SECTION 13310

WELDED STEEL TANKS

NTS: This specification section requires careful review by the specifier. The
specifier is required to modify the section according to the requirements of
the project. Brackets indicate items to be checked, completed, edited,
selected, or filled in. NTS notations and brackets should be removed in the
final printing. (Formerly Master Spec. Sec. 13207_ww)

PART I. -- GENERAL

1. THE REQUIREMENT

A. General: The CONTRACTOR shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, tools, supplies, fittings,
and appurtenances required for the fabrication, support, installation, anchorage, hook-up, lining,
protective coating, testing, and backfilling of welded steel tank(s) as specified herein, for a complete
and workable installation in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

2. RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

A. Section [02726] Maintenance Hole and Precast Vault Construction.

B. Section [05500] Miscellaneous Metalwork.

C. Section [09800] Protective Coating.

D. Section [11870] Compressors, Base-Mounted.

E. Divisions [2] and [15] Piping, as applicable.

F. Section [15790] Treatment Plant Pipe and Equipment Insulation.

G. Section [17034] Gages.

3. REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS, CODES, AND STANDARDS

A. Comply with the reference specifications of the GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Comply with the current provisions of the following codes and commercial standards.

ANSI/AWWA D100Welded Steel Tanks for Water Storage

ANSI/AWWA D102Painting Steel Water-Storage Tanks.

API 620Recommended Rules for Design and Construction of Large, Welded, Low-Pressure
Storage Tanks.

ANSI/API 650Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage.

ASMEBoiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

ASTM A 36Specification for Structural Steel.

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 ASTM A 131Specification for Structural Steel for Ships.

NFPA 30Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code.

SSPC-SP 5White Metal Blast Cleaning.

SSPC-SP 6Commercial Blast Cleaning.

4. CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals shall be made in accordance with the General Requirements.

B. Shop Drawings: The CONTRACTOR shall furnish shop drawings of each tank and all items and
accessories in accordance with the General Requirements.

5. QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with quality assurance as specified in the reference ASME Code.

PART II. -- PRODUCTS

1.GENERAL

A. Materials: Materials that are not specified to be coated shall be fabricated from materials as
specified. Where materials are not specified the CONTRACTOR shall provide corrosion-resistant
materials suitable for long-term service.

Service Item Material

Zinc orthophosphate Tank lining Neoprene or natural rubber

Flange nuts, bolts Type 316 stainless steel
Submerged, wetted, or CPVC or Kynar
internal items

Liquid alum Tank lining Neoprene or natural rubber

Flange nuts, bolts Type 316 stainless steel
Submerged, wetted, or CPVC or Kynar
internal items

Polymer Tank lining

Flange nuts, bolts
Submerged, wetted, or
internal items

Neoprene or natural
rubber
Type 316 stainless steel
CPVC or Kynar
Ferric chloride Tank lining Neoprene or natural rubber
Flange nuts, bolts Hastalloy C
Submerged, wetted, or CPVC or Kynar
internal items

Aqueous Ammonia Tank lining Neoprene or natural rubber

Flange nuts, bolts Type 316 stainless steel
Submerged, wetted, or CPVC or Kynar
internal items

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 Caustic Soda Tank lining None. Commercial blast cleaning
Flange nuts, bolts Type 316 stainless steel
Submerged, wetted, or Type 316 stainless steel or Monel
internal items

Water Tank lining Epoxy, per Section [09800]

Flange nuts, bolts Galvanized steel
Submerged, wetted, or Type 316 stainless steel
internal items

B. Nameplates and Code Stamps: Each tank shall bear a stainless steel nameplate which contains
the design and fabrication information required by the reference standard. Each nameplate shall
bear the applicable code symbol.

C. Fabricators: Tanks shall be fabricated by fabricators authorized to apply the applicable code
symbols.

D. In assembly and during welding the component parts shall be adequately clamped, supported and
restrained to minimize distortion and for control of dimensions. Weld reinforcement shall be as
specified by the reference standards, and excessive reinforcement shall be ground down to within
the requirements, and as required to install the lining systems. Upon completion of welding all weld
splatter, flux, slag, and burrs left by attachments shall be removed. Welds shall be repaired to
produce a workmanlike appearance, with uniform contours and dimensions. All external corners
and edges shall be ground to a 1/16-inch radius. All internal corners and edges shall be ground to a
1/8-inch radius, or a greater radius if required by the lining system.

