API 653 FINAL REPORT

Location: Milnerton, Cape Town

Report Number: PBR00587/12/10 - 3

Tank no: 12

Inspection date: 28/03/2023 -14/05/2023

Report date: 12/06/2023

Type of inspection: API 653 full Out of Service inspection

Reason for inspection: API 653, suitability for service

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

This report documents the findings of the out-of-service examinations performed on tank 12 and
provides an evaluation of the inspection results per the applicable criteria of API 653 Standard.
Whilst the evaluation accurately describes the condition of the tank at the time of inspection,
the tank owner/operator must independently assess the inspection information/report provided.
Any conclusions reached, or any additional examinations and verifications deemed necessary,
or any actions taken or omitted to be taken are the sole responsibility of the tank
owner/operator. Any tank repairs carried out are to be executed in accordance with API 653
latest edition. A certified API 653 inspector shall be appointed by the tank owner to authorize
and supervise the repair work in accordance with 9.1.3 of API 653. A certificate of continuance /
fitness for service certificate cannot be issued if any repairs are carried out without approval and
supervision of the owners appointed certified API 653 inspector.

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

Inspection by: AJ Le Roux

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

Compiled by: PM Le Roux

Above Ground Storage Tank Inspector
API 653: # 106 820

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 CONTENTS

No. Description Page No.

1. TANK DESCRIPTION 3

2. INSPECTION HISTORY 4

3. RESTRICTIONS 4

4. INSPECTION INTERVALS & REPAIR CLASSIFICATIONS 5

5. PRE-INSPECTION CHECKLIST 6

6. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 7

7. OVERVIEW PHOTOGRAPHS 8

8. FOUNDATION REVIEW 9 - 16

9. BOTTOM REVIEW 17 - 38

10. SHELL REVIEW 39 - 52

11. NOZZLES AND APPURTENANCES REVIEW 53 - 58

12. EXTERNAL FLOATING ROOF REVIEW 59 – 72

13. NDE INSPECTION SCOPE SUMMARY 73

14. NDE RESULTS 74 (Annexure B)

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1. TANK DESCRIPTION

OWNER: STRATEGIC FUEL FUND - SFF

TANK #: 12

FACILITY TYPE: VERTICAL STORAGE

CITY: CAPE TOWN

YEAR BUILT: 1967

DESIGN STANDARDS: API - 650

MANUFACTURER: UNKNOWN

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: TO BE CONFIRMED

CURRENT PRODUCT STORED: CRUDE OIL/ DIESEL

NAME PLATE PRESENT: NO

TANK DIAMETER: 54 919mm

TANK HEIGHT: 15 206mm

FOUNDATION: RAISED CONCRETE RING

SHELL: BUTT WELDED 6 COURSES

MAN WAYS: 4 OF - 610mm Ø

INSULATION: NO

ROOF / SHELL / BOTTOM PLATE MATERIAL: ASTM A283

NOZZLE / FLANGE MATERIAL: ASTM A283

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

ACCESS: SPIRAL STAIRCASE

DRAIN: BUND DRAINS NOTED - BLOCKED

VENTS: TO BE CONFIRMED

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2. INSPECTION HISTORY

FORMAL EXTERNAL INSPECTION (FEI)

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

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

FORMAL INTERNAL INSPECTION (FII)

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

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

DESIGN SPEC. GRAVITY CONTENTS:

0.918 (Crude oil) 0.86 (Diesel)

PRESSURE (operating/design): Atmospheric Pressure

DESIGN TEMPERATURE: 90 Deg Celsius

DRAWINGS: Received for review

SAFE FILLING HEIGHT: 12 164mm (calculated at 80% of tanks capacity)

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

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4. INSPECTION INTERVALS & REPAIR CLASSIFICATIONS

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

REGULAR VISUAL INSPECTION:

The external condition of tank 12 shall be monitored by close visual inspection on a routine basis and shall
be performed by personnel knowledgeable of the storage facility operations, the tank, and the
characteristics of the product stored.

This inspection interval shall not exceed 1 month.

EXTERNAL INSPECTION:
A visual external inspection shall be performed on Tank 12 by an Authorized Inspector at an interval not to
exceed 5 years. In-service Ultrasonic evaluation of the shell should be scheduled to correspond with the
external inspection interval.

INTERNAL INSPECTION:
The recommended period until next formal internal inspection on Tank 12 should be based on the
observations and data of this inspection report, and after all repairs have been completed.

INSPECTION FREQUENCY CONSIDERATIONS:

Factors and consideration determining inspection frequency on Tank 12 include but are not limited to:
corrosion rates and allowances, change in operating mode and/or service, jurisdictional requirements,
routine in-service inspection results and owner/operator requirements.

CLASSIFICATION FOR REPAIRS:

FAIR ACCEPTABLE:

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

MODERATE TO BE MONITORED:

** ● Underlying abnormalities and damage mechanisms noted at

the time of inspection

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

● Repair activity or additional NDE could increase service life

SEVERE TO BE REPAIRED:

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

● Follow up NDE Inspection and Post Repair Verification required

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

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5. PRE-INSPECTION CHECKLIST

PRE-INSPECTION CHECKLIST AND NOTES

PRE-INSPECTION PREVIEW OK N/A COMMENTS

Check tank has been cleaned, gas X OK

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

Check for presence of falling objects, X EFR fitted

hazards, corroded through roof
rafters, asphalt stalactites, and
trapped hydrocarbons in unopened
or plugged equipment or
appurtenances, ledges etc.
Inspect for slipping hazards on the X No access to all areas of EFR
bottom and roof decks. topside at time of inspection, visual
inspection done from ground level
only
Inspect structural welds on access No access to tank staircase and
ways and clips. platform assembly, severe corrosion
noted from ground level

Check surfaces needing inspection X Tank bottom was sandblasted for

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

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6. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

ITEM OF DESCRIPTION SECTION PAGE PHOTO COMMENTS

Waterproof membrane Foundation 16 5 Coat chime and reinstall

Consider excavation and
Bund foundation Foundation 16 6 soil samples in area then
remove all moisture content
Remove disused lugs and
Grounding lugs Foundation 16 7
ensure tank is grounded
Unblock and ensure draw
Bund drains Foundation 16 10
off
Floor plate welds – holes Bottom 33 15 Repair with follow up NDE

Floor plates – pitting topside Bottom 33 16 Repair with follow up NDE

Replace plates R5P5 & R7P6
Floor plates – bottom side Bottom 33 17 & Annular plate A3
(Topside)
Floor plate welds - cracks Bottom 33 19 Repair with follow up NDE
Reinstall plates after
Repair plates – Patch repair Bottom 34 20 removal of previous installed
plates – add backfill
Roof drain line Bottom/EFR 34 22 Unblock and pressure test

Ovality, Roundness & tilt Shell 47 N/A Consider engineer review

API name plate Shell 47 N/A Install nameplate

Sandblast and repair
Walkway Shell 47 31
corrosion – install handrails
Sandblast with follow up
Shell – course 1 Shell 48 36
visual and NDE
Sandblast with follow up
Shell to seal gap Shell 48 37
NDE
Sandblast – inspect and
EFR plates EFR 67 44 - 45 install patch plates or
replace plate/sheet
Staircase handrails EFR/Shell 68 51 Repair or replace sections

EFR Pontoons EFR 68 52 Repair then pressure test

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

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

1 – North side view 2 – East Side View

3 – South side view 4 – West Side View

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

FOUNDATION INSPECTION CHECKLIST AND NOTES

TANK FOUNDATION GENERAL OK N/A COMMENTS

Identify the type of foundation (concrete X Concrete ring

ring, concrete slab, asphalt, crushed
stone, earth, etc.).
Describe the bund wall condition. X Erosion and cracks noted.
(Picture 12)
Does debris, vegetation, or earth contact X Vegetation and moss-like plant
the tank? matter noted around periphery
of tank. High moisture content on
North side of bund area
Does the site drain away from the tank? X Bund drains and pits were
blocked at time of inspection. No
access to verify internal
condition. No drain opening
below roof drain nozzle.
(Picture 13)
Check operating condition of the dike X No dike drains noted
drains.
Inspect for cavities or erosion around the X Large opening, cavities and
tank. erosion noted at base of
concrete ring. (Pictures 8 & 12)

CONCRETE RING / TANK PAD OK N/A COMMENTS

Inspect for spalled or cracked concrete, X Not applicable

particularly under backup bars used in
butt-welded annular rings under the shell.
Inspect drain openings in ring, back of X Not applicable
water draw basins and top surface of ring
for indications of bottom leakage.
ASPHALT OK N/A COMMENTS

