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Procurement Specification ASME RTP-1Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Storage Tank -200-BP-5200-PO-1 System Inlet Tank, BSIT-Y28

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Contractor for the U.S. Department of Energyunder Contract DE-AC06-08RL14788

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Procurement Specification ASME RTP-1 Fiberglass Reinforced PlasticStorage Tank - 200-BP-5200-PO-1 System Inlet Tank, BSIT-Y28 Document Type: SpecP Program/Project: S&GRP

A. L. EsparzaCH2M HILL Plateau Remediation Company

Date PublishedJune 2020

Prepared for the U.S. Department of EnergyAssistant Secretary for Environmental Management

Contractor for the U.S. Department of Energyunder Contract DE-AC06-08RL14788

P.O. Box 1600 Richland, Washington 99352

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PROCUREMENT SPECIFICATION ASME RTP-1 FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC

STORAGE TANK - 200-BP-5200-PO-1 SYSTEM INLET TANK, BSIT-Y28

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

A. This Section, together with the Tank Data Sheet and User’s Basic Requirements

Specification (UBRS), covers the work necessary to select materials, design, detail,

manufacture, fabricate, test, prepare documentation, package, and deliver to the jobsite, a

complete and ready for operation, fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) vertical, cylindrical

storage tank as defined herein.

B. The tank shall be constructed in accordance with the American Society of Mechanical

Engineers (ASME), RTP-1, Reinforced Thermoset Plastic Corrosion Resistant

Equipment, henceforth referred to as Reinforced Thermoset Plastic (RTP)-1.

C. This Specification defines the requirements for the following tank:

Tag Number Name Service Location

BSIT-Y28 200-BP-5/200-PO-1 System Inlet Tank Groundwater 289TA

D. Compliance with RTP-1, including Code stamping, shall be a basic requirement for this

tank.

E. The RTP tank fabricator shall be certified in accordance with ASME RTP-1, 2013, Part

8.

F. U.S. customary (English) units shall be regarded as standard.

G. Design calculations shall be stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer (RPE),

experienced in the design of RTP tanks.

1.2 WORK NOT INCLUDED

A. Unloading at Buyer’s site.

B. Installation of the tank at the Buyer’s facility.

C. Provision of felt pad, concrete foundation, shims for hold-down lugs/anchors, and anchor

bolts.

D. Fasteners, bolting, and gaskets except as noted herein.

E. Tank over flow piping, gasket, and bolting.

1.3 REFERENCES

A. The following is a list of standards which may be referenced in this Section:

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1. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and Structural Engineering

Institute (SEI):

a. ASCE/SEI 7-05, 2006, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other

Structures.

2. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

a. B16.5, Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS 1/2 through 24.

b. B18.21.1, Washers: Helical Spring-Lock, Tooth Lock, and Plain

Washers(Inch Series)

c. RTP-1-2013, Reinforced Thermoset Plastic Corrosion Resistant

Equipment.

3. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

a. D2583, Standard Test Method for Indentation Hardness of Rigid Plastics

by Means of a Barcol Impressor.

b. E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of

Building Materials

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. ASCE: American Society of Civil Engineers.

B. ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

C. ASTM: American Society of Testing and Materials.

D. FRP: Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic.

E. RPE: Registered Professional Engineer.

F. RTP: Reinforced Thermoset Plastic.

G. SEI: Structural Engineering Institute

H. UBRS: User’s Basic Requirements Specification.

I. Seller/Fabricator: used herein shall mean the supplier to whom the purchase order is

issued.

1.5 QUALITY

A. The Seller has the responsibility to comply with the requirements of RTP-1 and this

Specification. The Seller shall have a written Quality Control Manual that explains

which documents, procedures, and forms the Seller will use to produce the equipment

and control the process of fabrication.

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B. Given the nature of proprietary information, procedures and processes, the Quality

Control manual shall be available for review, at the Seller’s site.

1.6 CALCULATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Design calculations: The Seller shall perform all calculations necessary to ensure

integrity of the vessel, and proper functioning of the components at the stated design

conditions. Calculations shall include relevant formulas and source paragraphs from the

RTP-1, values used in the formulas, calculated results, and comparisons with acceptable

values. Where calculations are based on formulas other than those in RTP-1, the source

of the formulas shall be referenced. Where calculations are done by a computer program,

a program description shall be given, including name and version of the program. The

computer program(s) shall be validated in accordance with the Seller’s Quality Assurance

Program.

