Above Ground Storage Tanks

The one reference devoted exclusively to ASTs, this book assembles the most critical information on the subject in a single convenient volume. The result is an ideal tool for chemical, environmental, and civil engineers, as well as management and government personnel and others concerned with the regulatory issues governing ASTs. Section by section, this complete reference thoroughly examines and clarifies various types of storage media and their applications; fundamental environmental engineering concerns; industrial codes and standards for ASTs; AST design considerations; the proper construction, fabrication, and erection of tanks; and the often-confusing requirements designed to keep ASTs environmentally sound.

Covers All Site Activities after Design Above Ground Storage Tanks: Practical Guide to Construction, Inspection, and Testing is an ideal guide for engineers involved in the mechanical construction of above ground storage tanks. This text details the construction of storage tanks in accordance with the American Petroleum Institute requirements for API 650, and is the first book to cover every stage subsequent to the design of storage tanks. The author focuses on the mechanical construction, inspection, and testing of storage tanks and all aspects on-site after design, and explains the relevance of code requirements. In addition, he incorporates real-world applications based on his own experience, and provides a host of practical tips, useful in avoiding repair and reworks during construction of storage tanks. Presents material compiled according to the requirements of API 650 for the construction of storage tanks Includes coverage of the practical aspects of tank farm layout, design, foundation, erection, welding, inspection and testing Explains the details of construction /welding sequences and NDT with simple sketches and tables Spells out applicable codes and specifications, and provides logical explanations of various code requirements A reference for beginners and practitioners in the construction industry, Above Ground Storage Tanks: Practical Guide to Construction, Inspection, and Testing contains valuable information on API 650 code requirements and specifications, and the construction of above ground storage tanks.

World economic, and many industries has built depending on it as crude oil extortion or on it's products.For this reasons a lot of petroleum equipments has designed and improved to achieve the target of it .The tanks are one of this equipments and can also be considered of important one it exists in different stages of petroleum industry from crude extortion in fields to refinery to marketing .For the important of the tanks many of standard and design are issued for tanks design and fabrication like:1.API standard 620. design and construction of large, weld, low pressure storage tanks.2.API 650. weld steel tanks for oil storage .3.API 651. cathodic protection of above -ground petroleum storage tanks .4.API 652. lining of above -ground petroleum storage tanks bottom.5.API 653 . tank inspection, repair, alteration, and reconstruction .In this Book we try to show some feature about: Tanks duties and importance .How we can choose the suitable type of tanks .Various types of tanks and it's shapes .Tanks design considerations for it's main components .Tanks clean out procedure for maintenance and repair Inspection of tanks .Tanks maintenance and repair Tanks tests after maintenance jobs

Objectives and overview of storage tanks -- Codes, standards, and regulations -- Tank design and construction features -- Fireground operations -- Firefighting foam, water supply and fire protection requirements -- Tactical response guidelines -- Glossary

Oil leaks from aboveground tanks have contaminated soil and water, threatening human health and wildlife. To prevent damage from oil spills, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule in 1973. EPA's 10 regions inspect oil storage facilities to ensure compliance with the rule. EPA estimates that about 571,000 facilities are subject to this rule. Some states also regulate oil storage tanks. GAO determined (1) how EPA regions implement the SPCC program, (2) the data EPA has to implement and evaluate the program, and (3) whether some states' tank programs suggest ways for EPA to improve its program. GAO surveyed all 10 EPA regions and interviewed officials in EPA and six states selected on the basis of experts' recommendations, among other criteria.

A survey of manufacturing and installation methods, standards, and specifications of factory-made steel storage tanks and appurtenances for petroleum, chemicals, hydrocarbons, and other flammable or combustible liquids. It chronicles the trends towards aboveground storage tanks, secondary containment, and corrosion-resistant underground steel storage systems.

Introductory technical guidance for civil, mechanical and petroleum engineers interested in design and construction of atmospheric petroleum fuel storage tanks. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 3. GENERAL CRITERIA 4. HORIZONTAL ABOVEGROUND TANKS (SINGLE-WALL STEEL) 5. HORIZONTAL ABOVEGROUND TANKS (DOUBLE-WALL STEEL) 6. HORIZONTAL ABOVEGROUND TANKS (FIRE-RESISTANT) 7. HORIZONTAL ABOVEGROUND TANKS (PROTECTED TANKS) 8. ABOVEGROUND VERTICAL STORAGE TANKS 9. UNDERGROUND HORIZONTAL STORAGE TANKS 10. UNDERGROUND VERTICAL STORAGE TANKS (CUT AND COVER) 11. APPURTENANCES 12. HEATERS 13. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK SPILL CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS 14. ABOVEGROUND TANK SPILL CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS 15. MISCELLANEOUS USE TANKS 16. SHIPBOARD OFF-LOAD FUEL STORAGE TANKS.

A survey of manufacturing and installation methods, standards, and specifications of factory-made steel storage tanks and appurtenances for petroleum, chemicals, hydrocarbons, and other flammable or combustible liquids. It chronicles the trends towards aboveground storage tanks, secondary containment, and corrosion-resistant underground steel stora