API 650 anchored tanks level gauge

Shell Stiffening Rings for Tanks That Contain Liquid
Internal or external shell stiffening rings may be required to maintain roundness when the tank is subjected to wind, vacuum, or other specified loads. When API 650 anchored tanks stiffening rings are required, the stiffener-to-shell weld details shall be in accordance with Figure Q-1 and Q.3.5.2 through Q.3.5.5.
Three-plate laps or butt-weld junctions in tank bottoms shall be not closer than 12 in. from each other or from the butt-welds of the annular plates.
Bottom plates, other than annular bottom plates for a 9% or 5% nickel steel or stainless steel tank that contains liquid, may have a minimum thickness of 3/16 in. exclusive of any specified corrosion allowance.

The API 650 petroleum storage tank standard is one of the most widely used design specifications. It is the API 650 standard of the American Petroleum Institute. The main goal of the API 650 standard is to promote the purchase and construction of vertical, above-ground, and welded manufacturing API 650 anchored tanks tanks through the requirements contained in its parts to ensure that the required safety regulations are met.

In 2016, we brought our customer to visit our NM400 hot rolled plate; producing line and our shanghai warehouse for 30,000 tons plate and structure. As a result, Our client purchased 500 tons NM400 as first order, which is shipped by 3 times. In future. Our company will always guarantee that all the delivery condition for Hardox plate API 650 anchored tanks provided will be with quenching and tempering, which is the best delivery type according GB/T 24186 standard.

Storage tank is used to store all kinds of liquid, solid and gas materials. The common types of storage tank are oil tank, water storage tank, chemical tank, cement tank, API 650 anchored tanks, etc. When choosing the storage tank, users should choose according to their actual needs, such as the material, pressure, form, capacity, temperature, density, etc. In addition, the environmental factors such as the temperature of the tank construction area, the ground endurance of the foundation, and the wind force should be considered.

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