API standard 650 fixed roof tanks allowable longitudinal membrane compression stress in shell

The API 650 petroleum storage tank standard is one of the most widely used design specifications. It is the API 650 standard of the American Petroleum Institute. The main goal of the API 650 standard is to promote the purchase and construction of vertical, above-ground, and welded manufacturing API standard 650 Fixed roof tanks tanks through the requirements contained in its parts to ensure that the required safety regulations are met.

Surface Inspection of low-pressure storage tank Component PartsBefore assembly, unless already so certified by shop inspectors, all sidewall plates or sections and roof and bottom plates shall be inspected for thickness, freedom from injurious defects, and soundness of any welded joints.Check of Dimensions of API standard 650 fixed roof tanks Component PartsAll formed plates and curved sections shall be checked for conformance with the planned dimensions and cross section. For unusual repairs the inspector should keep a record of measurements taken at sufficient intervals to constitute a satisfactory record.Check of Chemical and Physical Property DataThe inspector shall check the material being assembled by the lists of the plates from the mill, their heat numbers, chemical analyses, and mechanical properties as given on mill reports and shall see that copies are available to be attached to the Manufacturer’s report.

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