EN 10025 S275J2 plates API Std 650 flat-bottom oil storage tanks

The thickness of the API Std 650 flat-bottom oil storage tanks annular bottom plates shall be in accordance with Table Q-4 (for steel or aluminum, as applicable). The thicknesses shown are minimums. The ring of annual plates shall have a circular outside circumference, but it may have a regular polygonal shape inside the tank shell with the number of sides equal to the number of annular plates. These pieces shall be butt-welded in accordance with Q.7.1.1, Item b. The plates of the first shell course shall be attached to the annular bottom plates by a weld as required by API 620 oil tank 5.9.5 except when a full-penetration weld is used or required (see Q.7.1.1). Butt-welds in annular plates shall be not closer than 12 in. from any vertical weld.

Structural features of API 650 double-layer oil tank: steel glass fiber reinforced plastic double-layer structure, special processing method is adopted between the API Std 650 flat-bottom oil storage tanks internal steel shell and glass fiber reinforced plastic layer, so that a gap of 0.1 mm is created between the internal and external layers. Even if the API 650 oil storage tank leaks, it can ensure that the contained dangerous substances only flow in the gap, and will not immediately overflow the external environment.

In the event of continuous heavy rainfall, the inspection of the API Std 650 flat-bottom oil storage tanks farm should be strengthened to monitor and pay close attention to the soil moisture content of the tank farm in order to quickly take emergency measures. Check whether the seals of the oil unloading port and the oil measuring port are in good condition in time to prevent rainwater from leaking into the API Std 650 flat-bottom oil storage tanks from the oil unloading port and the oil measuring port, which will affect the oil quality.