Check for settling of tank into asphalt X Not applicable

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

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

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

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

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

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FOUNDATION PHOTOGRAPHS

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

5 – No waterproof membrane on bottom projection plate

(Possibly removed for inspection purposes)

6 – Moderate vegetation and moisture noted in bund area

(Water appears to collect in bund with no draw off)

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 7 – Multiple earth lug/brackets noted on shell external
(Several appear to be disused)

8 – Erosion, cracks and cavities noted on concrete foundation

(Large cavities between bottom and tank foundation)

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9 – Disused brackets and assumed lug connections noted on West side

10 – Bund drains are slightly blocked, no access to internal

(Some drains are completely blocked)

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 11 – Moderate corrosion noted on bottom projection plate
(South-West side)

12 – Erosion and cracks noted on bund wall to shell connection

(Moisture content visible in these areas)

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13 – No drain opening, or pit noted below roof drain nozzle opening
(Water runs directly into bund area)

14 – Deformation or mechanical damage noted on projection plate

(East side near plate 7)

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Findings
FOUNDATION:

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

tank periphery. (Picture 5)
2. Moderate water accumulation noted on the North side of tank foundation.
(Picture 6)
3. Multiple disused grounding lugs noted. (Picture 7)
4. Erosion, cracks and cavities noted on concrete foundation. (Picture 8)
5. Disused rods and bracket or possible grounding connection points noted on
bottom projection plate. (Picture 9)
6. Moderate dirt residue noted on bund drain internals, unclear if draw off is present.
(Picture 10)
7. Moderate corrosion noted on bottom projection plate on Southwest side of tank.
(Picture 11)
8. Cracks and erosion noted at bund wall to shell connection, South side. (Picture 12)
9. No drain pit noted below nozzle N2 on South side of tank. (Picture 13)
10. Moderate deformation noted on bottom projection plate on East side near plate 7.
(Picture 14)

Repair Recommendations (Suitable for Service)

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

1. Once all repair activities are completed, and the chime has been recoated to SFF
specifications, install waterproof membrane over bottom projection plate, to allow
water draw off away from tank. ***
2. Consider ground excavation and repair to remove moisture and vegetated areas
of foundation. Consider taking soil samples to confirm the presence of possible
contaminants. ***
3. Remove disused lugs by means of grinder and overlay weld, then carry out MPI
and if acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. Ensure tank grounding is
sufficient before placing it back into service. ***
4. Repair erosion and cracks where possible to restrict further ingress of water and
vegetation growth. **
5. Remove disused rods as they present corrosion points. If acceptable paint to SFF
specifications. **
6. Remove dirt residue and allow sufficient draw off from site. Investigate the integrity
of internal condition of drain openings. ***
7. Consider trimming projection plate to remove corroded sections and restrict future
damage. As stated above coat to SFF specifications and install membrane. **
8. Repair cracks and erosion where practical and restrict further ingress of water. **
9. Ensure drain line runs towards drain opening or install drain opening at base of
nozzle. **
10. Investigate the reason for deformation, then consider possible repair options and
restrict further ingress of water. **

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

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

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

BOTTOM INSPECTION CHECKLIST AND NOTES

BOTTOM OK N/A COMMENTS

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

Measure the depth of pitting and describe the X Multiple and isolated,
pitting appearance (sharp edged, lake type, lake type pitting noted
dense, scattered etc.) on tank bottom plates.
Maximum depth
measured at
5.00/6.00mm
Mark areas requiring patching or further X Refer to Annexure A and
inspection. floor layout drawing
Mark locations for turning coupons for inspection. X Repair plates installed
directly on top of older
plates shall be removed
Inspect all welds for corrosion and leaks, X Cracks, pin holes and
particularly the shell to bottom weld. corrosion noted on floor
plate welds.
Refer to MPI and PT
report
Inspect sketch plates for corrosion. X MFL performed, refer to
Annexure A
Check condition of internal sump, if applicable. X Sump drains appear
Standing liquid should be removed from the okay, slight corrosion
sump to allow for complete inspection and noted on sump welding
vacuum testing of weld seams as appropriate. and sump wall,
Sump bottom and sidewall plate and seams appearance of minor
need to be evaluated for both product-side and pin holes
soil-side corrosion.
Locate and mark voids under the bottom. X Voids noted across tank
bottom plates.
(Picture 25)

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

Check for reinforcing pads under all bottom X No support pads noted
attached clips, brackets, and supports. below vacuum breaker
supports. (Picture 21)

No support pads noted

below roof drain line
support brackets.
(Picture 23)

Stilling well supports are

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

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

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

Check area beneath swing line cables for X Not applicable

indications of cable cutting or dragging.

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

Identify and report low areas on the bottom that X Carry out tank
does not drain adequately. settlement after all
repairs are completed
Inspect coating for holes, disbanding, X Tank was blasted for
deterioration, and discoloration. inspection activities,
tank bottom not coated

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TANK 12 FLOOR LAYOUT DRAWING

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BOTTOM PHOTOGRAPHS

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

15 – Multiple pinholes noted during vacuumbox inspection

(Refer to layout drawing for exact location)

16 – Clustered corrosion pitting noted on floor plates

(Scattered isolated pitting noted across tank bottom)

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17 – Moderate underfloor corrosion noted on plates R5P5 & R7P6
(Refer to MFL report and Annexure A)

18 – EFR leg support pad weld spacing is not API compliant

(Standing water appears to collect in these areas)

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 19 – Cracks and hairline cracks noted on floor plate welds
(Refer to MPI repair layout drawing for exact location)

20 – Repair plates have been welded directly over previous floor plates
(Weld spacing and repair plates are not API compliant)

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 21 – No support pad noted below vacuum breaker leg

22 – Roof drain line and its components are poorly supported

(Line found on floor plates detached off supports)

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 23 – No support pads noted below roof drain line supports
(Weld spacing is not API compliant)

24 – Stilling well support brackets are not placed on the below striker/support pad
(Standing water appears to collect here)

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 25 – Minor to moderate voids and plate deformation noted
(Refer to tank settlement report)

26 – Clustered corrosion pitting noted in the critical zone on plate A3

(Pitting measured to be between 1.50mm to 4.50mm in depth)

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 TANK BOTTOM REMAINING LIFE CALCULATIONS

Row Plate Age Tprev Tact Tmin CR Remaining

1 1 56 6 3.6 2.54 0.042857 24.73333333
2 56 6 3.8 2.54 0.039286 32.07272727
3 56 6 1.8 2.54 0.075 -9.86666667
2 1 56 6 3.8 2.54 0.039286 32.07272727
2 56 6 3.8 2.54 0.039286 32.07272727
3 56 8 2.4 2.54 0.1 -1.4
4 56 8 2.3 2.54 0.101786 -2.35789474
5 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
3 1 56 6 3.3 2.54 0.048214 15.76296296
2 56 6 2.7 2.54 0.058929 2.715151515
3 56 6 4.3 2.54 0.030357 57.97647059
4 56 6 4.2 2.54 0.032143 51.64444444
5 56 8 3.5 2.54 0.080357 11.94666667
6 56 6 3.3 2.54 0.048214 15.76296296
4 1 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
2 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
3 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
4 56 8 6.5 2.54 0.026786 147.84
5 56 6 1.8 2.54 0.075 -9.86666667
6 56 6 1.8 2.54 0.075 -9.86666667
7 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
5 1 56 6 3.6 2.54 0.042857 24.73333333
2 56 6 3.5 2.54 0.044643 21.504
3 56 6 2.5 2.54 0.0625 -0.64
4 56 6 2.5 2.54 0.0625 -0.64
REPLACE 5 56 8 2.2 2.54 0.103571 -3.28275862
6 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
6 1 56 6 2.8 2.54 0.057143 4.55
2 56 6 2.9 2.54 0.055357 6.503225806
3 56 6 2.9 2.54 0.055357 6.503225806
4 56 6 2.9 2.54 0.055357 6.503225806
5 56 6 1.7 2.54 0.076786 -10.9395349
6 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
7 56 6 2.5 2.54 0.0625 -0.64
7 1 56 6 2.5 2.54 0.0625 -0.64
2 56 6 2.6 2.54 0.060714 0.988235294
3 56 6 3.2 2.54 0.05 13.2
4 56 8 3 2.54 0.089286 5.152
5 56 6 1.7 2.54 0.076786 -10.9395349
REPLACE 6 56 8 2.28 2.54 0.102143 -2.54545455
7 56 6 2.5 2.54 0.0625 -0.64

