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EEMUA PUB NO 183

Prevention of tank bottom leakage A guide for the design and repair of foundations and bottoms of vertical, cylindrical, steel storage tanks

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Organization: EEMUA
Publication Date: 1 June 2011
Status: active
Page Count: 120
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This Publication gives guidance on a range of topics affecting tank bottom integrity including:

- Types of tank foundations (including guidelines for required soil investigations, design and installation of tank foundations and specifications of suitable materials) and bottoms (single and double) - selection, advantages, disadvantages.

- Main causes of bottom leakage - settlement, corrosion.

- Records.

- Inspection techniques.

- Corrosion protection - coatings, linings, cathodic protection.

- Repair methods.

- Leak detection systems.

- Membranes as soil barriers.

Appendices are included covering typical foundation details, tank records flow chart, comparison of systems for preventing leakage, and flow charts to assist in the repair decision process.

Document History

EEMUA PUB NO 183
June 1, 2011
Prevention of tank bottom leakage A guide for the design and repair of foundations and bottoms of vertical, cylindrical, steel storage tanks
This Publication gives guidance on a range of topics affecting tank bottom integrity including: — Types of tank foundations (including guidelines for required soil investigations, design and...
PUB NO 183
January 1, 1999
Guide for the Prevention of Bottom Leakage from Vertical , Cylindrical, Steel Storage Tanks
A description is not available for this item.
PUB NO 183
January 1, 1999
Guide for the Prevention of Bottom Leakage from Vertical , Cylindrical, Steel Storage Tanks
This Publication gives guidance on a range of topics affecting tank bottom integrity including: types of tank foundations and bottoms (single and double)--selection, advantages, disadvantages main...

References

This document references:
EEMUA PUB NO 159 - Above ground flat bottomed storage tanks: A guide to inspection maintenance and repair
Published by EEMUA on September 1, 2017
This guideline sets out the key features required for planning and executing inspection, maintenance and repair works on aboveground fully supported vertical steel storage tanks. The descriptions of...
This document references:
BS EN 14015 - Specification for the design and manufacture of site built, vertical, cylindrical, flat-bottomed, above ground, welded, steel tanks for the storage of liquids at ambient temperature and above
Published by BSI on February 4, 2005
A description is not available for this item.
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ASTM D5195 - Standard Test Method for Density of Soil and Rock In-Place at Depths Below Surface by Nuclear Methods
Published by ASTM on July 1, 2014
This test method covers the calculation of the density of soil and rock by the attenuation of gamma radiation, where the gamma source and the gamma detector are placed at the desired depth in a bored...
This document references:
API PUBL 340 - Liquid Release Prevention and Detection Measures for Aboveground Storage Facilities
Published by API on October 1, 1997
SCOPE OF REPORT This report outlines the range of available procedures, technologies, and equipment that can be used to prevent and/or detect liquid releases at existing aboveground storage tank...
This document references:
BS 1377-1 - Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes - Part 1: General requirements and sample preparation
Published by BSI on July 31, 2016
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
EEMUA PUB NO 159 - Above ground flat bottomed storage tanks: A guide to inspection maintenance and repair
Published by EEMUA on September 1, 2017
This guideline sets out the key features required for planning and executing inspection, maintenance and repair works on aboveground fully supported vertical steel storage tanks. The descriptions of...
This document is referenced by:
EEMUA PUB NO 226 - Design and installation of on-line analyser systems A guide to technical enquiry and bid evaluation
Published by EEMUA on February 1, 2012
Scope of Supply This Chapter covers typical items and technical requirements that should be included in the enquiry document with examples to emphasise the types of clause that should appear and the...
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EEMUA PUB NO 213 - Emission reduction from oil storage tanks and loading operations
Published by EEMUA on March 1, 2012
The prevention and control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from storage tanks containing oil or chemical feedstocks or products is of primary importance, not only for economic reasons...
This document is referenced by:
EEMUA PUB NO 194 - EEMUA Publication 194 - Guide to Materials Selection and Corrosion Control for Subsea Energy Equipment
Published by EEMUA on September 1, 2019
Technical Guidance This Publication sets out the principles and practices of materials selection and corrosion control and provides information on lessons learned in the industry. Key aspects of...
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EEMUA PUB NO 193 - EEMUA Recommendations for the Training, Development, and Competency Assessment of Inspection Personnel
Published by EEMUA on February 1, 2013
Demonstration of the competence both of IBs and the individuals directly or indirectly employed in them is important in ensuring adherence to legislation and its supporting standards, especially in...
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