Uniform Specification Series Horizontal Tanks Single Wall Tanks

ULC-S601/UL-142 Aboveground Horizontal Storage Tanks

ULC
Nominal Capacity Nominal I.D. Nominal Len. Thickness 1500 1000 1910 2.0 2500 1300 1900 2.5 5000 1300 3800 2.5 10000 2000 3190 4.0 15000 2500 3060 5.0 25000 2500 5100 5.0 35000 2500 7140 5.0 50000 2500 10200 5.0 50000 3000 7080 6.0 75000 3600 7370 7.5 100000 3600 9830 7.5 125000 3600 12290 7.5 Min. t 1.80 2.30 2.30 3.80 4.70 4.70 4.70 4.70 5.62 7.12 7.12 7.12

US units

ULC Nominal Capacity Nominal I.D. Nominal Len. Thickness 397 39.3701 75.1969 0.0787 661 51.1811 74.8031 0.0984 1322 51.1811 149.6063 0.0984 2643 78.7402 125.5906 0.1575 3965 98.4252 120.4724 0.1969 6609 98.4252 200.7874 0.1969 9252 98.4252 281.1024 0.1969 13217 98.4252 401.5748 0.1969 13217 118.1102 278.7402 0.2362 19826 141.7323 290.1575 0.2953 26434 141.7323 387.0079 0.2953 33043 141.7323 483.8583 0.2953

Min. t 0.0709 0.0906 0.0906 0.1496 0.1850 0.1850 0.1850 0.1850 0.2213 0.2803 0.2803 0.2803

Min. t 0.0930 0.1230 0.1670 0.2400 0.2400 0.2400 0.2400 0.2400 0.2400 0.2400 0.2400 0.2400

UL-142 Head Bracing

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Heads for tank diameters exceeding 72 inches must be 5/16" thick or be braced for UL-142

Non-Uniform Specification Series Horizontal Tanks Single Wall

ULC-S601/UL-142 Aboveground Horizontal Storage Tanks

ULC
Capacity Range 790 3145 1530 6140 1730 6905 2650 10605 4200 16840 6280 25135 8950 35785 12270 49090 21210 84830 28220 112900 33670 134700 36640 146580 50270 200000 Diamter Max. Length Thickness Min. t 1000 4000 2.0 1.80 1250 5000 2.5 2.30 1300 5200 2.5 2.30 1500 6000 3.0 2.80 1750 7000 3.5 3.30 2000 8000 4.0 3.80 2250 9000 4.5 4.20 2500 10000 5.0 4.70 3000 12000 6.0 5.62 3300 13200 7.0 6.62 3500 14000 7.0 6.62 3600 14400 7.5 7.12 4000 16000 8.0 7.60

US units
Capacity Range 209 831 404 1623 457 1825 701 2803 1110 4451 1660 6644 2366 9459 3243 12976 5607 22424 7460 29844 8900 35607 9685 38747 13288 52868

ULC Diamter Max. Length Thickness 39.3701 157.4803 0.0787 49.2126 196.8504 0.0984 51.1811 204.7244 0.0984 59.0551 236.2205 0.1181 68.8976 275.5906 0.1378 78.7402 314.9606 0.1575 88.5827 354.3307 0.1772 98.4252 393.7008 0.1969 118.1102 472.4409 0.2362 129.9213 519.6850 0.2756 137.7953 551.1811 0.2756 141.7323 566.9291 0.2953 157.4803 629.9213 0.3150

Min. t 0.0709 0.0906 0.0906 0.1102 0.1299 0.1496 0.1654 0.1850 0.2213 0.2606 0.2606 0.2803 0.2992

UL-142 Min. t Head Bracing 0.0930 0.1230 0.1230 0.1230 0.1670 0.2400 Yes 0.2400 Yes 0.2400 Yes 0.2400 Yes 0.2400 Yes 0.2400 Yes 0.2400 Yes 0.3650

Maximum capacity for UL-142 is 50000 gallon and 52868 gallon for ULC Maximum diameter for UL-142 is 144 inches and 157.48 inches for ULC Maximum length for UL-142 is 6 x diameter and 4 x diameter for ULC Heads for tank diameters exceeding 72 inches must be 5/16" thick or be braced for UL-142

Comparison of Some Standard Sizes used in US

ULC-S601/UL-142 Aboveground Horizontal Storage Tanks Secondary (tight wrap) Min. t Min. t (ULC) 0.0930 0.0906 0.0930 0.0906 0.0930 0.1102 0.1230 0.1102 0.1230 0.1102 0.1230 NA 0.1670 0.1102 0.1670 0.1102 0.1670 0.1102 0.1670 0.1102 0.1670 0.1102 0.1670 0.1102 0.1670 0.1102 0.1670 0.1496 0.1670 0.1496 0.1670 0.1496 0.1670 0.1496 0.1670 0.1496 0.1670 0.1496 0.2400 NA

Diameter 36 48 64 64 64 64 84 96 96 96 96 108 108 120 120 132 132 132 132 144

Length Capacity 48 211 72 564 72 1003 144 2005 216 3008 288 4011 168 4030 192 6016 256 8021 320 10026 384 12032 256 10152 300 11896 306 14981 408 19974 252 14928 336 19904 420 24880 510 30211 720 50758

Min. t Head Bracing Min. t (ULC) 0.0930 0.0709 0.0930 0.0906 0.1230 0.1299 0.1670 0.1299 0.1670 0.1299 0.1670 NA 0.2400 Yes 0.1654 0.2400 Yes 0.1850 0.2400 Yes 0.1850 0.2400 Yes 0.1850 0.2400 Yes 0.1850 0.2400 Yes 0.2047 0.2400 Yes 0.2047 0.2400 Yes 0.2409 0.2400 Yes 0.2409 0.2400 Yes 0.2606 0.2400 Yes 0.2606 0.2400 Yes 0.2606 0.2400 Yes 0.2606 0.3650 NA

ULC
Dia. SI 914 1219 1626 1626 1626 1626 2134 2438 2438 2438 2438 2743 2743 3048 3048 3353 3353 3353 3353 3658 Allowed? Nom. ThickMin. Thick Min. Inches Yes 1.83 1.80 0.0709 Yes 2.44 2.30 0.0906 Yes 3.25 3.30 0.1299 Yes 3.25 3.30 0.1299 Yes 3.25 3.30 0.1299 No 3.25 3.30 0.1299 Yes 4.27 4.20 0.1654 Yes 4.88 4.70 0.1850 Yes 4.88 4.70 0.1850 Yes 4.88 4.70 0.1850 Yes 4.88 4.70 0.1850 Yes 5.49 5.20 0.2047 Yes 5.49 5.20 0.2047 Yes 6.10 6.12 0.2409 Yes 6.10 6.12 0.2409 Yes 6.71 6.62 0.2606 Yes 6.71 6.62 0.2606 Yes 6.71 6.62 0.2606 Yes 6.71 6.62 0.2606 No 7.32 7.12 0.2803

Secondary Min. t (mm) Min. t (in) 2.30 0.0906 2.30 0.0906 2.80 0.1102 2.80 0.1102 2.80 0.1102 2.80 0.1102 2.80 0.1102 2.80 0.1102 2.80 0.1102 2.80 0.1102 2.80 0.1102 2.80 0.1102 2.80 0.1102 3.80 0.1496 3.80 0.1496 3.80 0.1496 3.80 0.1496 3.80 0.1496 3.80 0.1496 3.80 0.1496

Maximum capacity for UL-142 is 50000 gallon and 52868 gallon for ULC Maximum diameter for UL-142 is 144 inches and 157.48 inches for ULC Maximum length for UL-142 is 6 x diameter and 4 x diameter for ULC Heads for tank diameters exceeding 72 inches must be 5/16" thick or be braced for UL-142

Uniform Specification Series Vertical Tanks

ULC-S630/UL-142 Aboveground Vertical Storage Tanks

ULC
Nominal Capacity Diameter 15000 2500 25000 2500 50000 3500 60000 3500 70000 3500 90000 3500 125000 4000 150000 4000 175000 4000 Height 3060 5100 5200 6250 7300 9400 10000 12000 14000

Nominal Thickness Shell t Bottom t Roof t 5.00 6.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 4.50 6.00 8.00 4.50 6.00 8.00 4.50 6.00 8.00 4.50 7.00 8.00 5.00 7.00 8.00 5.00 7.00 8.00 5.00

Minimum Thickness Shell t Bottom t Roof t 4.75 5.75 3.80 4.75 5.75 3.80 5.75 7.75 4.30 5.75 7.75 4.30 5.75 7.75 4.30 5.75 7.75 4.30 6.75 7.75 4.75 6.75 7.75 4.75 6.75 7.75 4.75

Secondary Shell Nom. t Min. t 3.00 2.80 3.00 2.80 4.50 4.30 4.50 4.30 4.50 4.30 4.50 4.30 4.50 4.30 4.50 4.30 4.50 4.30

Note: Nominal thickness versus minimum thickness is not the same for vertical and horizontal tanks (6 mm nominal in horizontal has 5.62 minimum while in vertical it would be 5.75)

UL-142
Nominal Capacity 3965 6609 13217 15860 18504 23791 33043 39651 46260 Diameter 98.4252 98.4252 137.7953 137.7953 137.7953 137.7953 157.4803 157.4803 157.4803 Height 120.4724 200.7874 204.7244 246.0630 287.4016 370.0787 393.7008 472.4409 551.1811

Minimum Thickness Shell t Bottom t Roof t 0.1670 0.2400 0.1230 0.1670 0.2400 0.1230 0.1670 0.2400 0.1230 0.1670 0.2400 0.1230 0.1670 0.2400 0.1230 .167/.240 0.2400 0.1230 .167/.240 0.2400 0.1230 NA NA NA NA NA NA

Minimum Thickness (ULC) (in) Shell t Bottom t Roof t 0.1870 0.2264 0.1496 0.1870 0.2264 0.1496 0.2264 0.3051 0.1693 0.2264 0.3051 0.1693 0.2264 0.3051 0.1693 0.2264 0.3051 0.1693 0.2657 0.3051 0.1870 0.2657 0.3051 0.1870 0.2657 0.3051 0.1870

Secondary Shell (in) UL-142 ULC 0.1230 0.1102 0.1230 0.1102 0.1230 0.1693 0.1230 0.1693 0.1230 0.1693 .123/.167 0.1693 .123/.167 0.1693 NA 0.1693 NA 0.1693