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Row Plate Age Tprev Tact Tmin CR Remaining
8 1 56 6 2 2.54 0.071429 -7.56
2 56 6 2 2.54 0.071429 -7.56
3 56 6 2.8 2.54 0.057143 4.55
4 56 8 6 2.54 0.035714 96.88
5 56 6 2.5 2.54 0.0625 -0.64
6 56 6 2.8 2.54 0.057143 4.55
7 56 6 1.5 2.54 0.080357 -12.94222222
9 1 56 6 2.5 2.54 0.0625 -0.64
2 56 6 2.5 2.54 0.0625 -0.64
3 56 6 3.3 2.54 0.048214 15.76296296
4 56 6 4.5 2.54 0.026786 73.17333333
5 56 6 1.5 2.54 0.080357 -12.94222222
6 56 6 1 2.54 0.089286 -17.248
7 56 6 0.5 2.54 0.098214 -20.77090909
10 1 56 8 5.5 2.54 0.044643 66.304
2 56 6 2.3 2.54 0.066071 -3.632432432
3 56 6 2.5 2.54 0.0625 -0.64
4 56 6 4 2.54 0.035714 40.88
5 56 6 1.5 2.54 0.080357 -12.94222222
6 56 6 0.8 2.54 0.092857 -18.73846154
7 56 6 1.5 2.54 0.080357 -12.94222222
8 56 6 5.5 2.54 0.008929 331.52
11 1 56 6 3.9 2.54 0.0375 36.26666667
2 56 6 3.7 2.54 0.041071 28.24347826
3 56 6 3.5 2.54 0.044643 21.504
4 56 6 3.5 2.54 0.044643 21.504
5 56 6 3.1 2.54 0.051786 10.8137931
6 56 6 2.8 2.54 0.057143 4.55
7 56 6 1.6 2.54 0.078571 -11.96363636
12 1 56 8 6 2.54 0.035714 96.88
2 56 6 3.7 2.54 0.041071 28.24347826
3 56 6 3.6 2.54 0.042857 24.73333333
4 56 6 3.5 2.54 0.044643 21.504
5 56 6 4.4 2.54 0.028571 65.1
6 56 6 4 2.54 0.035714 40.88
7 56 6 3.1 2.54 0.051786 10.8137931
8 56 6 4.5 2.54 0.026786 73.17333333
9 56 6 3.5 2.54 0.044643 21.504
10 56 6 2.5 2.54 0.0625 -0.64
11 56 8 5.5 2.54 0.044643 66.304

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Row Plate Age Tprev Tact Tmin CR Remaining
13 1 56 6 3.7 2.54 0.041071 28.24347826
2 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
3 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
4 56 6 4.5 2.54 0.026786 73.17333333
5 56 6 3.5 2.54 0.044643 21.504
6 56 6 3.5 2.54 0.044643 21.504
7 56 6 3.5 2.54 0.044643 21.504
8 56 6 2.2 2.54 0.067857 -5.010526316
9 56 6 1.5 2.54 0.080357 -12.94222222
14 1 56 6 2.7 2.54 0.058929 2.715151515
2 56 6 2.7 2.54 0.058929 2.715151515
3 56 6 2.7 2.54 0.058929 2.715151515
4 56 6 2.7 2.54 0.058929 2.715151515
5 56 6 2.8 2.54 0.057143 4.55
6 56 6 4.3 2.54 0.030357 57.97647059
7 56 6 3.8 2.54 0.039286 32.07272727
8 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
9 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
15 1 56 6 3.7 2.54 0.041071 28.24347826
2 56 6 3.6 2.54 0.042857 24.73333333
3 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
4 56 6 4.5 2.54 0.026786 73.17333333
5 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
6 56 6 5 2.54 0.017857 137.76
7 56 6 4.2 2.54 0.032143 51.64444444
8 56 6 3.7 2.54 0.041071 28.24347826
9 56 6 3.8 2.54 0.039286 32.07272727
10 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
16 1 56 6 3.2 2.54 0.05 13.2
2 56 6 3.6 2.54 0.042857 24.73333333
3 56 6 3.6 2.54 0.042857 24.73333333
4 56 6 4 2.54 0.035714 40.88
5 56 6 4 2.54 0.035714 40.88
6 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
7 56 6 2.8 2.54 0.057143 4.55
8 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667

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Row Plate Age Tprev Tact Tmin CR Remaining
17 1 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
2 56 6 3.4 2.54 0.046429 18.52307692
3 56 6 4.2 2.54 0.032143 51.64444444
4 56 6 3.6 2.54 0.042857 24.73333333
5 56 6 3.6 2.54 0.042857 24.73333333
6 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
7 56 6 2.8 2.54 0.057143 4.55
18 1 56 6 3.4 2.54 0.046429 18.52307692
2 56 6 1.8 2.54 0.075 -9.866666667
3 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
4 56 8 7 2.54 0.017857 249.76
5 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
6 56 6 1.8 2.54 0.075 -9.866666667
7 56 6 3.2 2.54 0.05 13.2
19 1 56 6 2 2.54 0.071429 -7.56
2 56 6 2.8 2.54 0.057143 4.55
3 56 6 5 2.54 0.017857 137.76
4 56 6 4 2.54 0.035714 40.88
5 56 6 2.9 2.54 0.055357 6.503225806
6 56 6 2.9 2.54 0.055357 6.503225806
20 1 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
2 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
3 56 6 4.1 2.54 0.033929 45.97894737
4 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
5 56 6 2.8 2.54 0.057143 4.55
21 1 56 6 3 2.54 0.053571 8.586666667
2 56 6 4.5 2.54 0.026786 73.17333333
3 56 6 3.8 2.54 0.039286 32.07272727

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 Row Plate Age Tprev Tact Tmin CR Remaining
A 1 56 8 5.2 4.32 0.05 17.6
2 56 8 4.8 4.32 0.057143 8.4
REPLACE 3 56 8 3.8 4.32 0.075 -6.933333333
4 56 8 5.1 4.32 0.051786 15.06206897
5 56 8 3.2 4.32 0.085714 -13.06666667
6 56 8 5.2 4.32 0.05 17.6
7 56 8 5.5 4.32 0.044643 26.432
8 56 8 4.9 4.32 0.055357 10.47741935
9 56 8 3.6 4.32 0.078571 -9.163636364
10 56 8 3.6 4.32 0.078571 -9.163636364
11 56 8 4.9 4.32 0.055357 10.47741935
12 56 8 4.6 4.32 0.060714 4.611764706
13 56 8 5.5 4.32 0.044643 26.432
14 56 8 5 4.32 0.053571 12.69333333
15 56 8 4.6 4.32 0.060714 4.611764706
13 56 8 5 4.32 0.053571 12.69333333
17 56 8 5.6 4.32 0.042857 29.86666667
18 56 8 4.9 4.32 0.055357 10.47741935
19 56 8 4.8 4.32 0.057143 8.4
20 56 8 4.4 4.32 0.064286 1.244444444
21 56 8 5 4.32 0.053571 12.69333333
22 56 8 4.5 4.32 0.0625 2.88

• The above values although in red, can be changed after some minor repairs are
carried out and the floor is coated to client specifications

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Shell to bottom weld cross sectional drawing.

