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Slope in bottom of API 650 Storage Tanks

Slope in bottom of API 650 Storage Tanks

Slope in bottom of API 650 Storage Tanks

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Hello. I would like to know if it is mandatory per API 650 to manufacture a storage tank with a slope in the bottom (diameter 24 ft).

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Orangel Roca
Tecnica Pensa C.A

RE: Slope in bottom of API 650 Storage Tanks

According to a question submitted to API on this very topic
the answer is no. See sections B3.3 and B3.4 of the standard.

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