; peroxide cure site.

Crude Oil

Refined Products Gasoline/MTBE Blend

MTBE (100%)

2)

Fabric or non-metallic materials used as a seal or seal component shall be tested for their compatibility with the intended service by an independent laboratory. The Tank Manufacturer may offer an alternate design and material at the time of proposal. However, the alternate design shall comply with the following requirements: a) b) Seals shall be located on the skirt. Materials for non-metallic components of seals shall meet requirements in paragraph C.3.13.1 (2) above.

3)

4)

All fabric or non-metallic materials used as a seal or seal component shall have a flammability spread index not exceeding 25 established per NFPA 255.

C.3.13.5

(Exception) If the sealing device employs steel shoes in contact with the shell, such shoes shall be made of only Type 304 stainless steel with a minimum nominal thickness of 1.5 mm (16 gauge). Components of mechanical sealing systems, above stored liquid level, shall be completely electrically isolated to prevent static electricity sparking at pivot joints and possible arcing between the roof and the seal shoe. This shall be accommodated by providing low-density service compatible polymer type plastic insulation cover or sleeving.

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C.3.14

Gauging Device (Exception) Gauging devices shall be provided per paragraph 5.8.11.7 of this specification.

C.4.3

The roof shall be given a flotation test while the tank is being filled with water and emptied during hydrostatic test to confirm that it travels freely to its full height. The peripheral seal shall be checked for proper operation throughout the entire travel of the roof. During this test, the upperside of the lower deck shall be examined for leaks. The appearance of a damp spot on the upper side of the lower deck shall be considered evidence of leakage.

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Appendix G Structurally Supported Aluminum Dome Roofs G.1 G.1.4 G.1.4.2 G.2 G.2.1 General Special features (Exception) The aluminum dome roof materials shall have a mill finish. Materials General (Exception) Materials for all roof components shall be compatible with the intended service. Alternate material for any roof component (structural frame, roof panels, node covers, bolts, fasteners, sealant and gasket material, and skylight panels) shall not be used without prior approval of the Saudi Aramco Engineer, as defined in Section 3 of this specification. G.2.2 Structural Frame (Exception) Structural frame members shall be fabricated from 6061-T6 aluminum. G.2.3 Roof Panels (Exception) Roof panels shall be fabricated from 3003 H16 aluminum with a minimum nominal thickness of 1.2 mm (0.05 in.). Node covers shall be fabricated from 3003 H14 aluminum with a minimum thickness of 1.2 mm (0.05 in.). G.2.4 Bolts and Fasteners (Exceptions) a) b) Bolts and fasteners shall be of 7075-T73 aluminum, 2024-T4 aluminum, or 300 Series stainless steel (AISI 302 or AISI 304). Only 300 Series stainless steel (AISI 302 or AISI 304) bolts shall be used to attach aluminum to steel.

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G.3 G3.2

Allowable Stresses Aluminum Panels (Exception) Panels shall be attached to the dome structure (struts) continuously along the panel edge and secured with a batten as part of an interlocking joint to prevent slipping or disengagement. Attachment of panels to the dome structures (struts) along the panel edge at discrete points with fasteners that penetrate the panel surface is prohibited.

G.4 G4.1 G4.1.5 G.5 G.5.3

Design Design Principles The dome surface paneling shall be designed as a watertight system under all design load and temperature conditions. Roof Attachment Separation of carbon Steel and Aluminum (Exception) Aluminum shall be isolated from carbon steel by austenitic stainless steel spacers or an elastomeric isolator-bearing pad in roof-toshell attachments.

G.10 G.10.2 G.11 G.11.5

Testing 100% liquid penetrant examinations shall be performed on structural welds and components joined by welding. Fabrication and Erection Erection (Exception) Structural frame members (struts) shall be joined at nodes by preset-torque level HV-HUCK-Lock bolts.

G.11.6

Workmanship (Exception) Sealant shall be applied and installed in a manner suitable to that of architectural class work. Joint surfaces shall be clean to ensure adhesion of sealants. All exposed sealant surfaces shall be tooled slightly concave after sealant is placed in joints. Misplaced excess sealant shall be removed.

