Above ground storage tank oil spills : applications and case studies

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors Fingas, Mervin (Editor)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cambridge, MA : Gulf Professional Publishing, an imprint of Elsevier, 2023.
Subjects
Storage tanks.
Oil spills.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780323885478
0323885470
0323857280
9780323857284
Physical Description1 online resource

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Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover
  • Above Ground Storage Tank Oil Spills
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • List of contributors
  • Preface
  • Oils spilled on land
  • Oils spilled on water
  • Reference
  • Acknowledgment
  • Introduction
  • 1 Preventative design and issues
  • 1. Assessment of oil storage tanks performance containing cracks and cavities
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Various types of oil storage tanks and their components
  • 1.2.1 Main components of an oil storage reservoir
  • 1.3 Common defects in the oil storage tank and their causes
  • 1.3.1 Corrosion
  • 1.3.1.1 Classification of corrosion
  • 1.3.1.2 Pitting corrosion
  • 1.3.1.3 Corrosion in oil storage tanks
  • 1.3.2 Cracking
  • 1.4 Design, construction, technical inspection, and repair standards
  • 1.5 Methods of dealing with defect damage to prevent decommissioning of storage tanks
  • 1.5.1 Diagnosis of defects
  • 1.5.2 Non-destructive methods of identifying locations and corrosion rates in tanks
  • 1.5.2.1 Eddy current test
  • 1.5.2.2 Acoustic emissions method
  • 1.5.2.3 Digital radiography
  • 1.5.3 Methods for dealing with crack defects in oil storage tanks
  • 1.5.4 Creating a suitable cover for the inner surface of the tanks
  • 1.5.5 Cathodic protection inside tanks
  • 1.6 Analysis of tank behavior with defects
  • 1.6.1 Finite element simulations
  • 1.6.1.1 Finite element model of crack and pitting corrosion
  • 1.6.2 Taguchi approach
  • 1.6.3 Multiple regression techniques
  • 1.6.4 Response surface method
  • 1.7 Conclusions
  • References
  • 2. Wind effect on atmospheric tanks
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 History of natural events affecting industrial equipment
  • 2.2.1 Natural hazards
  • 2.2.2 Exposure and vulnerability
  • 2.2.3 Risk
  • 2.3 Storage tanks and strong winds
  • 2.3.1 Strong winds as hazards
  • 2.3.2 Atmospheric above-ground tanks characterization
  • 2.3.2.1 Storage tank shell.
  • 2.3.2.2 Storage tank roof
  • 2.3.2.3 Storage tank base
  • 2.3.3 Definition of possible accidental scenarios
  • 2.3.4 Structural and natural hazard analysis
  • 2.3.4.1 Storage tanks damaged by strong winds
  • 2.3.4.1.1 Shell buckling
  • 2.3.4.1.2 Overturning
  • 2.3.4.1.3 Debris impact
  • 2.3.4.2 Definition of limit state equations
  • 2.3.5 Storage tanks fragility analysis
  • 2.3.5.1 Fragility curves
  • 2.3.5.2 Failure probability
  • 2.3.5.3 Probit functions to estimate damage probability
  • 2.3.6 Storage tanks vulnerability analysis
  • 2.3.6.1 Frequency of final accidental scenario
  • 2.4 Conclusions
  • References
  • 3. Seismic performance of liquid storage tanks
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Seismic response
  • 3.2.1 Hydrodynamic effects
  • 3.2.2 Response of unanchored tanks
  • 3.2.3 Response of anchored tanks
  • 3.3 Typical failure modes
  • 3.4 Shell buckling
  • 3.4.1 Analytical solutions
  • 3.4.2 Dynamic buckling assessment
  • 3.5 Factors affecting the seismic performance
  • 3.5.1 Geometrical specifications
  • 3.5.2 The relative amount of content
  • 3.5.3 Strong ground motion characteristics
  • 3.5.4 Fabrication quality and imperfection
  • 3.5.5 Corrosion and maintenance
  • 3.6 Seismic design codes
  • 3.6.1 Seismic performance target
  • 3.6.2 Mechanical analogy
  • 3.6.3 Vertical seismic effects
  • 3.6.4 Anchorage criteria
  • 3.6.5 Freeboard requirement
  • 3.7 Fragility based seismic performance assessment
  • 3.8 New horizons for further developments
  • 3.9 Conclusions
  • References
  • 4. Hurricane performance and assessment models
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Hurricane failure modes
  • 4.2.1 Wind-induced failures
  • 4.2.2 Storm surge failures
  • 4.2.3 Wave-induced failures
  • 4.2.4 Extreme precipitation induced failures
  • 4.3 Hurricane performance assessment models
  • 4.3.1 Wind load
  • 4.3.1.1 Buckling
  • 4.3.1.2 Floating roof failure.
  • 4.3.1.3 Other failures
  • 4.3.2 Storm surge loads
  • 4.3.2.1 Dislocation failures (flotation and sliding)
  • 4.3.2.2 Buckling failure
  • 4.3.2.3 Other failure modes
  • 4.3.2.4 System failure
  • 4.3.3 Wave loads
  • 4.3.4 Rainfall loads
  • 4.4 Discussion
  • 4.5 Summary
  • References
  • 5. Tank design
  • 5.1 Torque-free theory of rotating thin shells
  • 5.1.1 Geometrical characteristics of general rotating thin shells
  • 5.1.2 Geometric characteristics of several common shells
  • 5.1.2.1 Cylindrical shell
  • 5.1.2.2 Spherical shell
  • 5.1.2.3 Ellipsoid shell
  • 5.1.3 General equations of the torque-free theory
