NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION

GENERAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION

GES H.07

FIRE-FIGHTING FACILITIES FOR STORAGE TANKS

Rev Date Description Checked Approved

0 1999 Issued for Implementation DL

Compiled by Teknica (UK) Ltd

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INDEX

SECTION TITLE PAGE

1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION 4

1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Other NOC Specifications 4
1.3 Data Sheets 4
1.4 Facilities Excluded 5
1.5 Economic Assessment 5

2.0 DEFINITIONS 5

2.1 Technical 5
2.2 Contractual 6

3.0 DESIGN 6

3.1 Codes and Standards 6

3.2 Floating Roof Tanks 7
3.3 Cone Roof Tanks 9
3.4 Other Tank Safety Considerations 12

4.0 MATERIALS 12

4.1 Pipework and Fittings (General) 12

4.2 Dry Pipe (Foam to Storage Tank) 12
4.3 Dry Risers (Foam to Storage Tank Nozzle) 12
4.4 Foam Equipment 12

5.0 FABRICATION AND ASSEMBLY 13

5.1 Manufacturing Process 13

5.2 Certification 13

6.0 CO-ORDINATION 13

6.1 Fire Fighting Facilities 13

7.0 INSPECTION 13

7.1 Procedures 13
7.2 Scope 14
7.3 Nameplates (or Tagging) 14

8.0 TESTING 14

8.1 Statutory Tests 14

8.2 Test Procedures 14
8.3 Site Acceptance Test Requirements 14
8.4 Test Certificates 15
8.5 Test Equipment 15

SECTION TITLE PAGE

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9.0 DOCUMENTATION 16

9.1 Introduction 16
9.2 Schedules and Reports 16
9.3 Data and Calculations 17
9.4 Drawings 17
9.5 FInal Records, Documents and Manuals 17

10.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT 18

10.1 Painting and Coatings 18

10.2 Spares 18
10.3 Packing and Storage 18
10.4 Shipping 19
10.5 Warranty 19

11.0 FIGURES SUB-INDEX 19

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1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION

1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements for design, fabrication, inspection and testing for the
fixed fire-fighting facilities installed on crude and other hydrocarbon storage tanks.

1.1.2 This specification applies to Fire-fighting Facilities for Storage Tanks for refineries, onshore oil & gas
installations and processing facilities including items purchased either directly or as part of a package.

1.1.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall comply fully with the provisions laid down in this specification. Any
exception must be authorised in writing by the Owner.

1.1.4 In the event of any conflict between this specification and the data sheets, or with any of the applicable
codes and standards, the Vendor/Contractor shall inform the Owner in writing and receive written
clarification before proceeding with the work.

1.1.5 This General Engineering Specification will form part of the Purchase Order/Contract together with any
Data Sheets, diagrams or other attachments.

1.2 Other NOC Specifications

The following NOC General Engineering Specifications are an integral part of this specification and any
exceptions shall be approved in advance by the Owner:

GES A.01 - Plant Layout and Spacing

GES H.01 - Fire and Gas Alarm Systems

GES H.04 - Fire Water Systems

GES H.06 - Fixed Water Spray Systems

GES J.24 - Fire and Gas Detection Instrumentation

GES P.01 - Piping Material Specifications

GES P.02 - Plant Piping Systems

GES P.09 - Steel Piping Fabrication (Shop or Field)

GES P.10 - Erection and Testing of Steel Piping

GES X.01 - Surface Preparation and Painting

GES X.02 - Colour Coding of Equipment and Piping Systems

GES X.03 - External Protective Coatings

1.3 Data Sheets

The technical data supplied by the Owner with the NOC Specifications for the associated equipment is
given on the Data Sheets which are included at the end of these specifications. Where relevant, the
Vendor/Contractor shall complete the Data Sheets with the remaining information.
1.4 Facilities Excluded

This specification does not cover the provision of fire pumps, fire main etc. which are covered in GES H.04
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and it is assumed that an adequate and reliable water supply is available.

