Hello S2,

No problem, the most common joints I have seen the kerosene tests carried out on are fillet joints on storage tanks where the shell conects to the base.

Regards

David

hello david,

thank you for the kind answer... but is there some minimum time to apply this kerosene test? i mean if starting to apply kerosene in a fillet joint how long did i wait to start check the leakage..

hope to hear your kind answer... thank you once again.

bstrgrds

s2ng

For API storage tanks a minimum of 4hrs is required to allow wicking of the kerosene.

Large leaks can be found within 30mins very small leaks will require the 4hr wick time, repairs should be made and those areas retested in the same manner.