INTERNAL

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

POSITION WALL THICKNESS LEG LENGTH LEG LENGTH WELD THROAT

(TOP) (BOTTOM)
1 8.60mm 8.78mm 10.00mm 14.00mm 7.00mm
2 8.59mm 7.53mm 15.00mm 14.00mm 8.00mm
3 8.30mm 9.00mm 12.00mm 15.00mm 7.00mm
4 8.34mm 8.49mm 13.00mm 15.00mm 8.00mm
5 5.49mm 7.99mm 13.00mm 15.00mm 7.00mm
6 5.68mm 7.88mm 13.00mm 13.00mm 9.00mm
7 7.98mm 8.24mm 12.00mm 17.00mm 9.00mm
8 5.20mm 7.86mm 13.00mm 16.00mm 8.00mm
9 7.84mm 8.21mm 13.00mm 16.00mm 8.00mm
10 7.96mm 8.54mm 13.00mm 13.00mm 8.00mm
11 8.18mm 8.07mm 14.00mm 13.00mm 8.00mm
12 8.41mm 8.08mm 13.00mm 15.00mm 8.00mm
13 8.44mm 8.45mm 17.00mm 13.00mm 10.00mm
14 7.86mm 8.16mm 14.00mm 15.00mm 8.00mm
15 8.38mm 6.67mm 11.00mm 19.00mm 8.00mm
16 8.08mm 7.76mm 11.00mm 15.00mm 8.00mm
17 7.96mm 8.47mm 11.00mm 16.00mm 7.00mm
18 8.40mm 9.95mm 11.00mm 16.00mm 7.00mm
19 8.39mm 8.27mm 10.00mm 17.00mm 8.00mm
20 8.55mm 8.15mm 14.00mm 15.00mm 8.00mm
21 8.08mm 8.02mm 13.00mm 15.00mm 8.00mm
22 8.09mm 7.97mm 13.00mm 15.00mm 8.00mm
23 8.37mm 7.31mm 18.00mm 15.00mm 9.00mm
24 8.46mm 7.73mm 16.00mm 14.00mm 6.00mm
25 7.31mm 7.76mm 19.00mm 15.00mm 8.00mm
26 7.32mm 4.15mm 15.00mm 13.00mm 8.00mm
27 7.43mm 7.71mm 15.00mm 15.00mm 8.00mm

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28 7.87mm 8.06mm 12.00mm 15.00mm 9.00mm
29 8.04mm 8.37mm 12.00mm 14.00mm 5.00mm
30 8.07mm 6.51mm 15.00mm 16.00mm 8.00mm
31 8.05mm 8.14mm 12.00mm 15.00mm 7.00mm
32 8.28mm 8.34mm 13.00mm 16.00mm 5.00mm
33 8.22mm 8.46mm 12.00mm 14.00mm 6.00mm
34 7.56mm 7.91mm 12.00mm 12.00mm 5.00mm
35 8.10mm 7.86mm 12.00mm 13.00mm 6.00mm
36 7.95mm 8.07mm 12.00mm 13.00mm 5.00mm
37 8.15mm 8.15mm 13.00mm 14.00mm 5.00mm
38 8.05mm 8.06mm 12.00mm 13.00mm 6.00mm
39 7.82mm 7.93mm 10.00mm 14.00mm 5.00mm
40 7.35mm 7.62mm 13.00mm 12.00mm 5.00mm
41 8.27mm 8.54mm 13.00mm 15.00mm 6.00mm
42 8.21mm 8.80mm 12.00mm 14.00mm 6.00mm
43 8.44mm 8.46mm 12.00mm 15.00mm 5.00mm
44 8.71mm 8.39mm 11.00mm 9.00mm 7.00mm
45 8.95mm 8.58mm 11.00mm 15.00mm 7.00mm
46 8.61mm 8.54mm 14.00mm 13.00mm 5.00mm
47 8.18mm 8.22mm 12.00mm 13.00mm 5.00mm
48 8.33mm 8.09mm 13.00mm 14.00mm 8.00mm
49 7.87mm 8.89mm 14.00mm 16.00mm 7.00mm
50 8.48mm 8.48mm 15.00mm 16.00mm 8.00mm
51 8.48mm 7.72mm 12.00mm 15.00mm 8.00mm
52 7.78mm 7.96mm 12.00mm 15.00mm 8.00mm
53 7.34mm 8.23mm 13.00mm 15.00mm 8.00mm
54 8.17mm 8.80mm 13.00mm 14.00mm 8.00mm
55 8.67mm 8.16mm 13.00mm 16.00mm 9.00mm
56 8.15mm 8.08mm 12.00mm 17.00mm 8.00mm
57 8.65mm 8.30mm 13.00mm 17.00mm 8.00mm
58 5.22mm 4.58mm 13.00mm 16.00mm 8.00mm
59 8.27mm 8.05mm 13.00mm 17.00mm 8.00mm
60 8.65mm 7.72mm 13.00mm 15.00mm 8.00mm
61 8.33mm 8.57mm 14.00mm 16.00mm 7.00mm
62 8.58mm 8.40mm 11.00mm 15.00mm 8.00mm
63 8.58mm 7.56mm 15.00mm 16.00mm 8.00mm
64 8.47mm 8.25mm 13.00mm 17.00mm 7.00mm
65 8.26mm 8.37mm 12.00mm 13.00mm 8.00mm
66 8.77mm 8.64mm 13.00mm 15.00mm 7.00mm
67 4.52mm 8.57mm 13.00mm 13.00mm 7.00mm
68 8.59mm 8.39mm 17.00mm 15.00mm 9.00mm
69 7.85mm 7.95mm 13.00mm 12.00mm 9.00mm
70 7.99mm 8.74mm 16.00mm 17.00mm 9.00mm
71 8.57mm 8.30mm 15.00mm 16.00mm 9.00mm
72 8.52mm 8.84mm 15.00mm 17.00mm 9.00mm
73 6.35mm 7.62mm 15.00mm 16.00mm 9.00mm

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74 8.40mm 7.59mm 15.00mm 12.00mm 9.00mm
75 5.59mm 6.89mm 15.00mm 17.00mm 10.00mm
76 6.81mm 7.81mm 13.00mm 13.00mm 10.00mm
77 8.01mm 8.43mm 13.00mm 10.00mm 9.00mm
78 8.88mm 8.05mm 12.00mm 12.00mm 8.00mm
79 5.04mm 7.31mm 12.00mm 13.00mm 8.00mm
80 7.04mm 7.31mm 12.00mm 13.00mm 8.00mm
81 5.47mm 5.00mm 13.00mm 11.00mm 9.00mm
82 7.78mm 8.13mm 12.00mm 11.00mm 7.00mm
83 8.30mm 8.26mm 12.00mm 12.00mm 8.00mm
84 8.01mm 8.19mm 13.00mm 12.00mm 8.00mm
85 4.52mm 8.69mm 13.00mm 13.00mm 9.00mm
86 6.16mm 5.44mm 12.00mm 9.00mm 8.00mm
87 8.04mm 8.41mm 13.00mm 12.00mm 7.00mm
88 6.95mm 7.34mm 12.00mm 12.00mm 8.00mm

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 EXTERNAL

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

POSITION WALL THICKNESS CHIME LEG LENGTH LEG LENGTH WELD

WIDTH (TOP) (BOTTOM) THROAT
1 8.42mm 9.08mm 32mm 14.00mm 15.00mm 9.00mm
2 8.84mm 7.82mm 46mm 14.00mm 14.00mm 8.00mm
3 9.08mm 8.77mm 49mm 13.00mm 15.00mm 8.00mm
4 8.80mm 8.51mm 56mm 11.00mm 15.00mm 9.00mm
5 7.70mm 7.31mm 47mm 12.00mm 16.00mm 8.00mm
6 8.16mm 7.59mm 47mm 11.00mm 16.00mm 9.00mm
7 8.32mm 8.55mm 41mm 12.00mm 14.00mm 9.00mm
8 8.30mm 8.50mm 49mm 14.00mm 16.00mm 9.00mm
9 8.74mm 8.88mm 41mm 12.00mm 14.00mm 8.00mm
10 9.01mm 8.73mm 48mm 14.00mm 14.00mm 7.00mm
11 9.00mm 8.31mm 51mm 12.00mm 15.00mm 7.00mm
12 8.76mm 8.64mm 31mm 13.00mm 15.00mm 8.00mm
13 9.02mm 8.66mm 36mm 16.00mm 11.00mm 7.00mm
14 8.62mm 8.17mm 48mm 14.00mm 13.00mm 7.00mm
15 9.02mm 8.34mm 42mm 12.00mm 11.00mm 7.00mm
16 8.65mm 8.06mm 39mm 15.00mm 12.00mm 6.00mm
17 9.10mm 9.07mm 40mm 13.00mm 12.00mm 7.00mm
18 9.34mm 8.93mm 45mm 10.00mm 14.00mm 6.00mm
19 8.59mm 8.46mm 44mm 12.00mm 14.00mm 7.00mm
20 8.77mm 8.42mm 48mm 9.00mm 13.00mm 7.00mm
21 8.54mm 8.38mm 49mm 13.00mm 13.00mm 9.00mm
22 8.62mm 8.29mm 50mm 12.00mm 14.00mm 9.00mm
23 8.08mm 8.66mm 47mm 12.00mm 14.00mm 8.00mm
24 8.81mm 8.38mm 45mm 13.00mm 11.00mm 9.00mm
25 8.73mm 8.42mm 46mm 13.00mm 13.00mm 9.00mm
26 8.56mm 8.38mm 50mm 13.00mm 12.00mm 8.00mm
27 8.55mm 7.72mm 47mm 14.00mm 13.00mm 9.00mm
28 8.41mm 7.64mm 45mm 13.00mm 14.00mm 10.00mm
29 8.94mm 8.56mm 59mm 8.00mm 17.00mm 9.00mm
30 8.84mm 8.16mm 47mm 12.00mm 15.00mm 8.00mm
31 8.72mm 7.82mm 45mm 9.00mm 15.00mm 9.00mm
32 8.07mm 7.16mm 50mm 14.00mm 16.00mm 8.00mm
33 8.64mm 8.64mm 39mm 14.00mm 13.00mm 10.00mm
34 8.49mm 7.70mm 50mm 12.00mm 14.00mm 9.00mm
35 7.85mm 7.22mm 45mm 14.00mm 15.00mm 9.00mm
36 8.54mm 8.70mm 42mm 13.00mm 13.00mm 12.00mm
37 8.57mm 7.96mm 39mm 11.00mm 15.00mm 8.00mm
38 8.57mm 7.42mm 53mm 11.00mm 15.00mm 8.00mm
39 7.67mm 7.40mm 55mm 11.00mm 15.00mm 7.00mm
40 7.35mm 6.81mm 53mm 13.00mm 15.00mm 8.00mm

