Specification for Bolted Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids Covers material, design, fabrication, and testing requirements for vertical, cylindrical, aboveground, closed and open top, bolted steel storage tanks with internal pressures approximately atmospheric at various sizes and capacities ranging from 100 to 10000 barrels. Tanks covered by this specification have been designed using established engineering calculations to determine minimum metal thickness and bolting specifications for each size tank filled with water. This specification is designed to provide the oil production industry with tanks of adequate safety and reasonable economy for use in the storage of crude petroleum and other liquids commonly handled and stored by the production segment of the industry. Pages: 33 15th Edition | October 2008 | Effective Date: March 31, 2009
Product Number: G12B15 | Price: $94.00
You may access Spec 12B in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org Spec 12D
Specification for Field Welded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids
Covers material, design, fabrication, and testing requirements for vertical, cylindrical, aboveground, closed top, welded steel storage tanks with internal pressures approximately atmospheric at various sizes and capacities ranging from 500 to 10000 barrels. Tanks covered by this specification have been designed using established engineering calculations to determine minimum metal thickness and bolting specifications for each size tank filled with water. This specification is designed to provide the oil production industry with tanks of adequate safety and reasonable economy for use in the storage of crude petroleum and other liquids commonly handled and stored by the production segment of the industry. Pages: 27
11th Edition | October 2008 | Effective Date: March 31, 2009 Product Number: G12D11 | Price: $94.00
You may access Spec 12D in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org Spec 12F
Specification for Shop Welded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids
Covers material, design, fabrication, and testing requirements for shop-fabricated vertical, cylindrical, aboveground, closed top, welded steel storage tanks with internal pressures approximately atmospheric at various sizes and capacities ranging from 90 to 750 barrels. Tanks covered by this specification have been designed using established engineering calculations to determine minimum metal thickness and bolting specifications for each size tank filled with water. This specification is designed to provide the oil production industry with tanks of adequate safety and reasonable economy for use in the storage of crude petroleum and other liquids commonly handled and stored by the production segment of the industry. Pages: 25 12th Edition | October 2008 | Effective Date: March 31, 2009
Product Number: G12F12 | Price: $94.00
You may access Spec 12F in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org Spec 12P
Specification for Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Tanks
Covers material, design, fabrication, and testing requirements for fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) tanks. Only shop-fabricated, vertical, cylindrical tanks are covered. Tanks covered by this specification are intended for above ground and atmospheric pressure service at various sizes and capacities ranging from 90 to 1500 barrels. Unsupported cone bottom tanks are outside the scope of this specification. Standard designs are based on a maximum working pressure equal to the hydrostatic head of the stored fluid plus 6 in. of water column (0.217 psig) and 2 in. of water column vacuum.
Design criteria are dependent on method of construction. Filament winding, chop-spray and combinations of these methods (commonly referred to as chop-hoop) are covered. Tanks constructed using hand lay-up (contact molding) are to be designed to the same standard as chop-spray construction. Pages: 27
3rd Edition | October 2008 | Effective Date: March 31, 2009 Product Number: G12P03 | Price: $94.00
RP 12R1
Recommended Practice for Setting, Maintenance, Inspection, Operation, and Repair of Tanks in Production Service Should be considered as a guide on new tank installations and maintenance of existing tanks. It contains recommendations for good practices in (a) the collection of well or lease production, (b) gauging, (c) delivery to pipeline carriers for transportation, and (d) other production storage and treatment operations. This recommended practice is intended primarily for application to tanks fabricated to API Specs 12F, 12D, 12F, and 12P when employed in on-land production service; but its basic principles are applicable to atmospheric tanks of other dimensions and specifications when they are employed in similar oil and gas production, treating, and processing services. It is not applicable to refineries, petrochemical plants, marketing bulk stations, or pipeline storage facilities operated by carriers.
Pages: 49
5th Edition | August 1997 | Reaffirmed: April 2008 Product Number: G12R15 | Price: $128.00 Publ 301
Aboveground Storage Tank Survey: 1989
This report presents a survey of petroleum aboveground storage tanks.
Estimates are made of the number, capacity, and age of the tanks in each sector of the petroleum industry. Survey forms and statistical extrapolations methodology are included in the report. Pages: 44
1991 | Product Number: J30100 | Price: $61.00 Publ 306
An Engineering Assessment of Volumetric Methods of Leak Detection in Aboveground Storage Tanks
Provides the results of a leak detection project in aboveground storage tanks which utilized volumetric methods to detect leaks. A series of field tests were conducted on a 114-foot diameter tank that contained a heavy naphtha petroleum product. The analytical and experimental results of this project suggest that volumetric leak detection methods can be used to detect small leaks in aboveground storage tanks.
