METHOD & PROCESS PRINCIPLE
Large external floating-roof or approved fixed/internal-floating-roof storage is selected by vapor pressure and regulation; mixers support homogeneity.
TANK FARM SYSTEMS
Crude-Oil Storage Tanks
Provides segregated, blendable crude inventory and stable feed supply to the refinery.
MAIN EQUIPMENT & PACKAGE LIMITS
Tank shell/bottom/roof, floating roof/seals where used, mixers, heating if required, vents, drains, gauges and transfer pumps.
CRITICAL DESIGN INPUTS
Stored-fluid properties and classification, required working inventory/autonomy, receipt and dispatch rates, vapor pressure, temperature, corrosion, mixing/heating needs, site wind/seismic/geotechnical data, fire scenario and environmental rules.
ENGINEERING DELIVERABLES
Design Basis, heat and material balance where applicable, PFD, P&ID, datasheets, line/equipment lists, layout and 3D interfaces, control and safeguarding documents, inspection plan, operating and commissioning procedures.
AUTOMATION, SAFETY & HSE
Hazard review, alarms and interlocks, relief/vent/drain philosophy, hazardous-area classification, maintainable isolation, fire protection, emergency shutdown interfaces and environmental controls.
APPLICATIONS & PERFORMANCE BASIS
Refinery crude receipt, marine/pipeline terminals and multi-crude blending.
CODES, STANDARDS & QUALITY BASIS
API 650/653/2000, NFPA 30, EI guidance; EN 14015/DIN or applicable GOST tank requirements by contract.
CONTRACTUAL CODE BASIS
API 650/653/2000, NFPA 30, EI guidance; EN 14015/DIN or applicable GOST tank requirements by contract.