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41 7.93mm 6.94mm 49mm 13.00mm 13.00mm 8.00mm
42 8.06mm 6.40mm 50mm 12.00mm 13.00mm 6.00mm
43 8.54mm 8.01mm 55mm 12.00mm 14.00mm 7.00mm
44 8.57mm 7.41mm 56mm 14.00mm 13.00mm 9.00mm
45 8.88mm 7.90mm 47mm 13.00mm 18.00mm 8.00mm
46 9.05mm 7.94mm 63mm 12.00mm 13.00mm 7.00mm
47 8.76mm 8.76mm 55mm 14.00mm 15.00mm 8.00mm
48 9.63mm 8.85mm 65mm 12.00mm 12.00mm 8.00mm
49 9.06mm 8.42mm 63mm 12.00mm 15.00mm 8.00mm
50 8.36mm 8.61mm 65mm 14.00mm 15.00mm 7.00mm
51 8.05mm 8.19mm 49mm 13.00mm 12.00mm 6.00mm
52 8.42mm 8.32mm 45mm 13.00mm 11.00mm 9.00mm
53 8.12mm 8.19mm 47mm 13.00mm 12.00mm 7.00mm
54 8.21mm 7.96mm 40mm 10.00mm 13.00mm 9.00mm
55 7.98mm 7.79mm 40mm 9.00mm 12.00mm 9.00mm
56 8.01mm 7.37mm 48mm 9.00mm 13.00mm 8.00mm
57 8.92mm 8.28mm 36mm 9.00mm 15.00mm 9.00mm
58 8.77mm 8.31mm 45mm 12.00mm 13.00mm 7.00mm
59 8.86mm 8.86mm 46mm 12.00mm 15.00mm 7.00mm
60 9.01mm 8.68mm 47mm 12.00mm 11.00mm 9.00mm
61 8.79mm 7.93mm 46mm 14.00mm 10.00mm 8.00mm
62 8.90mm 8.73mm 47mm 13.00mm 9.00mm 6.00mm
63 9.21mm 8.06mm 38mm 9.00mm 9.00mm 11.00mm
64 8.52mm 6.42mm 26mm 7.00mm 10.00mm 6.00mm
65 8.64mm 9.25mm 29mm 6.00mm 12.00mm 9.00mm
66 8.95mm 8.62mm 33mm 8.00mm 13.00mm 7.00mm
67 8.36mm 8.45mm 39mm 11.00mm 13.00mm 7.00mm
68 8.85mm 8.38mm 32mm 9.00mm 15.00mm 5.00mm
69 8.76mm 8.89mm 39mm 12.00mm 13.00mm 6.00mm
70 8.90mm 8.82mm 35mm 13.00mm 13.00mm 5.00mm
71 8.89mm 8.88mm 39mm 12.00mm 12.00mm 6.00mm
72 8.88mm 8.62mm 38mm 12.00mm 11.00mm 5.00mm
73 8.53mm 8.24mm 40mm 12.00mm 13.00mm 6.00mm
74 8.71mm 7.47mm 41mm 9.00mm 11.00mm 5.00mm
75 8.95mm 8.90mm 40mm 14.00mm 12.00mm 9.00mm
76 8.39mm 7.65mm 36mm 8.00mm 12.00mm 7.00mm
77 8.45mm 8.64mm 31mm 12.00mm 12.00mm 7.00mm
78 8.96mm 8.90mm 32mm 13.00mm 12.00mm 6.00mm
79 7.79mm 8.12mm 36mm 10.00mm 11.00mm 9.00mm
80 8.22mm 8.34mm 38mm 12.00mm 15.00mm 8.00mm
81 8.38mm 8.19mm 38mm 11.00mm 13.00mm 7.00mm
82 8.79mm 8.46mm 39mm 9.00mm 14.00mm 7.00mm
83 8.83mm 8.98mm 37mm 9.00mm 12.00mm 6.00mm
84 8.26mm 8.42mm 26mm 9.00mm 15.00mm 8.00mm
85 8.50mm 8.01mm 35mm 12.00mm 12.00mm 6.00mm
86 8.50mm 7.72mm 46mm 13.00mm 13.00mm 8.00mm

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 87 7.63mm 7.80mm 46mm 12.00mm 14.00mm 8.00mm
88 8.23mm 8.65mm 37mm 12.00mm 13.00mm 8.00mm

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

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

• Some sections of welding are not in accordance with Section 5.1.5.7 a) of API 650. Consider
repairing welds to required profile with follow up NDE.

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Findings
BOTTOM:

1. Multiple holes noted during vacuum box and visual inspection on floor plates and
plate welds. (Picture 15)
2. Moderate to severe clustered and isolated topside pitting noted across tank
bottom plates and annular plates. (Picture 16)
3. Moderate underfloor corrosion noted on plates R5P5 & R7P6 and in isolated
scattered areas of tank bottom. (Picture 17)
4. EFR support pad welds to floor plate weld spacing is not API compliant. (Picture 18)
5. Cracks noted in isolated areas of tank bottom plate welds. Refer to MT report
layout drawing. (Picture 19)
6. Multiple patch plate repairs noted across tank bottom plates, weld spacing is not
API compliant and appears plates were directly placed over previous tank bottom
plates. (Picture 20)
7. No support pads noted below vacuum breaker support. No support leg on North
side vacuum breaker. (Picture 21)
8. The roof drain line appears poorly supported. A concrete block was used to keep
the drain line upright during inspection activities. The drain line is slightly blocked.
(Picture 22)
9. No support pad noted below internal drainpipe support brackets. (Picture 23)
10. Stilling well support brackets are not welded to existing support pad but directly to
the floor. (Picture 24)
11. Minor to moderate voids noted across tank bottom. (Picture 25)
12. Severe clustered pitting noted on the South side of tank annular ring within the
critical zone. Annular plate 3 is in poor condition. (Picture 26)
Repair Recommendations (Suitable for service)

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

BOTTOM:
1. Repair pin holes by means of weld removal and repair with follow up NDE.
Alternatively install patch plates with R50mm rounded corners, then carry out MPI
and vacuumbox inspection and if acceptable paint according to SFF
specifications. ***
2. Repair pitting by means of overlay weld in accordance with Section 9.10.1.2.1 of
API 653. Additionally consult the guidelines of Section 4.3.2.2 for an alternative to
repairs in the critical zone. Install patch plates with R50mm rounded corners as per
patch plate layout drawing. Then carry out MPI and vacuumbox inspection and if
acceptable paint to SFF specifications. Voids shall be repaired by adding new
backfill prior to plate instillation. Refer to Patch plate summary list for exact
dimensions and position. ***
3. Replace plate R5P5 & R7P6 in accordance with section 9.10.2 of API 653, carry out
MPI and vacuumbox inspection and if acceptable paint according to SFF
specifications. Areas of voids shall be filled with new backfill and contaminated

