PENDAHULUAN

Presentasi ini mencoba menjabarkan pemahaman terhadap API 650 dan aplikasi Inspeksi
di Proyek.

TUJUAN PRESENTASI & DISKUSI

Mencari masukan dan menyamakan pemahaman terhadap API 650 dan aplikasi inspeksi di
proyek.

PEMBATASAN

Presentasi dan diskusi akan dibatasi pada :

1. Menjabarkan secara singkat aplikasi API 650 di proyek dengan scope, material,
design, fabrication and inspection/test yg terkait dengan API 650 dan requirements
tambahan yg umum terjadi di proyek.

2. Presentasi hanya dibatasi pada lingkup Inspeksi API 650

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API 650
WELDED STEEL TANKS FOR OIL STORAGE

I. SCOPE
1.1 GENERAL

This standard cover :

• Material, design, fabrication, erection, and testing requirement for vertical, cylindrical, aboveground,
closed and open-top, welded steel storage tanks in various size and capacities for internal pressures
approximating atmospheric pressure ( internal pressure not exceeding the weight of the roof plates)

• Higher internal pressure is permitted when additional requirements are met max 18 kPa (2 ½
lbf/in2) (see Appendix F)

• Tanks whose entire bottom uniformly supported

• Tanks in Non-Refrigerated service

• Max design temperature of 930 C ( 2000 F)

• Temperature above 930 C ( 2000 F) but not exceeding 2600 C ( 5000 F) ( see Appendix M )

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II. DESIGN

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 General

Material used in the construction of tanks shall conform to the specifications listed
in this sections, subject to the modifications and limitations indicated in API 650
Section-2.

2.1.2 Plates

2.1.2.1. Plate used shall conform to Para 2.2.2 – 2.2.5

2.1.1.2. Thermo-Mechanical Control Process (TMCP) material can be used as it meet

properties requirement and combination of chemical composition and integrated
control of steel manufacturing are acceptable to the purchaser and Manufacturer.

2.1.1.3. - Shell plates are limited to a maximum thickness 45 mm

- Plate used as insert or flanges my be thicker than 45 mm
- Plates thicker than 40 mm shall be normalized and quench tempered,
killed made to fine grain practice, and impacted tested.

2.1.1.4. All welding performed to repair surface defects shall be done with low hydrogen
welding electrode compatible in chemistry, strength, and quality with the plate
material
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2.1.3 Sheet

Sheets for fixed and floating roofs shall conform to ASTM A 1011M/A 1011, Grade 33.
They shall be made by open-heart or basic oxygen process.
Copper-bearing steel shall be used if specified on the purchase order. Sheet may be
ordered on either a weight or a thickness basis, at option of the tank manufacture

2.1.4 Structural Shape

All steel structural shapes shall be made by the open hearth, electric-Furnace, or basic
oxygen process.

2.1.5 Piping and Forging

Specification for pipe and pipe couplings (see Para. 2.5.1.1)

Specification for forgings (see Para. 2.5.1.2)

2.1.6 Flange

Hub, slip-on, welding, and welding-neck flanges shall conform to ASME B16.5 for
forged carbon steel flanges.
Plate material used for nozzle flanges shall have psycal properties better than or equal
to those required by ASME B16.5
Shell-nozzle flange material shall conform to 2.2.9.1.
For nominal pipe sizes greater than NPS 24, flanges that conform to ASME B16.47

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2.1.7 Bolting

Bolting shall conform to ASTM A 370 or A 193M/A 193.

ASTM A 325M/A 325 may be used for structural purposes only.

2.1.8 Welding Electrode

For welding of materials with a minimum tensile strength less than 550
Mpa (80 ksi), the SMAW electrode shall conform to the E60 and E70
Classification series.

For the welding materials with a minimum tensile strength of 550 through
585 Mpa (80 trough 85 ksi) SMAW shall conform to the E80XX-CX

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2.2 JOINT

2.2.1 Definitions
The definitions in 3.1.1.1 through 3.1.1.8 apply to tank joints design ( see 7.1 for
definition that apply to welders and welding procedures )

2.2.2 Weld Size

The size of groove weld shall be based on the joint penetration (that is, the depth
of chamfering plus the root penetration when specified.

