Above Ground Storage Tank Oil Spills Applications and Case Studies 1st Edition by Mervin Fingas 9780323885478 0323885470

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• ISBN 10: 0323885470
• ISBN 13: 9780323885478
• Author: Mervin Fingas

Above Ground Storage Tank Oil Spills
Applications and Case Studies

Table contents:

Part 1: Preventative design and issues
Chapter One. Assessment of oil storage tanks performance containing cracks and cavities
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Various types of oil storage tanks and their components
1.3 Common defects in the oil storage tank and their causes
1.4 Design, construction, technical inspection, and repair standards
1.5 Methods of dealing with defect damage to prevent decommissioning of storage tanks
1.6 Analysis of tank behavior with defects
1.7 Conclusions
References
Chapter Two. Wind effect on atmospheric tanks
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 History of natural events affecting industrial equipment
2.3 Storage tanks and strong winds
2.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter Three. Seismic performance of liquid storage tanks
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Seismic response
3.3 Typical failure modes
3.4 Shell buckling
3.5 Factors affecting the seismic performance
3.6 Seismic design codes
3.7 Fragility based seismic performance assessment
3.8 New horizons for further developments
3.9 Conclusions
References
Chapter Four. Hurricane performance and assessment models
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Hurricane failure modes
4.3 Hurricane performance assessment models
4.4 Discussion
4.5 Summary
References
Chapter Five. Tank design
Abstract
5.1 Torque-free theory of rotating thin shells
5.2 The edge problem
5.3 Design of inner pressure cylinder
5.4 Design of internal pressure spherical shell
5.5 Design of internal pressure dished head
5.6 Pressure test
5.7 Summary
References
Chapter Six. On buckling of oil storage tanks under nearby explosions and fire
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 A review of selected accidents involving explosions and fire in tank farms
6.3 Effects due to explosions
6.4 Modeling pressures due to explosions reaching a target tank
6.5 Structural behavior of tanks under impulsive loads
6.6 Effects due to fire
6.7 Modeling fire effects reaching a target tank
6.8 Structural response and buckling under thermal loads
6.9 Areas for further research
Acknowledgments
Nomenclature
Acronyms
References
Appendix 6.1 Summary of critical temperatures for tanks with a conical roof
Part 2: Case histories
Chapter Seven. The Ashland oil spill
Abstract
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
7.7 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
Part 3: Legislation
Chapter Eight. An overview of typical legislation governing the design, construction, and operation of storage tanks
Abstract
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
8.8 Discharge of water from dyked area
8.9 Double-walled tanks
8.10 Piping systems
8.11 Leak detection
8.12 Corrosion protection
8.13 Inspection
8.14 Record keeping
8.15 Leak testing or integrity testing
8.16 Withdrawal of storage tanks from service
References
Appendix A Glossary of storage terms
Appendix B Standards applicable to above-ground storage tanks
Part 4: Risk analysis
Chapter Nine. Canadian storage tank spill risk analysis
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Total spills in Canada
9.3 Comparison of Canadian to US data
9.4 Analysis of storage tank spills in Canada
9.5 Summary and conclusions

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