API Std 650 ground supported tanks of adequate safety

The establishment of a correct method for evaluating the life of API Std 650 ground supported tanks requires the preparation of criteria related to the strength and cracks of API Std 650 ground supported tanks, mechanical damage mechanisms, corrosion mechanisms, and mathematical models of fatigue crack growth, etc., which are compiled into computer programs. In the process of programming the program, it is required to select the operating parameters, plates, reinforcement accessories, metal properties, corrosion levels, mechanical damage defects and other data of the oil storage tank under various conditions.

For all API 620 crude oil tank other materials, the impact test temperature shall be at least 30°F colder than the design metal temperature. Alternately, materials impact tested at the design metal temperature or lower with Charpy impact test energy value of 25 ft-lb (average), 20 ft-lb (minimum) are acceptable for design metal temperatures above –40°F. API Std 650 ground supported tanks materials with an energy value of 30 ft-lb (average), 25 ft-lb (minimum) are acceptable for design metal temperatures of –40°F or lower.

The API 650 is the American standard for welded flat-bottomed vertical API Std 650 ground supported tanks storage tanks. This standard dictates tank design, manufacture, welding, inspection and installation requirements.