API Std 650 storage tank design considerations

API 650 storage tanks API Std 650 storage tank are only suitable for containers that can evenly support the entire bottom and containers for non-refrigerated equipment with a design maximum temperature of 200 degrees Fahrenheit. It API Std 650 storage tank requires a minimum thickness of 3/16 inch. Other characteristics of the API 650 storage tank are: it is composed of carbon steel, austenitic duplex stainless steel and aluminum.

Usually, the wind load in the API Std 650 storage tank construction area should be considered before the tank design and construction. The wind load in the API Std 650 storage tank construction area has an impact on the stability and economy of the API Std 650 storage tank. In the area with large wind load, it is safe to design the tank as "squat". When calculating the wind force, the influence of the thickness of the insulation layer of the API Std 650 storage tank, the shape of the ladder, the platform, the pipeline and the top cover must be considered.

In addition to the requirements of API Standard 620 tank Appendix Q.8.1, the nameplate shall be attached to the tank at an accessible location if it is outside of any insulation or protective covering of the tank. The nameplate for the inner tank shall be located on the outer tank wall but shall refer to the inner tank. The nameplate, if any, for the outer tank of a double-wall tank shall be located adjacent to the nameplate or the inner tank and shall refer to the outer tank.

The company regularly holds sales elites to share experiences, to promote the rapid growth of colleagues, and achieve the company and employees. The company conducts employee skill training and related knowledge video learning from time to time. All these things is to improve the employees' skills and literacy, and reflects its own value. It has always been the pursuit of BBN steel to enhance the employee’s ability and keep up with the times.

In addition to our own truck fleet, we also have long-term cooperation with certain logistics companies to ensure that we can deliver API Std 650 storage tank goods in time and smoothly. At the same time, because of the long-term cooperation and huge shipping volume, we can get a good transportation price and save transportation cost for the company and customers. Meanwhile, we have Shipping Department to arrange shipping work in advance. So as not to waste time on transportation both in land and on the sea.

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