E. Flat bottom tanks shall have butt-welded bottoms, with a steel thickness of at least 3/8-inch.

F. All openings 4 inches and greater in nominal diameter shall be reinforced.

G. Tank shell joints shall have complete joint penetration and fusion, and shall be welded from both
sides. Before the second side is welded the joint shall be arc-gouged to sound metal.

H. For flat bottom tanks, the corner joint shall be tested after the inside fillet weld is complete by
applying a weld-compatible penetrating oil to the outside of the joint and observing the inside fillet
weld for indications of oil penetration.

I. All shell attachments for pipe supports, tank gages, instruments and other items shall be welded to
the tank shell before application of the tank lining.

J. After fabrication but prior to application of linings each tank shall be tested in accordance with the
reference standards.

K. Unless otherwise specified, the minimum thickness for steel plates used for shells, roofs, or heads
shall be 1/4-inch.

L. Tank details shall be designed to eliminate unwelded joints that will promote corrosion, pockets that
will accumulate rainwater or chemicals, and attachments to the shell which result in excessive
localized stresses due to welding supports or imposed loads.

M. Access openings shall be flanged, and, unless otherwise specified, have a nominal diameter of at
least 24 inches. The cover plate and flange shall each have a net thickness, after machining, of at
least 1/2-inch.

N. All fittings shall be flanged.

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 NTS: Consult structural engineer for anchorage requirements for vertical tanks.

O. All tanks shall be designed to resist a horizontal force equal to at least 50 percent of the total weight
of the tank plus contents and a vertical force equal to at least 25 percent of the total weight of tank
plus contents.

P. Anchor bolts shall have a nominal diameter of at least one inch, unless otherwise shown, and shall
be anchored into concrete foundations using methods designed to transfer the full ultimate strength
of the anchor bolt to the concrete foundation. Anchor bolts shall be attached to the tank by use of
anchor bolt chairs or rings, as required, and such chairs or rings shall be designed to transfer the full
ultimate strength of the bolt, or 150 percent of the calculated load, whichever is less, to the tank
shell.

Q. Buried Surfaces: Unless otherwise specified, the exterior buried surfaces of all tanks shall be
sandblasted in accordance with SSPC-SP-6 (Commercial Blast Cleaning), and receive one coat of
coal tar primer followed by a finish coat of hot-applied coal tar enamel. Thickness of the enamel
coating shall be 3/32-inch ± 1/32-inch. The time between application of the primer and enamel shall
not exceed 5 days. Materials and application shall conform in general to the requirements of
AWWA D102.

R. Unburied Surfaces: Unless otherwise specified, the unburied exterior surfaces of all tanks shall be
painted as specified in Section [09800], "Protective Coating."

S. Pressure Rating: Unless otherwise specified, all unfired pressure tanks shall be fabricated in
accordance with the ASME code for unfired pressure vessels, for a pressure rating of at least 50
percent above the maximum expected operating pressure.

T. Double Containment Tanks: Where required by State or local authorities, buried tanks containing
oil, chemicals, or harmful waste products, shall be of the double-wall containment type, including
pressure pipes to and from such tanks, with approved detection devices per local codes.

U. Weld Steel Tank Schedule: The items specified under this Section shall be furnished by
manufacturers having experience in the manufacture of similar products and having a record of
successful installations. The following welded steel tanks are included in this Section:

I.D. Service at max Size Capacity

No. Location pressure (psi) (in.) (gallons)

[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]

V. Manufacturers: All tanks shall be fabricated by reputable manufacturers, experienced in the design
and fabrication of the specific tanks, and familiar with all applicable local regulations, codes, fire and
safety orders.

2. SURGE TANKS

A. Design: Surge tanks shall be of the size shown and shall be designed for a working pressure of [ ]
psi with a 1/16-inch corrosion allowance.

B. Appurtenances: Appurtenances shall include mounting flanges, drain valves, lifting lugs, and 3
brass try valves to determine water level. The pneumatic fill valves shall be of Type 316 stainless
steel.

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 C. Protective Coating: Interior surfaces of the tank shall be sandblasted per SSPC-SP-5 (White Metal
Blast Cleaning) and factory-coated with a 10-mil (dry film thickness) coating of [Plasite 7133],
[Engard 460], or equal, applied in 2 or more coats. A silicon liquid membrane shall be provided to
eliminate air absorption.

D. Air Charging: The CONTRACTOR shall fully charge the surge tank with compressed air in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions prior to testing the system, and shall make the
necessary final adjustment in pressure prior to acceptance by the ENGINEER.