All parts of shells more than 25' below top edge must be 0.240" for primary and 0.167" for secondary for UL-142 Maximum tank height is 35' for UL-142

Non-Uniform Specification Series Vertical Tanks

ULC-S630/UL-142 Aboveground Vertical Storage Tanks

ULC
Max. Capacity Max. Dia. 4000 1500 10500 1500 30000 2100 50000 2500 135000 3500 175000 4000

Nominal Thickness Shell t Bottom t Roof t 2.50 3.00 2.50 2.50 3.00 2.50 4.00 4.50 3.00 5.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 4.50 7.00 8.00 5.00

Minimum Thickness Shell t Bottom t Roof t 2.30 2.80 2.30 2.30 2.80 2.30 3.80 4.30 2.80 4.75 5.75 3.80 5.75 7.75 4.30 6.75 7.75 4.75

Secondary Shell Nom. t Min. t 2.50 2.30 2.50 2.30 3.00 2.80 3.00 2.80 4.50 4.30 4.50 4.30

Note: Nominal thickness versus minimum thickness is not the same for vertical and horizontal tanks (6 mm nominal in horizontal has 5.62 minimum while in vertical it would be 5.75)

UL-142
Max. Capacity Max. Dia. 1057 59.0551 2776 59.0551 7930 82.6772 13217 98.4252 35686 137.7953 46260 157.4803

Minimum Thickness Shell t Bottom t Roof t 0.0930 0.0930 0.0930 0.1670 0.2400 0.1230 0.1670 0.2400 0.1230 0.1670 0.2400 0.1230 0.1670 0.2400 0.1230 0.1670 0.2400 0.1230

Minimum Thickness (ULC) (in) Shell t Bottom t Roof t 0.0906 0.1102 0.0906 0.0906 0.1102 0.0906 0.1496 0.1693 0.1102 0.1870 0.2264 0.1496 0.2264 0.3051 0.1693 0.2657 0.3051 0.1870

Secondary Shell (in) UL-142 ULC 0.0930 0.0906 0.1230 0.0906 0.1230 0.1102 0.1230 0.1102 0.1230 0.1693 0.1230 0.1693

All parts of shells more than 25' below top edge must be 0.240" for primary and 0.167" for secondary for UL-142 Maximum tank height is 35' for UL-142 Maximum Diameter is 4000mm for ULC Maximum height is 4 x diameter for both UL-142 and ULC Maximum capacity for UL-142 is 50000 gallon and 46260 for ULC

Rectangular Steel Aboveground Tanks

ULC/ORD-C142.18/UL-142 Aboveground Rectangular Storage Tanks ULC Capacity (L) Shell Min t (inches) <= 2500 2.36 0.0929 2500 to 5000 3.42 0.1346 > 5000 6.00 0.2362 ULC specifies that the bottoms be the same thickness as the shell if the tanks are elevated off the ground by at least 150 mm (6") and 6 mm thick otherwise. UL-142 UL-142 specifies material no thinner than 0.093" thick to be used for all tanks. However, they must pass the performance test specified in section 18 which is a pressure test and a top load test.

Notes on Rectangular Tank comparison of ULC/ORD-C142.18 and UL-142

Item Maximum Capacity Actual Tank Capacity Pressure Range Material Grades UL-142 50000 gallons Cannot exceed nominal rated capacity by more than 10% -0.5 psig to 1.0 psig A36, A569, A635, A167, A240, or a carbon content of 0.3% or less and mechanical strength equal to one of the other steels listed ULC-S601 100000 L (26400 gallons) Cannot exceed nominal rated capacity by more than 2.5% -300 Pa (-0.04 psig) to 7 kPa (1.01 psig) A283-C, A569, A635, CSA G40.21M 230 G, 304 SS, 316 SS, or any welding quality carbon or low alloy steelwith a minimum yield strength of 200 mPa (29000 psi)

Stainless Steel Gives allowable thicknesses which are Makes no distinction between carbon Thickness thinner than carbon steel. steel and stainless steel thicknesses. Compartment Bulkheads If made of one piece construction, can be Must be double bulkheads. single bulkhead. More than one piece construction must be double bulkheads. Bulkhead Thickness Lifting Lugs Not less than 0.093". Not specified. Thickness is based on the compartment capacity. Required. Design per Figure 8 and Section 3.10. Not specified. Not specified. Maximum of 6" pipe size above liquid level. Maximum of 3" pipe size below liquid level. Fittings under 4" pipe size shall have standard weight pipe. Fittings 4" to 10" pipe size shall have Ex-Hvy pipe or shall have standard weight pipe with reinforcing pads. Fittings over 10" shall have standard weight pipe with reinforcing pads. Fittings under 4" pipe size shall have a wall thickness at least equal to the tank wall thickness. Fittings 4" and greater shall be minimum standard weight pipe with reinforcing pads. Not allowed. Can be in intimate contact or can be an essentially open (unsealed but precipitation resistant) steel shell having a capacity of not less than 110% of the primary tank. Each compartment of a compartment tank requires either a manway or an access opening.

Maximum Fitting Size Not specified. Minimum Fitting Spacing Not specified. Couplings and Tank Flanges Flanged Fittings Above Liquid Level No limitations.

Standard weight pipe. Reinforcing pads are not required.

Flanged Fittings Below Liquid Level

Standard weight pipe. Reinforcing pads are not required.

Threaded pipe nipples or Standard weight pipe. Reinforcing pads pipe for butt welding are not required. Secondary containment Must be in intimate contact. shells

Manways

None required in the draft of the new version.

Notes on Rectangular Tank comparison of ULC/ORD-C142.18 and UL-142

Item UL-142 Air testing of primary and Tested at 3 psig minimum and 5 psig secondary tanks maximum. Vacuum test Vacuum test interstice at 13" mercury for a minimum of 12 hours. Vacuum not to vary more than +/- 2" mercury. This test can be done in place of the pressure test on the secondary tank. ULC-S601 Tested at 35 kPa (5 psig). Vacuum test interstice at minimum of 81 kPa (24" mercury) for 5 hours with the vacuum dropping no lower than 67.5 kPa (20" mercury). After this test the interstice with a minimum of 51 kPa (15" mercury) for 5 days with a drop in vacuum not to exceed 9 kPa (2.65" mercury). This is in addition to the pressure test. Vacuum monitoring devices are required on double wall tanks. They must be tested for 5 days prior to placing on the tank and must be in place for the 5 day tank test. All double wall tanks must ship with a minimum of 51 kPa (15" mercury) vacuum on the interstice. A gauge chart and gauge stick shall be supplied with the tank. Tanks with dished heads require special gauge charts be supplied. Tanks equipped with a manual fill pipe connection at the top of the tank must ship with spill containment devices. All tanks are to shipped with an overfill protection device. Not required.

Monitoring Device

Not required.

Shipping with vacuum

Not required.

Other devices

None.

Painting

One prime coat required.

Notes on Rectangular Tank comparison of ULC/ORD-C142.18 and UL-142

1) ULC has a maximum tank capacity of 100000 L (26400 gallons). UL-142 does not specify. 2) ULC allows primary tanks to be enclosed in sealed secondary containment shells with intimate contact or in essentially open (unsealed but precipitation resistant) steel shells having a capacity of not less than 110% of the primary tank. 3) ULC requires lifting lugs and specifies the design in Figure 8 and section 3.10. 4) ULC specifies all steel shall have a minimum yield strength of 200MPa (29000 psi). 5) ULC specifies that the thickness of compartments tanks shall be based on the capacity of the compartments. 6) ULC specifies that comparment tanks shall have double bulkheads. 7) UL-142 specifies that primary and secondary tanks be air tested at 3 psig (21 kPa) minimum and 5 psig (35 kPa) maximum. ULC specifies the test shall be 35 kPa (5 psig). 8) UL-142 has an option to vacuum test the interstice at 13 inches of mercury for a minimum of 12 hours with vacuum maintained at plus or minus 2 inches of mercury. This can be done instead of the pressure test. ULC specifies that after the pressure test is completed, the interstice shall be tested at 81 kPa (24 inches of mercury) for 5 hours with the vacuum dropping no lower than 67.5 kPa (20 inches of mercury). After this test the tank shall be tested with a minimum vacuum of 51 kPa (15 inches of mercury) held for a period of 5 consecutive days with a drop of vacuum not to exceed 9 kPa (2.65 inches of mercury). 9) ULC requires vacuum monitoring devices on double wall tanks be factory installed. Prior to installing the monitoring device to the tank, it shall be assembled and pass the 5 day test specified above. It shall then be attached to the tank for the tank 5 day test and can be used to measure the interstice performance. 10) ULC requires a spill containment device and an overfill protection device be supplied with all tanks equipped with a manual fill pipe connection at the top of the tank. 11) ULC limits the size of threaded connections located below liquid level to a maximum of 3" pipe size. 12) ULC requires flanged fittings above the liquid level to have pipe wall thickness equal to Ex-Hvy pipe in sizes from 4" to 10". To use standard weight pipe or for sizes greater than 10" reinforcing pads are required. UL-142 only requires standard weight pipe and does not require reinforcing pads. 13) ULC requires all flanged fittings below liquid level in sizes 4" and greater to be a minimum of standard weight pipe with reinforcing pads. Fittings less than 4" pipe size do not require reinforcing pads. However, their wall thickness shall be equal to or greater than the tank wall thickness. UL-142 only requires standard weight pipe and does not require reinforcing pads. 14) It appears that ULC only allows threaded couplings and 150# flanged fittings. Externally threaded pipe and butt welded pipe connections do not appear to be allowed. 15) ULC requires a manway be installed in each compartment of a compartment tank or an access opening be cut in each compartment and a cover plate welded in place. UL-142 requires a manway in all tanks exceeding 5000 gallon capacity.(UL-142 requirement is deleted in new draft.) 16) UL-142 defines an atmospheric tank as one that has been designed to operate at pressures from atmospheric through 0.5 psig (3.4 kPa). ULC defines non-pressure tanks as one that is normally vented to the atmosphere and is not intended to accommodate internal pressures at the top greater than 7 kPa (1.01 psig) nor internal vacuum greater than 300 Pa (0.09 inches of mercury). (UL-142 definition is changed in the new draft.) 17) UL-142 requires a prime coat of paint. ULC does not.

