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API650 Wind Girder Weld to Shell

API650 Wind Girder Weld to Shell

API650 Wind Girder Weld to Shell

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API 650 weld of Wind Girder to Shell is not addressed.

ASME VII Sec 8 , UG-30 has rules for stiffener to shell as stitch weld with 2" min by 8t on both sides.

For a   3/16" shell, this is almost continuous welding and seems excessive.

Does anyone have a rule of thumb for this weld attachement of wind stiffener to shell???

RE: API650 Wind Girder Weld to Shell

My interpretation is a continous weld around the entire tank.  Sometimes a continous weld isn't needed for strength, but to seal against moisture.

RE: API650 Wind Girder Weld to Shell

3.1.5.8 part b says that the horizontal weld attaching the WG to the shell shall be a continous weld.  Use Section 3.1.3.3 to determine the weld size.

RE: API650 Wind Girder Weld to Shell

Do as the book says, don't be fooled by your thumb

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