METHOD & PROCESS PRINCIPLE
Insulated fixed-roof storage uses internal coils or external recirculation heating with controlled temperature gradients.
TANK FARM SYSTEMS
Heated Bitumen & Heavy-Product Tanks
Maintains heavy product within safe pumping and loading viscosity.
MAIN EQUIPMENT & PACKAGE LIMITS
Insulated tank, heating coils/exchanger loop, mixers/circulation, heated pumps/piping, vents and temperature protection.
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. Viscosity-temperature curve, maximum film/product temperature, heating medium and cold-start case.
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
Bitumen, heavy fuel oil, residue and other high-viscosity refinery products.
CODES, STANDARDS & QUALITY BASIS
API 650/2000, NFPA, ASME B31.3; EN 14015/DIN or GOST heated-storage basis as contracted.
CONTRACTUAL CODE BASIS
API 650/2000, NFPA, ASME B31.3; EN 14015/DIN or GOST heated-storage basis as contracted.