E. Manufacturers:

1. [Manufacturer 1]

2. [Manufacturer 2]

3. [Manufacturer 3]

4. Or Equal

3. HYDRO-PNEUMATIC TANKS

A. General: Hydro-pneumatic tanks shall be of the size shown and shall be designed for a ASME
rating of [ ] psi. Appurtenances and tank supports shall be provided as shown and required.

B. Design Standard: Hydro-pneumatic tanks shall be designed, fabricated and tested in accordance
with the current "Rules for Construction of Unfired Pressure Vessels," Section VIII, of the ASME
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, [and shall include fittings as required by the Air Tank Safety
Ordinance of the Industrial Accident Commission of the State of California].

C. Protective Coating: Interior surfaces of the tanks shall be sandblasted in accordance with SSPC-
SP-5 (White Metal Blast Cleaning) and then coated with a 10-mil (dry film thickness) coating of
[Plasite 7133], [Engard 460], or equal.

D. Tank Appurtenances:

a.Sight Gage: Liquid level sight gages shall be Penberthy series 52-A, or equal, in one or two
sections. Valves shall be all-bronze, shall have a drain cock on the lower valve, and each
valve shall be separated from the tank by ball valves, ball checks, and insulating bushings.
Sight gages shall come complete with valves, glass tubes and heavy duty expanded metal
guards of the proper length.

b.Pressure Gage: Pressure gages shall be in accordance with Section [17034], "Gages," with a 0-[
] psi dial range. Pressure gage shall be separated from the tank by ball valves and
insulating bushings.

c.Maintenance Holes, Outlets, Supports, and Baffles: Access maintenance holes, welded supports
for pipes and ladders, baffles and outlets shall be provided as shown.

d.Controls: For control system see Division [17], "Instrumentation and Control."

E. Air Compressor: A non-lubricated air compressor shall be provided for injecting air into the hydro-
pneumatic tank. The compressor shall have a rating of [ ] cu ft per minute of free air at a pressure
of [ ] psi, and it shall be in accordance with the Section [11870], "Compressors, Base-Mounted."

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4. L.P. GAS STORAGE TANKS

A. L.P. gas storage tanks shall be of the sizes shown and shall be fabricated in accordance with
applicable Federal, State, Local and ASME Code requirements. All required appurtenances, safety
devices, shut-off valve, liquid level gage, hood, supports and lifting eyes shall be provided. All
valves and fittings shall be suitable for 250 psi working pressure and all L.P. gas piping shall be
Schedule 80 black steel pipe, in accordance with all applicable codes. Each tank shall be set
horizontally on not less than two reinforced concrete supports, with anchor bolts. All tank details,
safety devices, warning signs, and fire prevention systems shall be to the satisfaction of the local
Building and Fire Protection Authorities.

5. GASOLINE STORAGE TANKS

A. Gasoline storage tanks shall meet all applicable requirements of [State Industrial Safety Orders
and] NFPA Pamphlet 30.

6. FUEL OIL STORAGE TANKS

A. Fuel oil storage tanks shall be of the sizes shown. General design and plate thickness shall
conform to ASME requirements [and State Industrial Safety Orders.] All necessary accessories
shall be provided as required.

B. Inside surfaces of the tanks shall be pickled or sandblasted to remove all mill scale, thoroughly
cleaned of all dust and foreign matter and lightly coated with oil. All tank openings shall be sealed
prior to shipment to the site.

7. LUBE OIL STORAGE TANKS

A. Lube oil storage tanks shall be of the sizes shown. Plate thickness shall be 1/4-inch minimum
unless otherwise shown. All necessary accessories shall be provided as required.

B. Inside surfaces of the tank shall be pickled or sand-blasted to remove all mill scale, thoroughly
cleaned of all dust and foreign matter and lightly coated with oil. All tank openings shall be sealed
prior to shipment to the site. Any areas of the coating which become damaged during handling and
installation of the tank shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the ENGINEER.

8. STEEL CHEMICAL TANKS

A. General: Steel chemical tanks shall be of all-welded steel construction. They shall be designed for
static fluid head and atmospheric pressure, and be of the sizes shown. Plate thickness shall be 1/4-
inch minimum unless otherwise shown. Tanks shall be fabricated and certified in accordance with
API Standard 620. Nozzles shall have reinforcing pads where necessary for structural strength, and
all nozzles, maintenance holes, couplings, brackets, ladders and other appurtenances shall be as
shown.

B. Fabrication Testing: After fabrication, the tanks shall be hydrostatically tested by filling them with
water. Any leaks disclosed shall be repaired by welding.