Notes on Horizontal Tank comparison of ULC-S601 and UL-142

Item Maximum Diameter Maximum Length Maximum Capacity Actual Tank Capacity Pressure Range Material Grades UL-142 144" 6 times diameter 50000 gallons Cannot exceed nominal rated capacity by more than 10% -0.5 psig to 1.0 psig A36, A569, A635, A167, A240, or a carbon content of 0.3% or less and mechanical strength equal to one of the other steels listed Gives allowable thicknesses which are thinner than carbon steel. Maximum of 3 pieces for diameters 48" to 96". Maximum of 4 pieces for diameters 97" to 144". Flange depth is to be 5 times the head thickness but not less than 1/2". Inside knuckle radius at least equal to 1.5 times the head thickness. ULC-S601 4000 mm (157.48") 4 times diameter 200000 L (52868 gallons) Cannot exceed nominal rated capacity by more than 2.5% -300 Pa (-0.04 psig) to 7 kPa (1.01 psig) A283-C, A569, A635, CSA G40.21M 230 G, 304 SS, 316 SS, or any welding quality carbon or low alloy steelwith a minimum yield strength of 200 mPa (29000 psi) Makes no distinction between carbon steel and stainless steel thicknesses. Maximum of 3 pieces.

Stainless Steel Thickness Head Construction

Flat Flanged Heads

Flat Unflanged Heads

Flange depth is to be 6 times the head thickness and not less than 25 mm (1") for tanks over 1300 mm (51") in diameter and not less than 10 mm (0.394") for tanks 1300 mm and less in diameter. Inside knuckle radius at least equal to 2 times head thickness. May only be used for bulkheads made of May be used for primary heads with one piece construction and bracing. bracing and for secondary heads. Bracing is attached horizontally. May not Bracing is attached vertically. May not be be used for primary or secondary heads. used for bulkheads.

Compartment Bulkheads If made of one piece construction, can be Must be double bulkheads. single bulkhead and be either flat flanged or flat unflanged with bracing. More than one piece construction must be double bulkheads. Bulkhead Thickness Not less than 0.167" for diameters 76" Thickness is based on the tank diameter. and less and 1/4" for diameters over 76". Tank Supports Maximum height of 12" unless protected with fire resistent material. Can be constructed in accordance with Figure 31.1 and Table 31.1. If so, tanks over 50' long must have 3 saddles. May provide other support construction details by conducting structrual analysis. Not specified. Not specified. Must be designed in accordance with sound engineering practice. Some guidelines are given in Appendix E. Tanks 5000 L (1300 gallons) and less may have stabilizing brackets to prevent rolling.

Lifting Lugs Maximum Fitting Size

Required. Design per Figure 2 and located per Figure 3. 1/2 the tank radius.

Notes on Horizontal Tank comparison of ULC-S601 and UL-142

Item Minimum Fitting Spacing Not specified. UL-142 ULC-S601 Minimum distance between the center of two fittings shall not be less than the sum of their diameters. Maximum of 6" pipe size above liquid level. Maximum of 3" pipe size below liquid level. Fittings under 4" pipe size shall have standard weight pipe. Fittings 4" to 10" pipe size shall have Ex-Hvy pipe or shall have standard weight pipe with reinforcing pads. Fittings over 10" shall have standard weight pipe with reinforcing pads. Fittings under 4" pipe size shall have a wall thickness at least equal to the tank wall thickness. Fittings 4" and greater shall be minimum standard weight pipe with reinforcing pads. Not allowed. Not allowed.

Couplings and Tank Flanges Flanged Fittings Above Liquid Level

No limitations.

Standard weight pipe. Reinforcing pads are not required.

Flanged Fittings Below Liquid Level

Standard weight pipe. Reinforcing pads are not required.

Threaded pipe nipples or pipe for butt welding Secondary containment shells not in intimate contact with primary tank

Manways

Standard weight pipe. Reinforcing pads are not required. Allows for shells if standoffs are used. Allows for heads if the secondary heads meet the same requirements as the primary heads. Shells with intimate contact may extend past the end of the primary tank up to 12". (If over 12" the thickness must meet requirement of the primary tank.) None required in the draft of the new version.

Air testing of primary and Tested at 3 psig minimum and 5 psig secondary tanks maximum.

Each compartment of a compartment tank requires either a manway or an access opening. Tested at 30 kPa (4.5 psig) minimum and 35 kPa (5 psig) maximum for tanks 1750 mm (69") diameter and less.

Vacuum test

Tested at 20 kPa (2.9 psig) minimum and 30 kPa (4.5 psig) maximum for tanks 1750 mm (69") to 3000 mm (118") diameter. Tested at 10 kPa (1.5 psig) minimum and 20 kPa (2.9 psig) maximum for tanks 3000 mm (118") to 4000 mm (157.48") diameter. Vacuum test interstice at 13" mercury for Vacuum test interstice at minimum of 51 a minimum of 12 hours. Vacuum not to kPa (15" mercury) for 5 days with a drop vary more than +/- 2" mercury. This test in vacuum not to exceed 9 kPa (2.65" can be done in place of the pressure test mercury). This is in addition to the on the secondary tank. pressure test.

Notes on Horizontal Tank comparison of ULC-S601 and UL-142

Item Monitoring Device UL-142 Not required. ULC-S601 Vacuum monitoring devices are required on double wall tanks. They must be tested for 5 days prior to placing on the tank and must be in place for the 5 day tank test. All double wall tanks must ship with a minimum of 51 kPa (15" mercury) vacuum on the interstice. A gauge chart and gauge stick shall be supplied with the tank. Tanks with dished heads require special gauge charts be supplied. Tanks equipped with a manual fill pipe connection at the top of the tank must ship with spill containment devices. Not required.

Shipping with vacuum

Not required.

Other devices

None.

Painting

One prime coat required.

Notes on Horizontal Tank comparison of ULC-S601 and UL-142

1) 2) 3) 4) Maximum Diameter is 4000mm (157.48") for ULC. UL-142 has a maximum of 144". Maximum length is 4 x diameter for ULC and 6 x diameter for UL-142. Maximum capacity for UL-142 is 50000 gallon and 52868 gallon (200000 L) for ULC. Per UL-142 flat flanged heads greater than 72 inch diameter shall be either 5/16" thick or shall be braced.

5) Per UL-142 the actual tank capacity can exceed the nominal rated capacity by 10%. Per ULC the actual capacity can exceed the nominal rated capacity by only 2.5%. 6) ULC requires lifting lugs and specifies the design in Figure 2. Figure 3 specifies the location of the lifting lugs. 7) ULC specifies all steel shall have a minimum yield strength of 200MPa (29000 psi). 8) ULC specifies the minimum distance between the center of two fittings shall not be less than the sum of their diameters. 9) ULC specifies the maximum size of any connection shall not be greater than 1/2 the tank radius. 10) ULC specifies that tank supports shall be designed in conformance with sound engineering practice. It then gives some guidelines in Appendix E. Tanks 5000 L (1300 gallons) may have stabilizing brackets to prevent rolling. 11) UL-142 specifies that primary and secondary tanks be air tested at 3 psig (21 kPa) minimum and 5 psig (35 kPa) maximum. ULC specifies the minimum shall be 30 kPa (4-1/2 psig) and a maximum of 35 kPa (5 psig) for tanks 1750 mm (69") in diameter and less. For tanks from 1750 mm to 3000 mm (118") in diameter the minimum is 20 kPa (2.9 psig) and maximum of 30 kPa. From 3000 mm to 4000 mm (157.48") in diameter the minimum is 10 kPa (1-1/2 psig) and maximum of 20 kPa. 12) UL-142 has an option to vacuum test the interstice at 13 inches of mercury for a minimum of 12 hours with vacuum maintained at plus or minus 2 inches of mercury. This can be done instead of the pressure test. ULC specifies that after the pressure test is completed, the interstice shall be tested with a minimum vacuum of 51 kPa (15 inches of mercury) held for a period of 5 consecutive days with a drop of vacuum not to exceed 9 kPa (2.65 inches of mercury). (This is different than the vertical tanks.) 13) ULC requires vacuum monitoring devices on double wall tanks be factory installed. Prior to installing the monitoring device to the tank, it shall be assembled and pass the 5 day test specified above. It shall then be attached to the tank for the tank 5 day test and can be used to measure the interstice performance. 14) ULC requires all double wall tanks be shipped with a minimum vacuum of 51 kPa (15 inches of mercury). 15) ULC requires a spill containment device be supplied with all tanks equipped with a manual fill pipe connection at the top of the tank. 16) ULC requires all compartment tanks be made using double bulkheads only. UL-142 allows single bulkheads if they are of one piece construction. 17) ULC requires a manway be installed in each compartment of a compartment tank or an access opening be cut in each compartment and a cover plate welded in place per Appendix C. UL-142 requires a manway in every tank or compartment that exceeds 5000 gallons. (This requirement is removed in the new draft.) 18) ULC specifies that heads cannot be fabricated from more than 3 pieces. UL-142 allows 4 pieces on heads 97 inches to 144 inches in diameter. 19) UL-142 specifies the flange depth on flat flanged heads to be 5 times the head thickness, but not less than 1/2". ULC specifies it as being 6 times the head thickness, but not less than 25 mm (1 inch). For tanks up to 1300 mm (51 inches) diameter the straight flange is 6 times the head thickness but not less than 10 mm (0.394 inches). 20) ULC limits the size of threaded connections located below liquid level to a maximum of 3" pipe size.

