A333 grade 1 pipe API Std 650 self-anchored flat-bottom steel tanks

In this project, the area of tank wall used is of the same construction, material, and geometry as that described in F.1.3.1 except that the thickness of the plate is 3/8 in. The wall is stressed in the same manner as is described in F.1.3.1. 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 8000 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.
Solution: As determined from Table 5-1, the maximum allowable tensile stress value, Sts, for ASTM A285, Grade C, steel plate in simple tension is 16,500 lbf/in.2. Since the compressive stress is latitudinal, the governing value of R in this situation is R1, or 75 in.

API 650 petroleum storage tank specifications and standards are documents verified by the customer (owner) under different operating conditions; however, API Std 650 self-anchored flat-bottom steel tanks it must be verified whether these API 650 petroleum storage tank documents are suitable for use and whether they comply with applicable design specifications and/or specifications.

Proper use of API Std 650 self-anchored flat-bottom steel tanks and precautions:
1. The API Std 650 self-anchored flat-bottom steel tanks must be used within the safe height range;
2. Check before use to ensure that the safety valve and breathing valve are flexible and easy to use;
3. The explosion-proof and fire-proof safety measures for oil tanks are implemented effectively;
4. The oil level in the API Std 650 self-anchored flat-bottom steel tanks should be accurately measured when receiving and delivering oil, so as to prevent overflow or empty;
5. In the process of receiving and sending oil, the flow rate of oil should be controlled, and it should not be too fast to avoid electrostatic accidents.