API - 650 shell horizontal joint details
API - 650 shell horizontal joint details
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I have a question regarding API - 650 shell horizontal joint details. Details shows that the bottom shell course is square bevel and the upper shell course is square , single or double V bevel. Why bottom shell course requires square bevel? Can we make it also single V or Double V.
Actually the tank fabricator already make V bevel on the bottom shell course horizontal joint. Now asking approval to proceed . I need some expert advise.
Actually the tank fabricator already make V bevel on the bottom shell course horizontal joint. Now asking approval to proceed . I need some expert advise.





RE: API - 650 shell horizontal joint details
RE: API - 650 shell horizontal joint details
Regardless, API-650 doesn't limit the joint detail, and it would usually be varied for the most economical construction.
RE: API - 650 shell horizontal joint details
RE: API - 650 shell horizontal joint details
RE: API - 650 shell horizontal joint details
It occurs to me that the plates in question may have been installed upside down.
It could also be more awkward to work shims, etc., with that edge beveled.
RE: API - 650 shell horizontal joint details