API 545 : 2009
Withdrawn
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RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR LIGHTNING PROTECTION OF ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS FOR FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
Hardcopy , PDF
19-02-2021
Russian, English
01-01-2009
1 Scope
1.1 Applicability
1.2 Application of Requirements to New and Existing
Tanks
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Protection of Specific Types of Tanks
4.1 Fixed-roof Tanks (Metallic) and Tanks with Internal
Floating Roofs
4.2 External Floating Roof Tanks
5 Metal Thickness
6 Inspection and Maintenance Requirements
Annex A (informative) - General
Annex B (informative) - Understanding Lightning Discharge and
its Secondary Effects
Annex C (informative) - Different Seal Types
Gives guidance and information to assist owners/operators with lightning protection for tanks.
| DevelopmentNote |
Also available in a set along with API/EI 545-A; see API 545 SET. (10/2009)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
22
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| PublisherName |
American Petroleum Institute
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| Status |
Withdrawn
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