1.5 Economic Assessment

The level of protection specified in this specification does not imply that all crude and hydrocarbon storage
tanks need to be protected to the same degree. For individual installations, the level of protection will
generally depend on an "Economic Assessment" based on the value of the tank content, the installation cost
of the tank, the operational value of the tank, the available fire fighting facilities at site and the cost of tank
protection.

2.0 DEFINITIONS

2.1 Technical

The technical terms used in this specification are defined as follows:

Floating Roof Tank

An open-top cylindrical storage tank where the roof is either of the double-deck or pontoon design, floating
on the surface of the tank contents. A seal will be fitted between the edge of the roof and the tank shell to
reduce loss of product vapour to the atmosphere and to restrict the formation of flammable mixtures above
the liquid surface.

Cone Roof (Fixed Roof) Tank

A cylindrical storage tank where a coned roof is welded to the top of the shell.

Foam Eductor

A device for drawing foam concentrate into the fire water stream at a controlled rate to produce an
unaspirated foam mix.

Foam Generator

A device for drawing air into unaspirated foam at a controlled rate to produce aspirated (`finished') foam.

High Back Pressure Foam Generator

A device capable of inducing air into a liquid stream which is discharging against a head of liquid in the
tank.

Central Fire and Gas Monitoring System

An electronic processing unit which on receipt of signals from fire, flammable gas or other alarm signals,
transmits Signals to a predetermined programme to indicate the status of plant areas, and to initiate action
(emergency actions e.g. start fire pump on confirmed receipt of fire alarm) as required.
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2.2 Contractual

The commercial terms used in this specification are defined as follows:

Owner

The oil and gas company, an associate or subsidiary, who is the end user of the equipment and facilities.

Vendor

The company supplying the equipment and material.

Contractor

The main contractor for a defined piece of work

Sub-Contractor

A company awarded a contract by a Contractor to do part of the work awarded to the Contractor.

Inspection Authority

The organisation representing the Owner or Vendor/Contractor that verifies that the equipment and
facilities have been designed, constructed, inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements of this
specification and the Purchase Order/Contract.

Inspector

A qualified individual representing the Owner, Vendor/Contractor or the assigned Inspection Authority,
who verifies that the equipment and facilities have been designed, constructed, inspected and tested in
accordance with the requirements of this specification and the Purchase Order/Contract.

3.0 DESIGN

3.1 Codes and Standards

3.1.1 American Codes and Standards

The design shall comply with this specification and the following Codes and Standards:

NFPA 11 - National Fire Code, Low Expansion Foam

NFPA 15 - National Fire Code, Water Spray Fixed Systems

NFPA 25 - Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire
Protection Systems

NFPA 30 - Flammable and Combustible Liquid Code

API 521 - American Petroleum Institute, Guide for Pressure Relieving and Depressuring Systems

API 2021 - Guide for Fighting Fires in and around Flammable or Combustible Liquid
Atmospheric Storage Tanks

ASQ Q9000 - Quality Management and Quality Assurance

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3.1.2 Unless specified otherwise in the Purchase Order/Contract, the current editions of the Codes and Standards
at the time of the order shall be used.

3.2 Floating Roof Tanks

3.2.1 Introduction

Well-maintained floating roof tanks are generally low-risk items. The weak point in the design however, is
the gap between the edge of the roof and the tank shell where the rim-seal is fitted and where potentially
the flammable vapours from the tank contents come into contact with air.

The vast majority of fires on floating roof tanks emanate from this rim-seal area and in almost all cases
properly designed equipment and procedures will allow a fire in this area to be controlled and extinguished
before it can spread to the main roof area.

In the absence of fixed fire fighting equipment, the rim-seal fires are fought manually (particularly on
smaller tanks) by properly equipped and well-trained personnel from the roof girder, or by projecting foam
solution on to the roof from a monitor.

This specification, however, assumes that the intention is to install fixed equipment to control the fire while
the personnel involved can remain outside the bund area.

All facilities will be designed on the basis of using 3% foam concentrate.

3.2.2 Where Manual Intervention is Available

The system shall consist of a dry pipe commencing from a pump-in point outside the tank bund. A foam
concentrate eductor shall be installed in the line, also outside the bund. (See Typical Flow Diagram for
manual, Top Foam Pouring System - Figure No 11.2).

