An Introduction to Petroleum Fuel Storage Tanks for Professional Engineers

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in petroleum storage facilities. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, 3. GENERAL CRITERIA, 4. HORIZONTAL ABOVEGROUND TANKS (SINGLE-WALL STEEL), 5. HORIZONTAL ABOVEGROUND TANKS (DOUBLE-WALL STEEL), 6. HORIZONTAL ABOVEGROUND TANKS (FIRE-RESISTANT), 7. HORIZONTAL ABOVEGROUND TANKS (PROTECTED TANKS), 8. ABOVEGROUND VERTICAL STORAGE TANKS, 9. UNDERGROUND HORIZONTAL STORAGE TANKS, 10. UNDERGROUND VERTICAL STORAGE TANKS (CUT AND COVER), 11. APPURTENANCES, 12. HEATERS, 13. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK SPILL CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS, 14. ABOVEGROUND TANK SPILL CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS, 15. MISCELLANEOUS USE TANKS, 16. SHIPBOARD OFF-LOAD FUEL STORAGE TANKS.