Notes on Horizontal Tank comparison of ULC-S601 and UL-142

21) ULC requires flanged fittings above the liquid level to have pipe wall thickness equal to Ex-Hvy pipe in sizes from 4" to 10". To use standard weight pipe or for sizes greater than 10" reinforcing pads are required. UL-142 only requires standard weight pipe and does not require reinforcing pads. 22) ULC requires all flanged fittings below liquid level in sizes 4" and greater to be a minimum of standard weight pipe with reinforcing pads. Fittings less than 4" pipe size do not require reinforcing pads. However, their wall thickness shall be equal to or greater than the tank wall thickness. UL-142 only requires standard weight pipe and does not require reinforcing pads. 23) It appears that ULC only allows threaded couplings and 150# flanged fittings. Externally threaded pipe and butt welded pipe connections do not appear to be allowed. 24) UL-142 allows thinner material to be used if it is stainless steel. ULC does not. 25) UL-142 defines an atmospheric tank as one that has been designed to operate at pressures from -0.5 psig (3.4 kPa) through 1.0 psig (6.8 kPa). ULC defines non-pressure tanks as one that is normally vented to the atmosphere and is not intended to accommodate internal pressures at the top greater than 7 kPa (1.01 psig) nor internal vacuum greater than 300 Pa (0.04 psig). 26) ULC allows flat unflanged heads with bracing to be used for heads but not bulkheads. UL-142 allows flat unflanged heads with bracing to be used for bulkheads but not for heads. 27) Bulkhead thicknesses per ULC is based on the tank diameter. Per UL-142 bulkheads shall not be less than 0.167" thick for diameters 76" and less and shall be 1/4" for diameters over 76". 28) ULC bracing for flat unflanged heads are attached vertically. UL-142 bracing for unflanged bulkheads are attached horizontally. 29) ULC specifies that the tank manufacturer must supply a special capacity chart if the tank is not built with flat heads. 30) The secondary tank per UL-142 does not have to be in intimate contact with the primary tank as long as standoffs per Figure 21.1 are used. ULC requires intimate contact of the primary and secondary tank. 31) UL-142 allows the shell of the secondary tank to extend past the primary tank. The secondary heads must then meet the same requirements as the primary heads. If the shell extends more than 12" past the primary tank, the secondary shell thickness must meet the same requirements as the primary shell. ULC does not allow this type of secondary shell extension. 32) ULC allows flat unflanged heads for use as secondary heads. UL-142 does not. 33) UL-142 requires a prime coat of paint. ULC does not.

Notes on Vertical Tank comparison of ULC-630 and UL-142

Item Maximum Diameter Maximum Height Maximum Capacity Actual Tank Capacity Pressure Range UL-142 None 4 times diameter with a maximum of 35' 50000 gallons Cannot exceed nominal rated capacity by more than 10% -0.5 psig to 1.0 psig ULC-S601 4000 mm (157.48") 4 times diameter 175000 L (46260 gallons) Cannot exceed nominal rated capacity by more than 2.5% Appendix A gives the maximum wind velocity and seismic zones for unanchored tanks. It also give maximum snow loads for roofs and maximum internal pressures. Maximum internal pressure ranges from 1 kPa (0.145 psig) to 9.4 kPa (1.36 psig). All are dependent upon tank diameter and height. A283-C, A569, A635, CSA G40.21M 230 G, 304 SS, 316 SS, or any welding quality carbon or low alloy steelwith a minimum yield strength of 200 mPa (29000 psi) Makes no distinction between carbon steel and stainless steel thicknesses. Maximum of 4 pieces.

Material Grades

A36, A569, A635, A167, A240, or a carbon content of 0.3% or less and mechanical strength equal to one of the other steels listed

Stainless Steel Thickness Head Construction

Gives allowable thicknesses which are thinner than carbon steel. Maximum of 3 pieces for diameters 48" to 96". Maximum of 4 pieces for diameters 97" to 144". Flat Flanged Heads Flange depth is to be 5 times the head thickness but not less than 1/2". Inside knuckle radius at least equal to 1.5 times the head thickness. Cone Roof Heights Tank Radius/6 for roofs less than 0.167" thick. Tank radius/12 for roofs 0.167" thick or thicker. Thickness of shell more 0.240" for primary tank. 0.167" for than 25' below top edge secondary tank. Tank Supports Not specified.

Flange depth is to be 6 times the head thickness and not less than 25 mm (1"). Inside knuckle radius at least equal to 2 times the head thickness. Tank diameter/10.

No additional requirements. If anchor devices are required they must be attached to the primary tank only. Required. Design per Figure 2. If tailing lugs are required they are per Figure 2. 1/2 the tank radius. Minimum distance between the center of two fittings shall not be less than the sum of their diameters. Maximum of 6" pipe size above liquid level. Maximum of 3" pipe size below liquid level. Standard weight pipe. Reinforcing pads are not required.

Lifting Lugs

Not specified.

Maximum Fitting Size Not specified. Minimum Fitting Spacing Not specified.

Couplings and Tank Flanges Flanged Fittings Above Liquid Level

No limitations.

Standard weight pipe. Reinforcing pads are not required.

Notes on Vertical Tank comparison of ULC-630 and UL-142

Item Flanged Fittings Below Liquid Level UL-142 Schedule 40 pipe up to 12". Reinforcing pads are not required. ULC-S601 Standard weight pipe for fittings in single wall tanks. For double wall tanks the minimum wall thickness is the thickness of the primary tank shell. No reinforcing pads are required. Not allowed. Not allowed.

Threaded pipe nipples or pipe for butt welding Secondary containment shells not in intimate contact with primary tank

Standard weight pipe. Reinforcing pads are not required. Allows for shells not in direct contact with the primary tank as long as they have a means to securely position the primary tank within the secondary containment shell. Manways None required in the draft of the new version. Air testing of primary and Tested at 1-1/2 psig minimum and 2-1/2 secondary tanks psig maximum.

None required. Tested at 30 kPa (4.5 psig) minimum and 35 kPa (5 psig) maximum for tanks 1750 mm (69") diameter and less.

Vacuum test

Tested at 20 kPa (2.9 psig) minimum and 30 kPa (4.5 psig) maximum for tanks 1750 mm (69") to 3000 mm (118") diameter. Tested at 10 kPa (1.5 psig) minimum and 20 kPa (2.9 psig) maximum for tanks 3000 mm (118") to 4000 mm (157.48") diameter. Vacuum test interstice at 13" mercury for Vacuum test interstice at minimum of 81 a minimum of 12 hours. Vacuum not to kPa (24" mercury) for 5 hours with the vary more than +/- 2" mercury. This test vacuum dropping no lower than 67.5 kPa can be done in place of the pressure test (20" mercury). After this test the interstice on the secondary tank. with a minimum of 51 kPa (15" mercury) for 5 days with a drop in vacuum not to exceed 9 kPa (2.65" mercury). This is in addition to the pressure test. Not required. Vacuum monitoring devices are required on double wall tanks. They must be tested for 5 days prior to placing on the tank and must be in place for the 5 day tank test. All double wall tanks must ship with a minimum of 51 kPa (15" mercury) vacuum on the interstice. A gauge chart and gauge stick shall be supplied with the tank. Tanks equipped with a fill pipe connection at the top of the tank must ship with spill containment and overspill protection devices.

Monitoring Device

Shipping with vacuum

Not required.

Other devices

None.

Notes on Vertical Tank comparison of ULC-630 and UL-142

Item Uniform Specification Tanks Weak shell-to-roof Painting UL-142 No specifications. ULC-S601 Must be fabricated to the design in Figure 1. This specifies fitting sizes and locations. Not allowed. None required. (If tank is coated, recommends the bottom surface of the tank not be coated if the tank is intended to be in direct contact with grade without integral cathodic protection.) 35 mm x 35 mm x 6 mm (1.38" x 1.38" x 0.236") for tanks up to and including 1500 mm (59") diameter. 55 mm x 55 mm x 6 mm (2.17" x 2.17" x 0.236") for tanks over 1500 mm diameter.

Allowed if meets the requirements of paragraph 15.5.2 thru 15.5.6. One primer coat is required.

Rim Angle (if used)

Only specifed for weak shell-to-roof.

Notes on Vertical Tank comparison of ULC-630 and UL-142

1) All parts of shells more than 25' below top edge must be 0.240" for primary and 0.167" for secondary for UL-142. 2) Maximum tank height is 35' for UL-142. 3) Maximum Diameter is 4000mm (157.48") for ULC. UL-142 has no maximum. 4) Maximum height is 4 x diameter for both UL-142 and ULC. 5) Maximum capacity for UL-142 is 50000 gallon and 46260 gallons (175000 L) for ULC. 6) Per UL-142 the cone height is radius/6 for roofs made of less than 0.167" steel and radius/12 for roofs made of 0.167" or thicker steel. ULC is diameter/10 for all thicknesses. 7) Per UL-142 the actual tank capacity can exceed the nominal rated capacity by 10%. Per ULC the actual capacity can exceed the nominal rated capacity by only 2.5%. 8) ULC requires lifting lugs and specifies the design in Figure 2. If tailing lugs are required (they do not speciy when they are required) they shall be Figure 2. 9) ULC specifies all steel shall have a minimum yield strength of 200MPa (29000 psi). 10) ULC specifies the minimum distance between the center of two fittings shall not be less than the sum of their diameters. 11) ULC specifies the maximum size of any connection shall not be greater than 1/2 the tank radius. 12) ULC includes a non-mandatory appendix (Appendix A) which gives the maximum wind velocity and maximum seismic zones for unachored tanks. It also gives maximum snow loads for roofs. Although they say it is non-mandatory, they also state that the stability of unanchored tanks whould be verified with the data contained in Appendix A. 13) ULC specifies that anchor devices must be attached to the primary tank only. 14) UL-142 specifies that primary and secondary tanks be air tested at 1-1/2 psig (10 kPa) minimum and 21/2 psig (17 kPa) maximum. ULC specifies the minimum shall be 30 kPa (4-1/2 psig) and a maximum of 35 kPa (5 psig) for tans 1750 mm (69") in diameter and less. For tanks from 1750 mm to 3000 mm (118") in diameter the minimum is 20 kPa (2.9 psig) and maximum of 30 kPa. From 3000 mm to 4000 mm (157.48") in diameter the minimum is 10 kPa (1-1/2 psig) and maximum of 20 kPa. 15) UL-142 has an option to vacuum test the interstice at 13 inches of mercury for a minimum of 12 hours with vacuum maintained at plus or minus 2 inches of mercury. This can be done instead of the pressure test. ULC specifies that after the pressure test is completed, the interstice shall be tested at 81 kPa (24 inches of mercury) for 5 hours with the vacuum dropping no lower than 67.5 kPa (20 inches of mercury). After this test the tank shall be tested with a minimum vacuum of 51 kPa (15 inches of mercury) held for a period of 5 consecutive days with a drop of vacuum not to exceed 9 kPa (2.65 inches of mercury). 16) ULC requires vacuum monitoring devices on double wall tanks be factory installed. Prior to installing the monitoring device to the tank, it shall be assembled and pass the 5 day test specified above. It shall then be attached to the tank for the tank 5 day test and can be used to measure the interstice performance. 17) ULC requires all double wall tanks be shipped with a minimum vacuum of 51 kPa (15 inches of mercury). 18) ULC requires a spill containment device and an overfill protection device be supplied with all tanks equipped with a fill pipe connection at the top of the tank. 19) Per ULC all uniform specification tanks shall be fabricated to the design in Figure 1. This specifies fitting sizes and locations. 20) UL-142 specifies the flange depth on flat flanged heads to be 5 times the head thickness, but not less than 1/2". ULC specifies it as being 6 times the head thickness, but not less than 25 mm (1 inch). 21) ULC limits the size of threaded connections located below liquid level to a maximum of 3" pipe size.