The dry pipe shall run across the in-bund area to the shell of the tank, and then up the outside of the tank to
feed a ring main running round the tank at wind girder level.

Notes:

1. All foam lines in a bund area shall be fabricated from carbon steel minimum `Standard Weight'
pipe.

2. All foam lines to slope to a valved drain point.

A number of foam delivery systems, each consisting of a foam generator and a foam pourer, shall be
connected to the ring main to deliver aspirated foam down the inside of the tank wall onto the rim-seal area
of the roof. The foam will be retained against the tank shell by a circular foam dam welded to the roof of
the tank.

(a) Foam Concentrate Eductor

An in-line eductor, operating on the Venturi principle, shall be provided to draw the foam concentrate
into the water system.

The pipe work shall be arranged to allow straight lengths of water pipe before and after the eductor
equal to 5 pipe diameters. The eductor shall be fitted with a non-return valve in the concentrate pick-
up line.

A foam generator shall be provided to draw air into the foam concentrate solution, at the correct ratio,
to produce aspirated foam.
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Foam pourers shall be designed to deliver the finished aspirated foam in a tight cohesive stream which
runs down the inside of the tank shell.

The mouths of the pourers shall be fitted with mesh to discourage birds from nesting and shall be
equipped with wind shields.

Pourers shall be located no more than 79 ft (24 m) apart, and shall be evenly spaced around the
circumference.

(b) Foam Dam

Foam dams shall be fitted to floating roofs and shall comply with NFPA 11, Section A-3-2.11.1 (c).
They will be located 2 ft. (610 mm) from the edge of the roof. The height of the dam will be 2 ft.
(610 mm), or 2" (50 mm) above the highest point of the rim-seal mechanism, whichever is the greater.
The height of the dam may be increased by up to 4" (100 mm) for a distance of 6 ft. (1.8m) each side of
each foam delivery point, to cope with impingement of the foam.

The dam shall be fitted with drainage slots as specified in NFPA 11.

(c) Equipment Sizing

The system shall be sized to deliver the non-aspirated foam to the annular area between the tank shell
and the foam dam at the rate of 0.30 US gal/min/ft2 (12 litres/min/m2) for a minimum period of 20
mins.

(d) Foam Concentrate Storage

Unless adequate arrangements are made for the bulk storage and delivery of foam concentrate,
provision shall be made for the handling and locating of concentrate drums such that they can readily
be connected to the eductor pick-up pipe.

Facilities shall be provided for sufficient concentrate for 20 minutes application at design rates.

3.2.3 Where No Manual Intervention is Available

The basic equipment for delivering the foam to the rim-seal will be similar to that for fighting the fires with
manual intervention (Section 3.2.2) but with the following amendments and additions. (See Typical Flow
Diagram for Automatic Top Foam Pouring System - Figure No 11.1).

(a) A Balanced Pressure Foam Proportioner will be used to control the flow of foam concentrate into the
fire water stream.

(b) Where no manual interruption is available, a reliable fire detection system shall be provided in
accordance with GES H.01 and GES J.24.

(c) A pumped system comprising two pumps (one duty and one standby) shall be provided to inject foam
concentrate into the water stream. The pump shall be electrically driven and the motor shall be on the
emergency power supply.

The foam concentrate pump and pipework system will be designed to deliver the concentrate to the
foam proportioner at a pressure at least 15 psi (103 kPa) greater than the fire water supply pressure in
the ring main.

(d) The foam concentrate shall be stored in one or more bulk storage tanks, each connected to a pump
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discharging to a distribution system serving one or more tanks, installation (Minimum 2 required; 1
duty and 1 standby).

(e) Concentrate storage shall be sized to hold at least a total storage of 40 minutes supply (comprising 20
minutes normal and 20 minutes standby supply) to the largest crude or hydrocarbon storage tank
protected.

(f) The foam system shall be fed from the fire main with a deluge valve installed in the water off-take to
each tank. Weep holes shall be provided downstream of the deluge valve to drain away any leakage.

A control valve shall be fitted in the concentrate line to each tank system.

