aluminum sheet 5154 API standard 650 flat-bottom oil storage tanks

The API standard 650 flat-bottom oil storage tanks must go through strict inspection before putting into use. Inspection of plate groove of API standard 650 flat-bottom oil storage tanks, vertical oil tank: After finishing the groove processing of oil tank plate, it is necessary to conduct dye penetrant inspection on the groove. This process is mainly aimed at the hard damage of groove in the machining process and the defects of the plate itself. If any defect is found, it shall be processed again until the defect disappears.

API 620 crude oil tank piping materials made according to ASTM A333 and A350 may be used at API standard 650 flat-bottom oil storage tanks design metal temperatures no lower than the impact test temperature required by the ASTM specification for the applicable material grade without additional impact tests. For temperatures below those allowed by the ASTM specification, the following paragraph shall apply.

Storage tanks API standard 650 flat-bottom oil storage tanks built to these standards are spread across U.S. refineries, terminals, pipelines, and production facilities. The API 650 petroleum storage tank detailed standard specifies the design, processing, welding, inspection and installation procedures of the storage tank.