EEMUA Publication No 154: 2016 [pdf]

EEMUA Publication No 154: 2016 [pdf]

EEMUA Publication 154 Demolition of vertical cylindrical steel storage tanks and LPG spheres

EEMUA Publication 154 provides guidance on good practice for the end of life demolition of storage tanks. It would typically be used by a facilities or integrity manager.

This guidance is intended to assist the owner in evaluating the acceptability of the demolition methods proposed and the steps necessary to ensure a satisfactory and safe outcome. In the last thirty years many storage tanks have been demolished worldwide. In some cases the owners entered into contracts with demolition contractors without sufficient knowledge of the problems involved. As a consequence a number of serious and sometimes fatal accidents have occurred.

EEMUA PUB, 154