1991 | Product Number: J30600 | Price: $71.00 Publ 307
An Engineering Assessment of Acoustic Methods of Leak Detection in Aboveground Storage Tanks
This report provides the results of a leak detection project in aboveground storage tanks which utilized acoustic methods to detect leaks. A series of field tests were conducted on a 114-foot diameter tank that contained a heavy naphtha petroleum product. The analytical and experimental results of this project suggest that passive-acoustic leak detection methods can be used to detect small leaks in aboveground storage tanks.
1991 | Product Number: J30700 | Price: $71.00 Publ 315
Assessment of Tankfield Dike Lining Materials and Methods To assess tankfield materials and methods of containment, API
commissioned a review of environmental regulations as well as a survey of candidate liner materials and installation methods to explore the technology
base. The study was limited to diked areas surrounding storage tanks. Liner installations for secondary containment underneath tanks were excluded.
Pages: 50
July 1993 | Product Number: J31500 | Price: $71.00 Publ 322
An Engineering Evaluation of Acoustic Methods of Leak Detection in Aboveground Storage Tanks
Describes a set of controlled experiments conducted on a 40-ft. diameter refinery tank to determine the nature of acoustic leak signals and ambient noise under a range of test conditions. The features of a leak detection test needed for high performance are explored. The report concludes that accurate and reliable leak detection of aboveground storage tanks can be achieved through the use of acoustic methods.
January 1994 | Product Number: J32200 | Price: $71.00 Publ 323
An Engineering Evaluation of Volumetric Methods of Leak Detection in Aboveground Storage Tanks
Two volumetric approaches to detecting leaks from aboveground storage tanks—precision temperature sensors and mass measurement approaches—
are evaluated in this report. A set of controlled experiments on a 117-ft.
diameter refinery tank is used to examine the effects of differential pressure on conventional level and temperature measurement systems. The features of a leak detection test needed for high performance are also explored.
January 1994 | Product Number: J32300 | Price: $71.00 Publ 325
An Evaluation of a Methodology for the Detection of Leaks in Aboveground Storage Tanks
This report describes the results of the fourth phase of a program to define and advance the state of the art of leak detection for aboveground storage tanks (ASTs). Three leak-detection technologies are examined—passive-acoustic, soil-vapor monitoring, and volumetric—over a wide range of tank types, petroleum fuels, and operational conditions. This study also assesses the applicability of a general leak detection methodology involving multiple tests and product levels as well as determines the integrity of 14 ASTs using two or more test methods.
May 1994 | Product Number: J32500 | Price: $87.00 Publ 327
Aboveground Storage Tank Standards: A Tutorial
This tutorial presents procedures and examples to help designers, owners, and operators of aboveground storage tanks understand and comply with API’s Recommended Practices, Standards, and Specifications concerning leak prevention. These API documents provide requirements designed to minimize environmental hazards associated with spills and leaks. The tutorial also shows how the API inspection and maintenance requirements influence the design of such tanks. It does not attempt to address additional rules and requirements imposed by individual jurisdictions or states. Pages: 70 September 1994 | Product Number: J32700 | Price: $71.00 Publ 328
Laboratory Evaluation of Candidate Liners for Secondary Containment of Petroleum Products
This document provides comparative data on the physical properties of liner materials as a function of their controlled exposure to fuels and/or additives.
Six membrane and two clay liners were tested. Project test results were used to rank the liners in terms of vapor permeation and relative changes in properties such as chemical resistance and liquid conductivity measured after immersion. Pages: 142
January 1995 | Product Number: J32800 | Price: $80.00
Publ 334
A Guide to Leak Detection for Aboveground Storage Tanks Written for terminal managers, tank owners, operators, and engineers, this report provides useful background on leak detection technologies--volumetric, acoustic, soil-vapor monitoring, and inventory control--for aboveground storage tanks. Characteristics affecting the performance of each technology are discussed. Pages: 38
September 1992 | Product Number: J33400 | Price: $71.00 Publ 340
Liquid Release Prevention and Detection Measures for Aboveground Storage Facilities
Written for managers, facility operators, regulators, and engineers involved in the design and selection of facility components and prevention of liquid petroleum releases, this report presents an overview of available equipment and procedures to prevent, detect or provide environmental protection from such releases. Also presented are the advantages, disadvantages, and relative costs, as well as maintenance and operating parameters of various control measures. Pages: 116
October 1997 | Product Number: J34000 | Price: $80.00 Publ 341
A Survey of Diked-area Liner Use at Aboveground Storage Tank Facilities
In 1997, API conducted a survey designed to evaluate the effectiveness of diked-area liner systems and to document operational problems involved with their use. The survey data indicated that the effectiveness of liners in protecting the environment is limited because liner systems frequently fail.
