How to test roof seams of API 650 cylindrical tanks

API 650 external floating roof storage tanks are generally called external floating roof API 650 cylindrical tanks tanks, which means that the storage tanks are externally open tanks without a dome design, and are equipped with vertical floating roofs. API 650 external floating roof storage tanks are usually used for large More than 20,000 cubic meters of open steel API 650 cylindrical tanks storage tanks for storing volatile petroleum products such as crude oil, gasoline, kerosene, etc.

Atmospheric API 650 cylindrical tanks inspection includes annual inspection and comprehensive inspection. Annual inspection is an inspection during operation to ensure the safety of atmospheric storage tanks during the overhaul period, at least once a year. Comprehensive inspection is a more comprehensive inspection of atmospheric storage tanks according to a certain inspection cycle. The inspection content of metal atmospheric API 650 cylindrical tanks includes the safety management of the storage tank, the inspection of the tank body and its operating conditions, etc.

Testing the Outer Tank: While the test pressure is being held, all welded seams and connections in the outer shell and roof shall be thoroughly inspected with a solution film unless they were previously checked with a vacuum box. The API 650 cylindrical tanks air pressure shall be released. Pressure relief and vacuum relief valves shall be checked by applying the design gas pressure to the outer tank, followed by evacuation of the outer space to the vacuum setting of the relief valve.

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