ASTM A234 pipe API Std 650 storage tanks

API 650 is the standard for welded tanks for oil storage. It specifies the API Std 650 storage tanks design, manufacturing, welding, inspection and installation requirements of oil tanks. API 650 is widely used in storage tanks with internal pressure less than or equal to 2.5 PSI.

Requirements for prefabrication of bottom plate of large vertical API Std 650 storage tanks:
1. The diameter of tank bottom should be enlarged by 0.1% ~ 0.15% according to the design diameter.
2. The minimum dimension of edge plate along the radius direction of tank bottom shall not be less than 700mm.
3. The distance between any adjacent welds of the base plate shall not be less than 300 mm.

In this project, an area of tank wall is constructed of ASTM A285, Grade C, steel plate that is 5/8-in. thick and has spot-radiographed, double-welded butt joints. The wall is subject to tension in a meridional direction and to compression in a latitudinal direction. The values of R1 and R2 at the point under consideration are 75 in. and 300 in. respectively. A corrosion allowance of 1/16 in. is required. The computed (meridional) tensile stress, stc, in the net thickness after deduction of the corrosion allowance is 6000 lbf/in.2.
The problem in this example is to find the maximum allowable (latitudinal) compressive stress value for the given conditions, in conformance with the provisions of API 620 tank standard 5.5.4.5.

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We have efficient and quick logistic team service. We promise that after the customer places the order, the spot products will be shipped, processed, and cut on the same day. The steel API Std 650 storage tanks products will be shipped in 2-5 days according to the characteristics of the product. The company has always been adhering to the service concept of "integrity, pragmatism, enthusiasm" and dedicated to providing our customers with high-quality steel products and after-sales service.