Notes on Vertical Tank comparison of ULC-630 and UL-142

22) ULC specifies that flanged connections below liquid level can be made from standard weight pipe without any reinforcing pads. UL-142 specifies standard weight pipe for fittings in the roof and ex-hvy pipe for fittings in the shell. This is different than on horizontal tanks. (The new draft changes this to Sch 40 pipe). 23) It appears that ULC only allows threaded couplings and 150# flanged fittings. Externally threaded pipe and butt welded pipe connections do not appear to be allowed. 24) UL-142 allows thinner material to be used if it is stainless steel. ULC does not. 25) UL-142 requires a manway in all tanks exceeding 5000 gallon capacity. ULC does not require a manway. (UL-142 deletes this requirement in the new draft.) 26) UL-142 defines an atmospheric tank as one that has been designed to operate at pressures from atmospheric through 0.5 psig (3.4 kPa). ULC has a range on the allowable internal pressure from 1.0 kPa (0.145 psig) to 9.4 kPa (1.36 psig) depending upon the tank height and diameter. The values are listed in table A2 and are for unanchored tanks. 27) Weak shell-to-roof is allowed by UL-142 but not by ULC. 28) One coat of primer is required by UL-142. None is required by ULC. 29) Size of rim angle is specifed by ULC but not by UL-142 except for weak shell-to-roof.

Manway Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S601 Horizontal Aboveground Tanks Item Sizes Other types UL-142 ULC-S601 24" to 36" (The new draft removes Minimum 600 mm (24") diameter. anything under 24".) Reverse flanged manways allowed on the Allows other types as long as they are top of the tank. designed by a Registered Professional Engineer. Manways must have reinforcing pads. None. Design 9.1 is allowed on tanks up to 50000 L (13000 gallons). Design 9.2 is required on all tanks larger than 50000 L. Not required. Required on all manways in tanks or compartments larger than 50000 L. Required for all manways installed on a head of tanks 3000 mm (118") diameter and larger. Required on all flanges and covers of manways located below the liquid level. Design 9.1: 750 mm (29.5") OD with (24) M16 (5/8") bolts on a 700 mm (27.5") BC. Flange and cover are 10 mm (0.394") thick and the neck is 16 mm (0.63") thick. The neck protrudes through the flange and must be machined. Ring gasket is required. Design 9.2: 830 mm (32.68") OD with (28) M20 (0.79") bolts on a 770 mm (30.32") BC. Flange and cover are 9.5 mm (0.375") thick and the neck is 6 mm (0.24") thick. Full face gasket is required. A manway made of 6 mm (0.24") thick material with the neck and flange formed as one piece with dimensions the same as Design 9.2 may be used above liquid only. 180 mm +/- 10 mm (7.09" +/- 0.394") for manways on the top of the tank.

Limitations

Reinforcing Pads

Machining

Not required.

24" Manway Dimensions 28-1/2" OD with (24) 1/2" bolts on a 27" BC. Minimum material thickness is 0.167". Full face or ring gaskets may be used.

Projections

2 times neck thickness minimum. 2" minimum for tanks 72" in diameter and larger.

80 mm +/- 10 mm (3.15" =/- 0.394") for manways below the liquid level. Long Bolt Manway Same as manway. 4.5 mm (0.177") thick with a straight Covers flange of 30 mm +/- 5 mm (1.18" +/0.197"). Long Bolt Manway Bolts 1/2 of the number normally installed in the 3 required seal welded to the cover with manway. double lock nuts.

Manway Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S601 Horizontal Aboveground Tanks Item UL-142 Lift on Long Bolt Manway Minimum 1-1/2". ULC-S601 Minimum 45 mm (1.77") between the face of the flange and the bottom of the lip on the cover.

Comparison of Manways
UL-142 and ULC-S601 Horizontal Aboveground Tanks 1) Per UL-142, manways in sizes from 16" to 36" may be used. Manways for ULC tanks must be a minimum of 600 mm (24") diameter. (UL-142 draft deletes manways under 24".) 2) For manways installed on the top of the tank, UL-142 allows a reverse flanged manway. ULC does not have this as part of their listing. 3) 24" manways per UL-142 are 28-1/2" OD with (24) 1/2" bolts on a 27" bolt circle. All material is 0.167" minimum thickness. Per ULC, there are two different designs. ULC design no. 9.1 is 750 mm(29.5") OD with (24) M16 (5/8") bolts on a 700 mm (27.5") bolt circle. The flange and cover are 10 mm (.394") thick and the neck is 16 mm (.63") thick. The neck protrudes through the flange and has to be machined. The gasket is a ring gasket. ULC design no. 9.2 is 830 mm (32.68") diameter with (28) M20 (.79") diameter bolts on a 770 mm (30.32" bolt circle. The flange and cover are 9.5 mm (.375") thick and the neck is 6 mm (.24") thick. The gasket is a full face gasket. 4) ULC design no. 9.1 is allowed on tanks up to 50000 L (13000 gallon) capacity. Design 9.2 is required on all tanks larger than 50000 L. 5) ULC requires reinforcing pads be installed on all manways in tanks or compartments greater than 50000 L (13000 gallon). 6) ULC requires reinforcing pads be installed on all manways located on the tank head for tanks 3000 mm (118") in diameter and greater. 7) ULC requires machining of all flanges and covers of manways that are located below the liquid level. 8) ULC allows a manway made of 6 mm (.24") thick material that has the flange and neck formed as one piece to be used only above the high liquid level. The dimensions are the same as design 9.2. 9) ULC allows other manways as long as they are designed by a Registered Professional Engineer and the manway must have a reinforcing pad. 10) UL-142 gives a minimum projection of 2" for tanks 72" in diameter and larger. ULC requires a projection of 180 mm +/- 10 mm (7.09" +/- .394") for manways on the top of a tank and 80 mm +/- 10 (3.15" =/.394") for manways below the highest liquid level. 11) ULC allows a long bolt manway for emergency venting. The manway dimensions must meet the requirements of design 9.1 or 9.2. The cover is to be 4.5 mm (0.177") thick with a straight flange 30 mm +/- 5 (1.18" +/- 0.197") long. It uses 3 bolts seal welded to the cover and double lock nuts. 12) UL-142 long bolt manways are required to have 1/2 of the normal bolts installed in the manway. 13) ULC requires long bolt manway covers to have an open space of 45 mm (1.77") minimum between the manway flange and the bottom lip of the manway cover.

Manway Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S630 Vertical Aboveground Tanks Item Sizes UL-142 24" to 36" diameter. (The new draft removes anything under 24".) ULC-S601 Minimum 500 mm (20") diameter for roof manways. Minimum 600 mm (24") diameter for shell manways. Reverse flanged manways allowed on the Allows other types as long as they are roof or shell of the tank. designed by a Registered Professional Engineer. Reinforcing pads are required. None. Design 8.2 is allowed on tanks up to 50000 L (13000 gallons). Design 8.3 is required on all tanks larger than 50000 L. Roof manways must have welded joints for flange to neck (integral flange and neck are not allowed). Not required. Required on all manways in the shell of tanks larger than 50000 L. Not required. Required on all flanges and covers of manways located below the liquid level. Per draft, 32-3/4" OD with (28) 3/4" bolts Design 8.2: 750 mm (29.5") OD with (24) on 30-1/4" BC. Neck thickness is the M16 (5/8") bolts on a 700 mm (27.5") BC. same as the shell. Cover thickness Flange and cover are 10 mm (0.394") varies from 3/8" to 1/2" and the flange thick and the neck is 16 mm (0.63") thick. from 1/4" to 3/8" depending upon the tank The neck protrudes through the flange height. and must be machined. Ring gasket is required. Design 8.3: 830 mm (32.68") OD with (28) M20 (0.79") bolts on a 770 mm (30.32") BC. Flange and cover are 9.5 mm (0.375") thick and the neck is 6 mm (0.24") thick. Full face gasket is required. (20" manway is not in the new draft.) For 24" manway the dimensions are 28-1/2" OD with (24) 1/2" bolts on a 27" BC. Minimum material thickness is 0.167". Full face or ring gaskets may be used. Design 8.1: 620 mm (24.41") OD with (20) M12 (1/2") bolts on a 580 mm (22.84") BC. All material is 6 mm (0.24") thick.

Other types

Limitations

Reinforcing Pads Machining Dimensions for 24" manway in shell.

Roof Manway Dimensions

Roof Manway Projection 6" Shell Manway Projections Long Bolt Manway Covers 2 times neck thickness minimum. 2" minimum for tanks 72" in diameter and larger. Same as roof manway.

180 mm +/- 10 mm (7.09" +/- 0.394") for manways on the top of the tank. 80 mm +/- 10 mm (3.15" =/- 0.394") for manways below the liquid level.

4.5 mm (0.177") thick with a straight flange of 30 mm +/- 5 mm (1.18" +/0.197"). Long Bolt Manway Bolts 1/2 of the number normally installed in the 3 required seal welded to the cover with manway. double lock nuts.

Manway Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S630 Vertical Aboveground Tanks Item UL-142 Lift on Long Bolt Manway Minimum 1-1/2". ULC-S601 Minimum 58 mm (2.28") between the face of the flange and the bottom of the lip on the cover for manways with 600 mm inside diameter. Minimum 64 mm (2.52") between the face of the flange and the bottom of the lip on the cover for manways with 500 mm inside diameter.