The data further showed that there are few releases from aboveground storage tanks that would be addressed by diked-area liners. Because there were few releases, the data do not directly demonstrate the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of liner systems in containing releases; however, it was concluded that measures that prevent aboveground storage tank releases are more effective in protecting the environment and are more cost-effective in the long run. Pages: 32
February 1998 | Product Number: J34100 | Price: $71.00 Publ 346
Results of Range-finding Testing of Leak Detection and Leak Location Technologies for Underground Pipelines
This study reviewed the current leak detection and leak location methods for pressurized underground piping commonly found at airports, refineries, and fuel terminals. Four methods for testing underground pipes of 6 to 18 inches in diameter and 250 feet to 2 miles in length were selected for field demonstration. These technologies were constant-pressure volumetric testing, pressure-decay testing, chemical tracer testing, and acoustic emission testing. No single leak detection system was found to work in all situations; site-specific conditions may affect any method, and combinations of methods may provide the most effective approach. Pages: 252
November 1998 | Product Number: J34600 | Price: $80.00 Publ 353
Managing Systems Integrity of Terminal and Tank Facilities
Although the risk management principles and concepts in this document are universally applicable, this publication is specifically targeted at integrity management of aboveground liquid petroleum storage facilities. The applicable petroleum terminal and tank facilities covered in this document are associated with distribution, transportation, and refining facilities as described in API Std 2610 and API Pub 340.
This document covers the issues of overall risk management, risk assessment, risk ranking, risk mitigation, and performance measures applicable to an overall integrity management program. The appendices include two possible methodologies for conducting a risk assessment and a workbook that can be used to perform the risk assessment method outlined in Appendix A. Pages: 316
1st Edition | October 2006 | Product Number: J35300 | Price: $146.00
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RP 575
Inspection of Atmospheric & Low Pressure Storage Tanks (ANSI/API RP 575-2004)
Covers the inspection of atmospheric and low-pressure storage tanks that have been designed to operate at pressures from atmospheric to 15 psig.
Includes reasons for inspection, frequency and methods of inspection, methods of repair, and preparation of records and reports. This
recommended practice is intended to supplement API Std 653, which covers the minimum requirements for maintaining the integrity of storage tanks after they have been placed in service. Pages: 60
2nd Edition | April 2005 | Product Number: C57502 | Price: $126.00 Std 620
Design and Construction of Large, Welded, Low-Pressure Storage Tanks
The API Downstream Segment has prepared this standard to cover large, field-assembled storage tanks of the type described in 1.2 that contain petroleum intermediates (gases or vapors) and finished products, as well as other liquid products commonly handled and stored by the various branches of the industry. The rules presented in this standard cannot cover all details of design and construction because of the variety of tank sizes and shapes that may be constructed. Where complete rules for a specific design are not given, the intent is for the Manufacturer—subject to the approval of the Purchaser’s authorized representative—to provide design and construction details that are as safe as those which would otherwise be provided by this standard. Pages: 254
11th Edition | February 2008 | Product Number: C62011 | Price: $353.00 You may access Std 620 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org Std 625
Tank Systems for Refrigerated Liquefied Gas Storage
This standard covers low pressure, aboveground, vertical, and cylindrical tank systems storing liquefied gases requiring refrigeration. This standard provides general requirements on responsibilities, selection of storage concept, performance criteria, accessories/appurtenances, quality assurance, insulation, and commissioning of tank systems.
This standard covers tank systems having a storage capacity of 800 cubic meters (5000 bbls) and larger. Stored product shall be liquids which are in a gaseous state at ambient temperature and pressure and require refrigeration to less than 5 °C (40 °F) to maintain a liquid phase. Tank systems with a minimum design temperature of –198 °C (–325 °F), a maximum design internal pressure of 50 kPa (7 psig), and a maximum design uniform external pressure of 1.75 kPa (0.25 psig) are covered.
The tank system configurations covered consist of a primary liquid and vapor containment constructed of metal, concrete, or a metal/concrete
combination and, when required, a secondary liquid containment.
Metallic container materials, design, fabrication, inspection, examination, and testing are covered in API 620 Appendix Q or Appendix R. The applicable appendix of API 620 depends on the design metal temperature and the applicable temperature ranges given in these appendices. Pages: 59 1st Edition | August 2010 | Product Number: C62501 | Price: $225.00 Std 650
Welded Tanks for Oil Storage
(Purchase includes addenda to the current edition of the standard.) Establishes minimum requirements for material, design, fabrication, erection, and testing for vertical, cylindrical, aboveground, closed and open top wielded carbon or stainless steel storage tanks in various sizes and capacities for internal pressures approximating atmospheric pressure (internal pressures not exceeding the weight of the roof plates), but a higher internal pressure is permitted when addition requirements are met. This
standard applies only to tanks whose entire bottom is uniformly supported and to tanks in non-refrigerated service that have a maximum design temperature of 93 °C (200 °F) or less. Pages: 376
11th Edition | June 2007 | Product Number: C65011 | Price: $425.00 You may access Std 650 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org Std 650
Welded Tanks for Oil Storage—Datasheets CD-ROM containing all datasheets from Std 650.