On receipt of a fire signal at the control unit (central fire panel), the firewater and foam concentrate
pumps shall be started automatically, and the relevant water deluge valve and concentrate control valve
opened.

The pumps and valves shall also be operable manually.

Notes:

1. All foam lines in a bund area shall be fabricated from carbon steel minimum 'Standard
Weight' pipe.

2. All foam lines to slope to a valved drain point.

3.3 Cone Roof Tanks

3.3.1 Introduction

Liquids such as Crude Oil and Fuel Oil shall not be stored in fixed roof tanks larger than 150 ft (45.7
metres) unless an inerting system is provided.

There are two standard systems for delivering foam to the surface of the oil in a cone roof tank in the event
of fire:

(a) by means of a top pouring system whereby foam solution is aerated in a foam generator and poured by
means of a pipe which penetrates the tank shell close to the roof, on to the surface of the oil;

(b) a base (sub-surface) injection system in which aspirated foam is pumped into the base of the tank,
either through a dedicated line or an existing product line, and rises through the oil to form a blanket on
the surface of the liquid.

The top pouring equipment is vulnerable to damage from an explosion which may accompany or precede a
fire, and is therefore only recommended when base injection is not possible.

Base injection is therefore recommended, except where:

(a) the viscosity of the tank contents is too great to allow the passage of the foam through the oil (generally
taken to above 440 cS at the minimum anticipated operating temperature);

(b) the stored fuel is miscible with water, e.g. alcohols.

All facilities will be designed on the basis of using 3% foam concentrate.

3.3.2 Where Manual Intervention is Available (Base Foam Injection)

The system shall consist of a pump-in point for firewater, an induction system for drawing foam
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concentrate into the water stream and a High Back Pressure Foam Generator for drawing air into the foam
solution. This equipment will be located outside the tank bund. (See typical flow diagram for manual Base
Foam Injection System - Figure No 3).

The expanded foam may be delivered to the tank by means of an existing product line, but if no line of
adequate size exists, then a dedicated foam line must be provided.

Any valves in the system must be either locked open or operable from outside the bund, and a bursting disc
shall be installed in the foam line to provide a positive seal against the tank content escaping into the foam
pipework.

A T-piece and valve shall be installed in the line before the disc to allow for testing the foam generation
system and sampling the foam.

(a) Equipment Sizing

The system shall be sized to deliver foam at a rate of 0.10 - 0.20 US gal/min/ft2 (4-8 litres/min/m2)
based on the surface area of the fluid stored.

(b) Foam Concentrate Eductor

An in-line eductor, operating on the Venturi principle, will be provided to draw the foam concentrate
into the water stream.

The pipework shall be arranged to allow straight lengths of water pipe before and after the eductor
equal to 5 pipe diameters. The eductor should be fitted with a non-return valve in the concentrate pick-
up line.

(c) High Back Pressure Foam Generator (HBPFG)

The HBPFG shall be located in a horizontal section of the pipework located such that the air intake is
on the top of the pipe.

There shall be five diameters length of straight pipe upstream and downstream of the generator.

A non-return valve shall be inserted in the air intake to prevent any leakage of fuel or foam.

(d) Pipework

A non-return valve shall be fitted in the foam solution pipework between the HBPFG and the storage
tank to prevent back-flow of product.

The delivery pipework shall be sized such that the velocity of the aspirated foam, assuming an
expansion ratio of 4:1, does not exceed 19.7 ft/sec (6 m/sec).

If the tank diameter is greater than 76 ft. (24 m), then more than one foam discharge outlet is required,
as given in Section 3.2.6.3 of NFPA 11. The foam shall be released into the fluid sufficiently above
the tank floor to ensure that it does not come into contact with any water at the bottom. The foam
should be directed either horizontally or vertically up.If more than one foam discharge point is required
they should be evenly distributed round the circumference of the tank. This shall be achieved by
having an internal distribution ring in the tank directing the foam upwards towards the tank shell.

