TankReporter 2.0 A Step by Step Example

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TankReporter 2.0A Step by Step Example


Scope and Result


Step 1: Define Preferences

Define the Units of Measurements (Command: File → Preferences)


Step 2: Define Asset (Tank)

Command: File → New Asset → New TankCritical Fields:• Dimensions• Tank Parts (Bottom, Shell, Roof)


Step 2: Define Asset (Floor)

Define Pattern and make adjustments using the Plates Layout option


Step 2: Define Asset (Shell)

Define Courses information and make adjustments using the Plates Layout option


Step 2: Define Asset (Roof)

Define Pattern and make adjustments using the Plates Layout option


Step 3: Define Components

For example: Define Stairs either using grid or Mouse


Step 4: Define Inspection General Information

Enter the General Information of the specific inspection:

1. Inspection Start and End Date2. Report Preparation Date3. Tank Number4. Inspection Type5. Specification used6. Office conducting the test7. Client Information8. Override if needed the report name


Step 5: Define the General Tank Data

Enter the Tank DataMost of the information are automatically imported by Asset information.Modify any secondary information here (like Coating, Manufacturer, etc.). The secondary info will be used in the report.


Step 6: Define the Shell Courses Information

Define the Shell Courses InformationThe Geometric information are from the Asset information.Select Joint Efficiency and Course Material (or alternative define the Allowable Stress and Hydrostatic Allowable Stress).This is critical for the calculations.


Step 7: Define Inspection Equipment

• Use the Up / Down arrows ( and )next to the list to change the order of the Inspection Equipment. This affects only the report.

Define the Equipment used in the inspection• Select from the list of Available Equipment in the database (right list) and

press the symbol to add it to the Inspection Equipment used (left list).• Use filters (Equipment Type and Lab) or sort by any column in the list to

easily identify the right equipment.


Step 8: Define Inspection Personnel

• Select from the list of Available Personnel in the database (right list) and press the symbol to add him to the Inspection Personnel (left list)

• Use filters (Lab) or sort by any column in the list to easily identify the right person.

• Use the Up / Down arrows ( and )next to the list to change the order of the Inspection Personnel. This affects only the report.

Define the Inspection Personnel


Step 9: Define Job Information

Define the Job Information• Enter the PO, Work Order Number and Report Number.• This is essential for the report.


Step 10: Check the General Data

• For the Forms in the Steps 5-10, there is a button “Report”. • Click it to Check the report produced for each form.• The output is identical with the respective sections of the final report.


Step 11: Enter Inspection Data

Start filling the actual data.Use the command: Inspection → Inspection Data

Check the check box Show General Info, if you want to consult the general information, previously entered.

You do not need to entere all of the data at once.


Step 12: Import Inspection Photos

Import PhotosPress the + symbol and select photos from your disk. The photos will be saved in the application database.Enter Caption (for the report and add any comment)


Step 13: Generate Drawings

Generate DrawingsPress the + symbol and which parts and details will be added in the drawings.


Step 14: Fill the API Check Lists

• Select check list (the application proposes the appropriate based on General Info)

• Navigate in the different sections• Fill the condition• Write the Findings• Propose any recommendations


Step 15: Collect the Recommendations (1)

Recommendations• The application initial collects the recommendations the filled in the check

lists.• Then the user could edit or enter more.


Step 16: Collect the Recommendations (2)

If a specific template is used for the current client, a different form will be used


Step 17 : Inspection UT Data Input• Access the Inspection Data Input form (use Data Entry button (see step

11))• Here the user can insert information pertaining to the Plate UT data of the

Tank Shell• Each button on the right, brings up a form for • UT Data for the Tank

Parts • Floor MFL Scan data

• Each button on the left, brings up a form for

• Tank Components (Nozzles, Manholes etc.)

• UT Data for the Tank Components

• Shell and Edge Settlement Data

• Tank Shell Verticality Readings


Step 18 : Tank Shell Plate UT Data

• The Courses are given in a top- down fashion

• The individual readings per course are given in a down-top fashion

• The Scan lines are considered to be CCW

After the basic configuration data have been given in the previous form, enter manually the UT thickness data for each T.M.L.


Step 19 : Tank Floor Plates UT Data

• Basic configuration data• Number of Readings per

Plate

• The UT thickness data can be entered • either Manually • or by pasting them from

an Excel Spreadsheet


Step 20 : Floating Roof Plates UT Data

• Basic configuration data• Number of Readings per

Plate

• The UT thickness data can be entered • either Manually • or by pasting them from

an Excel Spreadsheet


Step 21 : Chime UT Data

• Define the • Number of readings• Reference location for the

readings• Offset of 1st reading from

the reference• Automatic or manual

spacing• Direction of readings

creation• Comments• (optional) Width Data


Step 22 : Rim UT Data

• Define the • Number of readings• Reference location for the

readings• Offset of 1st reading from

the reference• Absolute or relative

distances between reading locations

• Automatic or manual spacing

• Direction of readings creation

• Comments


Step 23 : Floor Scan Data (M.F.L.)

• Magnetic Flux Leakage (M.F.L.) data for the tank floor


Step 24 : Tank Shell Appurtenances• Supply information for the Nozzles and appurtenances of the tank shell• Perform validation on the input data (UT readings for shell plates are necessary)


Step 25 : Tank Shell Appurtenances UT Data

• Supply UT and other data for the nozzles and appurtenances of the tank shell• Perform validation on the input data (UT readings for shell plates are

necessary)


Step 26 : Floating Roof Nozzle UT Data

• Supply UT and other data for the nozzles and appurtenances of the tank floating roof


Step 27 : Shell Settlement Data

• Enter data for• Reference point for the Stations

location• Offset from reference for 1st station• Tank shell Material Information• Configuration data• Readings Units• Readings


Step 28 : Edge Settlement Data

• Enter data for• Reference point for the

Stations location• Offset from reference for 1st

station• Breakover Point• Floor Cone type• Configuration data (e.g.)

• Rod height• Distances from shell

• Readings Units• Readings• Weld type and angle


Step 29 : Legs and Sleeves UT Data

• Supply information for the Legs of the shell

• Supply UT Configuration data • Supply UT data for

• The Legs of the Tank • The Sleeves of the Legs


Step 30 : Calculations

• API 653 Calculations• Tank Shell Tmin

and Remaining Life (per course)

• Fixed & Floating Roof Remaining Life (based on min UT)

• Hydrostatic Test (per Course)• Tank Shell Verticality and

Roundness• Tank Shell and Edge Settlement

Surveys• Hydrostatic Test• External UT and Visual Inspection

Intervals• MRT


Step 31 : Shell Remaining Life and Tmin

• Supply the Date of the current readings• One of the two options for control

parameter• Desired Remaining Life• Max Filling Height

• (optional) Update Course information• Calculate


Step 32 : Floating Roof Remaining Life

• Supply• Previous value for thickness• Date this value was

obtained• Date the current value is

taken• The minimum allowed

thickness• The current thickness is the

minimum from the UT readings of the roof

• Calculate


Step 33 : Shell Settlement Survey

• No user input is required in the form


Step 34 : Hydrostatic Test Height

• Requires the course information and Tmin calculations to have been performed

• No user input in the form


Step 35 : External UT Inspection Interval

• Requires the Tmin calculations to have been performed



Step 36 : External Visual Inspection Interval

• Requires the Tmin calculations to have been performed



Step 37 : Period Until Next Internal Inspection (MRT)


Step 38 : Edge Settlement Survey

• No user input is required in the form


Conclusion

• Return to the Inspection General Information (see step 4)

• Press “View Inspection Report”


Thank You

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