Comparison of Manways
UL-142 and ULC-S630 Vertical Aboveground Tanks 1) Per UL-142, manways in sizes from 16" to 36" may be used for manways. (UL-142 draft deletes all manways less than 24"). Manways for ULC tanks must be a minimum of 500 mm (20") diameter for roof manways and must be a minimum of 600 mm (24") diameter. 2) For manways installed on the roof of the tank, UL-142 allows a reverse flanged manway. ULC does not have this as part of their listing. (UL-142 draft allows reverse flanged manway on the roof or shell of the tank.) 3) 20" roof manways per UL-142 are 24-1/2" OD with (20) 1/2" bolts on a 23" bolt circle. All material is 0.167" minimum thickness. Per ULC, the roof manway must be 620 mm +/- 10 (24.41" +/- 0.394") OD with (20) M12 (1/2") diameter bolts on 580 mm +/- 5 (22.84" +/- 0.197") bolt circle. All material is 6 mm (0.24"). (UL-142 draft does not allow 20" manway.) 4) ULC requires roof manway neck to flange be welded. They do not indicate that a intergal formed neck is allowed. 5) On roof manways, UL-142 shows a projection of 6". ULC shows a projection of 180 mm +/- 10 (7.09" +/0.394"). 6) 24" manways for below liquid per UL-142 are 28-1/2" OD with (24) 1/2" bolts on a 27" bolt circle. Neck material is 0.167" minimum thickness. (The UL-142 draft changes this to match Table 9.4). Flange and cover thickness depends upon the height of the tank and is per Table 9.3. The cover thickness will range from 3/8" to 1/2" thick and the flange thickness will range from 1/4" to 3/8" thick. Per ULC, there are two different designs. ULC design no. 8.2 is 750 mm(29.5") OD with (24) M16 (5/8") bolts on a 700 mm (27.5") bolt circle. The flange and cover are 10 mm (.394") thick and the neck is 16 mm (.63") thick. The neck protrudes through the flange and has to be machined. The gasket is a ring gasket. ULC design no. 8.3 is 830 mm (32.68") diameter with (28) M20 (.79") diameter bolts on a 770 mm (30.32" bolt circle. The flange and cover are 9.5 mm (.375") thick and the neck is 6 mm (.24") thick. The gasket is a full face gasket. 7) ULC design no. 8.2 is allowed on tanks up to 50000 L (13000 gallon) capacity. Design 8.3 is required on all tanks larger than 50000 L. 8) ULC requires reinforcing pads be installed on all manways in tanks greater than 50000 L (13000 gallon). 9) ULC requires machining of all flanges and covers of manways that are located below the liquid level. 10) ULC allows a manway made of 6 mm (.24") thick material that has the flange and neck formed as one piece to be used only above the high liquid level. The dimensions are the same as design 8.3. 11) ULC allows other manways as long as they are designed by a Registered Professional Engineer and the manway must have a reinforcing pad. 12) UL-142 gives a minimum projection of 2" for tanks 72" in diameter and larger. ULC requires a projection of 180 mm +/- 10 mm (7.09" +/- .394") for manways on the top of a tank and 80 mm +/- 10 (3.15" =/.394") for manways below the highest liquid level. 13) ULC allows a long bolt manway for emergency venting. The manway dimensions must meet the requirements of design 8.1, 8.2 or 8.3. The cover is to be 4.5 mm (0.177") thick with a straight flange 30 mm +/- 5 (1.18" +/- 0.197") long. It uses 3 bolts seal welded to the cover and double lock nuts. 14) UL-142 long bolt manways are required to have 1/2 of the normal bolts installed in the manway. 15) UL-142 has a requirement that if the manway is larger than 24" diameter and is below liquid it is to have the dimensions and bolting per table 9.4 in addition to the thicknesses of table 9.3. 16) ULC requires long bolt manway covers to have an open space of 58 mm (2.28") minimum between the manway flange and the bottom lip of the manway cover for manways with 600 mm inside diameter and an open space of 64 mm (2.52") minimum with 500 mm inside diameter manways.

Manway Comparison
UL-142 and ULC/ORD-C142.18 Rectangular Aboveground Tanks Item Sizes UL-142 24" to 36" (The new draft removes anything under 24".) ULC-S601 Minimum 500 mm (20") diameter. (However, paragraph 3.8.1 says it shall be in accordance with Figure 5 which calls for 600 mm (24").) Reverse flanged manways allowed on the No other design allowed. top of the tank. None. Allows only design 5.1. Not required. Required on all manways in tanks larger than 50000 L. Required for all manways installed on the side of the tank. Not required. Required on all manways of Design 5.1. Design 5.1: 750 mm (29.5") OD with (24) M16 (5/8") bolts on a 700 mm (27.5") BC. Flange and cover are 10 mm (0.394") thick and the neck is 16 mm (0.63") thick. The neck protrudes through the flange and must be machined. Ring gasket is required. 180 mm +/- 10 mm (7.09" +/- 0.394") for manways on the top of the tank.

Other types Limitations Reinforcing Pads

Machining

24" Manway Dimensions 28-1/2" OD with (24) 1/2" bolts on a 27" BC. Minimum material thickness is 0.167". Full face or ring gaskets may be used.

Projections

2 times neck thickness minimum. 2" minimum for tanks 72" in diameter and larger.

80 mm +/- 10 mm (3.15" =/- 0.394") for manways below the liquid level. Long Bolt Manway Same as manway. 4.5 mm (0.177") thick with a straight Covers flange of 30 mm +/- 5 mm (1.18" +/0.197"). Long Bolt Manway Bolts 1/2 of the number normally installed in the 3 required seal welded to the cover with manway. double lock nuts. Lift on Long Bolt Manway Minimum 1-1/2". Minimum 100 mm (3.94") between the face of the flange and the bottom of the lip on the cover.

Comparison of Manways
UL-142 and ULC/ORD-C142.18 Rectangular Aboveground Tanks 1) Per UL-142, manways in sizes from 16" to 36" may be used. (UL-142 draft deletes all manways less than 24") Manways for ULC tanks must be a minimum of 600 mm (24") diameter. (Paragraph 3.8.3 of ULC says the inside diameter shall be greater than 500 mm. However, paragraph 3.8.1 says it shall be in accordance with Figure 5 which calls for 600 mm.) 2) For manways installed on the top of the tank, UL-142 allows a reverse flanged manway. ULC does not have this as part of their listing. 3) 24" manways per UL-142 are 28-1/2" OD with (24) 1/2" bolts on a 27" bolt circle. All material is 0.167" minimum thickness. Per ULC, there is only one design that is acceptable. This is different than in the horizontal specification. ULC design no. 5.1 is 750 mm(29.5") OD with (24) M16 (5/8") bolts on a 700 mm (27.5") bolt circle. The flange and cover are 10 mm (.394") thick and the neck is 16 mm (.63") thick. The neck protrudes through the flange and has to be machined. The gasket is a ring gasket. 4) ULC requires reinforcing pads be installed on all manways in tanks greater than 50000 L (13000 gallon). (The horizontal specification also says this applies to compartments greater than 50000 L. The rectangular specification only mentions tank capacities exceeding 50000 L.) 5) ULC requires reinforcing pads be installed on all manways located on the tank sides. 6) The ULC rectangular specification does not allow for any other manway. This is different than for the ULC horizontal tanks where ULC allows other manways as long as they are designed by a Registered Professional Engineer and the manway must have a reinforcing pad. 7) UL-142 gives a minimum projection of 2" for tanks 72" in diameter and larger. ULC requires a projection of 180 mm +/- 10 mm (7.09" +/- .394") for manways on the top of a tank and 80 mm +/- 10 (3.15" =/.394") for manways on the side of the tank. 11) ULC allows a long bolt manway for emergency venting. The manway dimensions must meet the requirements of design 5.1. The cover is to be 4.5 mm (0.177") thick with a straight flange 30 mm +/- 5 (1.18" +/- 0.197") long. It uses 3 bolts seal welded to the cover and double lock nuts. 12) UL-142 long bolt manways are required to have 1/2 of the normal bolts installed in the manway. 13) ULC requires long bolt manway covers to have an open space of 100 mm (3.94") minimum between the manway flange and the bottom lip of the manway cover. This is over twice as much as is required for horizontal tanks and almost twice as much as is required for vertical tanks.

Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S601 Horizontal Aboveground Tanks Shell Joints of Primary Tank ULC Figure 5 S5.1 S5.2 S5.3 S5.4 S5.5

UL-142 Figure 6.1 No. 2 No. 1 No. 2 No. 4 No. 6

UL-142 limitations None

None None Minimum lap is 1/2". Maximum diameter = 65". Minimum overlap = 1/2" for tanks 48" in diameter and less and 3/4" for tanks over 48" diameter.

ULC limitations Maximum diameter = 1500 mm (59") and maximum thickness = 4.5 mm (0.177") None None (see Note 1) Maximum diameter = 2500 mm (98.4") and maximum thickness = 7 mm (0.276"). Minimum overlap = 12 mm (0.473"). For longitudinal joints this joint must be located within 135 degrees of top centerline (if saddles are on the tank this joint shall be within 115 degrees of top centerline). (see also Note 1) (Note 1 does not apply to longitudinal seams if the inside lap is positioned down in order to permit liquid to run out of the joint) Minimum overlap is 12 mm (0.473"). Inside can be skip welded 50 mm in 350 mm (2" in 14") or seal welded. (see also Note 1) Not allowed.

No. 3

Minimum overlap is 1/2" for tanks 48" in diameter and less and 3/4" for tanks over 48" diameter. Inside can be skip welded 1" in 12" or seal welded. Minimum lock weld is 1/2" diameter spaced no more than 12" apart. Minimum overlap is 3 times the lock weld diameter.

