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Note: Each Sheet of this Work Book is Password protected. In order to make a change to a "cell" that is not
"Yellow" the Sheet must be "unprotected" using the password. This Password will be furnished on
request.
For Single Tank Installation: Use Sheet #3. Enter all the data required (and Optional) Data in the "Yellow"
user entry boxes. The Form and the built-in formulas will do the work for you.
For Multiple Tank Installation: Use Sheet #4. Enter all the data required (and Optional) Data in the "Yellow"
user entry boxes. The Form and the built-in formulas will do most of the work for you. With this grouping you
must select and enter a choice for the "Width" of the Containment Area. This is a "Trial and Error" method until
you get the shape that fits the project needs.
Quitting and Closing: It is recommended that before closing the program that Copies of all Sheets be printed
out for all Tank configurations completed. When closing the program do not save the data. This will allow you
to start with a clean Work Book for the next Tank configuration.
Contents: There are five (5) sheets included. Sheet "1 (this sheet) is the instructions and Notes. Sheet #2 is a
list of some of the most common API Storage Tank sizes. Space is included so the user can record other sizes
consistent with project specific requirements. Sheet #3 is the work sheet for the Single Tank application. Sheet
#4 is the work Sheet for the multiple tank application. Sheet #5 is a two page work sheet: Page 1 is for the Dike
Detail and page 2 is for the Tank Pad Detail.
Tank Data: A) Collect a list of Tanks for the Project. This list must include the sizes (in Barrels), the Tank Types
and the Commodities. B) Determine if there is a Local or Client imposed Code that defines Grouping or
separation of Tank types or Commodities. If there are Tanks on the project list that are not included on Sheet #2
then add them in the "Yellow" spaces provided and in this case only hit "Save".
Civil/Structural Data: Meet with the appropriate Civil/Structural Group and have them define preliminary
guidelines for A) the Angle of Repose of the material to be used for the Dikes (Berms, Bungs, etc.), the
recommended maximum height of the Dikes and for B) The proposed approach to Tank Pad profiles (Height and
configuration).
The Task: Add the Dike Height and Angle of Repose data into Page 1 of Sheet #5. Add the Tank Pad height
Data to Page 2 of Sheet #5
Tank and Dike Work Book
Instructions and Notes
Purpose: This Excel Work Book was created to assist the Plant Layout Designer with a task that can be
complicated, filled with potential error and take a lot of time. The goal is to reduce costs by reducing time and
improving quality.
Application: This Work Book can be used for single tank within a single containment area or can be used for
multiple tanks within a single containment area.
Barrels Gallons (US) Gallons (UK) Cubic Feet Cubic Yards Cubic Meters Feet Meters Feet Meters
2,500 105,000 87,431 14,036 520 398 21.25 6.477 40 12.192
5,000 210,000 174,861 28,073 1,040 795 30.00 9.144 40 12.192
7,500 315,000 262,292 42,109 1,560 1,193 37.00 11.278 40 12.192
10,000 420,000 349,723 56,146 2,079 1,590 42.50 12.954 40 12.192
12,000 504,000 419,668 67,375 2,495 1,908 46.50 14.173 40 12.192
15,000 630,000 524,584 84,219 3,119 2,385 52.00 15.850 40 12.192
20,000 840,000 699,446 112,292 4,159 3,180 60.00 18.288 40 12.192
25,000 1,050,000 874,307 140,365 5,199 3,975 67.00 20.422 40 12.192
30,000 1,260,000 1,049,169 168,438 6,238 4,770 73.50 22.403 40 12.192
35,000 1,470,000 1,224,030 196,510 7,278 5,565 79.50 24.232 40 12.192
40,000 1,680,000 1,398,892 224,583 8,318 6,360 85.00 25.908 40 12.192
50,000 2,100,000 1,748,615 280,729 10,397 7,950 86.00 26.213 40 12.192
55,000 2,310,000 1,923,476 308,802 11,437 8,745 100.00 30.480 40 12.192
60,000 2,520,000 2,098,338 336,875 12,477 9,540 105.00 32.004 40 12.192
60,000 2,520,000 2,098,338 336,875 12,477 9,540 95.00 28.956 48 14.630
65,000 2,730,000 2,273,199 364,948 13,517 10,336 108.50 33.071 40 12.192
70,000 2,940,000 2,448,061 393,021 14,556 11,131 113.00 34.442 40 12.192
70,000 2,940,000 2,448,061 393,021 14,556 11,131 103.00 31.394 48 14.630
80,000 3,360,000 2,797,784 449,167 16,636 12,721 121.00 36.881 40 12.192
80,000 3,360,000 2,797,784 449,167 16,636 12,721 110.00 33.528 48 14.630
90,000 3,780,000 3,147,507 505,313 18,715 14,311 116.50 35.509 48 14.630
95,000 3,990,000 3,322,368 533,386 19,755 15,106 120.00 36.576 48 14.630
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User add data as required in yellow boxes (#1, #2
& #3) if provided data is not applicable
Diameter Height Capacity
Page 2
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Barrels Gallons (US) Gallons (UK) Cubic Feet Cubic Yards Cubic Meters Feet Meters Feet Meters
B 0 0 0 0 0
#6 0 0
#DIV/0! Feet
#DIV/0! Meters
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#8 Dike Height
0 Feet
0 Meters
#9 Pad Height
6 Feet Feet
2.0 Meters Meters
Tank Pad
Pad Volume
Minimum Dike
surface area
Min. Req'd
Length/Width #10
0.00 Cubic Feet #DIV/0! #DIV/0! Feet
0.00 Cubic Meters #DIV/0! #DIV/0! Meters
Effective Tank Pad Diameter
The user only fills in data in the approprate "Yellow" boxes. No. 1,
2, 3, 4, 5 are optional, 6, 7, 8, 9 are required. The Answer
is at #10
15 ft or 5m Min.
