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Standard Practice for Evaluating the Performance of Release Detection Systems for Underground Storage Tank Systems (Withdrawn 2002)

Standard Practice for Evaluating the Performance of Release Detection Systems for Underground Storage Tank Systems (Withdrawn 2002)

SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers a uniform protocol for evaluating the performance of systems used to detect releases of regulated substances from underground storage tank systems or facilities. This practice applies to users, manufacturers, vendors, government regulators, and others using or concerned with release detection systems.
1.2 This practice covers release detection systems that are used internally, externally, or within the interstitial area of an underground storage tank system that has secondary containment.
1.3 This practice does not specify minimum performance standards.
1.4 The release detection system may consist of an individual or multiple tests. The release detection system may operate in a continuous or intermittent mode, and may produce either quantitative-output (measured value) or qualitative-output (on/off) results.
1.5 The release detection system may be applicable to any part of a storage tank system, a single storage tank system, or combination of systems. The manufacturer may further limit the use of a release detection system to specific test conditions (for example, tank sizes, geographical regions, etc.).
1.6 The evaluation given in this practice provides two separate performance descriptions: an estimate of the performance characteristics of the release detection system, and an estimate of probability of release detection and probability of false alarm.
1.6.1 This practice requires that the system performance characteristics must be determined for all release detection systems as described in 1.2.
1.6.2 Further, this practice currently requires the determination of an estimate of probability of false alarm.
1.6.3 Estimates of probability of detecting releases and false alarms for external release detection systems are not required.
1.7 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. A full disclosure is required if hazardous materials are released into the environment as part of the test procedure.
1.9 The sections and subsections in this practice are arranged in the following order:  Section Scope 1 Terminology 2 Release Detection System Description 3 General Description 3.1.1 Intended Use 3.2 Operational Conditions 3.3 Recommended Calibration Schedule 3.4 Expected Lifetime 3.5 Safety Consideration 3.6 Development of Performance Data 4 Performance Characteristics 4.1.1 Estimate of Probability to Detect a Release and False Alarm 4.2 Evaluation of Performance Data 5 General 5.1.1 Performance Characteristics 5.2 System Response to the Signal 5.2.1 Specificity 5.2.2 Lower Detection Limit 5.2.3 Dynamic Range 5.2.4 Precision and Bias 5.2.5 Response Time 5.2.6 Effects of Physical Properties 5.2.7 System Response to Individual Sounds of Interference or 5.2.8 Ambient Noise Estimate of Probability to Detect a Release and False Alarm 5.3 Marking with ASTM Designation 6 APPENDIXES Definitions X1.1 Technical Guidance to Calculate Performance Characteristics of X1.2 Release Detection Systems Technical Guidance to Calculate the Performance of a X1.3 Release Detection System by Determining Probability of Detecting a Release and False Alarm