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Appendix H Internal Floating Roofs H.1 Scope (Exception) Types of internal floating roofs are limited to those specified in paragraph H.2.2 of this specification. Other types stipulated or referenced in API STD 650, Appendix H shall not be considered. H.2 H.2.1 H.2.2 H.3 H.3.1 Types (Exception) The internal floating roof shall be selected by the design engineer. (Exception) Only type c(metallic pontoon roofs), type d(metallic doubledeck roofs) or type e(metallic roofs on floats) shall be used. Material (Exception) The Design Engineer shall specify the materials required. Internal floating roofs with non-metallic components as part of the floats are prohibited. H.3.2 Steel (Exception) Galvanized components shall not be used. H.3.3 Aluminum (Exceptions) Aluminum shall not be used in services where caustic constituents are present in the stored liquid. Delete reference to sandwich panel type. H.4 H.4.1 H.4.1.6 Requirements for All Types General (Exceptions) 1) A minimum of four anti-static stranded stainless steel cables of minimum 3 mm in diameter, uniformly distributed, shall be provided from the fixed roof to the internal floating roof. Design
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of the cables shall take into account strength, flexibility, joint reliability and service life. 2) The cable used for bonding all moveable cover accessories shall be minimum 3.2 mm (1/8) in diameter of stranded stainless steel, with a length at least twice the normal travel of these device covers. Design of the cables shall take into account strength, flexibility, joint reliability and service life.

H.4.1.8

(Exceptions) All closed floating compartments shall be seal welded to prevent liquid or vapor entry. Delete reference to floating roof type H.2.2.g.

H.4.1.9 H.4.1.10

Delete this paragraph. (Exception) Drains for decks surfaces above the liquid level shall be designed to return any spillage or condensate to the product. Such drains shall close automatically or extended at least 100 mm (4 in.) into the product to minimize vapor loss. Internal Floating Roof Design Buoyancy Requirements Delete reference to floating roof type H.2.2.g. Joint Design (Exception) Pivot joints that allow flexure between adjacent floats shall be provided on internal floating roof designs that employ a metallic roof on tubular floats. (Exception) Only austenitic type stainless steel SS 304 hardware shall be used to join aluminum and/or stainless components to each other or to carbon steel. Peripheral Seals (Exceptions) 1) 2) The peripheral seal type and material shall be selected by the Design Engineer. Any fabric or non-metallic materials used as a seal or seal
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H.4.2 H.4.2.1 H.4.2.1.3 H.4.3 H.4.3.3

H.4.3.3.1

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component shall be selected based on the design temperature, flammability, permeability, abrasion resistance, aging, resistance to aromatics, and chemical resistance, and selected from the following Table: Seal Materials Table
Fluid Stored Non-Metallic Seal Material Fluoroelastomer based on a Terpolymer of Vinylidene difluorideVF2/Hexafluoropropylene,HFP/Tetrafluoroet hylene,TFE Copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and propylene ("TFE/P") Fluoroelastomer based on a Dipolymer of VF2/HFP Polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE, laminate PTFE (Teflon) laminate A copolymer of ethylene, tetra-fluoroethylene and perfluoromethylvinyl ether, and a cure site monomer; peroxide cure site. Polytetrafluoroethylene laminate A copolymer of ethylene, tetra-fluoroethylene and perfluoromethylvinyl ether, and a cure site monomer; peroxide cure site.

Crude Oil

Refined Products Gasoline/MTBE Blend

MTBE (100%)

3)

Fabric or non-metallic materials used as a seal or seal component shall be tested for their compatibility with the intended service by an independent laboratory. The Tank Manufacturer may offer an alternate design and material at the time of proposal. However, the alternate design shall comply with the following requirements: a) b) Seals shall be located on the skirt. Materials for non-metallic components of seals shall meet requirements in paragraph H.4.4.2 (2) above.

4)

5)

All fabric or non-metallic materials used as a seal or seal component shall have a flammability spread index not exceeding 25 established per NFPA 255.

H.4.4.4

Types of Primary Seals (Exceptions) 1) Any fabric or non-metallic materials used as a seal or seal component shall be selected based on the design temperature,
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permeability, abrasion resistance, aging, flammability, resistance to aromatics, and chemical resistance, and selected from the table in paragraph H.4.4.2 of this specification. 2) 3) 4) H.4.4.5 H.4.5 Only resilient foam-filled liquid-mounted and vapor-mounted rim seals shall be used. Circumferential joints in envelope fabric seals shall overlap by at least 150 mm (6 in.). Galvanized steel components are prohibited.

(Exception) All fasteners used in sealing devices shall be Type 304 stainless steel. Roof Penetrations (Exception) All roof penetrations shall be surrounded by a well that extends at least 100 mm (4 in.) into the stored liquid.

H.4.6 H.4.6.1 H4.6.2

Roof Supports (Exception) The floating roof shall be provided with fixed or adjustable supports. (Exception) The height of the floating roof shall be adjustable to two positions with the tank out of service. The design of the supports shall prevent damage to the fixed roof and floating roof at the tank maximum design liquid level. (Exception) Where propeller-type mixers are used, the support legs shall provide a minimum clearance of 300 mm (12 inch) from the underside of the internal floating roof to the top of the mixer paddle(s). (Exception) Delete reference to floating roof types H.2.2.a, b and g. (Exception) Drainable pipe supports shall be used. (Exception) Steel bearing plates shall be provided under all support legs so as to distribute the weight of the internal floating roof on the tank bottom plates and to avoid damage to internal tank coatings. The bearing plates shall be twice the diameter of the support section, 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) thick, and shall be attached to the bottom by 4.8 mm (3/16 inch) continuous fillet welds. Jet-nozzle mixers are not permitted.

