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to the reference target points. Once the internal radii are calculated, the development of 
the capacity table shall be carried out in accordance with API MPMS Chapter 2.2A.  
2.5.7.3 General Consideration 
The following corrections shall be applied in the development of the capacity tables: 
a) 
Correction for hydrostatic head effect. 
b) 
Correction to the certified tank shell temperature. 
c) 
Correction for deadwood and correction for tilt. 
2.5.8 Presentation of Result 
2.5.8.1 Field Data 
These shall include all data collected during strapping as illustrated below: 
Location:  
Date: 
Name of Calibrating Company: 
Name of Operator: 
Tank No: 
Date of Last Calibration: 
Shell Height: 
Gauging Height: 
Type of Roof: 
Weight of Floating Roof: 
Tank Contents (deadwoods): 
Average Liquid Temperature (ᵒF): 
Temperature at which the capacity table is generated: 
Gauge: 
Tank Service: 
API gravity: 
Shell Circumferences - 
A: Descriptions of Shell plates and Joints: