leakage from the floating roof of a million BBL tank
leakage from the floating roof of a million BBL tank
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We have a problem in one of our storage floating roof, double deck, tanks. There is a leak from 2 of the pantoon compartments. We measured the oil level inside the leaking compartments and it was 9” and 14” in the two compartments while the floating roof was at 35 feet.
I need your advice on what you think would be th emain cause of this leakage and how to mitigate such a defect. is it also safe to keep the tank in operation in this condition without any risk of the roof.
I need your advice on what you think would be th emain cause of this leakage and how to mitigate such a defect. is it also safe to keep the tank in operation in this condition without any risk of the roof.





RE: leakage from the floating roof of a million BBL tank
As for repair, API 653 requires that leaks in pontoons be repaired by rewelding of the leaking joints and/or patch plates.
RE: leakage from the floating roof of a million BBL tank
RE: leakage from the floating roof of a million BBL tank
RE: leakage from the floating roof of a million BBL tank
RE: leakage from the floating roof of a million BBL tank
Twoadjacent pontoons leaking -- ya think that it may be time to do something other than "watchful waiting"? Suck out the wet compartments and airbag them ASAP. Refloating roofs is no fun. And keep a very close watch on ALL the compartments. They were made by the same company, at the same time, using the same materials. Expect similar results.