Above Ground Storage Tanks /

The one reference devoted exclusively to ASTs, this book assembles the most critical information on the subject in a single convenient volume. The result is an ideal tool for chemical, environmental, and civil engineers, as well as management and government personnel and others concerned with the re...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Myers, Philip (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, [1997]
Edición:First edition.
Colección:McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineering.
Temas:
Oil storage tanks.
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • A. Other McGraw-Hill Chemical Engineering Books of Interest
  • B. About the Author
  • C. Preface
  • 1. Fundamentals
  • CHAPTER PRELIMINARIES
  • Overview
  • Basic Concepts
  • Tank Classification
  • Major Tank Components
  • Small Tanks
  • Engineering Considerations
  • Regulations
  • Spills, Leaks, and Prevention
  • Appendix 1A. Conversion Factors
  • References
  • 2. Codes, Standards, and Regulations
  • CHAPTER PRELIMINARIES
  • Section 2.1 Codes and Standards
  • Section 2.2 Regulations and Laws
  • 3. Materials Considerations
  • CHAPTER PRELIMINARIES
  • Materials Selection
  • Principles of Material Selection
  • Carbon Steel Selection Procedure
  • Brittle Fracture Considerations
  • Fitness for Service for Existing Tanks
  • References
  • 4. Corrosion and Corrosion Prevention
  • CHAPTER PRELIMINARIES
  • Section 4.1 Basic Tank Corrosion Mechanisms
  • Section 4.2 Corrosion Prevention with Linings
  • Section 4.3 Corrosion Prevention with Cathodic Protection
  • References
  • 5. Tank Foundations
  • CHAPTER PRELIMINARIES
  • Introduction to Tank Foundations
  • Important Elements to Consider in Foundation Design
  • Tank Foundation Types
  • Design Principles
  • References
  • 6. Seismic Considerations
  • CHAPTER PRELIMINARIES
  • Section 6.1 Seismic Design
  • Section 6.2 Seismic Evaluation and Retrofitting of Existing Tanks
  • Appendix 6.2A. Manos Method of Evaluation of Existing Tanks
  • References
  • 7. General Design of Tanks
  • CHAPTER PRELIMINARIES
  • General Design Considerations
  • Welding and Fabrication
  • Design of Roofs for Vertical Cylindrical Tanks
  • References
  • 8. Tank Roofs
  • CHAPTER PRELIMINARIES
  • Section 8.1 Floating Roofs
  • Section 8.2 Rim Seals
  • Section 8.3 Flexible Piping System for Roofs
  • Section 8.4 Aluminum Dome Roofs
  • References
  • 9. Fire Protection of Tanks
  • CHAPTER PRELIMINARIES
  • Section 9.1 General Principles
  • Section 9.2 Venting
  • Section 9.3 Frangible Roofs
  • Section 9.4 Flame and Detonation Arrestors
  • References
  • 10. Tank Emissions
  • CHAPTER PRELIMINARIES
  • Section 10.1 Overview of Tank Emission Concepts
  • Section 10.2 Computing Emissions from Internal and External Floating Roofs
  • Section 10.3 Emission Estimation Procedures for Fixed-Roof Tanks
  • Section 10.4 Emissions from Slotted and Unslotted Guide Poles
  • References
  • 11. Tanks Constructed of Other Materials
  • CHAPTER PRELIMINARIES
  • Section 11.1 Stainless Steel Tanks
  • Section 11.2 Aluminum Tanks
  • Section 11.3 Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic Tanks
  • Section 11.4 Tanks Constructed of Miscellaneous Materials
  • References
  • 12. Tank Inspection, Repairs, and Reconstruction
  • CHAPTER PRELIMINARIES
  • Background
  • Industrial Standards
  • Intent of API Standard 653
  • How Does API 653 Prevent Tank Failures?
  • Responsibility and Compliance
  • How Long Will It Take to Implement the API 653 Program?
  • API 653 and Costs
  • In-House versus Contract Inspection
  • Thoroughness of Inspection
  • Getting Started
  • References
  • 13. Settlement
  • CHAPTER PRELIMINARIES
  • Introduction
  • Settlement and Tank Failure Mechanics
  • Different Kinds of Settlement
  • Sloped Bottoms
  • Edge Settlement
  • Designing for Settlement
  • Releveling Tanks
  • Methods of Releveling
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • 14. Groundwater Protection
  • CHAPTER PRELIMINARIES
  • Section 14.1 Leak Detection Bottoms and Release Prevention Barriers
  • Section 14.2 Current Leak Detection Technologies for Aboveground Storage Tanks
  • References
  • 15. Miscellaneous Topics
  • CHAPTER PRELIMINARIES
  • Section 15.1 Safe Tank Entry
  • Section 15.2 Tank Degassing, Cleaning, and Sludge Reduction Principles
  • Section 15.3 Secondary Containment
  • Section 15.4 Foundations for Hot Tanks
  • References
  • 16. Tank Accessories
  • CHAPTER PRELIMINARIES
  • Section 16.1 Ladders, Platforms, Stairs, and Accessways
  • Section 16.2 Miscellaneous Tank Appurtenances
  • References.

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