S5.6

No. 5

Note 1: All tanks 10000 L (2643 gallons) and larger shall have all inside longitudinal joints seal welded. They shall also have seal welding on the inside bottom circumferential for the following lengths: Up to 2000 mm (78.74") diameter 1000 mm (39.37") Over 2000 mm to 2500 mm (98.43") diameter 1250 mm (49.21") Over 2500 mm to 3000 mm (118.11") diameter 1500 mm (59.06") Over 3000 mm to 3600 mm (141.73") diameter 1750 mm (68.90") Over 3600 mm to 4000 mm (157.48") diameter 2000 mm (78.74")

Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S601 Horizontal Aboveground Tanks Head to Shell Joints of Primary Tank UL-142 limitations ULC Figure 6 ULC limitations Not allowed (Figure 6.2 does not show any single H6.1 Maximum diameter = 1500 mm (59") and maximum welded joints even if they are full penetration). thickness = 4.5 mm (0.177") None Not allowed (Figure 6.2 does not show any single welded joints even if they are full penetration). Minimum overlap is 1/2" Minimum overlap is 1/2" H6.2 H6.3 None None

UL-142 Figure 6.2

No. 1 & No. 2

No. 7 No. 3 & No. 4

H6.4 H6.5

No. 6

Minimum overlap is 1/2". Inside weld can be skip welded 1" in 12" or be seal welded. Not allowed

H6.6

H6.7

None Maximum diameter = 2500 mm (98.4") and maximum thickness = 7 mm (0.276"). Minimum overlap = 12 mm (0.473"). For tanks up to and including 1300 mm (51.18") diameter and a maximum shell thickness of 2.5 mm (0.098") the minimum overlap is 8 mm (0.315"). (see also Note 1) Minimum overlap is 12 mm (0.473"). Inside can be skip welded 50 mm in 350 mm (2" in 14") or seal welded. (see also Note 1) Maximum diameter = 1500 mm (59") and maximum thickness = 4.5 mm (0.177"). Head bracing is required. Head bracing is required. Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed

No. 5 No. 8 No. 9 & No. 10

Not allowed Minimum overlap is 1/2" Minimum overlap is 1/2" None

H6.8

Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S601 Horizontal Aboveground Tanks Fittings Above the Liquid Level in Primary Tank UL-142 limitations ULC Figure 8 ULC limitations No. 8.1 & No. 8.2 (Tank Flange) Maximum diameter = 141.3 mm (5" pipe No. 8.3 (Coupling) Maximum diameter = 141.3 mm (5" pipe size) No. 8.4 (Coupling) Maximum diameter = 168.3 mm (6" pipe size). Welding required is either a fillet weld in and out or a groove weld on the outside with a fillet weld. (Pipe with Flange) Maximum diameter is 273 mm (10" pipe size). Welding required is either a fillet weld in and out or a groove weld on the outside with a fillet weld. Fillet weld size is equal to the neck thickness. Fitting cannot be trimmed flush but must extend inside the tank a minimum of 3 times the neck thickness. (Pipe with Flange and reinforcing pad) Maximum diameter is 610 mm (24" pipe size). Welding required for the neck to the shell is either a groove weld on the outside or a groove weld on the inside with a 6 mm (1/4") fillet weld on the inside. A fillet weld equal to the thickness of the neck is required on the outside between the neck and the reinforcing pad and a fillet weld equal to the shell thicknessis required between the reinforcing pad and the shell. Fitting cannot be trimmed flush but must extend inside the tank a minimum of 2 times the shell thickness. Not allowed

UL-142 Figure 7.1 No. 3, 4, 6, & 7 No. 2 & 5 No. 5

None None

Only requires fillet weld on the outside. May we welded on the inside. Only requires fillet weld on the outside. May we welded on the inside. May be trimmed flush.

No. 8

No. 8.5

Reinforcing pads are not required.

No. 8.6

No. 1

None

Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S601 Horizontal Aboveground Tanks Fittings Below the Liquid Level in Primary Tank UL-142 limitations ULC Figure 8 ULC limitations No. 8.1 & No. 8.2 (Tank Flange) Maximum diameter = 88.9 mm (3" pipe size) No. 8.3 (Coupling) Maximum diameter = 88.9 mm (3" pipe size) No. 8.4 (Coupling) Maximum diameter = 88.9 mm (3" pipe size). Welding required is either a fillet weld in and out or a groove weld on the outside with a fillet weld. Not allowed (Pipe with Flange and reinforcing pad) Maximum diameter is 610 mm (24" pipe size). Welding required for the neck to the shell is either a groove weld on the outside or a groove weld on the inside with a 6 mm (1/4") fillet weld on the inside. A fillet weld equal to the thickness of the neck is required on the outside between the neck and the reinforcing pad and a fillet weld equal to the shell thicknessis required between the reinforcing pad and the shell. Fitting cannot be trimmed flush but must extend inside the tank a minimum of 2 times the shell thickness. Fittings less than 114.3 mm (4" pipe size) shall have a wall thickness equal to or greater than the shell thickness and do not require reinforcing pads.

UL-142 Figure 7.1 No. 3, 4, 6, & 7 No. 2 & 5 No. 5

None None

Only requires fillet weld on the outside. May we welded on the inside. Only requires fillet weld on the outside. May we welded on the inside. May be trimmed flush. Reinforcing pads are not required.

No. 8

No. 8.6

No. 1

None

Not allowed

Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S601 Horizontal Aboveground Tanks Manways installed in the Primary Tank UL-142 limitations ULC Figure 9 ULC limitations No matching configuration 9.1 Maximum of 50000 L (13000 gallon) tank. Fillet welds in and out equal to the shell thickness are required. Flange is attached to the neck with a groove weld and a fillet weld both from the underside of the flange. Cannot be used on the head of a tank. Flange can be attached to manway neck with a 9.2 Flange can be attached to neck with a single outside single fillet on the outside or a double fillet weld or fillet or a double fillet weld. Integrally formed necks are they may be integrally formed. Manways installed only allowed on manways above the liquid level. on the top of tank can be installed with a single Reinforcing pad is required and is fillet welded in and out fillet weld on the outside. Manways installed below to the manway neck. Reinforcing pad is welded on the the liquid level require a fillet weld in and out. No outside to the tank. Reinforcing pad is welded on the reinforcing pad is required. inside to the cutout in the shell. Must be installed above liquid. Not allowed

UL-142 Figure 9.1

No. 1,4,5 & Fig. 9.2

No. 2,3,6,7,8 & 9

Secondary Containment Tanks: Attachment of secondary shells for shells with intimate contact is a fillet weld for both UL-142 and ULC. ULC indicates that the shell is to be stitch welded to the primary tank 50 mm in 500 mm (2" in 20"). Attachment of the double bulkheads is by full fillet welds for both UL-142 and ULC. However, ULC has an option on double wall tanks to double butt weld the bulkheads to the shell which creates two tanks and then using a connecting ring stitch welded to the tanks to connect them into one. The secondary shell is then wrapped over this. ULC (in Figure 12) shows fittings installed in tanks with secondary containment to be fillet welded to the outside of the primary tank. A closing plate is then placed over the fitting and is fillet welded to the fitting and the outside of the closing plate is fillet welded to the secondary shell. UL-142 does not show any details for attaching fittings on secondary contained tanks.

Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S630 Vertical Aboveground Tanks Shell Joints of Primary Tank ULC Figure 3 S3.1 S3.2 S3.3 S3.4 S5.5

UL-142 Figure 6.1 No. 2 No. 1 No. 2 No. 4 No. 6

UL-142 limitations None None None Minimum lap is 1/2".

Maximum diameter = 65". Minimum overlap = 1/2" for tanks 48" in diameter and less and 3/4" for tanks over 48" diameter. Minimum overlap is 1/2" for tanks 48" in diameter and less and 3/4" for tanks over 48" diameter. Inside can be skip welded 1" in 12" or seal welded. Minimum lock weld is 1/2" diameter spaced no more than 12" apart. Minimum overlap is 3 times the lock weld diameter.

No. 3

ULC limitations Maximum diameter = 1500 mm (59") and maximum thickness = 3 mm (0.118") None None Open side of the seam must be facing downwards in order that liquid runs out of the seam. Maximum diameter = 1500 mm (59") and maximum thickness = 3 mm (0.118"). Minimum overlap = 12 mm (0.473"). Open side of the seam must be facing downwards in order that liquid runs out of the seam. Not allowed.

No. 5

Not allowed.

Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S630 Vertical Aboveground Tanks Bottom to Shell Joints of Primary Tank UL-142 limitations ULC Figure 4 ULC limitations Not allowed B4.1 Maximum diameter = 1500 mm (59"). The minimum projection is 25 mm (1"). Minimum projection is 1/2" or 1.5t whichever is B4.2 The minimum projection is 25 mm (1"). greater. None B4.3 None The minimum overlap is 12 mm (0.472"). (Bottom head Not allowed B4.4 is offset with a seal weld on the inside.) Minimum overlap is 1/2" or 1.5t whichever is B4.5 The minimum overlap is 12 mm (0.472"). greater. Minimum overlap is 1/2" or 1.5t whichever is Not allowed greater. Minimum overlap is 1/2" or 1.5t whichever is Not allowed greater. May use any joint in Figure 6.1 except joint 6 Splices Double butt welding required. unless made of more than 4 pieces and then it must be double butt welded.

UL-142 Figure 6.3

No. 1 No. 5

No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 Splices

Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S630 Vertical Aboveground Tanks Roof Joints UL-142 limitations ULC Figure 5 Not allowed. (Single welded butt joints with full R5.1 penetration are not shown.) None R5.2 Not allowed R5.3 Minimum overlap is 1/2". R5.4 None R5.5 Inside fillet of angle to shell shall be tack welded. R5.6

UL-142 Figure 6.4

No. 9 No. 10 No. 5 No. 3

No. 6 No. 4

None Inside fillet of angle to shell shall be tack welded.

R5.7 R5.8

Not allowed

R5.9

No. 1 No. 2 No. 8 No. 11 Splices

None None None (Shell is offset.) Minimum overlap is 1/2". (Roof is lapped on outside of shell.) May use any joint in Figure 6.1 unless made of more than 4 pieces and then it must be double butt welded.

ULC limitations Maximum diameter = 1500 mm (59") and maximum thickness = 3 mm (0.118") None None (Straight flange of roof is offset.) Minimum overlap is 12 mm (0.472") None Minimum overlap of angle to shell is 12 mm (0.472"). Inside fillet weld of angle to shell is skip welded 50 mm in 350 mm (2" in 14") None Minimum overlap of angle to shell is 12 mm (0.472"). Inside fillet weld of angle to shell is skip welded 50 mm in 350 mm (2" in 14") Minimum overlap of angle to shell is 12 mm (0.472"). Inside fillet weld of angle to shell is skip welded 50 mm in 350 mm (2" in 14") Not allowed. Not allowed. Not allowed. Not allowed. Double butt welding required.

Splices

Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S630 Vertical Aboveground Tanks Fittings in the Roof ULC Figure 7 No. 7.1 No. 7.2

UL-142 Figure 7.1 No. 8 & Fig. 7.3 No. 5 & Fig. 7.3 No. 1,2,3,4,6,7,9

UL-142 limitations None (Reinforcing pads may be added) None (Reinforcing pads may be added) None

ULC limitations None None Not allowed.

UL-142 Figure 7.2 Flange

None Not allowed.

Fittings Below the Liquid Level in Primary Tank UL-142 limitations ULC Figure 6 ULC limitations No. 6.1 & No. 6.2 (Tank Flange) Maximum diameter = 88.9 mm (3" pipe size) No. 6.3 (Coupling) Maximum diameter = 88.9 mm (3" pipe size) No. 6.4 (Coupling) Maximum diameter = 88.9 mm (3" pipe size). Welding required is either a fillet weld in and out or a groove weld on the outside with a fillet weld. Maximum diameter is 610 mm (24" pipe size). Welding required for the neck to the shell is either a groove weld on the outside or a groove weld on the inside with a fillet weld on the inside. Fillet welds are equal to the thickness of the neck. Fitting cannot be trimmed flush but must extend inside the tank a minimum of 3 times the neck thickness.Reinforcing pads are not required.