  • 5.1.4 Application conditions for torque-free theory
  • 5.1.4.1 Geometric continuity
  • 5.1.4.2 Continuous external load
  • 5.1.4.3 Continuous constraint
  • 5.1.5 Application of torque-free theory
  • 5.1.5.1 Effect of gas pressure
  • 5.1.5.2 Effect of liquid pressure
  • 5.2 The edge problem
  • 5.2.1 Reason for the formation of discontinuous stress
  • 5.2.2 Calculation method for discontinuous stress
  • 5.2.3 Characteristics and treatments of discontinuous stress
  • 5.2.3.1 Characteristics of discontinuous stress
  • 5.2.3.2 Treatment of discontinuous stress in engineering problems
  • 5.3 Design of inner pressure cylinder
  • 5.3.1 Strength calculation of internal pressure cylinder
  • 5.3.1.1 Tank design
  • 5.3.1.2 Tank check
  • 5.3.2 Determination of design technical parameters
  • 5.3.2.1 The inner diameter of the container Di
  • 5.3.2.2 Working pressure pw and design pressure p
  • 5.3.2.3 Calculated pressure pc
  • 5.3.2.4 Design temperature
  • 5.3.2.5 Allowable stress
  • 5.3.2.6 Weld joint coefficient &amp
  • phi
  • 5.3.2.7 Thickness and additional thickness
  • 5.4 Design of internal pressure spherical shell
  • 5.5 Design of internal pressure dished head
  • 5.5.1 Internal pressure convex dished head
  • 5.5.1.1 Hemispherical head.
  • 5.5.1.2 Ellipsoid head
  • 5.5.1.3 Dished head
  • 5.5.1.4 Spherical crown head
  • 5.5.2 Internal pressure cone head thickness calculation
  • 5.5.2.1 Conical shell without folding under internal pressure
  • 5.5.2.2 Flanged conical shell under internal pressure
  • 5.5.2.3 Flathead
  • 5.5.2.4 Selection of head
  • 5.6 Pressure test
  • 5.6.1 Pressure bearing test
  • 5.6.1.1 Test medium
  • 5.6.1.2 Test pressure
  • 5.6.1.3 Stress check
  • 5.6.1.4 Test temperature
  • 5.6.1.5 Test method
  • 5.6.1.6 Acceptable quality level
  • 5.6.2 Airtightness test
  • 5.7 Summary
  • References
  • 6. On buckling of oil storage tanks under nearby explosions and fire
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 A review of selected accidents involving explosions and fire in tank farms
  • 6.2.1 Case study: The Bayamon Accident in Puerto Rico, 2009
  • 6.2.2 Brief description of other accidents
  • 6.2.3 Common features of accidents and lessons learned
  • 6.3 Effects due to explosions
  • 6.3.1 Basic features of explosions affecting nearby tanks
  • 6.3.2 Evidence from small-scale testing of pressures reaching a tank
  • 6.4 Modeling pressures due to explosions reaching a target tank
  • 6.4.1 Simplified models of pressure distribution around tanks due to a nearby explosion
  • 6.4.2 Advanced models of the source of an explosion and its consequences on tanks
  • 6.5 Structural behavior of tanks under impulsive loads
  • 6.5.1 Computational modeling
  • 6.5.2 Dynamic buckling criteria
  • 6.5.3 Structural behavior of open-topped tanks with a wind girder under an explosion
  • 6.5.4 Effects of explosions in very large tanks
  • 6.5.5 Domino effects under blast loads
  • 6.6 Effects due to fire
  • 6.6.1 Introduction to fire effects in tanks
  • 6.6.2 Summary of results from small-scale tests
  • 6.7 Modeling fire effects reaching a target tank.
  • 6.7.1 Simplified models of temperature distribution around tanks due to a nearby fire
  • 6.7.2 Advanced modeling of temperature distribution around tanks due to a nearby fire
  • 6.7.3 Main differences between simplified and advanced models
  • 6.8 Structural response and buckling under thermal loads
  • 6.8.1 Types of analysis
  • 6.8.2 Thermal buckling of tanks
  • 6.8.3 Postbuckling behavior
  • 6.8.4 Other tank features that modify the structural response
  • 6.8.5 Effect of multiple sources of fire
  • 6.8.6 Domino effects under fire
  • 6.9 Areas for further research
  • 6.9.1 Tests on small-scale tanks under thermal loads
  • 6.9.2 Tests on small-scale tanks under blast loads
  • 6.9.3 Modeling tanks under fire
  • 6.9.4 Modeling tanks under blast loads
  • 6.9.5 Design recommendations
  • 6.9.6 Fragility and risk assessment
  • Acknowledgments
  • Nomenclature
  • Acronyms
  • References
  • Appendix 6.1: Summary of critical temperatures for tanks with a conical roof
  • 2 Case histories
  • 7. The Ashland oil spill
  • 7.1 Incident summary
  • 7.2 Background
  • 7.3 Initial incident and response actions
  • 7.4 Findings and lessons learned concerning the response
  • 7.5 Drinking-water response actions
  • 7.6 Findings and lessons learned water supplies
  • 7.6.1 Contaminated marine debris
  • 7.7 Crisis management response actions
  • 7.8 Crisis management findings and lessons learned
  • 7.9 The tank that failed
  • 7.10 Causes of tank failure findings and lessons learned
  • 7.11 Followup activities and the aftermath of the Ashland oil spill incident
  • References
  • Further reading
  • 3 Legislation
  • 8. An overview of typical legislation governing the design, construction, and operation of storage tanks
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Basics of regulation
  • 8.3 Siting
  • 8.4 Separations
  • 8.5 Identification of storage facilities
  • 8.6 Construction
  • 8.7 Dike construction.

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