B. Calculations shall include:

1. RTP-1 tank and flange design calculations.

2. Anchor/hold down lug analysis.

3. Operating load plus seismic load.

4. Lifting lug analysis.

1.7 DESIGN LOADING

A. Seismic design loading shall be based on the following (ASCE/SEI-07):

1. Site Class: C

2. Occupancy Category: II

3. Seismic Design Category: C

4. Importance Factor, I: 1.1

5. Response Modification Factor, R: 3.0

6. Mapped Spectral Response Accelerations:

a. SS = 0.463 g SMS = 0.555 g

b. S1 = 0.148 g MM1 = 0.244 g

7. Design Spectral Response Accelerations:

a. SDS = 0.370 g

b. SD1 = 0.163 g

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1.8 CONFLICTS

A. If the Seller finds a conflict between this Specification, the Tank Data Sheet, RTP-1,

UBRS, and/or referenced Codes and Standards, the Seller shall obtain written

clarification from the Buyer prior to proceeding with any work.

1.9 SUBMITTALS

A. General

1. Documents shall be in reproducible form and the quality shall allow for copying

without loss of clarity.

2. Documents shall be signed and checked prior to submittal. Unchecked data will

not be accepted for review.

3. Seller shall not proceed with fabrication until authorized by the Buyer.

4. Review of the Seller’s documents by the Buyer does not relieve the Seller of the

responsibility for compliance to the applicable Codes, Standards, Tank Data

Sheet, and UBRS.

B. Submittals Required With Proposal (For Information Only; pre-purchase evaluation):

1. Current copy of the ASME Certificate of Authorization.

2. Seller’s Quality Control Program (see paragraph 1.5).

3. Design and fabrication schedule (including start of material procurement, major

fabrication activities, inspections, and testing).

4. Listing of all Subcontractors and their responsibilities.

5. Description of scope and services to be provided, which identifies any exceptions

or clarifications to this Specification.

6. Catalog information, descriptive literature, specifications, and identification of

materials of construction, including complete resin system information,

description of the laminate and the type of reinforcing to be used, to meet

ASME RTP-1 requirements.

7. Letter from resin manufacturer stating that selected resin is suitable for intended

service conditions and will meet the performance requirements stated.

8. Shop Drawings:

a. Outline fabrication drawing(s) in AutoCAD format.

b. Preliminary tank data indicating equipment number, pressure rating,

diameter, straight shell lengths, overall lengths, and location, orientation

and size of nozzle.

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c. Tank capacity chart indicating gallons for each foot of depth and

cumulative total from bottom.

9. Updated UBRS form with Fabricator’s Quality Control principle identified, along

with resume of proposed individual.

C. Approval Required Prior to Work (APW) Submittals:

1. Complete design calculations for tank, supports and appropriate accessories,

stamped by an RPE.

2. Fabrication drawings; submitted in PDF and AutoCAD format, to include:

a. Dimensioned general arrangement of tank and accessories (including

locations of seams, knuckles, nozzle schedule, nozzle projections and

orientations, and vessel support).

b. Minimum/Maximum allowable working pressure at maximum design

temperature.

c. Minimum Design Temperature and Maximum Allowable Working

Pressure.

d. Design specific gravity.

e. Design capacity (in gallons).

f. Tank capacity chart indicating gallons for each foot of depth and

cumulative total from bottom of tank.

g. Design and Operating Conditions.

h. Nameplate Detail.

i. Joint configuration details.

j. Hydrostatic test pressure.

k. Equipment weights.

l. Maximum nozzle loads.

m. Lifting lug details.

3. Seismic anchorage calculations: anchor location, sizing, and reaction loads.

4. Fabricator’s Quality Control Test Plan: A detailed listing of activities associated

with the fabrication, inspection requirements, and testing of the tank.

D. Other Required Documentation (this information is required prior to shipping):

1. Fabricator’s final Design Report:

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a. As-built design calculations with certification that the design, as shown

in the design drawings, complies with RTP-1 and the UBRS.

2. As-built fabrication drawings, in AutoCAD format.

3. Installation, operation, and maintenance instructions, including:

a. Special lifting and handling procedures, include rigging diagrams, as

appropriate.

b. Tank inspection procedures.

c. Cleaning instructions.

4. Bolt torque requirements for all flange sizes.

5. Pressure test procedures: Submit prior to testing.

6. Certified Pressure test report (include: time/pressure/water temperature).

7. Certified testing reports indicating that the material testing and fabrication testing

in accordance with RTP-1 has been met.

8. Fabricator’s Certificate of Compliance, indicating that the quality control, testing,

and inspection have been completed and Codes and standards specified herein

have been met. Certification shall be in the form of a letter signed by the Quality

Assurance Manager.

