API 545 : 2009

Table of Contents

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

Abstract

Gives guidance and information to assist owners/operators with lightning protection for tanks.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Petroleum Institute
Pages
ISBN