API 650 aboveground petroleum storage tanks hydrostatic testing requirements

All edges of the inner wall of the API 650 petroleum storage tank to be lined or coated must be rounded and flat to a minimum radius of 3mm. The API 650 aboveground petroleum storage tanks internal welding seam must be completely sealed welding, with a smooth surface and no air holes, air pockets and local protrusions. Remove welding spatter. As specified in API 650 petroleum storage tank design drawings, the seller must perform additional surface treatment.

Temporary Openings after Hydrostatic Test
When approved by the Purchaser in writing, and only in the case of tanks which when complete have no shell penetrations, it is permitted to restore by welding up to four temporary shell openings after the hydrostatic test in accordance with the provisions of this section. Each temporary opening shall be restored by the insertion of a shell plate that matches the thickness and specification of adjacent shell material, and is welded into place with full fusion butt-welds. The API 650 aboveground petroleum storage tanks insert plate shall be round with diameter no less than 24 in. and no greater than 42 in.

Personnel organization before the construction of the API 650 aboveground petroleum storage tanks:
The company shall select technical personnel, quality inspectors and material personnel with organizational ability and construction management experience to participate in the API 650 aboveground petroleum storage tanks project construction. The construction personnel shall arrive at the construction site before the designated commencement date, investigate the construction site, build construction facilities, plan the construction steps, and analyze the potential safety hazards during operation.

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The company's logistics department has the ability to monitor the whole process of logistics. We monitor the goods in transit through advanced information technology and communication technology, timely discover and handle problems in the transportation process, and ensure the steel materials are delivered to the destination in a timely and safe manner. The professional logistics team provides powerful support for good comments of customers and good reputation of the company.

Our quality and service commitment: API 650 aboveground petroleum storage tanks product quality problems, life-long replacement.In the process of using, any time if you find we supplied steel materials not conform to the requirements of technical standards, we can replace it for you free of charge. However, it should be noted that non product quality problems caused by improper use are not covered by the warranty. Please pay attention to the service time commitment as well as the product quality assurance commitment. Because only the products of big brands and reliable enterprises with complete after-sales service system can truly realize the long-term product quality assurance and the whole process of service.

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