Curious how massive oil and fuel storage tanks in petrochemical plants are built? These large, field-fabricated tanks, designed for low or atmospheric pressure, come in various types—like fixed roof and floating roof tanks.
So, how does it all come together?
It starts with the tank bottom, made from overlapping steel plates welded with precision. Then, layer by layer, the tank shell is constructed using steel plates, called “shell courses” (first course, second course, and so on).
This WBS focuses on a specific tank design: an external floating roof tank with a single deck and internal pontoon. It details every step of the tank erection process to highlight its requirement for above-ground storage tanks.