H.4.6.3.2

H.4.6.4 H.4.6.5 H.4.6.6

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H.5 H.5.2 H.5.2.1 H.5.2.1.1

Openings and Appurtenances Vents Internal Floating Roof Pressure-Relieving Vents (Exception) As a minimum, two overpressure/vacuum bleeder type vents shall be installed in the internal floating roof. Vents shall be sized to handle a total of 125% of the maximum filling/withdrawal rates that are specified on the Storage Tank Data Sheet.
Commentary Note: Bleeder vents shall be designed to open and close automatically when the roof is 75 mm (3 inch) above its low support legs position upon emptying and filling the tank, respectively.

H.5.2.2 H5.2.2.1

Tank Circulation Vents (Exception) Peripheral circulation vents shall be located above the shellto-roof junction with an outward projecting hood with bottom air-intake to minimize dust ingress. (Exception) Pressure/vacuum venting devices shall provide protection against overpressure/vacuum for normal conditions (resulting from operational requirements and atmospheric changes) and emergency conditions (resulting from exposure to an external fire) according to API STD 2000. Internal floating roofs shall be provided with overpressure/vacuum vents for the floating condition in accordance with Appendix C (paragraph C.3.9.2) of this specification. Inspection Hatches (Exception) Inspection hatches shall be located on the fixed roof to permit visual inspection of the seal region.

H.5.2.2.3

H.5.2.3

H.5.5.3

H.5.6

Inlet Diffuser (Exception) An inlet diffuser with slots shall be specified for tanks with internal floating roofs with the following requirements: 1) 2) Size of diffuser and number and dimensions of its slots shall accommodate the maximum pumping-in rate. Slots shall be located at 60 degrees (2 o'clock and 10 o'clock positions) from the vertical centerline of the diffuser.
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H5.7

Gauging and Sampling Devices (Exception) Internal floating roofs shall be provided with gauging and sampling devices when specified by the Design Engineer.

H.6 H.6.4 H.6.6 H.6.6.1

Fabrication, Erection, Welding, Inspection, and Testing (Exception) Floatation test and initial fill inspection shall be performed by the erector and witnessed by the purchaser. Initial Flotation (Exception) Internal floating roofs in accordance with types H.2.2(c), (d), and (e) shall be given a flotation test on water. During this test, the roof and all accessible compartments shall be checked to confirm that they are free from leaks. The appearance of a damp spot on the upper side of the part in contact with the liquid shall be considered evidence of leakage. (Exception) Potable water having less than 50 ppm chlorides shall be used for testing when the internal floating roof is constructed of aluminum or stainless steel. Internal floating roof components that are fabricated or attached by welding, such as clips, gusset plates, etc., shall be completely sealwelded. Shop Fabrication Straightening of material shall be done by pressing or other non-injurious methods before the material is laid out or worked on in any way. Materials shall not be hammered. When the edges of plates are cut with a torch, the resulting surface shall be uniform, smooth, and free from scale and slag before performing any welding. Shop Inspection and Testing Internal floating roofs manufactured in accordance with this specification are subject to verification by the Saudi Aramco Inspector in accordance with Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements Form 175-324900. Inspection at the mill, shop, or fabrication yard shall not release the manufacturer of the internal floating roof from responsibility for repairing or replacing any defective material or workmanship that may
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H.6.7

H.6.8 H.6.8.1

H.6.8.2

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be subsequently discovered in the field. H.6.9.3 H.6.9.4 All support brackets that are welded to tubular pontoons shall be dyepenetrant inspected. Welded tubular pontoons shall be pneumatically pressure tested with air at 35 kPa (5 psig) and the welds visually inspected by using a soapy water solution or by immersing the pontoons under water. All defective welds shall be repaired and the pontoons re-tested prior to shipment. Installation Internal floating roofs shall be installed by contractors who have been approved by the manufacturer of the internal floating roofs. Internal floating roofs shall be installed in accordance with the procedures specified by the internal floating roof manufacturer. Drawings and Calculations The internal floating roof manufacturer shall prepare drawings, calculations, and data in accordance with Form NMR-7918-2, Nonmaterial Requirements. Drawings and calculations that are approved by the Design Engineer shall not relieve the internal floating roof manufacturer of the responsibility to comply with API STD 650 and this specification.

H.6.10 H.6.10.1 H.6.10.2 H.7

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