11th Edition | June 2007 | Product Number: C65011D
Price for single user: $57.00 | Price for intranet licensing: $299.00 Std 650 *
Welded Tanks for Oil Storage—Chinese The Chinese translation of Std 650.
11th Edition | June 2007 | Product Number: C65011 | Price: $446.00 RP 651
Cathodic Protection of Aboveground Storage Tanks (ANSI/API RP 651-2006)
Presents procedures and practices for achieving effective corrosion control on aboveground steel storage tank bottoms through the use of cathodic protection. It is the intent of this recommended practice to provide information and guidance for the application of cathodic protection to existing and new storage tanks in hydrocarbon service. Specific cathodic protection designs are not provided. Certain practices recommended herein may also be applicable to tanks in other services. Corrosion control methods based on chemical control of the environment or the use of protective coatings are not covered in detail. Pages: 33
3rd Edition | January 2007 | Product Number: C65103 | Price: $102.00 RP 651 *
Cathodic Protection of Aboveground Storage Tanks—Chinese Chinese Translation of RP 651.
3rd Edition | January 2007 | Product Number: C65103C | Price: $108.00 RP 652
Lining of Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank Bottoms (ANSI/API RP 652-2005)
Provides guidance on achieving effective corrosion control by the application of tank bottom linings in aboveground storage tanks in hydrocarbon service.
It contains information pertinent to the selection of lining materials, surface preparation, lining application, cure, and inspection of tank bottom linings for existing and new storage tanks. In many cases, tank bottom linings have proven to be an effective method of preventing internal corrosion of steel tank bottoms.
Provides information and guidance specific to aboveground steel storage tanks in hydrocarbon service. Certain practices recommended herein may also applicable to tanks in other services. This recommended practice is intended to serve only as a guide and detailed tank bottom lining specifications are not included. Pages: 15
3rd Edition | October 2005 | Product Number: C65203 | Price: $113.00 You may access RP 652 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org RP 652 *
Lining of Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank Bottoms—Chinese The Chinese translation of RP 652.
3rd Edition | October 2005 | Product Number: C65203C | Price: $119.00
* These translated versions are provided for the convenience of our customers and are not officially endorsed by API. The translated versions shall neither replace nor supersede the English-language versions, which remain the official Standards. API shall not be responsible for any discrepancies or interpretations of these translations. Translations may not include any Addenda or Errata to the document. Please check the English-language versions for any updates to the documents.
Std 653
Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction Covers the inspection, repair, alteration, and reconstruction of steel aboveground storage tanks used in the petroleum and chemical industries.
Provides the minimum requirements for maintaining the integrity of welded or riveted, nonrefrigerated, atmospheric pressure, aboveground storage tanks after they have been placed in service. Pages: 152
4th Edition | April 2009 | Product Number: C65304 | Price: $205.00 You may access Std 653 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org Std 653 *
Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction—Chinese The Chinese translation of Std 653.
4th Edition | April 2009 | Product Number: C65304C | Price: $215.00 Publ 937
Evaluation of Design Criteria for Storage Tanks with Frangible Roof Joints
Describes research that evaluated the ability of the present API 650 tank design criteria to ensure the desired frangible joint behavior. Particular questions include: (1) evaluation of the area inequality as a method to predict the buckling response of the compression ring, (2) effect of roof slope, tank diameter, and weld size on the frangible joint, and (3) effect of the relative strength of the roof-to-shell joint compared to the shell-to-bottom joint. Pages: 73
1st Edition | April 1996 | Product Number: C93701 | Price: $131.00 Publ 937-A
Study to Establish Relations for the Relative Strength of API 650 Cone Roof, Roof-to-Shell and Shell-to-Bottom Joints
The purpose of this study is to investigate the relative strengths of the roof-to-shell and roof-to-shell-to-bottom joints, with the goal of providing suggestions for frangible roof design criteria applicable to smaller tanks. Pages: 68 1st Edition | August 2005 | Product Number: C937A0 | Price: $118.00 TR 939-D
Stress Corrosion Cracking of Carbon Steel in Fuel Grade Ethanol—
Stress Corrosion Cracking of Carbon Steel in Fuel Grade Ethanol—