Threaded Type

None

Flange without Reinforcing Plate

None. Reinforcing plates may be used.

No. 6.5

Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S630 Vertical Aboveground Tanks Manways installed in the Primary Tank Shell UL-142 limitations ULC Figure 8 ULC limitations No matching configuration 8.2 Maximum of 50000 L (13000 gallon) tank. Fillet welds in and out equal to the shell thickness or 8 mm (0.315") maximum are required. Flange is attached to the neck with a groove weld and a fillet weld both from the underside of the flange. Neck edge must be machined. Flange can be attached to manway neck with a single fillet on the outside or a double fillet weld or they may be integrally formed. A fillet weld equal to the minimum steel thickness is required in and out. No reinforcing pad is required. 8.3 Flange can be attached to neck with a single outside fillet or a double fillet weld. Integrally formed necks are only allowed on manways above the liquid level. Reinforcing pad is required and is fillet welded in and out to the manway neck. Reinforcing pad is welded on the outside to the tank. Reinforcing pad is welded on the inside to the cutout in the shell. Flange and cover must be machined. Not allowed

UL-142 Fig. 9.2 & 9.4

Fig. 9.2

Fig. 9.4

Flange can be attached to manway neck with a double fillet or a fillet and a groove or may be integrally formed. A reinforcing pad is required with fillet welds in and out.

Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S630 Vertical Aboveground Tanks Manways installed in the Primary Tank UL-142 limitations ULC Figure 8 ULC limitations Flange can be attached to manway neck with a 8.1 Flange can be attached to neck with a single outside single fillet on the outside or a double fillet weld or fillet or a double fillet weld. Single fillet weld 6 mm they may be integrally formed. Manways installed (0.236") minimum or thickness of the roof is used to on the top of tank can be installed with a single attach neck to roof. Reinforcing pad is not required. fillet weld on the outside. No reinforcing pad is required. No matching configuration 8.2 Fillet welds in and out equal to the shell thickness or 8 mm (0.315") maximum are required. Flange is attached to the neck with a groove weld and a fillet weld both from the underside of the flange. Neck edge must be machined. Flange can be attached to manway neck with a 8.3 Flange can be attached to neck with a single outside single fillet on the outside or a double fillet weld or fillet or a double fillet weld. Integrally formed necks are they may be integrally formed. Manways installed allowed on manways above the liquid level. Reinforcing on the top of tank can be installed with a single pad is not required. fillet weld on the outside. No reinforcing pad is required. Must be installed above liquid. Not allowed

UL-142 Figure 9.1 No. 1 & 5

No. 1,4,5 & Fig. 9.2

No. 2,3,6,7,8 & 9

Secondary Containment Tanks: Attachment of secondary shells for shells with intimate contact is a fillet weld for both UL-142 and ULC. ULC indicates that the shell is to be stitch welded to the primary tank. ULC has a Figure 11 which shows various combinations of secondary bottom connections related to the type of primary bottom connection. They also have a Figure 12 with another option that uses an elbow to maintain continutiy between the shell and bottom of the interstice. UL-142 does not give any specifics. ULC (in Figure 10) shows fittings installed in tanks with secondary containment to be fillet welded to the outside of the primary tank. A closing plate is then placed over the fitting and is fillet welded to the fitting and the outside of the closing plate is fillet welded to the secondary shell. UL-142 does not show any details for attaching fittings on secondary contained tanks.

Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC/ORD-C142.18 Rectangular Aboveground Tanks Side Wall Joints ULC Figure 1 S4.1 S4.2 S4.3 S4.4 S4.5 S4.6

UL-142 Figure 6.1 No. 2 No. 1 No. 2 No. 4 No. 6 No. 3 No. 5

UL-142 limitations None None None Minimum lap is 1/2". Minimum overlap = 1/2".

Minimum overlap is 1/2". Inside can be skip welded 1" in 12" or seal welded. Minimum lock weld is 1/2" diameter spaced no more than 12" apart. Minimum overlap is 3 times the lock weld diameter.

ULC limitations Maximum shell thickness = 4.5 mm (0.177") None None None Maximum shell thickness = 7 mm (0.276"). Minimum overlap is 12 mm (0.472"). None. Minimum overlap is 12 mm (0.472"). Not allowed.

Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC/ORD-C142.18 Rectangular Aboveground Tanks Corner Joints (Excluding the Bottom) UL-142 limitations ULC Figure 2 Not allowed (Figure 6.5 does not show any single H5.1 None welded joints even if they are full penetration). Not shown. Not allowed (Figure 6.5 does not show any single welded joints even if they are full penetration). No. 4 No. 2 No. 6 No. 1 No. 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 No. 11 & 12 None None Not shown. None Not shown. None None None H5.2 H5.3 None None

UL-142 Figure 6.5

ULC limitations

H5.4 H5.5 H5.6 H5.7 H5.8

None None None None None Not allowed Not shown. Not shown.

UL-142 Figure 6.5 No. 7 No. 8 No. 9 No.10 No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 No. 11 & 12

UL-142 limitations None None Not shown. None None None None

Bottom to Shell Joints ULC Figure 3 B3.1 B3.2 B3.3 B3.4 B3.5

ULC limitations None None None None None Not allowed Not shown.

Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC/ORD-C142.18 Rectangular Aboveground Tanks Fittings Above the Liquid Level in Primary Tank UL-142 limitations ULC Figure 4 ULC limitations No. 4.1 & 4.2 (Tank Flange) Maximum diameter = 141.3 mm (5" pipe No. 4.3 (Coupling) Maximum diameter = 141.3 mm (5" pipe size) No. 4.4 (Coupling) Maximum diameter = 168.3 mm (6" pipe size). Welding required is either a fillet weld in and out or a groove weld on the outside with a fillet weld. (Pipe with Flange) Maximum diameter is 273 mm (10" pipe size). Welding required is either a fillet weld in and out or a groove weld on the outside with a fillet weld. Fillet weld size is equal to the neck thickness. Fitting cannot be trimmed flush but must extend inside the tank a minimum of 3 times the neck thickness. (Pipe with Flange and reinforcing pad) Maximum diameter is 610 mm (24" pipe size). Welding required for the neck to the shell is either a groove weld on the outside or a groove weld on the inside with a 6 mm (1/4") fillet weld on the inside. A fillet weld equal to the thickness of the neck is required on the outside between the neck and the reinforcing pad and a fillet weld equal to the shell thicknessis required between the reinforcing pad and the shell. Fitting cannot be trimmed flush but must extend inside the tank a minimum of 2 times the shell thickness. Not allowed

UL-142 Figure 7.1 No. 3, 4, 6, & 7 No. 2 & 5 No. 5

None None

Only requires fillet weld on the outside. May we welded on the inside. Only requires fillet weld on the outside. May we welded on the inside. May be trimmed flush.

No. 8

No. 4.5

Reinforcing pads are not required.

No. 4.6

No. 1

None

Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC/ORD-C142.18 Rectangular Aboveground Tanks Fittings Below the Liquid Level in Primary Tank UL-142 limitations ULC Figure 4 ULC limitations No. 4.1 & 4.2 (Tank Flange) Maximum diameter = 88.9 mm (3" pipe size) No. 4.3 (Coupling) Maximum diameter = 88.9 mm (3" pipe size) No. 4.4 (Coupling) Maximum diameter = 88.9 mm (3" pipe size). Welding required is either a fillet weld in and out or a groove weld on the outside with a fillet weld. Not allowed (Pipe with Flange and reinforcing pad) Maximum diameter is 610 mm (24" pipe size). Welding required for the neck to the shell is either a groove weld on the outside or a groove weld on the inside with a 6 mm (1/4") fillet weld on the inside. A fillet weld equal to the thickness of the neck is required on the outside between the neck and the reinforcing pad and a fillet weld equal to the shell thicknessis required between the reinforcing pad and the shell. Fitting cannot be trimmed flush but must extend inside the tank a minimum of 2 times the shell thickness. Fittings less than 114.3 mm (4" pipe size) shall have a wall thickness equal to or greater than the shell thickness and do not require reinforcing pads.

UL-142 Figure 7.1 No. 3, 4, 6, & 7 No. 2 & 5 No. 5

None None

Only requires fillet weld on the outside. May we welded on the inside. Only requires fillet weld on the outside. May we welded on the inside. May be trimmed flush. Reinforcing pads are not required.

No. 8

No. 4.6

No. 1

None

Not allowed

Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC/ORD-C142.18 Rectangular Aboveground Tanks Manways installed in the Primary Tank UL-142 limitations ULC Figure 5 ULC limitations No matching configuration 5.1 Maximum of 50000 L (13000 gallon) tank without a reinforcing plate. Over 50000 L a reinforcing plate is required. Fillet welds in and out equal to the shell thickness are required. Flange is attached to the neck with a groove weld and a fillet weld both from the underside of the flange. If used on the side of the tank, a reinforcing plate is required. Flange can be attached to manway neck with a Not shown. single fillet on the outside or a double fillet weld or they may be integrally formed. Manways installed on the top of tank can be installed with a single fillet weld on the outside. Manways installed below the liquid level require a fillet weld in and out. No reinforcing pad is required. Must be installed above liquid. Not allowed

UL-142 Figure 9.1

No. 1,4,5 & Fig. 9.2

No. 2,3,6,7,8 & 9

Secondary Containment Tanks: Attachment of secondary shells for shells with intimate contact is a fillet weld for both UL-142 and ULC. ULC indicates that the secondary shell is to be stitch welded to the primary tank. Various bottom joints for double wall tanks are given in Figure 11 and 12 of ULC. Attachment of the double bulkheads is by full fillet welds for both UL-142 and ULC. However, ULC has an option on double wall tanks to double butt weld the bulkheads to the shell which creates two tanks and then using a connecting ring stitch welded to the tanks to connect them into one. The secondary shell is then wrapped over this. ULC (in Figure 10) shows fittings installed in tanks with secondary containment to be fillet welded to the outside of the primary tank. A closing plate is then placed over the fitting and is fillet welded to the fitting and the outside of the closing plate is fillet welded to the secondary shell. UL-142 does not show any details for attaching fittings on secondary contained tanks.