(e) Foam Concentrate Storage

Unless adequate arrangements are made for the bulk storage and delivery to the eductor of the
concentrate, provision shall be made for the handling and locating of concentrate drums such that they
can readily be connected to the eductor pick-up pipe.
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Facilities shall be provided for sufficient concentrate for 55 minutes application at design rates, except
that, if the Flash Point of the oil is greater than 100°F (38°C), only 30 minutes supply of concentrate
need be held.

3.3.3 Where No Manual Intervention is Available (Base Foam Injection)

The basic equipment for delivering the foam to the tank base will be similar to that for fighting the fires
with manual intervention (Section 3.2.2 above), but with the following amendments and additions (See
typical flow diagram for automatic Base Foam Injection System - Figure No 4):

(a) Where no manned intervention is available, a reliable fire detection system shall be provided in
accordance with GES H.01 and GES J.24.

(b) The foam system shall be fed from the fire main with a deluge valve installed in the water off-take.
Weep holes shall be provided downstream of the deluge valve to drain away any leakage.

(c) A pumped system will be provided to inject foam concentrate into the water stream. The pump shall be
electrically driven and the motor shall be on the emergency power system.

The foam concentrate pump and pipework system will be designed to deliver the concentrate to the
foam proportioner at a pressure at least 15psi (103 kPa) greater than the supply fire water pressure.

A control valve, normally closed, shall be installed in the concentrate line to the foam eductor.

The foam concentrate will be stored in one or more bulk storage tanks, each connected to a pump
discharging to a distribution system.

Concentrate storage will be sized to hold at least 55 minutes supply to the largest tank in the protective
system, except that if the Flash Point of the oil is greater than 100°F (38°C) only 30 minutes supply of
concentrate need be held.

(d) The control unit will be programmed such that on receipt of a fire signal, it will initiate start-up of the
fire water and foam concentrate pumps, and opening of the water deluge valve and concentrate control
valve.

(e) A proprietary Balanced Pressure Foam Proportioner will be used to control the flow of concentrate into
the fire water stream.

(f) The firewater pump and foam concentrate pump, and the firewater deluge valves and foam concentrate
control valves shall be able to be operated manually.

3.3.4 Top Pouring of Foam in Cone Roof Tanks

When the oil contents are miscible with water, or when the viscosity of the oil is greater than 440 cS, then
foam application shall be by top pourer.

The equipment shall be designed in accordance with NFPA 11.

3.4 Other Tank Safety Considerations

3.4.1 Fire Spread

Historically, in almost half the tank fires which occur, the fire spreads to one or more adjacent tanks,
thereby increasing the difficulty of achieving extinction, and also increasing the cost of the damage and
disruption arising from the incident.
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3.4.2 Tank Spacing

Protection against fire spread can be achieved by having adequate spacing between tanks. See GES A.01.

3.4.3 Water Spray Application

For storage tank cooling details see GES H.06.

4.0 MATERIALS

4.1 Pipework and Fittings (General)

Materials for piping/fittings specified in this section should be in compliance with the materials specified in
GES P.01.

Note: Where long lengths of dry pipe could make the pipe vulnerable to overheating in a fire situation,
because of the time lag in filling the pipe, the dry pipe itself shall be protected by a linear heat
detection system which will initiate opening of the deluge valve.

4.2 Dry Pipe (Foam to Storage Tank)

Any buried section of dry pipe shall be of the same material as the buried fire main, with similar external
corrosion protection (e.g. coated, wrapped and cathodically protected).

4.3 Dry Risers (Foam to Storage Tank Nozzle)

The risers shall be of galvanised steel (providing the diameter is not less than NPS 2" (50mm)) and
facilities exist to flush the system with fresh water, if saline water is used in the fire water system or if
freezing temperatures are expected. Otherwise, risers can remain filled with inhibited fresh water.

4.4 Foam Equipment

The foam generator and top foam pourer shall be of cast iron or steel. The generator internals and pourers
protective mesh shall be of stainless steel.

5.0 FABRICATION AND ASSEMBLY

5.1 Manufacturing Process

The manufacturer shall demonstrate that he has an adequate system of quality control, covering the
materials of manufacture, the manufacturing process and the testing of finished product (using sampling
procedures, where appropriate).