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 materials to be removed prior to installation. If acceptable paint plates according
to SFF specifications. ***
4. Weld spacing should comply with the provisions of figure 9.13 of API 653.
Alternatively consider Hardness Testing of floor and support pad welds. Test parent
material, welds and HAZ’s. Hardness value shall not be higher than 240Hv. **
5. Remove defective weld material, carry out MPI and vacuumbox inspection. If
acceptable repair weld and carry out MPI and vacuumbox inspection after
repair. If acceptable, paint according to SFF specifications. ***
6. Remove previously installed or old floor plates that are directly below repaired
plates. Plates to be re-installed in accordance with section 9.10 of API 653. Add
new backfill and ensure weld spacing complies with the provisions of figure 9.13 of
API 653.Carry out MPI and vacuum box inspection after re-installing floor plates
and if acceptable paint according to SFF specification. Carry out tank settlement
and calibration after repairs. ***
7. Consider installing support pads with R50mm rounded corners below both vacuum
breaker openings, then carry out MPI and vacuum box inspection and if
acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. Repair or reinstall missing leg on
North side of tank bottom. **
8. Consider pressure testing roof drain line and removing all trapped dirt and product
residue, then if acceptable install sufficient supports below drain line, carry out MPI
and vacuum box inspection and if acceptable paint according to SFF
specifications. ***
9. Consider installing support pads with R50mm rounded corners below internal
pipework supports, then carry out MPI and vacuum box inspection and if
acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. **
10. Ensure stilling well supports are welded to existing support pad, then carry out MPI
and if acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. **
11. Areas of moderate voids and settlement should be repaired, consider engineer
evaluation and adding new backfill between plate and foundation and then
carry out tank settlement and calibration inspection. **
12. Consider replacement of Annular plate A3 in accordance with section 9.10.1.2.4
of API 653, then carry out MPI and vacuum box inspection and if acceptable paint
according to SFF specifications. Corrosion pitting noted on other annular plates to
be repaired in accordance with section 9.10.1.2 of API 653 with follow up NDE
examination. Should patch and overlay repair not be practical or permitted by
code, consider plate replacement. ***

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10. SHELL REVIEW

NDE SCOPE OF SHELL READINGS

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

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

WELD INSPECTION RESULTS AND EVALUATION

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

SHELL INSPECTION CHECKLIST AND NOTES

EXTERNAL VISUAL INSPECTION OK N/A COMMENTS

Verify safe filling height of the tank. X 12 164mm (calculated at 80%)

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

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

Visually inspect for paint failures, leaks, X Discoloration noted on North

distortions, pitting and corrosion on the side of tank external.
shell plates. This must be shown on the (Picture 28)
shell development drawing.
Shell internal above course 1 is
uncoated, surface corrosion
noted on entire internal

Pitting corrosion noted on

course 1 internal. (Picture 36)
Visually inspect the shell to bottom weld X Moderate corrosion noted on
for corrosion and thinning on plate and bottom projection plate.
weld. Include a dimensioned, cross- (Picture 11)
sectional drawing of the shell to bottom
joint.
WIND GIRDERS/STIFFENING RINGS OK N/A COMMENTS

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

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

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

ANCHOR BOLTS OK N/A COMMENTS

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

Measure and record the circumference 173 533mm

of the tank.
Survey the shell to check for plumb- X Carry out tank settlement and
ness. calibration post repairs
Inspect and record electrical grounding X Grounding noted. Paint failure
of the tank. and surface corrosion evident.
Multiple disused lugs.
(Picture 7)
Measure and record the height of each
strake. Strake No. Height
(mm)
Course 6 is fitted with stiffener/walkway. 1 2452mm
No access for AUT deployment above 2 2412mm
this obstruction. Remaining life 3 2430mm
calculations are based on results 4 2435mm
obtained during inspection activities 5 2397mm
below this obstruction. No safe access to 6 2466mm
tank peripheral walkway 7 614mm
TOTAL 15206mm

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

on each strake along the staircase.

Record name plate information (API 650) X None noted

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

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 INTERNAL VISUAL INSPECTION OK N/A COMMENTS

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

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

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 CRUDE OIL
SHELL ULTRASONIC THICKNESS READINGS
SHELL THICKNESS CALCULATIONS

According to API 653 Section 4.3.

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

Course 6 has a stiffener installed, no access above this obstruction to obtain MUT or AUT thickness values
for calculation. There is an approximate height of 614mm above this obstruction.

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

Course 1 49.88ft 48.88ft 0.918 23600 1 0.89“ 22.60 mm

180.18ft
Course 2 41.84ft 40.84ft 180.18ft 0.918 23600 1 0.74“ 18.79 mm
Course 3 33.93ft 32.93ft 180.18ft 0.918 26000 1 0.54“ 13.71 mm
Course 4 25.96ft 24.96ft 180.18ft 0.918 26000 1 0.41“ 10.41 mm
Course 5 17.98ft 16.98ft 180.18ft 0.918 26000 1 0.28“ 7.11 mm
Course 6 10.12ft 9.12ft 180.18ft 0.918 26000 1 0.15“ 3.81 mm

* T min restricted to a min of 2.54mm

Shell Date Date Years of Beginning Actual Tmin Corrosion Years to

Course built inspected service thickness thickness rate retirement
Course
1967 2023 56 Years 32 mm 27.29mm 22.60 mm 0.084107 55.76 Years
1

Course 0.054107
1967 2023 56 Years 28 mm 24.97mm 18.79 mm 114.21 Years
2

Course 0.038571
1967 2023 56 Years 22 mm 19.84mm 13.71 mm 158.92 Years
3
Course 0.058571
1967 2023 56 Years 16 mm 14.72mm 10.41 mm 73.58 Years
4

Course 0.029107
1967 2023 56 Years 12 mm 10.37mm 7.11 mm 112 Years
5

Course
1967 2023 56 Years 8 mm 7.74mm 3.81 mm 0.004643 846.46 Years
6

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

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 DIESEL D550
SHELL ULTRASONIC THICKNESS READINGS
SHELL THICKNESS CALCULATIONS

According to API 653 Section 4.3.

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

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

Course 1
49.88ft 48.88ft 180.18ft 0.86 23600 1 0.83 “ 21.08 mm
Course 2
41.84ft 40.84ft 180.18ft 0.86 23600 1 0.69 “ 17.52 mm
Course 3
33.93ft 32.93ft 180.18ft 0.86 26000 1 0.51 “ 12.94 mm
Course 4
25.96ft 24.96ft 180.18ft 0.86 26000 1 0.38 “ 9.65 mm
Course 5
17.98ft 16.98ft 180.18ft 0.86 26000 1 0.26 “ 6.60 mm
Course 6
10.12ft 9.12ft 180.18ft 0.86 26000 1 0.14 “ 3.55 mm

* T min restricted to a min of 2.54mm

Shell Date Date Years of Beginning Actual Tmin Corrosion Years to

Course built inspected service thickness thickness rate retirement

Course
1967 2023 56 Years 32 mm 27.29mm 21.08 mm 0.084107 73.83 Years
1

Course
1967 2023 56 Years 28 mm 24.97mm 17.52 mm 0.054107 137.68 Years
2

Course
1967 2023 56 Years 22 mm 19.84mm 12.94 mm 0.038571 178.88 Years
3

Course
1967 2023 56 Years 16 mm 14.72mm 9.65 mm 0.058571 86.56 Years
4

Course
1967 2023 56 Years 12 mm 10.37mm 6.60 mm 0.029107 129.52 Years
5

Course
1967 2023 56 Years 8 mm 7.74mm 3.50 mm 0.004643 902.46 Years
6

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

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 TANK 12 SHELL PLATE LAYOUT DRAWING

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

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SHELL PHOTOGRAPHS

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

27 – Corrosion and paint failure noted on tank pipework with fireproofing

(Fireproofing in poor condition, possibly past its life cycle)

28 – Discoloration noted on shell external, North side

(Possibly due to fire hydrant water stains)

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29 – Arc strikes, undercut and general poor weld profile noted on shell plate welds
(No access to all shell plate welds above course 1)

30 – Undercut, underfill and weld deposits noted

(No PTFE noted between line and support)

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31 – Corrosion and paint failure noted on walkway underside, no support pads
(No access for further assessment from ground level)

32 – No support pads noted below staircase steps and supports

(Moderate undercut and weld deposits noted in these areas)

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 33 – No handrail with supports noted on walkway periphery
(Unsafe to access walkway in its current condition)

34 – Mechanical damage and isolated pitting noted on shell external

(Some areas may be hidden below coating system)

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35 – Clustered corrosion pitting noted on plate 12 near earth lug

36 – Pitting corrosion noted on shell internal plates

(Sandblast shell internal for further assessment)

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 37 – Pitting corrosion noted at peripheral seal to shell gap
(It is difficult to measure the depth of corrosion as it needs to be blasted)

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Findings

SHELL
1. No API name plate noted on shell external.
2. Corrosion and paint failure noted on tank pipework with fireproofing. (Picture 27)
3. Discoloration noted on North side of tank shell external. (Picture 28)
4. Arc strikes, moderate undercut, corrosion, underfill and general poor weld profile
noted on shell plate welds. (Picture 29)
5. Undercut, underfill and weld deposits noted on tank pipework support pad welds,
no PTFE noted between line and support bracket. (Picture 30)
6. Corrosion and paint failure noted on walkway underside and supports. No support
pads noted below walkway support bracket welds. (Picture 31)
7. No support pads noted below staircase steps supports and platform support
brackets. (Picture 32)
8. No peripheral handrail noted on walkway platform. (Picture 33)
9. Mechanical damage and pitting noted in isolated areas of tank shell external.
(Picture 34)
10. Clustered corrosion pitting noted on plate 12 near earth lug connection.
(Picture 35)
11. Clustered internal pitting corrosion noted on shell internal course 1. (Picture 36)
12. General thinning noted at EFR peripheral seal to shell gap. Limited access for
visual inspection due to the presence of the seal assembly. AUT results indicate
general material loss and thinning in this area. (Picture 37)
13. Tank shell roundness and ovality is not code compliant. Multiple locations are out
of allowable tolerance values.

