Mechanical loads on API standard 650 aboveground petroleum storage tanks

Soil Structure Interaction: Soil structure interaction per API 650, Section E.6.1.6 may be used for OLE design providing the damping ratio does not exceed 10 %.
Allowable Stresses
Design allowable stresses shall be per API 620 large welded steel storage tank, Section Q.3.3, including the 33 % increase permitted for earthquake loads.
Self-anchored Inner Tank
The anchorage ratio for a self-anchored inner tank, J, shall not exceed 1.0 for the OLE design combination to limit uplift and stresses in the annular plate and corner weld.
Foundation Stability
The overturning ratio defined in API 650, Section E.6.2.3, Equation (E.6.2.3-1) shall be equal to or greater than 3.0 for the defined OLE event.

In Appendix E to API 650 oil storage tank, the maximum values of inertia force, pulse pressure and convection pressure are superimposed, and tend to be conservative.In GB50341, only pulse pressure is calculated for API standard 650 aboveground petroleum storage tanks tanks below 5000 m.

In December of 2015, our regular India customer sent us an inquiry for API standard 650 aboveground petroleum storage tanks pipe. The inquiry requires no negative tolerance in both pipes’ outer diameter and pipe wall. After two weeks’ discussion, he put the order of 275 tons to us. The pipes are finished within just one month. Our customer come to our factory to inspect the quality and tolerance, all the products are well meet his demand. The pipes are arriving to Nhava Sheva port, customer is very happy with our products and service during the process.

Personnel organization before the construction of the API standard 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 standard 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.

Our quality and service commitment: API standard 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.