5.2 Certification

Preference shall be given to manufacturers (or their products) which have been approved by recognised
inspection authorities, or which have valid certification to ASQ Q9000 or national equivalents.

6.0 CO-ORDINATION

6.1 Fire Fighting Facilities

Fire fighting facilities for storage tanks is only a part of the overall fire protection measures, and will only
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deliver the required protection if the other elements of the system are in place.

The Owner will therefore ensure that in specifying the firewater system, the following have been taken into
account.

6.1.1 A number of realistic fire scenarios have been considered in order to arrive at a rational comprehensive
basis for design.

6.1.2 The availability of operations and maintenance personnel has been considered when plant and equipment
have been specified.

6.1.3 An assessment has been carried out on the reliability of the electric power (and if appropriate, the steam)
supply.

6.1.4 An assessment of active versus passive fire protection has been carried out for the principal items of
equipment to be protected.

6.1.5 The flow of large quantities of firewater containing oil can cause a fire to spread. It should, therefore, be
considered part of the design of the system that the drainage of water is properly allowed for.

6.1.6 The firewater supply and pressure is adequate to meet the requirements of all fire fighting equipment when
used simultaneously for the worst case.

7.0 INSPECTION

7.1 Procedures

The inspection requirements are covered by the document "General Conditions of Purchase" which forms
part of the Purchase Order/Contract. Additional requirements are given below.

The Vendor/Contractor shall allow the Inspector free access to all areas of manufacture, fabrication,
assembly and testing.

The Vendor/Contractor always has the responsibility to provide adequate quality control and inspection of
equipment and materials. Any inspection by the Owner or his Inspector shall not relieve the
Vendor/Contractor of these responsibilities or those under his guarantees.

7.2 Scope

Prior to testing, the following checks shall be carried out:

(a) all screwed and flanged joints shall be visually examined and checked for tightness;

(b) the assembly shall conform to the engineering flow diagrams;

(c) all pipe supports and guides have been correctly installed;

(d) the correct gaskets have been fitted in the flanged joints and all flange bolts have been installed and
tightened;

(e) all valves have been correctly installed.

7.3 Nameplates (or Tagging)

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Where possible the equipment shall have a nameplate showing the following minimum information:

(a) the equipment vendors details;

(b) equipment plant item number;
(c) flow rate;
(d) pressure rating.

The Inspector shall ensure that any shortcomings in the Vendor/Contractor's documentation or data are
rectified before any equipment is accepted for shipment.

8.0 TESTING

8.1 Statutory Tests

For pressure containing equipment the pressure tests shall be carried out in the presence of Owner's
Inspector.

8.2 Test Procedures

8.2.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall submit his test procedures in writing to the Owner for approval prior to the
start of the testing programme.

8.2.2. All factory produced items and components shall be tested prior to leaving the factory.

8.2.3 The Owner shall have the right to witness all scheduled tests, and the supplier shall give 10 days notice of
all such tests.

Any damage suffered by material or equipment (including test equipment) as a result of testing shall be for
the Vendor/Contractor's account.

8.2.4 Following the failure of any material or equipment to meet the test requirements, the Vendor/Contractor
shall submit in writing, without delay, his proposal (including a time table) for rectifying the situation.

8.2.5 The Vendor/Contractor shall submit his test procedures in writing to the Owner for approval prior to the
start of the testing programme.

8.3 Site Acceptance Test Requirements

8.3.1 Test Schedules

The Vendor/Contractor shall submit a schedule of Site Acceptance Tests that are to be undertaken to ensure
that the equipment is satisfactory.

The test schedules shall be approved by the Owner. There shall be a separate set of acceptance tests for
each unit supplied.

8.3.2 Initial Acceptance Tests

The initial acceptance tests shall be performed by the Vendor/Contractor when all relevant equipment has
been installed.

8.3.3 Final Acceptance Tests

Fourteen days after the system have been put into service, or fourteen days after the initial acceptance tests,
whichever is the earliest, the Final Acceptance Tests shall be effected by the Vendor/Contractor, and be
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witnessed by the Inspector.

8.4 Test Certificates

8.4.1 Test Certificates

Final acceptance of the system will be given following satisfactory Final Acceptance Tests.