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Status
Withdrawn
Publication Date
31-Dec-1992
Withdrawal Date
31-May-2002
ICS
75.200 - Petroleum products and natural gas handling equipment
Technical Committee
E50 - Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action
Drafting Committee
E50.01 - Storage Tanks
Current Stage
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Designation: E 1526 – 93
Standard Practice for
Evaluating the Performance of Release Detection Systems
1
for Underground Storage Tank Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1526; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This practice provides the general procedure for evaluating and reporting the evaluation results of
a system designed to detect releases from underground storage tanks containing regulated substances.
It includes release detection systems that are designed to detect leaks from tanks, pipelines, and leaks
into the interstitial area of double-walled tanks and secondary containment systems, and releases and
spills in the backfill and native soil outside of the tank system. Internal release detection systems
include but are not limited to volumetric leak detection systems (also known as precision test and tank
integrity tests), automatic tank gaging systems, and pipeline leak detectors. External release detection
systems include but are not limited to vapor monitors and liquid monitors.
Intended Use—This practice is intended to provide minimum requirements for evaluating all types
of release detection systems, and a standard reporting procedure for the results. The procedure is
general so that all types of systems and applications of these systems will be included.
Two Levels of Evaluation—A procedure is provided in this practice for evaluating performance
characteristics of the release detection systems, and the performance of the systems under actual field
test conditions. This practice requires that the performance characteristics of all systems be evaluated,
and that an estimate be made of the capability of all interstitial and in-tank release detection systems
to detect leaks in the tank walls, piping, or connections in the field.
Disclosure of Experimental Conditions—The evaluation of the release detection method must be
done experimentally, and a full disclosure must be made of the experimental conditions under which
the evaluation was performed, and the method was recommended for use.
ASTM Designation or Marking—In accordance with Section 6, the manufacturer may mark on its
literature and the detection system, that the system was evaluated and the evaluation data reported in
accordance with this practice.
1. Scope operate in a continuous or intermittent mode, and may produce
either quantitative-output (measured value) or qualitative-
1.1 This practice covers a uniform protocol for evaluating
output (on/off) results.
the performance of systems used to detect releases of regulated
1.5 The release detection system may be applicable to any
substances from underground storage tank systems or facilities.
part of a storage tank system, a single storage tank system, or
This practice applies to users, manufacturers, vendors, govern-
combination of systems. The manufacturer may further limit
ment regulators, and others using or concerned with release
the use of a release detection system to specific test conditions
detection systems.
(for example, tank sizes, geographical regions, etc.).
1.2 This practice covers release detection systems that are
1.6 The evaluation given in this practice provides two
used internally, externally, or within the interstitial area of an
separate performance descriptions: an estimate of the perfor-
underground storage tank system that has secondary contain-
mance characteristics of the release detection system, and an
ment.
estimate of probability of release detection and probability of
1.3 This practice does not specify minimum performance
false alarm.
standards.
1.6.1 This practice requires that the system performance
1.4 The release detection system may consist of an indi-
characteristics must be determined for all release detection
vidual or multiple tests. The release detection system may
systems as described in 1.2.
1 1.6.2 Further, this practice currently requires the determina-
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E-50 on Environ-
tion of an estimate of probability of false alarm.
mental Assessment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E50.01 on
Storage Tanks.
1.6.3 Estimates of probability of detecting releases and false
Current edition approved March 15, 1993. Published May 1993.
Copyright © ASTM, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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E 1526
alarms for external release detection systems are not required. 3.1.1.5 A brief description of the apparatus and materials,
1.7 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded test protocol, data analysis, and detection criteria must be
as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for given.
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Procedures or methods included here may be supported by a previously completed and documented performance evaluation(s) that may lend itself as valuable results validation.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide is intended to provide the reader with a knowledge of construction examination procedures and current technologies that can be used to give an owner or operator of an aboveground storage tank (AST) in petroleum service, relevant information on the hydraulic integrity of a new, repaired, or reconstructed tank bottom prior to return to service. This guide does not pertain to horizontal ASTs, manufacture of tanks using UL 142, or to tanks constructed of concrete or other non-ferrous materials.
1.2 The adoption of the mathods and technologies presented in this guide are not mandatory, rather they represent options that may be selected to identify the likelihood of product leaking through a new, repaired, or reconstructed tank bottom.
1.3 This guide is not intended to suggest or treat any technology in a preferential manner.
1.4 The person responsible for applying this guide should be a knowledgeable individual with experience in the design, inspection, construction, or combination thereof, of aboveground storage tanks for use in petroleum service, and should also be certified under the requirements of API 653 when use is related to tank bottom repair.
1.5 This guide is written in metric measure units (SI Units) in accordance with requirements of Practice E 621. English measure equivalents are in parentheses.
1.6 The applicability of this guide to the proposed tank configuration and service conditions should be established prior to use.
1.7 This guide complies with ASTM policy for development and subsequent use of a standard.
1.8 This guide is subject to revision at any time by the responsible technical committee and must be reviewed every five years and if not revised, either reapproved or withdrawn. Your comments are invited either for revision of this guide or for additional standards and should be addressed to ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, W. Conshohocken, PA 19428.
1.9 This guide is not intended for use as a model code, ordinance or regulation.
1.10 This standard...

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ASTM E2256-03(Guide)
Standard Guide for Hydraulic Integrity of New, Repaired, or Reconstructed Aboveground Storage Tank Bottoms for Petroleum Service

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1.1 This guide is intended to provide the reader with a knowledge of construction examination procedures and current technologies that can be used to give an owner or operator of an aboveground storage tank (AST) in petroleum service, relevant information on the hydraulic integrity of a new, repaired, or reconstructed tank bottom prior to return to service. This guide does not pertain to horizontal ASTs, manufacture of tanks using UL 142, or to tanks constructed of concrete or other non-ferrous materials.
1.2 The adoption of the mathods and technologies presented in this guide are not mandatory, rather they represent options that may be selected to identify the likelihood of product leaking through a new, repaired, or reconstructed tank bottom.
1.3 This guide is not intended to suggest or treat any technology in a preferential manner.
1.4 The person responsible for applying this guide should be a knowledgeable individual with experience in the design, inspection, construction, or combination thereof, of aboveground storage tanks for use in petroleum service, and should also be certified under the requirements of API 653 when use is related to tank bottom repair.
1.5 This guide is written in metric measure units (SI Units) in accordance with requirements of Practice E 621. English measure equivalents are in parentheses.
1.6 The applicability of this guide to the proposed tank configuration and service conditions should be established prior to use.
1.7 This guide complies with ASTM policy for development and subsequent use of a standard.
1.8 This guide is subject to revision at any time by the responsible technical committee and must be reviewed every five years and if not revised, either reapproved or withdrawn. Your comments are invited either for revision of this guide or for additional standards and should be addressed to ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, W. Conshohocken, PA 19428.
1.9 This guide is not intended for use as a model code, ordinance or regulation.
1.10 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

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