2.2.3. Restrictions on Joints

Restrictions on the type and size of welded joint are given in 3.1.3.2 through 3.1.3.5.
The minimum size of fillet welds shall be as follows :

Tack Weld shall not considered as having any strength value in the finished structure.

On plates 5 mm (3/16 in) thick, the fillet shall be full-fillet weld

On plates more than 5 mm (3/16 in) thick, the weld thickness shall not be less than
one-third the thickness of the thinner plate at joint and shall be at least 5 mm (3/16 in)
Single-welded lap joints are permissible only on bottom plates and roof plates.

Lap-Welded joints, as tack-welded, shall be lapped at least five times the nominal
thickness of the thinner plate joint; however, with double welded lap joints, the lap
need not exceed 50 mm (2 in), and with single-welded lap joints, the lap need not
exceed 25 mm (1 in)
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2.2.4 Welding Symbols

Welding symbols used on drawings shall be the symbols of the American

Welding society.

2.2.5 Typical Joints

• Vertical Shell Joints

• Horizontal Shell Joints

• Lap-Welded Bottom Joints

• Butt-Welded Bottom Joints

• Bottom Annular-Plate Joints

• Shell to-Bottom Fillet Welds

• Wind Gieder Joints

• Roof and Top-Angle Joints

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III. FABRICATION

3.1 General
3.1.1 Workmanship
All work of fabricating API Standard 650 tanks shall be done in accordance with this
standard and with the permissible alternatives specified in the purchaser’s or order.
When material requires straightening, the work shall be done by pressing or another
no injurious method prior to any layout or shaping.

3.1.2 Finish of Plate Edges

The edges of plates may be sheared, machined, chipped, or machine gas cut.
Shearing shall be limited to plates less then or equal to 10 mm (3/8 in) thick used
for butt-welded joints and to plates less than or equal to 16 mm (5/8 in) thick used
lap-welded joints.
When edges of plates are gas cut, the resulting surfaces shall be uniform and smooth
and shall be freed from scale and slag accumulations before welding.

3.1.3 Shaping of Shell Plates

Figure 4-1 provides criteria for shaping of plates to the curvature of the tank
before installation in the tank.

3.1.4 Marking
All special plates that are cut to shape before shipment as well as roof-supporting
structural members shall be marked as shown on the manufacturer’s drawings.

3.1.5 Shipping
Plates and tank material shall be loaded in a manner that ensures delivery without
damage. Bolts, nuts, nipples, and other small parts shall be boxed or put in kegs or
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3.2 Inspection

- Material shall be identify the material specification to be used

- When any new or unused plate and pipe material can not be completely identified by
records that are satisfactory to the purchaser as material conforming to a specification listed
in this standard, the material or product may be used in the construction of tanks covered
by this standard only if the material passes the tests prescribed in Appendix N.

- The edge thickness ordered shall not be less than the computed design thickness or the
minimum permitted thickness

- Whether an edge-thickness or weight basis is used, an underrun not more than 0.25 mm
(0.01 in) from the computed design thickness or the minimum permitted thickness is
acceptable

- The edge plates may be sheared, machined, chipped, or machine gas cut.

- Shearing shall be limited to plates less than or equal to 10 mm ( 3/8 in) thick used for butt-
welded joints and plates less than or equal to 16 mm (5/8 in) thick used for lap-welded
joints.

- When the edge plates are gas cut, the resulting surfaces shall be uniform and smooth and
shall be freed from scale and slag accumulations before welding.

- After cut or sheared edges are wire brushed, the fine film of rust adhering to the edges need
not be removed before welding.

- Circumferential edges of roof and bottom plates may be manually gas cut. 9
IV. ERECTION

4.1 Inspection

4.1.1 Welding Procedure & Welder Qualification

In this standard, terms relating to welding shall be interpreted as defined in section IX

of the ASME Code.

4.1.1.1 Qualification of welding Procedures

The erection manufacturer and the fabrication manufacturer, if other than the erection
manufacturer, shall prepare welding procedure specifications and shall perform test
documented by procedure qualification record to support the specifications, as
required by Section IX of ASME Code and any additional provisions of this standard.

