API 650 open-top tanks seismic use group ii

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When encountering heavy rain or continuous heavy rainfall, the safe operation of API 650 open-top tanks will be affected. For example: the API 650 open-top tanks is submerged, the oil unloading valve and the flame arrester valve are broken by water and the oil tank leaks. The oil tank area must do emergency work to prevent rainstorm to ensure the safety of the oil tank. Here are some safety protection measures for API 650 open-top tanks in heavy rain.

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 open-top tanks insert plate shall be round with diameter no less than 24 in. and no greater than 42 in.