Repair Recommendations (Suitable for service)

SHELL:

1. Install nameplate in accordance with Section 13 of API 653 and Section 10 of API
650. ***
2. Consider corrosion under insulation inspection, alternatively remove fireproofing,
and visually assess the condition of pipeline. Repair any possible corrosion and if
acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. Reinstate fireproofing if
required. **
3. It appears that the discoloration originates from firefighting system being used.
Remove discoloration and ensure coating system is still in good condition. **
4. Consider repairing shell plate welds in accordance with section 9.6 of API 653,
then carry out post repair NDE inspection in accordance with section 12.1.3 of API
653. **
5. Consider repairing weld by means of grinder and re-welding as required, then
carry out MPI and if acceptable paint to SFF specifications. **
6. Consider sandblasting walkway supports, repair corrosion and if acceptable paint
according to SFF specifications. Consider installing support pads with R50mm
rounded corners below bracket, then carry out MPI and if acceptable paint
according to SFF specifications. Consider hardness testing. Test parent material,
welds and HAZ’s. Hardness value shall not be higher than 240Hv. ***
7. Consider installing support pads with R50mm rounded corners below staircase
steps and platform supports, then carry out MPI and if acceptable paint
according to SFF specifications. Weld spacing should comply with the provisions
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 of Figure 9.1 of API 653. Alternatively consider Hardness Testing of staircase step
welds. Test parent material, welds and HAZ’s. Hardness value shall not be higher
than 240Hv. **
8. After repair of walkway supports, install peripheral handrail as additional safety
barrier. Then carry out MPI and if acceptable paint to SFF specifications. ***
9. Investigate reason for mechanical damage. Then consider repairing isolated
pitting by means of overlay weld, then carry out MPI and if acceptable paint
according to SFF specifications. **
10. If earth lug connection is no longer in use, remove it. Then consider installing
patch plate with R50mm rounded corners over corroded area after repairs. Then
carry out MPI. If acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. **
11. Sandblast entire 1st strake on the internal side of thank to allow further direct visual
access to plates. Pitting corrosion to be measured for depth and severity. It is
unclear if product and dirt residue are the cause of the pitted appearance. Refer
to AUT report results. After further assessment consider patch plate or overlay weld
repair, then carry out MPI and Dye pen inspection as required and if acceptable
paint according to SFF specifications. ***
12. Remove peripheral seal as it has past it’s life cycle. Then sandblast the seal to shell
gap around the periphery of tank shell for further visual assessment and possible
follow up NDE inspection. Repair recommendations to be made after further
assessment. Then reinstall peripheral seal if required. ***
13. Consider engineer evaluation for possible repair solutions to address areas of non-
compliance. ***

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

ACFM Through coating inspection carried out n nozzle neck and reinforcing plate welds.

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

NOZZLES AND APPURTENANCES INSPECTION CHECKLIST AND NOTES

SHELL APPURTENANCES MANHOLES AND OK N/A COMMENTS

NOZZLES

Inspect for cracks and leakage on welds X Okay

at nozzles, manholes, and reinforcing
plates.
Inspect for shell plate dimpling around X Minor dimpling noted around nozzles
nozzles, caused by excessive pipe
deflection.
Inspect for flange leaks and leaks around X No obvious leaks noted, out of service
bolting. inspection
Are tell-tale holes open to the X No. Some openings are blocked.
atmosphere? (Picture 38)

Record each nozzle and manhole X Refer to nozzle tables

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

Inspect piping, flanges, and valves for X Okay.

leaks up to the first flange, threaded joint,
or welded joint outside the tank.
Inspect fire-fighting system components. X Limited access at time of inspection,
some corrosion and paint failure visible at
time of inspection. (Pictures 27 & 50)

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

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

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 TANK 12 NOZZLE TABLES

SHELL

Reinforcing pad shapes:

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NOZZLES AND EXTERNAL APPURTENANCES PHOTOGRAPHS

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

38 – Nozzle reinforcing plate tell-tale holes are plugged

(Minor corrosion and paint failure noted in these areas)

39 – Arc strikes, undercut and poor weld profile

(Corrosion and paint failure evident)

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 40 – Paint failure and corrosion noted on nozzles
(Corrosion noted on nozzle internals)

41 – Mechanical damage noted on manway M2 reinforcing plate

(Unclear where this originates from)

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 42 – Corrosion pitting noted on manway nozzle M4

43 – Pitting corrosion noted around nozzles

(Limited access to nozzle welds in it’s current design)

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Findings

NOZZLES AND APPURTENANCES:

1. Nozzle reinforcing plate tell-tale holes are plugged. (Picture 38)

2. Arc strikes, undercut, underfill and general poor weld profile noted on shell nozzle
welds. (Picture 39)
3. Paint failure and corrosion noted on shell nozzles. (Picture 40)
4. Mechanical damage noted on nozzle M2 reinforcing plate. (Picture 41)
5. Moderate corrosion and paint failure noted on manway M4 neck internal.
(Picture 42)
6. Pitting corrosion noted around nozzles on shell internal. (Picture 43)

Repair Recommendations (Suitable for service)

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

NOZZLES AND APPURTENANCES:

1. Unblock tell-tale hole and apply grease. Consider pressure testing of reinforcing
plate welds after repairs. If acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. **
2. Consider repairing welds by means of grinder and overlay or re-welding as
required, then carry out MPI and if acceptable paint according to SFF
specifications. **
3. Repair corrosion and if acceptable paint nozzles according to SFF specifications.
Consider coating nozzle neck internals. Ensure gaskets are installed before placing
into service. **
4. It is unclear where this mechanical damage originates from, it should be monitored
over time. **
5. Consider sandblasting manway nozzle neck internal, then repair corrosion and
carry out MPI, if acceptable, paint according to SFF specifications. **
6. Sandblast around nozzle openings on tank internal, repair corrosion where possible
and if acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. **

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12. EXTERNAL FLOATING ROOF REVIEW

NDE SCOPE OF TANK SHELL READINGS

A general visual inspection was performed on the tank EFR where access was possible.

EXTERNAL FLOATING ROOF INSPECTION CHECKLIST AND NOTES

FLOATING ROOF DECK OK N/A COMMENTS

Hammer test the area between roof rim X AUT corrosion mapping carried
and shell. (I access for hammer testing is out on shell external, refer to
inadequate, measure the distance from NDE report
the bottom edge of the roof to the
corroded area and then hammer test
from inside the pontoon.)
In sour water service, clean and test all X Not applicable
deck plate weld seams for cracking
unless the lower laps have been sealed
welded.
Check that either the roof drain is open, X Roof drain opening slightly
or the drain plug in the roof is open in blocked by dirt build up. Water
case of unexpected rain. draw off confirmed during
rainy days
On flat bottomed and cone bottom roof X Not applicable
decks, check for a vapor dam around
the periphery of the roof. The dam should
be continuous without break to prevent
escape of vapors to the seal area from
under the center of the roof.
FLOATING ROOF PONTOONS OK N/A COMMENTS

Visually inspect each pontoon for liquid X Pressure testing carried out,
leakage. through holes noted – remove
water if present
Run a light wire through the gooseneck X Not applicable
vents on locked down inspection hatch
covers to make sure they are open.
Inspect lockdown latches on each X Insulation is damaged and
cover. perished in some areas
Check and report if each pontoon is: X Pressure testing carried out on
all pontoons.
• Vapor tight (bulkhead seal welded
on one side on bottom, sides, and Pontoons P9,10,12,13,24,25,26
top). & 27 failed the test.