Material specifications listed in section 2 of this standard but not include in table QW-
422 of Section IX of ASME Code shall be considered as P1 material with group numbers
assigned as follows according to the minimum tensile strength specified :

- Less than or equal to 485 MPa (70 ksi)---Group 1

- Greater than 485 MPa (70 ksi) but less than or equal to 550 Mpa (80 ksi)-Group 2

- Greater than 550 Mpa (80 ksi)—Group 3

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4.1.1.2 Impact Test

Impact tests shall show minimum values for acceptance in accordance with 2.2.8.3
and following :

- For P1, Group 1, materials—20 J (15 ft-lbf), average of three specimens.

- For P1, Group 1, materials—27 J (20 ft-lbf), average of three specimens.
- For P1, Group 1, materials—34 J (25 ft-lbf), average of three specimens.

For shell plates thicker than 40 mm ( 1½ in ), these values shall be increased

by 7 J (5 ft-lbf) for each 12.5 mm ( ½ in) over 40 mm (1½ in) interpolation is permitted.

4.1.1.3 Qualification of Welders

The Welders and welding operators who weld pressure parts and joint nonpressure parts,
such as all permanent and temporary clips and lugs, to pressure parts shall be qualified
in accordance with section IX of ASME Code.

The records of the test for qualifying welders and welding operator shall include the
following :

- Each welder or welding operator shall be assigned an identifying number, letter, or

symbol by the fabrication or erection manufacturer

- The fabrication or erection manufacturer shall maintain a record of the welders or welding
operators employed that the shows the date and results of tests for each welder or
operator and the identifying mark assigned to each welder and operator.
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4.1.2 Identification of Welded Joints

The welder or welding operator’s identification mark shall be hand or machine

stamped adjacent to and intervals not exceeding 1 m (3 ft) along the completed
welds.

4.1.3 Arrangement

4.1.3.1 Bottom Plates

Three-plates laps in tank bottoms shall be at least 300 mm (12 in) from each other, from
the tank shell, from butt-welded annular-plate and the bottom.

Lapping of two bottom plates on the but welded annular plates does not constitute a
three-plate weld.

When annular plates are used or required by 3.5.1, they shall be butt-welded and shall
have a radial width that provides at least 600 mm (24 in).

Bottom plates of sufficient size shall be ordered so that, when trimmed, at least a 50 mm
(2 in). width will project outside the shell or to meet the requirements of 3.1.5.7e.

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4.1.3.2 Shell Opening

- When two or more openings are located so that the outer edges (toes) of their normal
reinforcing plate fillet welds are closer than eight times the size of the larger of the fillet
welds, with a minimum of 150 mm (6 in) shall be treated and reinforced as follows para
3.7.2.8.a through 3.7.2.8c.

- For nonstress-relieved welds on shell plates over 12.5 mm (1/2 in) thick, the minimum
spacing between penetration connections and adjacent hell plate joints shall be governed
by following para 3.7.3.1a through 3.7.3.1b.

- Where stress-relieving of periphery weld has been performed prior to welding of the
adjacent shell joint or where a nonstress-relieved weld is on a shell plate less than or
equal to 12.5 mm (1/2 in) thick, the spacing may be reduced to 150 mm (6 in) from
vertical joints or to the greater of 75 mm (3 in) or 2 ½ times the shell thickness from
horizontal joints.

- By agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer, circular shell openings and
reinforcing plates (if used) may be located in horizontal or vertical butt-welded shell joint
provided that minimum spacing dimensions are met and radiographic examination of
welded shell joint is conducted (see figure 3-6, details a, c and e).

- The welded shell joint shall be 100 % radiographed for a length equal to three times the
diameter opening, but weld seam being removed need not be radiographed.

- Radiographic examination shall be in accordance with 6.1.3 through 6.1.8.

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4.1.3.3 Shell Attachments

- Permanent attachments are items welded to the shell that while the tank is its intended
service.

- Items installed above the maximum liquid level of the tank are not permanent
attachments.

- Permanent attachments may be welded directly to the shell with fillet welds having a
maximum leg dimension of 13 mm (1/2 in).

- The edge of any permanent attachment welds shall be at least 75 mm (3 in) from the
horizontal joints of the shell and at least 150 mm (6 in) from the vertical joints, insert-
plate joint, or reinforcing-plate fillet welds.

