General This document describes the various phases of the demolition work and the responsibilities of the various parties involved in the process@ and highlights some of the pitfalls that may be encountered@ for the following types of structures: ? vertical cylindrical@ non-refrigerated storage tanks built in accordance with BS 2654@ API 650 or a similar code ? vertical cylindrical@ refrigerated storage tanks built in accordance with BS 7777@ API 620 or a similar code ? column-supported LPG or ammonia spheres built in accordance with BS (now PD) 5500@ ASME Section VIII@ Division 1 or 2@ or other national pressure vessel codes. Although some information is included on demolition procedures@ this document does not provide a comprehensive list of all methods that may be proposed by demolition contractors. This document also assumes that the tank material will not be reused to construct a new tank. Refrigerated Storage Tanks While at present there is no immediate industry need for recommendations on the demolition of refrigerated storage tanks@ a section has nevertheless been included covering this type of tank (Section 9).
PUB NO 154-2002 history
2017PUB NO 154-2017 Demolition of vertical cylindrical steel storage tanks and LPG spheres (Edition 3)
2002PUB NO 154-2002 GUIDANCE TO OWNERS ON DEMOLITION OF VERTICAL CYLINDRICAL STEEL STORAGE TANKS AND STORAGE SPHERES (Second Edition)