• Liquid tight (seal-welded on bottom X Appears okay

and sides only), or
• Unacceptable (minimum X Through holes noted on
acceptable condition is liquid tight). pontoons; P9,10,12,13,24,25,26
& 27

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 FLOATING ROOF CUTOUTS OK N/A COMMENTS

Inspect underside of cutouts for X No obvious mechanical

mechanical damage. damaged areas noted.
Multiple patched areas noted
on EFR underside
Inspect welds for cracks. X Welds appear okay, tac
welding noted in most areas
Inspect plate for thinning, pitting, and X Not applicable
erosion.
Measure mixer cutouts and record plate X Not applicable
thickness for future mixer installation or
replacement.
FLOATING ROOF SUPPORTS OK N/A COMMENTS

Inspect fixed low and removable high X Corrosion and paint failure
floating roof legs for thinning. noted
Inspect for notching at bottom of legs for X Notching noted, possible
drainage. trapped product on legs
internals
Inspect for leg buckling or felling at X Buckling noted
bottom.
Inspect pin hole in roof guide for tears. X Not applicable
Check plump of all legs. X Visually some supports are off
center
Inspect for adequate reinforcing gussets X Not applicable
on all legs through a single portion of the
roof.
Inspect the area around the roof legs for X Supports welded to topside
cracking if there is no internal reinforcing
pad or if the topside pad is not welded to
the deck plate on the underside.
Inspect the sealing system on the two- X Not access at time of
position legs and the vapor plugs in the inspection. Membranes are
fixed low leg for deterioration of the most likely perished
gaskets.
On shell-mounted roof supports, check X No safe access, peripheral
for adequate clearance based on the seal and components show
maximum floating roof movement as signs of wear and seal has
determined by the position of the roof perished. (Picture 47)
relative to the gauge well and/or
counter- rotational device.

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

Inspect seal fabric for wear, X Not applicable

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

Inspect the rim-mounted bolting bar for X Not applicable

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

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 FLOATING ROOF APPURTENANCES OK N/A COMMENTS
ROOF MANWAYS
Inspect walls of manways for pitting and X Through holes and corrosion
thinning. noted on manway covers
On tanks with interface auto gauges, X Not applicable
check seal around gauge tape cable
and guide wires through manway cover.
Inspect cover gasket and bolts. X Not applicable
RIM VENT OK N/A COMMENTS

Check rim vent for pitting and holes. X Not applicable

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

Service and check operation of breather X Corrosion noted at opening,

valve. no support pads below legs.
(Pictures 21 & 48)
Check that nozzle pipe projects no more X Not applicable
than____ in. below roof deck.
VACUUM BREAKER, MECHANICAL TYPE OK N/A COMMENTS

Inspect the stem for thinning. Measure X Not applicable

how far the vacuum breaker cover is
raised off the pipe when the roof is
resting on high or low legs.
On high legs: ___________ X Not applicable
On low legs: ___________ X Not applicable

ROOF DRAINS: OPEN SYSTEMS, OK N/A COMMENTS

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

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 CLOSED DRAIN SYSTEMS: DRAIN BASINS OK N/A COMMENTS

Inspect for thinning and pitting. X Not applicable

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

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EXTERNAL FLOATING ROOF PHOTOGRAPHS

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

44 – Multiple holes and tearing noted on EFR underside

45 – Clustered corrosion and paint failure noted on EFR topside

(Plate deformation around roof drain opening)

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46 – Stilling well negotiating membrane has perished, no anti-static connection noted
(Paint failure and corrosion noted in these areas)

47 – Moderate vegetation and dirt build up noted on EFR seal components

(Corrosion and wear noted on seal components)

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 48 – Corrosion and paint failure noted at vacuum breaker opening

49 – Corrosion and paint failure noted on roof nozzle platform and components

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50 – Corrosion and paint failure noted on foam pourer components
(No access to visually assess its condition at time of inspection)

51 – Severe corrosion and incomplete handrail noted on staircase

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 52 – Multiple holes noted on pontoons, marked in paint
(Some water may be trapped at pontoon internal)

53 – Moderate dirt and vegetation build up noted on EFR topside

(Corrosion and other through holes may be present at these locations)

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 54 – Corrosion and paint failure noted on EFR leg end caps
(Standing water appears to collect in these areas)

55 – Plate deformation noted on EFR topside, standing water collects

(Corrosion and paint failure visible in these areas across roof topside)

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56 – Moderate corrosion noted on assumed patched repairs
(Water might be seeping through these repaired areas)

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Findings

ROOF:

1. Multiple holes and wear noted on EFR underside, some holes are not clearly visible
and might be hidden. Total of six (6) holes noted during visual inspection.
(Picture 44)
2. Clustered corrosion and paint failure noted on EFR topside, standing water collects
here. (Picture 45)
3. Stilling well negotiating membranes have perished, no obvious anti-static cable
connection noted at time of inspection. (Picture 46)
4. EFR peripheral seal components appear corroded and worn. Moderate dirt
vegetation noted. (Picture 47)
5. Corrosion and paint failure noted at vacuum breaker openings. (Picture 48)
6. Moderate corrosion and paint failure noted on walkway platform and roof nozzle
openings. (Picture 49)
7. Corrosion and paint failure noted on foam pourer components. (Picture 50)
8. Severe corrosion and missing sections noted on staircase platform towards roof
nozzles. (Picture 51)
9. Pontoon’s; P9, P10, P12, P13, P24, P25, P26 & P27 failed pressure testing, through
holes visible at time of inspection. (Picture 52)
10. Moderate dirt and vegetation build up noted on EFR topside, unclear if through
holes and corrosion is visible directly below these areas. (Picture 53)
11. Moderate corrosion and paint failure noted on EFR leg end caps and support
pads. (Picture 54)
12. Moderate plate deformation noted on EFR topside, as a result standing water
collects across roof deck. The roof drainpipe appears to be slightly blocked.
(Picture 55)
13. Moderate to severe corrosion noted on assumed patch plate repair plate welds.
(Picture 56)

Repair Recommendations (Suitable for service)

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

ROOF:

1. Consider sandblasting EFR underside to uncover areas of deterioration and

possible through holes, then install patch plate/sheet to cover these areas. Ensure
water draw off towards roof drain opening. Monitor EFR during hydrostatic testing
activities. ***
2. Remove all dirt and moisture from EFR topside, then sandblast areas where
corrosion is visible to unmask defects. Repair corrosion by means of overlay or
patch repair as required, severely corroded sections of roof plate/sheet shall be
replaced entirely. Carry out MPI and Dye pen inspection and if acceptable paint
according to SFF specifications. ***
3. Replace perished membranes and if required, install anti-static cable connection,
then paint to SFF specifications. **
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4. Remove all vegetation and dirt build up then replace peripheral seal after painting
activities are completed on tank internal. ***
5. Repair corrosion and if acceptable paint vacuum breaker openings according to
SFF specifications. **
6. Repair corrosion and if required replace severely corroded sections of handrails
and platform components. If acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. ***
7. Repair corrosion and if acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. Test foam
line and all its components for functionality and continued use. **
8. Repair corrosion where possible and replace severely corroded sections of
handrailing at roof nozzle platform, then carry out MPI and if acceptable paint
according to SFF specifications. ***
9. Repair through holes by means of patch repair, then carry out pressure testing to
verify it is airtight. Remove any possible moisture from pontoon internal and if
acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. ***
10. Remove dirt residue and vegetation from EFR topside, then sandblast roof deck to
unmask possible corrosion and defects. Repair corrosion by means of patch repair
or sheet replacement. If acceptable paint according to SFF specifications. ***
11. Repair corrosion where practical and replace severely corroded sections as
required. Ensure adjustable legs are in working condition. If acceptable paint
according to SFF specifications. **
12. After repairs have been completed, ensure EFR plates slope towards drain
opening, unblock drain, and pressure test drain line to ensure functionality. ***
13. Repair corrosion where practical and carry out MPI and if acceptable paint
according to SFF specifications. **

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13. NDE INSPECTION SCOPE SUMMARY

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

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

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

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

4)16 Vertical locations where safe access was possible.

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

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

NDE EQUIPMENT

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

2) Standard welding gauge and pit gauge

3) T Scan 300 DL +.

4) MFL 3DiM-R and MFL hand scanner

5) AC Yoke

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14. Annexure B

NDE RESULTS

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