The Sarawak Oil Refinery, located in Malaysia, is a key facility in the region’s oil and gas industry. With a large scale and a critical role in providing high-quality petroleum products, the refinery demands storage equipment that meets strict technical and safety standards. In this context, Prebecc is proud to be the design partner, providing detailed solutions for 13 large storage tanks—a project that requires high precision and professional excellence.
1. Introduction to Sarawak Oil Refinery
The Sarawak Oil Refinery is an advanced facility with high capacity, playing a vital role in the oil and gas supply chain in Southeast Asia. To maintain efficient operations and meet the increasing demand for petroleum products, the refinery must continuously upgrade and enhance its equipment. The storage tanks here are required not only to ensure absolute safety but also to operate consistently under harsh conditions.
2. Stringent requirements for Storage tank design
To meet the demands of the Sarawak Oil Refinery, the design of the storage tanks must adhere to the highest quality and technical standards. Some key requirements include:
- Precision in Design: The dimensions and structure of the tanks must be calculated with accuracy to ensure optimal load-bearing capacity. Every detail, such as bolt holes and weld seams, needs to be carefully inspected to ensure uniformity and ease of maintenance.
- Material Quality: The contact surfaces of the tanks must meet precise roughness standards and use high-quality materials to ensure pressure resistance and prevent potential risks.
- Quality Control: The quality control process for the tanks includes stress plate inspections with vent holes and pressure tests to ensure tightness and safety before commissioning.
3. The journey of designing large-scale, high-standard storage tanks
The tank design project for the Sarawak Oil Refinery is a testament to Prebecc’s expertise and commitment to quality in the heavy industry. Our key design advantages include:
- Attention to Detail: Prebecc’s team of engineers executed the tank designs with meticulous attention to detail, from bolt hole sizes to weld structures. This not only optimizes load-bearing capacity but also ensures product uniformity.
- Superior Quality: We leverage the most advanced technologies and materials to ensure that the contact surfaces with the gaskets meet precise roughness standards and can withstand high pressures. This protects the tanks from risk factors and extends the lifespan of the equipment.
- Rigorous Inspection Process: All tanks undergo strict inspections before being commissioned. We equip the tanks with NPT 1/8″ vent holes and perform air pressure tests to ensure tightness and absolute safety.
4. Typical design in the project
Among the 13 tanks Prebecc is designing, one stands out with a capacity exceeding 150,000 m³. This is one of the largest tanks we have ever designed, showcasing our ability to handle large-scale design requirements while maintaining a focus on efficiency and safety.
Technical Specifications:
- Capacity: 152,183 m³
- Internal Diameter: 450 mm
- Length: 7200 mm
This tank is designed to meet strict requirements for pressure resistance, durability, and stability. We have applied advanced techniques and high-quality materials such as SA-516 70, SA-36/A36, and SA-240 304 to ensure the tank operates efficiently throughout its service life. Notably, we have integrated advanced inspection and maintenance solutions to ensure the tank remains in optimal condition and is ready to meet the refinery’s large storage demands.