C. Interior Lining Requirements: Interior of steel chemical tanks shall be factory-prepared and lined in
accordance with the following requirements:

a. General: The interior of all chemical tanks (excluding caustic tanks), including tank nozzles
and maintenance holes, shall be lined with polyvinyl chloride sheet or neoprene sheet as
required or shown in the tank schedule, secured to the metal surface with adhesive. The
sheet material shall have a minimum thickness of 3/32-inch. Nozzle necks and flange faces
also shall be lined. PVC sheet shall be [Amer-Plate Industrial Lining as manufactured
by Ameron, Corrosion Control Division, Brea, California]; or equal. Neoprene sheet

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 shall be [Sheet Stock N-3S as manufactured by Gaco Western, Inc.]; or equal. Primers,
adhesives, activators, accelerators, or other necessary materials and their methods of
application shall be as recommended by the manufacturer of the sheet material.

b. Metal Surface Preparation: The metal surface shall be sandblasted in accordance with
SSPC-SP-5 (White Metal Blast Cleaning) to remove all mill scale, rust, grease, or other
surface impurities. All weld splatter shall be removed and all rough welds ground smooth.
After blasting, all dust shall be removed by brush or vacuum.

c. Surface Primer: Primer shall be applied as soon as possible after blasting. An unprimed
blasted surface shall not be left overnight. Immediately before applying primer, the metal
surface shall be dusted thoroughly with a brush or clean cloth to remove all foreign matter.
Primer shall be applied by brush, working it thoroughly into the surface to obtain a smooth
and even coat with no bare spots.

d. Adhesive: Adhesive shall be applied to the primed metal surface and to the sheet surface
by brush or roller to a uniform thickness with no sags or thin areas. The applied adhesive
shall be protected from sunlight, foreign matter, or physical damage during the drying and
curing time. For neoprene application, adhesive shall be applied to the primed metal
surface and to the neoprene sheet at the same time; and the 2 surfaces shall be bonded
together that same day.

e. Activator: Activator shall be applied by brush to the PVC adhesive on both the metal and
sheet surfaces. It shall not be applied to a larger area than can be covered by sheet in a 20-
minute period. Sufficient time (approximately 5 to 10 minutes) shall be allowed after
applying the activator for the adhesive to become tacky before bonding the PVC sheet.

f. PVC Sheet: After the preparation described above, the PVC sheet shall be placed and
bonded as follows: the edge of the sheet shall be placed in position and pressed firmly,
holding the remainder of sheet away from the adhesive. When the edge is bonded, the
remainder of the sheet shall be rolled into position, carefully forcing out air pockets at bond
edge. After sheet is affixed, it shall be rubbed with a soft cloth to assure uniform bond.

g. Neoprene Sheet: Neoprene sheet shall be placed and bonded as follows: sheet shall be
covered with a clean dry cloth and placed in position. Using cloth will prevent adhesion of
the sheet to the metal while it is being fitted into place. When sheet is in position, the cloth
shall be folded back and turned down. An edge of the sheet shall be forced into place with a
roller to initiate bond. Cloth shall be pulled ahead of rolling operation until sheet is
completely bonded. Care shall be exercised in rolling to assure that no air is trapped under
the sheet.

h. Joints: Adjoining PVC sheets shall be installed by butting them tight at the edges and by
welding a strip of PVC sheet over the joint. Welding shall be done with a hot-air welding
gun. Before welding, sheets shall be thoroughly cleaned and wiped. Neoprene sheets shall
be similarly formed, and the neoprene strip shall be bonded over the joint with adhesive.

9. CONDENSATE TANKS AND BOILER FEED PUMPS [FOR LOW PRESSURE (15 PSIG) STEAM
ONLY]

A. General: Condensate tanks shall be of the horizontal type, [skid mounted], complete with boiler
feed pumps, valves, piping, prewired pump controls and all appurtenances as shown.

B. Design: Tanks shall be of the size shown and shall be designed suitable for hot water and steam,
vented to atmosphere. Tanks shall have a minimum shell thickness of 3/16-inch.

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 C. Protective Coating: Interior surfaces of this tank shall be sand blasted per SSPC-SP-5 (White Metal
Blast Cleaning) and factory-coated with a 10-mil (dry film thickness) coating of [Plasite 7133];
[Engard 460]; or equal, applied in 2 or more coats.

