A737 grade B plates API standard 650 open top welded storage tanks

Inspection of low-pressure storage tank Butt-weldsComplete penetration and complete fusion is required (to the degree mandated by the acceptance criteria for examination method utilized) for welds joining tank wall plates to API standard 650 open top welded storage tanks tank wall plates. Examination for quality of welds shall be made using either the radiographic method specified in API 620 standard 7.15.1 and applied in 7.17, or alternatively, by agreement between the Purchaser and the Manufacturer, using the ultrasonic method specified in 7.15.3.1. In addition to the radiographic or ultrasonic examination, these welds shall also be visually examined as specified in 7.15.5. Furthermore, the Purchaser’s inspector may visually inspect all butt-welds for cracks, arc strikes, excessive undercuts, surface porosity, incomplete fusion, and other defects.

The standard API 650 covers the design and calculation of different parts of the API standard 650 open top welded storage tanks fuel tank. This specification is based on the knowledge and experience of buyers, manufacturers and users of API 650 welded storage tanks of different sizes and capacities. It is worth noting that the code requirements are minimal; stricter standards can be adopted for specific applications.

In April 2018, our Philiphine customer purchased 1008 Tons API5L Gr.B ERW&Q345B SMLS pipe for offshore oil field resources drilling project. This is a regular demand almost two month, and we has been cooperated more than three times, totally around 2100 tons steel pipe since 2015 year.

After using for a certain period of time, it is necessary to check the corrosion protection of the metal oil tank and paint the outer wall of the API standard 650 open top welded storage tanks with anti-corrosion paint. The inlet and outlet valves of API standard 650 open top welded storage tanks shall be inspected and maintained regularly to ensure they are in good condition. Oil tank will produce a lot of dirt when it is stored for a long time. Usually, the cleaning cycle of metal oil tank is about three to five years.

After the order is finished, our after-sales service center will send an email to make a feedback about our steel products' quality. We have phone service every three months to remind our customers of the possible problems and collect advices or suggestions in quality and service. Upon the collection of advices or suggestions, our after-sales service will quickly make technical solutions to wipe out the customer problem.