- The welding and inspection of permanent attachments to these shell courses shall
conform to 5.2.3.5.

- Temporary attachments to shell courses shall preferably be made prior to welding of the
shell joints.

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4.1.4 Welding

4.1.4.1 General

4.1.4.1.1 Tanks and their structural attachments shall be welded by SMAW, GMAW,
GTAW, Oxyfuel, FCAW, SAW, Electro slag, or electro slag process using
suitable equipment.

Use of the oxyfuel, electroslag, or electrogas process shall be by agreement

between the manufacturer and the purchaser.

Oxyfuel process is not permitted when impact testing of the material is

required

Welding shall be performed in a manner that ensures complete fusion with

the base metal.

All tanks welding shall be performed in accordance with the requirements

section 7 of this standard and WPS described in section IX of the ASME
Code.

4.1.4.1.2 No welding any kind shall be performed when the surfaces of the parts to be
welded wet from rain, snow or ice.

Preheat shall be applied when metal temperature is below the temperature

required by table 5.1

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4.1.4.1.3 Each layer of weld metal or multiplayer welding shall be cleaned of slag
and other deposits before the next layer is applied

4.1.4.1.4 The edges of all welds shall merge with the surface of the plate without
a sharp angle

For vertical butt joints, the maximum acceptable undercutting is 0.4 mm

(1/64 in) of the base metal.

For horizontal butt joints, undercutting not exceeding 0.8 mm (1/32 in)
in depth is acceptable.

4.1.4.1.5 The reinforcement of the welds on all butt joints on each side of the
plate shall not exceed the following thickness (see para 5.2.1.5).

4.1.4.1.6 Tack welds used during the assembly of vertical joint of tank shell shall
be removed and shall not remain in the finished joints when the joints
are welded manually.

4.1.4.1.7 Low-hydrogen electrodes shall be used for manual-arch welds in annular

rings andshell courses.

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4.1.4.2 Bottoms

4.1.4.2.1 After the bottom plates are laid out and tacked, they shall be joined by
welding the joints in a sequence that the manufacturer has found to result
in the least distortion from shrinkage and thus to provide as nearly as
possible a plane surface.

4.1.4.2.2 The welding of the shell to the bottom shall be practically completed before
the welding of bottom joints that may have been left open to compensate
for shrinkage of any welds previously made is completed.

4.1.4.2.3 Shell plates may be aligned by metal clips attached to the bottom plates,
and the shell may be tack welded to the bottom before continuous welding
is started between the bottom edge of the shell plate and the bottom
plates.

4.1.4.3 Shells

4.1.4.2.1 Plates to be joined by butt welding shall be matched accurately and retained
in position during the welding operation. Misalignment in completed vertical
joints for plates greater than 16 mm (5/8 in.) thick shall not exceed 10% of
the plate thickness or 3 mm (1/8 in.), whichever is less; misalignment for
plates less than or equal to 16 mm (5/8in.)thick shall not exceed 1.5 mm
(1/16in.).

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4.1.4.2.2 In completed horizontal butt joints, the upper plate shall not project beyond
the face of the lower plate at any point by more than 20% of the thickness of
the upper plate, with a maximum projection of 3 mm (1/8in.); however, for
upper plates less than 8 mm (5/16 in.) thick, the maximum projection shall be
limited to 1.5 mm (1/16 in.).

4.1.4.2.3 The reverse side of double-welded butt joints shall be thoroughly cleaned in a
manner that will leave the exposed surface satisfactory for fusion of the weld
metal to be added, prior to the application of the first bead to the second side.

4.1.4.2.4 For circumferential and vertical joints in tank shell courses constructed of
material more than 38 mm (11/2 in.) thick (based on the thickness of the
thicker plate at the joint), multipass weld procedures are required, with no
pass over19 mm (3/4 in.) thick permitted.

4.1.4.2.5 The requirements of this section shall be followed when welding to Group IV,
IVA, V, and VI materials. Permanent and temporary attachments (see 5.2.1.10
for information on shell-to-bottom welds) shall be welded with low-hydrogen
electrodes. Both permanent and temporary attachments shall be welded in
accordance with a procedure that minimizes the potential for under bead
cracking. The need for preheat shall be considered when the procedure is
selected either for welding thick plates or for welding during low atmospheric
temperature. The welds of permanent attachments (not including shell-to-
bottom welds) and areas where temporary attachments are removed, shall be
examined visually and by the magnetic particle method (or at the option of the
purchaser, by the liquid penetrant method) (see 6.2, 6.3, or 6.5 for the
appropriate inspection criteria).