9. Completed Fabricator’s Data Report.

10. As-Built UBRS.

1.10 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Provide one (1) extra gasket for the manway, one (1) extra gasket for all nozzles supplied

with blind flanges.

1.11 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Prepare and protect tank for shipment as follows:

1. Before shipping, the tank shall be thoroughly cleaned inside and outside. Water,

free moisture, grease, marking compounds, mold release compound, dust, stray

glass fibers, and all other foreign material shall be carefully removed from the

tank.

2. The tank shall be packaged in a manner that provides for a safe and undamaged

condition when transported to the point of delivery.

3. Internal and external parts and piping assembled with the tank shall be suitably

supported and braced to prevent damage during handling and transporting.

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4. Mount tank on padded cradles if shipped horizontally or on a suitable skid if

shipped vertically.

5. Protect all openings/flanged nozzles with wooden blinds bolted to flange and

having a diameter of 2 inches greater than outside diameter of flange.

6. Components that are shipped loose shall be bagged and tagged/marked to

indicate the component and its corresponding connecting location.

7. Do not ship components or other pieces loose inside tank.

8. Regardless of mode of transportation, firmly fasten and pad components to

impact or high-stresses and to prevent shifting of load or flexing of components

while in transit.

1.12 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Do not ship tank from factory until Buyer’s review and approval of Certification of

Factory Testing is completed.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 SERVICE CONDITIONS

A. As specified on UBRS. See Attachment 1 at the end of this Section. See Table 1 for

Contents:

Table 1. Tank Contents.

Tank Contents: Groundwater

pH Range: 4.5 to 8.5

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Filament-Wound or Hand-Layup: Fabricate in accordance with ASME RTP-1.

B. Materials shall be identified by their ASTM or ASME designation.

C. Resin:

1. Resin, catalysts, and promoters shall be suitable for intended service.

2. Premium grade and corrosion resistant, such as chlorendic polyester, vinyl ester,

or bisphenol A fumarate polyester.

3. Use same resin throughout entire tank shell.

4. No dyes, pigments, or colorants, except in exterior gel coat.

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5. No fillers or thixotropic agents.

6. Additives may be added to achieve fire retardancy. The Flame-Spread Rating of

finish laminate shall be less than 25, as determined by ASTM E84. Additives

shall not be added to interior layer, unless specifically required.

7. Curing System:

a. As recommended by resin manufacturer or as specified herein.

b. Cure products as specified in ASME RTP-1.

c. Measure Barcol hardness according to ASTM D2583.

D. Reinforcements:

1. Surfacing Veil: Chemical surfacing mat, Type C (chemical) glass, 10 mils thick,

with a finish and a binder compatible with the lay-up resin.

2. Other Reinforcements: In accordance with ASME RTP-1.

E. Laminate:

1. Consists of inner surface (corrosion barrier), interior layer, and exterior layer

(structural layer).

2. Meet visual acceptance criteria in ASME RTP-1.

3. Meet requirements of mechanical properties in ASME RTP-1.

4. Reinforce inner surface with resin-rich surfacing veil as specified herein.

5. Apply a white color coat after inspection of laminate has been completed.

F. Marking:

1. Identify tank with fabricator’s name, capacity in gallons, maximum temperature,

design pressure/vacuum, specific gravity, pH, resin, minimum thickness, tank

number, tank name, and date of manufacture.

2. Provide permanent marking. Seal decals, labels, etc., into laminate exterior with

clear resin.

2.3 COMPONENT DESIGN

A. General

1. The tank construction shall be a straight-shell, vertical tank with flat bottom and

F&D head.

2. External tank coat (color) shall be white.

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3. Tank will be installed indoors on Buyer’s concrete foundation, and placed on

30-lb roofing felt.

B. Tank Layout

1. Where possible, manway and nozzle attachments to the shell shall not intersect a

joint.

2. Structural attachment welds shall clear joints.

C. Flanges, Nozzles and Manways:

1. The quantity, orientation, location and size of nozzles shall be as shown on the

attached Tank Data Sheet.

2. For nozzles in heads, the bolt holes shall straddle centerlines and be parallel to, or

coincident with, the natural vessel centerlines. Adequate space shall be provided

between back of flange and vessel wall for installation of fastener and access for

tools.

3. Gusset 4-inch or smaller nozzles with conical or plate type gussets in accordance

with ASME RTP-1, Figure 4-13. Larger nozzles shall be gusseted, if noted.

