Q: What is the uniqueness of the tank?
The uniqueness of tanks could be seen from different components with specific requirement.
There are 5 major component that you should know when you learn about storage tank design:
- Foundation
- Bottom
- Shell
- roof
- nozzle
Beside that, each component has specific requirement:
- design
- erection
- inspection
- testing
One thing that you should remember is, there are 2 major welds in storage tank design:
- Bottom-to-shell
- Shell-to-roof
API 650 ORGANISATION
When you learn about storage tank design, first of all you should be alert about its organization. There are 8 different sections under organisation and they are organized by fabrication sequence. The 8 section are:
- Section 1 – Scope
- Section 4 – Materials
- Section 5 – Design
- Section 6 – Fabrication
- Section 7 – Erection
- Section 8 – Inspection
- Section 9 – Welding
- Section 10 – Markings
Each of section we’ll explain soon.
THE CODE IS ORGANIZED VERY LOGICALLY…
It follows the steps required in making a new vessel from beginning until completing.
Section 1 will be continued on the next sharing.
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