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 4.1.4.2.6 Completed welds of stress-relieved assemblies shall be examined by
visual, as well as by magnetic particle or penetrant methods, after stress
relief, but before hydro-static test.

4.1.4.2.7 Flush-type connections shall be inspected according to 3.7.8.11.

4.1.4.3 Shell-To-Bottom Welds

4.1.4.3.1 The initial weld pass inside the shell shall have all slag and non-metals
removed from the surface of the weld and then examined for its entire
circumference prior to welding the first weld pass outside the shell
(temporary weld fit-up tacks excepted), both visually and by one of the
following methods to be agreed to by purchaser and manufacturer:

a. Magnetic particle.
b. Applying a solvent liquid penetrant to the weld and then applying a
developer to the gap between the shell and the bottom and examining
for leaks after a minimum dwell time of one hour.
c. Applying a water soluble liquid penetrant to either side of the joint and
then applying a developer to the other side of the joint and examining
for leaks after a minimum dwell time of one hour.
d. Applying a high flash point penetrating oil such as light diesel to the
gap between the shell and the bottom, letting stand for at least four
hours, and examining the weld for evidence of wicking.
e. Applying a bubble-forming solution to the weld, using right angle
vacuum box, and examining for bubbles.
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4.1.5 Visual Examination

4.1.5.1 Welds are visually accepted when :

- There are no crater cracks, other surface cracks or arc strickes in or adjacent
to the weld joints.

- Undercutting does not exceed the limit in 5.2.1.4 for vertical and horizontal
butt joints. For welds that attach nozzles, manholes, clean out opening, and
permanent attachment, the undercutting shall not exceed 0.4 mm (1/64 in).

- The frequency of surface porosity in the weld does not exceed one cluster
(one or more pores) in any 100 mm (4 in) of length, and the diameter of each
cluster does not exceed 2.5 mm (3/32 in).

4.1.5.2 To rejected welds shall be reworked before hydrostatic testing as

follow :

- Any defect shall be removed by mechanical means or thermal gouging

process. Arc strikes found in or adjacent to the weld joint shall be repaired
by grinding and rewelding as require. Arch strikes repaired by welding shall
be ground flush with the plate surface.

- Rewelding is required when the resulting thickness is less than the minimum
required for design or hydrostatic test conditions. All defects in area that thicker
than the minimum thickness shall be feathered to at least 4 : 1 taper.

- The repair weld shall be visually examined for defects.

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4.1.6 NDE

4.1.6.1 Radiographic Method

For the purposes of this section, plates shall be considered of the same thickness when the
deference in their specified or design thickness does not exceed 3 mm ( 1/8 in.)

4.1.6.1.1 Application

Radiographic inspection is required for shell butt-welds (see 6.1.2.2 and 6.1.2.3).
Annular-plate butt-welds (see 6.1.2.9).
Flush-type connections with butt-welds (see 3.7.8.11).
Radiographic inspection is not required for the following :
- Roof plate welds
- Bottom plate welds
- Welds joining the shell plate to the bottom plate
- Welds in nozzle and manway necks made from plate, or appurtenance welds to
the tank.

4.1.6.1.2 Number and Location of Radiographs

(See para 6.1.2.1 through 6.1.2.9 and Figure 6-1 )

4.1.6.1.3 Technique

(See para 6.1.3.1 through 6.1.3.4 and Figure 6-1 )

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 4.1.6.1.4 Radiographic Standard

Welds examined by radiography shall be judged as acceptable or unacceptable by

standards of Para UW-51(b) in section VIII of the ASME Code

4.1.6.1.5 Determination of Limits of Defective Welding

(See para 6.1.6 )

4.1.6.1.6 Repair of Defective Welds

(See para 6.1.7 )

4.1.6.1.7 Record of Radiographic Examination

(See para 6.1.8 )

