STORAGE TANK DESIGN – API 650

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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:

  1. Foundation
  2. Bottom
  3. Shell
  4. roof
  5. nozzle

Beside that, each component has specific requirement:

  1. design
  2. erection
  3. inspection
  4. testing

One thing that you should remember is, there are 2 major welds in storage tank design:

  1. Bottom-to-shell
  2. 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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