Introduction to Petroleum Storage Facilities: Atmospheric Storage Tanks

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers, petroleum engineers, civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of atmospheric storage tanks at petroleum fuel facilities. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, 3. GENERAL CRITERIA, 4. HORIZONTAL ABOVEGROUND TANKS (SINGLE-WALL STEEL), 5. HORIZONTAL ABOVEGROUND TANKS (DOUBLE-WALL STEEL), 6. HORIZONTAL ABOVEGROUND TANKS (FIRE-RESISTANT), 7. HORIZONTAL ABOVEGROUND TANKS (PROTECTED TANKS), 8. ABOVEGROUND VERTICAL STORAGE TANKS, 9. UNDERGROUND HORIZONTAL STORAGE TANKS, 10. UNDERGROUND VERTICAL STORAGE TANKS (CUT AND COVER), 11. APPURTENANCES, 12. HEATERS, 13. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK SPILL CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS, 14. ABOVEGROUND TANK SPILL CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS, 15. MISCELLANEOUS USE TANKS, 16. SHIPBOARD OFF-LOAD FUEL STORAGE TANKS