4.1.6.2 Magnetic Particle Examination

Acceptance standard Appendix 6, para 6.3, 6.4, 6.5 ASME VIII

4.1.6.3 Ultrasonic Examination

- UT in lieu of RT In order fulfill requirement of 5.3.2.1, the provisions of appendix U
- UT not in lieu of RT acceptance standard ASME 5 article 5
- Acceptance standards shall be agreed upon by the purchaser and the manufacturer

4.1.6.4 Liquid Penetrant Examination

- Acceptance standard ASME V article 6
- Acceptance standards and the removal and repair defects shall be in accordance with
section VIII, appendix 8, paragraphs 8-3, 8-4, and 8-5, of the ASME Code.
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4.2. Testing

4.2.1 Examination and Testing of the Tank Bottom

Upon completion of welding of the tank bottom, the bottom welds and plates shall be
examined visually for any potential defects and leaks.

Visual examination acceptance and repair criteria are specified in 6.5. In addition, all welds
shall be tested by one of the following methods :

a. A vacuum box test in accordance with 6.6.

b. A tracer gas test in accordance with 6.6.11.
c. After at least the lowest shell course has been attached to the bottom, water (to be
supplied by the purchaser) shall be pumped underneath the bottom.

4.2.2 Inspection of Reinforcement-Plate Welds

After fabrication is completed but before the tank is filled with test water, the reinforcement
plates shall be tested by applying up to 100 kPa (15 lbf/in2) gauge pneumatic pressure
between the tank shell and reinforcement plate on each opening using the tell tale hole
specified 3.7.5.1

4.2.3 Testing of the Shell

After the entire tank and roof structure is completed, the shell (except for the shell of tanks
designed in accordance with appendix F) shall be tested by one of the following methods
(see 5.3.5.a through 5.3.5.b)
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 4.2.4 Testing of the Roof

4.2.4.1 Upon completion, the roof of a tank designed to be gastight (except for roofs
designed under 5.3.6.2, F.4.4, and F.7.6) shall be tested by one of the following
methods :
a. Applying internal air pressure not exceeding the weight of the roof plates and
applying to the weld joints a soap solution or other material suitable for the
detection of leaks.

b. Vacuum testing the weld joints in accordance with 6.6 to detect any leaks.

4.2.4.2 Upon completion, the roof of tank not designed to gastight, such as a tank with
peripheral circulation vents or a tank with free or open vents, shall receive only visual
inspection of its weld joints, unless otherwise specified by the purchaser.

4.3 Repairs to Welds after the tank has been filled

- Repairs of defects discovered after the tank has been filled with water for testing shall be
made with the water level at least 0.3 m (1 ft) below any point being repaired or, if repairs
have to be made on or near the tank bottom, with the tank empty.

- Welding shall not be done on any tank unless all connecting lines have been completely
blinded.

- Repairs shall not be attempted on a tank that is filled with oil or that has contained oil until
the tank has been emptied.
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4.4 Dimensional Tolerances

4.4.1 General

The purpose of the tolerances given API 650 Para 5.5.2 through 5.5.6 is to produce a tank
of acceptable appearance and permit proper functioning of floating roof.

4.4.2 Plumbness

The maximum out-of-plumbness of the top of the shell relative to the bottom of the shell
shall not exceed 1/200 of the total tank height.

The out-of-plumbness in one shell course shall not exceed the permissible variations for
flatness and wavines as specified in ASTM A 6M/A 6, ASTM A 20M/A 20, or ASTM A
480M/A 480, whichever is applicable.

The 1/200 criteria shall also apply to fixed roof columns. For tank with internal floating
roofs, apply the criteria of this section or appendix H, whichever is more stringent.

4.4.3 Roundness

Radii measured at 0.3 m (1 ft) above the bottom corner weld shall not exceed the
following tolerances (see Para API 650 Para 5.5.3).

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4.4.4 Local Deviation

Local deviation from the theoritical shape (for example, weld discontinuities and
flat spots) shall be limited as follows :

a. Deviation (peaking) at vertical weld joints shall not exceed 13 mm (1/2 in). Peaking at
vertical weld joints shall be determined using a horizontal sweep board 900 mm
(36 in) long. The sweep board shall be made to the nominal radius of the tank.

b. Deviations (banding) at horizontal weld joints shall not exceed 13 mm (1/2 in). Banding
at horizontal weld joints shall be determined using straight edge vertical sweep board
900 mm (36 in) long.

c. Flat spots measured in the vertical plane shall not exceed the appropriate plate flatness
and waviness requirements given API 650 Para 5.5.2.