D. Tank Appurtenances: The tank shall be equipped with the following appurtenances:

a. One [1]-inch diameter brass float valve for make-up water.

b. One [1]-inch drain connection.

c. One brass water level gauge.

d. [Three] [2]-inch diameter pump suction threaded nozzle.

e. [Three] [2]-inch diameter 3-way valves with strainer.

f. One open type steam heater with thermostatic valve set at 180 degrees F.

g. One [3]-inch condensate return.

h. One [2]-inch vent.

i. One 18-inch flanged maintenance holes.

j. NEMA 1 control panel with [three] starters, [two] hand-off-automatic switches and [two]
selector switches which allow the following combinations of pumps to operate: [1&2, 1&3,
or 2&3,] all mounted and wired.

k. One low water level cut-off float switch wired to the pumps.

E. The condensate tank and feed pumps shall be supplied as part of the boiler system as specified in
Section [11915] "Boilers." The tank shall be insulated in accordance with Section [15790], "
Treatment Plant Pipe and Equipment Insulation."

10. EXPANSION TANKS

A. General: Expansion tanks shall be horizontal, welded steel tanks, constructed in accordance with
the current "Rules for Construction of Unfired Pressure Vessels," Section VIII, of the ASME Boiler
and Pressure Vessel Code, for a working pressure of [125 psi].

B. Appurtenances: The tank shall be equipped with saddles, supports, gage glass assembly with
armored heavy duty protection, ball checks, test valves, drain valve, and drain piping.

C. Insulation: After installation, the tank shall be insulated in accordance with Section [15790], "
Treatment Plant Pipe and Equipment Insulation."

11. AQUEOUS AMMONIA STORAGE TANKS

A. General: Aqueous ammonia storage tanks shall be [horizontal] [vertical] welded steel tanks,
rubber-lined, complete with all nozzles, maintenance holes, couplings, brackets, ladders, safety
devices, level gages, pressure- and vacuum-relief and other valves and appurtenances, as shown
and required. Tanks shall operate under static, fluid head at atmospheric pressure and shall be
designed, fabricated and tested for an internal pressure of 60 psi [and stresses caused by a 0.35
g seismic load when full] in accordance with the current "Rules for Construction of Unfired
Pressure Vessels," Section VIII, of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. The tank shall
include all fittings required [by the Air Tank Safety Ordinance of the Industrial Accident
Commission of the State of California].

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 B. Construction: Aqueous ammonia tanks shall be of all welded steel construction, with a minimum
plate thickness of 1/4-inch, unless a greater thickness is required to meet the design conditions
specified. Knuckle joints shall be provided and the nozzles shall have reinforcing pads, where
necessary for structural strength. All nozzles, outlets and flanges, 4 inches in diameter and smaller,
shall be fabricated of Type 316 stainless steel. The tank shall have a pressure and vacuum relief
line, an overflow line connected to the pressure and vacuum relief valve, a drain valve, a nameplate
reading "Aqueous Ammonia" in 8-inch high letters, and lifting lugs. Welded clips for attachment of
ladder and piping at maximum 5 feet on centers, shall form an integral part of the tank.

C. Liquid Level Sight Gage: A liquid level sight gage shall be included on the tank as shown. The sight
gage tubing shall be 1/2-inch diameter Schedule 40 (minimum) rigid clear texture PVC pipe with
Type 316 stainless steel valves. Intermediate stainless steel supports shall be provided for the
sight gage tube. The bottom valve shall have drainage capability. The PVC pipe shall be inserted
inside a stainless steel pipe or stainless steel protection device shall have a continuous 3/4-inch
wide slot to allow easy reading of the tank level. The sight gage shall have an adjacent indelible
plastic scale, calibrated in 1/10 foot increments with major marks every foot. The sight gage shall
be mounted on the face of the tank with the least amount of exposure to direct sunlight. The tank
manufacturer shall submit shop drawings of the sight level gage for review prior to fabrication.

D. Pressure and Vacuum Relief Valve: The CONTRACTOR shall furnish and install a [3-]inch
pressure and vacuum relief valve, mounted on the steel tank as shown. The valve body shall be
furnished with 150 lb ANSI standard flanges. The valve shall be set to open at 30 psi inside tank
pressure or at 3 ounces vacuum. The valve shall be [Varec Figure No. 481], or equal.

E. Exterior Coating: Exterior surfaces of the tank shall be coated in accordance with Section [09800],
"Protective Coating."

F. Tank Lining: The interior surfaces of the tank shall be lined with natural rubber sheets as specified
under chemical resistant sheet lining in Section [09800], "Protective Coating."

PART III. -- EXECUTION

NTS: Specifier to provide special requirements regarding installation of welded

steel tanks, if any.

1.GENERAL

A.Installation: The CONTRACTOR shall install welded steel tanks and appurtenances in accordance with
the requirements of the manufacturer, approved shop drawings, applicable codes, and the Contract
Documents.

END OF SECTION

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