4. Nozzles shall finish flush with inside surface of tank, unless otherwise indicated.

5. Gaskets: 1/8-inch-thick, full-face Viton or Buna N having a hardness of

Shore A60 (plus or minus 5).

6. Flanged Nozzles: Rated at 100 psi, with other dimensions and bolting

corresponding to ASME B16.5 for Class 150 flanges.

7. Back face of flanges shall be spot-faced, flat, and parallel to flange face of

sufficient diameter to accept ASME B18.21.1, Type A narrow metal washer

under bolt head or nut.

8. Bolt hole and spot facing shall be resin coated.

9. Shell nozzles shall be mounted radially, perpendicular to the side shell.

10. Except where otherwise indicated or shown on the Tank Data Sheet, nozzles

shall finish flush with inside surface of tank.

11. For nozzles in heads, the bolt holes shall straddle centerlines and be parallel to, or

coincident with, the natural vessel centerlines. Adequate space shall be provided

between back of flange and vessel wall or head for installation of fastener and

access for tools.

12. Tank shell nozzle projection shall be 6 inches from face of flange to tank wall.

13. Type 316 stainless steel bolting or studs with heavy hex heads/nuts, and viton

gaskets shall be provided for all manways and blind flanges.

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14. Provide vortex breakers for nozzles where shown on the Tank Data Sheet.

15. Manways shall be Contractor’s standard flanged and bolted manway with cover

flange, gasket, and hardware as specified.

16. Manway shall finish flush with inside surface of tank.

17. Manway covers shall be provided with two handles for lifting. Weight of cover

shall be stenciled on cover.

18. Manway cover shall have a lifting eye on the top of the cover with a 1-1/4”

diameter hole.

D. Dip-Pipes (Down-Comers):

1. Provide inside and outside surfaces of dip-pipes with corrosion barrier.

2. Surfacing veil for this corrosion barrier shall be same as specified for tank.

3. Corrosion barrier shall consist of appropriate surfacing veil, backed by two layers

of fiberglass mat.

4. If “ready-made” pipe is used, it shall have an equivalent internal corrosion barrier

and shall have specified corrosion barrier applied to outside surface.

5. Down-comers shall be supported to prevent vibration, deflection, and/or

breakage during shipping and operation.

6. Cut edges of down-comer pipes shall be capped with a surfacing veil.

2.4 APPURTENANCES

A. Lifting Lugs

1. Shall be stainless steel.

2. There shall be a minimum of two lugs on the tank. The lugs shall preferably be

located at the top of the tank, in pairs, 180 degrees apart. Lugs shall be designed

to carry their share of the applied load (twice the empty weight of the tank),

distributed in a reasonable manner and based on a factor of safety of 4.

3. The rated load of the lug shall be stenciled next to each lug.

B. Pipe support attachments/clips (e.g., for overflow pipe) shall be FRP and integrally

laminated into the shell. See Tank Data Sheet for location. Spacing of clips shall be as

recommended by the Seller.

2.5 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. Identify and retain cutouts. Buyer may select certain cutouts for testing for physical

properties of laminate.

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B. Prior to inspection, the inside and outside of the vessel shall be thoroughly cleaned and

shall be free from all dirt, grit, dust, stray glass fibers, and other foreign substances which

might prevent proper access to surfaces for inspection.

C. The Buyer shall have the right to witness all inspections and tests at any phase in the

manufacture or inspection process, and shall be given seven (7) working days notices

prior to each inspection or test.

D. Factory Test Reports: Certify results, by signature, of the following:

1. Written inspection reports.

2. Results of hydrostatic testing.

3. Test reports of physical properties of standard laminates including Barcol

hardness and Acetone sensitivity.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Installation performed by Construction Contractor in accordance with fabricator’s written

instructions.

B. Accurately place anchor bolts in accordance with the quantities and locations furnished

by Fabricator.

3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Functional Test:

1. After fabricator’s on-site inspection, Construction Contractor shall conduct

hydrostatic leak test with tank full (to invert of overflow pipe) of clean water.

Allow water to stand for 24 hours to verify no leakage.

3.3 MANUFACTURER’S FIELD SERVICES

A. Provide fabricator’s representative at Site for installation assistance, inspection and

certification of proper installation. Fabricator’s representative shall inspect interior and

exterior of tank after installation to verify no mechanical damage has occurred.

3.4 ATTACHMENTS

A. The Attachments listed below, following “End of Section,” are part of this Specification.

1. UBRS Form.

2. Tank Data sheet:

a. 200-BP-5/200-PO-1 System Inlet Tank.

END OF SECTION

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Attachments

UBRS

TANK DATA SHEET

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