4.4.5 Foundation

To achieve the tolerances specified in API 650 Para 5.5.2 through 5.5.4, it is essential that
foundation true to the plane be provide for tank erection. The foundation should have
adequate bearing to maintain the trueness of the foundation (See Appendix B).

4.4.6 Measurements

Measurements shall be taken prior to the water test.

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SESSION TANYA JAWAB

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Bpk. Rustam Sudadi/Bpk. Harsono
1. Berapa jarak minimum circullar shell openings dan Reinforcement plate yang disyaratkan
dalam API 650, dan bagaimana dengan opening yang berada pada welding ?

Jawab :
Circular shell openings dan reinforcing plate yang lokasinya berada di horizontal atau vertical
butt-welded shell joint, untuk minimum jarak (space)nya bisa dilihat di API 650 figure 3-6).
Kemudian untuk Radiograpy nya harus 100% untuk panjangnya samadengan tiga kali shell
opening.

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Bpk. Yohanes

2. Tehnik radiography, Magnetic Particle Examination dan Ultrasonic Test pada API
650 apakah acuan nya ke ASME?

Jawab :

Iya Benar, Untuk Radiiography technique-nya mengacu pada ASME V article 2,

Magnetic Particle Examination ASME V Article 7, Ultrasonic Test ASME V article 5.
(see API 650 Para. 6.1.3).

3. Apakah dalam API 650 undercut termasuk kedalam cacat visual dan berapa
requirement nya apakah ada perbedaan antara vertical seam weld dan horizontal
seam weld ?

Jawab :

Iya Benar, Bahwa undercutt termasuk dalam cacat Visual bisa dilihat di API 650
Para 6.5, kemudian didalam API 650 maximum udercut yang disarankan untuk
vertical butt joint maximum 0.4 mm (1/64 in) sedangkan untuk horizontal butt
joint tidak boleh melebihi 0.8 mm (1/32 in) (see API 650 Para. 5.2.1.4).

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Bpk. Rustam

4. Bagaimana cara menunjukan lokasi dan

jumlah film radiography pada shell tangki ?

Jawab :

Jawaban bisa dilihat pada API 650 Figure 6.1

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5. Dalam pengelasan material CS di Tangki, apakah perlu requirement khusus untuk
consummable materialnya terutama untuk SMAW ?

Jawab :

Untuk pengelasan material dengan minimum tensile strength kurang dari 550 MPa (80 ksi),
maka Elektrode SMAW harus sesuai dengan seri klasifikasi E60 dan E70

Sedangkan Untuk pengelasan material dengan minimum tensile strength dari 550 MPa (80 ksi)
sampai dengan 585 MPa (85 ksi), maka Elektrode SMAW harus sesuai dengan seri klasifikasi
E80XX-CX.

6. Tell-tale hole untuk pad apakah diharuskan di API 650?

Jawab :
Iya, di sebutkan pada Para 6.7.6.1

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7. Untuk Pad yang terbuat dari dua segmen, berapa jumlah tell-tale holenya ?

Jawab :

Setiap segmen harus dibuat tell-tale hole, dan hole nya berada dilokasi horizontal center
line seperti dalam figure dibawah ini.

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8. Apa yang dimaksud dengan three-lap joint ?

Jawab :

Laping antara dua bottom plate dengan annular plate

9. Bagaimana aturan jarak antara lasan pada bottom plate ?

Jawab :

Jarak lasan antara three plate joint min 300 mm, three plate joint ke shell 300mm,
three plate joint ke joint antara annular plate 300 mm

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1. Dalam naskah presentasi agar disertakan Dimensinal Tolerance.

2. Diharapkan dalam persentasi yang akan datang supaya disertakan presentasi

berdasarka case study atau pengalaman di lapangan.

3. Diharapkan untuk presentasi yang akan datang dapat menjabarkan aturan specific
kerjaan yang dikerjakan di shop dan di site.

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