API Std 650 open-top tanks flush-type shell connections

The welded API 650 tank in various sizes and capacities for internal pressures approximating atmospheric pressure (internal pressures not exceeding the weight of the roof plates), but a higher internal pressure API Std 650 open-top tanks is permitted when additional requirements are met.

The API Std 650 open-top tanks stiffener ring and backing strip (if used) are primary components, and they shall comply with the requirements of API 620 storage steel tank Q.2.1. The stiffener rings may be fabricated from plate using an intermittent weld on alternating sides between the web and the flange.
Except for aluminum or stainless steel tanks, all fillet welds shall consist of a minimum of two passes. The ends of the fillet welds shall be 2 in. from the rat hole (see Figure Q-1), and these welds shall be deposited by starting 2 in. from the rat hole and welding away from the rat hole. An acceptable alternative to the detail that includes stopping fillet welds 2 in. short of the rat hole would be to weld continuously through the rat hole from one side of the stiffener to the opposite side. All craters in fillet welds shall be repaired by back welding.

As we know, the vertical metal tank, API Std 650 open-top tanks is welded by many components, and the welding quality of each component determines the later use effect of the API Std 650 open-top tanks. Professional API Std 650 open-top tanks manufacturers should have a set of professional skills in the welding process of API Std 650 open-top tanks. Key points for weld inspection of vertical metal tank, API Std 650 open-top tanks:
1. It is strictly forbidden to paint the welds before passing the inspection.
2. Visual inspection shall be carried out for welds.
3. NDT shall be carried out on the weld.

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