API 650 carbon steel storage tanks supporting legs

Protection of Plates during Shipping and Storage
Plates shall be adequately protected during shipping and storage to avoid damage to API 650 carbon steel storage tanks material plate surfaces and edges from handling (scratches, gouge marks, etc.) and from environmental conditions (corrosion, pitting, etc.).
Plates shall be protected from moisture or stored in inclined position to prevent water from collecting and standing on surface.

One of the most widely used design codes is the API 650 Standard, from the American Petroleum Institute. The main objective of this standards API 650 carbon steel storage tanks is, through the requirements contained in its various sections, to facilitate the purchase and construction of vertical, aboveground, welded fabricated tanks assuring that required safety regulations are met.

The main contents of safety inspection for atmospheric storage tank, API 650 carbon steel storage tanks are to see whether the tank foundation is sunk, whether the tank is corroded, whether there are cracks in the tank body and bottom, whether there is concave convex phenomenon on the top and wall of the tank, whether the accessories of the storage tank are in good condition, etc. After the API 650 carbon steel storage tanks safety inspection and detection, the defects found in the tank should be handled according to the inspection rules in time to ensure the normal and safe use of the storage tank in the later stage.