METHOD & PROCESS PRINCIPLE
Controlled receipt/storage/dispatch with vapor balance, relief, ESD, water draw and fire protection.
TANK FARM SYSTEMS
LPG Spheres
Large-volume pressurized storage using a spherical shell for efficient stress distribution.
MAIN EQUIPMENT & PACKAGE LIMITS
Sphere, columns/bracing, relief and ESD valves, gauging, pumps, deluge, gas/fire detection and access.
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. Inventory, pressure/temperature envelope, seismic/wind, settlement, fire case and depressuring philosophy.
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
Large refinery or terminal LPG inventories and compatible pressurized liquids.
CODES, STANDARDS & QUALITY BASIS
ASME VIII, API 2510/520/521, NFPA 58; EN 13445/DIN or GOST sphere requirements by contract.
CONTRACTUAL CODE BASIS
ASME VIII, API 2510/520/521, NFPA 58; EN 13445/DIN or GOST sphere requirements by contract.