Sampling Procedure Of Hydrocarbon Tank ( SOP)
Task specific PPEs to be used apart from safety helmet with chin strap, safety shoes and IFR suit
1 Safety goggles/ Face shield For eye and face protection against spray/splash.
2 Hand gloves For valve operation.
3 Wheel keys/ F keys For ease of valve operation.
4 Cotton waste For cleaning dip tape, finding paste.
Consequences if Action by Checked by
SN Description of Steps procedure not
followed
SIC PO FO
1 Ensure receiving completed √ √ √
Ensure all inlet and outlet valves are
2 √
closed of the respective tank prior to sampling Improper sampling
Ensure final sampling is done after
3 giving sufficient settlement for the tank √ √ √
after receipt/dispatch.
Static electricity
Ensure cotton rope/brass chain should
4 generation may lead √ √
be used for sampling.
to Shock/Fire hazard
Proper rinsing of sample bottles and
sampling devices should be done prior to
5 Improper sampling √
sampling to avoid contamination with
previous product
The sample container shall be filled
maximum 95% of the container
6 Spillage/leaks √
capacity, properly closed and it
ensured that there are no leaks.
Note down the tank dip & reference
7 Improper accounting √
height from TFMS/Local display.
Calculate the Upper (1/6), Middle (1/2)
8 Improper sampling √
and lower (5/6) tank dip for collection.
Check up the air direction before Vapor from the tank
9 opening dip hatch pipe by seeing nearest may hit the face of √
wind shock the sampler
Collect the tank upper, middle and
10 lower sample in separate sample cane in Improper sampling √
presence of QC personnel if required.
11 Note down the sample nos. in log book Improper accounting √