All copies of test certificates shall be furnished with final drawings as called for in the documentation
section. The Final Acceptance Tests shall be witnessed by the Inspector who shall retain one copy of the
certified tests.

8.5 Test Equipment

8.5.1 Supply

The Vendor/Contractor shall supply a set of test equipment if it is required.

8.5.2 Test Accessories

All necessary test accessories shall be provided.

Note:

All instrument and apparatus used in the performance of the tests shall have been calibrated to an agreed
standard at a laboratory of National standing within the period of 15 months of the test date. The cost of
carrying out such calibrations shall be borne by the Vendor/Contractor in all cases.

9.0 DOCUMENTATION

9.1 Introduction

9.1.1 This section covers the documentation required for the design, fabrication, inspection and testing for the
equipment.

9.1.2 The detailed list of documents that are required will be attached to the Purchase Order/Contract.

9.2 Schedules and Reports

9.2.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall supply a schedule showing the documents for review and approval, proposed
Sub-Vendors/Sub-Contractors and material procurement and a production/fabrication programme.

9.2.2 The Vendor/Contractor shall submit his Quality Control Plan at the start of the contract.

9.2.3 Full documentation of all activities shall be made, and it is the Vendor/Contractor's responsibility to collate
all documentation and certification and to generate and issue data books in accordance with the Purchase
Order/Contract requirements.

9.2.4 As a minimum, these data books shall include the following where applicable:

- the pipework layout and materials of construction;

- the method of supporting and anchoring pipework;

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- data sheets for all items of equipment;

- data sheets for all chemicals and materials;

- a process flow diagram showing flow data and properties of fluids;

- a piping and instrumentation diagram;

- list of parts;

- static and dynamic loadings on support structures;

- inspection and maintenance schedules;

- list of spares required for start-up;

- details of any special equipment or tools required for the operation or maintenance of the system;

- operating schedules;

- drawings and schedules showing how heavy items of equipment can be removed and replaced.

9.2.5 All appropriate documentation and certification necessary to complete the contract data shall be collated,
checked and authorised by the Inspector prior to despatch.

9.3 Data and Calculations

9.3.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall provide a clear description of how he intends to ensure that water pressures
are controlled to safe but adequate levels.

9.3.2 The Vendor/Contractor shall supply with his tender completed Data Sheets containing all the relevant
information necessary for appraisal of the design by the Owner.

9.3.3 Project specific instructions will be issued to the Vendor/Contractor with the Purchase Order/Contract,
which describes the data and calculations to be submitted, and the methods of submission.

9.3.4 The Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining approvals from the Inspection Authority.

9.3.5 All calculations shall be carried out in clear and logical manner. Where conditions involve the use of
formulae or methods not specified in the Design Code, the source of these formulae or methods shall be
clearly referenced.

9.3.6 Computer calculations will only be acceptable if all input is shown, together with calculated values of
intermediate terms and factors and options chosen, as well as final calculated dimensions, stresses or other
values and the computer program has been validated to the satisfaction of the Owner.

9.3.7 Calculations and drawings that are interdependent, i.e. foundation loading and equipment footprint, shall be
presented for appraisal together.

9.4 Drawings

9.4.1 The drawings listed with the Purchase Order/Contract shall be sent by the Vendor/Contractor to the Owner
and/or the Inspection Authority for review and approval.
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9.4.2 The components and process to produce the ordered equipment shall be shown in sufficient detail to be
fully appraised e.g. outline drawings, components list and schematic.

9.4.3 General arrangement drawings shall be to scale and show the relative location and main dimensions of all
components including elevations.

9.4.4 Detail drawings which may be included on the general arrangement shall include thickness and dimensions
of all components.

9.4.5 As-built drawings may be the general arrangement drawings marked-up with the actual as-built dimensions.

9.5 Final Records, Documents and Manuals

9.5.1 Two copies of the Data Dossier shall be supplied, and shall be a record of the manufacturing process.
Where stated in the Purchase Order/Contract, besides the documents itemised in Section 9.2.4, it shall
contain the following:

- general arrangement drawings and bill of material;

- the quality control plan;
- material certificates;
- positive material identification certificates;
- NDT procedures and records;
- hazardous areas certificates;
- performance test procedures and test certificate;
- non-conformity records;
- approvals by the Independent Inspection Authority;
- certificate of conformity;
- Owner's release certificate.