#4 Date #3 By
Tank Diameter -
Volume (110%)
Go to Sheet #5
for Dike Details
0.0
#1 Project -
Tank Diameter - 0
Minimum Toe of Dike to Crown of Dike if Dike area is
square (North/South direction)
(Same in East/West direction)
Capacity
See Note @ #10
#7 Diameter
Note: For Total Outside
Toe to Outside Toe
Dimension add dim "Y" &
"Z" from Sheet #5
See Note @ #10
Go to Sheet #5 for
Pad Details
Tank & Dike Calculation Sheet #1
15 ft or 5m Min.
#5 Height (Information only)
Single Tank in Single Dike Area
#2 Tank Number
Total Volume Required (*)
(*) Total Volume required
includes Tank contents plus
Pad displacement volume.
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Dike Containment Area
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#6 Barrels Gallons (US) Gallons (UK) Cubic Feet Cubic Yards Cubic Meters Feet Meters Feet Meters
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C1 0 0 0 0 0
C2 0 0 0 0 0
C3 0 0 0 0 0
C4 0 0 0 0 0
C5 0 0 0 0 0
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Selected Width
Feet Feet
Meters Meters
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Dike Height #8
15 Feet 0 Feet
5 Meters 0 Meters
Pad Height
Tank & Dike Calculation Sheet
Capacity #7 Diameter
#3 By
The user only fills in data in the
approprate "Yellow" boxes. No. 1, 2, 3, 4,
5 are optional, 6, 7, 8 are required. The
Answer is at #9 & 10
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Multiple Tanks in Single Dike Area
#4 Date
#1 Project -
#2 Tank Numbers
See Sheet #5
See Sheet #5
Volume Largest Tank =
Displacement Volume of Smaller Tanks =
Tank Diameter - 0.0
Effective Tank Pad Diameter
Largest Tank
Tank Diameter - 0
#5 Height(Optional)
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Smaller Tank (s)
Minimum Length
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
See Sht. #5
for Dike
Height
Note: For Total Outside
Toe to Outside Toe
Dimension add dim "Y" &
"Z" from Sheet #5
Displacement Volume of Pads =
Total Volume of Containment area =
Minimum Width must include Largest Tank
Pad Dia + Maintence between the Dike & Pad
Maint. Clearance
Page 1
#1
Crown
Walkway
Actual =
3 Feet Min. "X" 1 To
1 Meter Min.
Actual =
#3
Selected
6'-0" Feet Feet
2 Meters Meters
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Dim "Y" Item Imperial Metric
"X" #1 0 0
"X" #2 0 0 0 0
Walkway 0 0 0 0
Dim. "Z" Total = 0 0 0 0
#2
"Freeboard" This is the safety space for
Rain or Fire Water volume
This is the minimum height
required for the spilled
volume of the tank.
Max. Recommended Dike Height
Required Angle Ratio decimal of feet
Dike Profile
Angle of Repose Ratio
Example- 1:1, 1:1.5, 1:2
Minimum Toe to Toe Dike width
Recommended =
This dimension "X" is determined by the
"Angle of Repose" for the material used
for the Dike. Concrete wall would be 1:0
ratio but desert sand might be 1:3 ratio.
You must talk to Civil to get guidance.
Dimension "X" Dimension "Y"
Dike Width Calculation Detail
decimal of meter
Recommended =
The user must fill in appropriate data on both sheets in the "Yellow"
boxes at No. 1, 2 and 3
Page 2
Tank Wall
Pad Slope Pad Apron
Tank Bottom
#4 Apron #5 Slope Diameter Radius Radius Sq. Area #6 Height
B (Ft) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Cubic Feet
B (m) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Cu. Meters
B1 (Ft) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
B1 (m) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
C1 (Ft) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
C1 (m) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
C2 (Ft) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
C2 (m) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
C3 (Ft) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
C3(m) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
C4 (ft) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
C4 (m) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
C5 (Ft) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
C5 (m) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.0 Cubic Feet
0.0 Cu. Meters
Tank Diameter
Pad
Volume (Single Tank)
Pad Volume Calculation Detail
Pad Volume for multiple Tanks
If Single Tank
Largest If Multiple
Tank
Smaller multiple
Tks.
Tank Pad
Effective Pad Volume equals the Tank Diameter + the Pad Apron for both sides & one Pad Slope
Tank
Diameter