ASTM A537 plates API standard 650 carbon steel tank

Welding of API 620 Steel storage tank Primary Components
The following primary components shall be joined with double butt-welds that have complete penetration and complete fusion except as noted:
Longitudinal and circumferential shell joints and joints that connect the annular bottom plates together. When approved by API standard 650 carbon steel tank Purchaser, these may be welded from a single side provided temporary non-fusible backing is used with complete penetration and complete fusion. Both sides of the joint shall be 100% visually examined as specified in 7.15.5.

Storage tanks API standard 650 carbon steel tank built to these standards are spread across U.S. refineries, terminals, pipelines, and production facilities. The API 650 petroleum storage tank detailed standard specifies the design, processing, welding, inspection and installation procedures of the storage tank.

Prefabrication requirements of API standard 650 carbon steel tank, large vertical storage tank wall panels:
1. The prefabrication of wall panel shall be processed in strict accordance with the requirements of the drawings, and inspection records shall be made.
2. After the wall panel is rolled, it should be placed on the platform for inspection with a template. In the vertical direction, use a straight-line template to check, the gap should not be greater than 2 mm, and in the horizontal direction, use an arc-shaped template to check, and the interval should not be greater than 4 mm.
3. When wall panels are rounded, attention should be paid to prevent irreversible plastic deformation caused by external forces. After rolling, it should be placed on the platform for inspection, and then placed on the prepared mold.