9.5.2 Six sets of the Installation, Operations and Maintenance Manual (IOM) shall be specifically compiled for
the equipment supplied. A compendium of manufacturer's data for a range of like products is not
acceptable. The IOM shall contain the following:

- a description of the equipment;

- the master document list and certified copies of key drawings;
- packing, shipping and site preservation instructions;
- step by step installation instructions;
- step by step pre-commissioning procedures;
- step by step commissioning procedures;
- step by step procedures for dismantling and re-assembly;
- routine preventive maintenance schedule and major repair procedures;
- list of special tools;
- spare parts ordering information.

The IOMs shall be presented in A4 format, and be securely bound in heavy duty 4-ring binders.

9.5.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall produce as-built documents revised to indicate field changes.

9.5.4 The Vendor/Contractor shall supply one set of mylar original drawings.

9.5.5 Electronic Data Format (EDF)

All documentation (drawings, calculations and Data Sheets etc) shall be produced by the
Vendor/Contractor in electronic format.

The format shall be compatible with that used by the Owner and shall be agreed at the commencement of
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the contract.

In addition to the 'hard copies' required under the contract, copies of the electronic records shall be issued
to the Owner for all approved documentation, this forming part of the Vendor/Contractor's contractual
obligations.

10.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT

10.1 Painting and Coatings

Surface preparation, painting and painting materials shall be in accordance with NOC Specification GES
X.01, GES X.02 and GES X.03.

10.2 Spares

The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his proposal a priced list of recommended spares for start-up and
two years operation for review by Owner.
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10.3 Packing and Storage

This section describes the minimum requirement for the preservation and protection of the equipment
during sea and land transportation and storage, prior to installation.

The probable storage period will be specified in the order/enquiry and will extend from the time of
despatch to the time of unpacking at site. If the storage period is not stated, a minimum period of 24 months
shall be assumed. Packing to be suitable for sea freight.

The following preparation for shipment shall be a minimum requirements.

(a) After mechanical completion at the works, the equipment shall be left in a clean dry condition.

(b) The Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for loading and anchoring the item(s) to prevent damage
during shipment.

(c) Machined or threaded exterior surfaces shall be protected during shipment and subsequent storage with
a rust preventer which is easily removed with a petroleum solvent.

(d) Threaded end or socket welding end connections shall be fitted with metal, wood or plastic plugs or
caps.

(e) Flanges shall be protected over the entire flange surface by protectors which are securely attached to
the flange.

10.4 Shipping

Detailed shipping arrangements are covered by the Purchase Order/Contract.

The equipment shall not leave the Vendor/Contractor's works for shipment until the release has been
approved by the Owner's Inspector.

10.5 Warranty

The Vendor/Contractor shall warrant all materials and services supplied against any defect for a minimum
of twelve (12) months after commissioning or twenty four (24) months from the date of delivery to site,
whichever is the shorter period, or for the period stipulated in the Purchase Order/Contract.

Should any item be found defective, the Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated
with restoring the equipment to the standard specified by the Purchase Order/Contract.

11.0 FIGURES SUB-INDEX

Figure No. 11.1 - Typical Flow Diagram For (Automatic) Top Foam Pouring System For Floating
Roof Storage Tanks

Figure No. 11.2 - Typical Flow Diagram For (Manual) Top Foam Pouring system For Floating
Roof Storage Tanks

Figure No. 11.3 - Typical Flow Diagram For (Manual) Base Foam Injection System For Cone
Roof Storage Tanks

Figure No. 11.4 - Typical Flow Diagram For (Automatic) Base Foam Injection System For Cone
Roof Storage Tanks
Figure No. 11.5 - Typical Flow Diagram For (Automatic) Base Foam Injection System For Cone
Roof Storage Tanks
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Figure No. 11.6 - Typical Flow Diagram For (Manual) Base Foam Injection System For Cone
Roof Storage Tanks