API 650 Design Criteria for a 10'x8' Access Hatch
API 650 Design Criteria for a 10'x8' Access Hatch
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Can someone direct me to the API 650 design criteria for a 10'x8' hatch? The largest opening detailed in section 5.7 is 48"x48". A customer is looking for a reusable cleaning access, but I have never come across something of this size. Any help would be greatly appreciated.





RE: API 650 Design Criteria for a 10'x8' Access Hatch
Usually when these tanks are repaired, the section is cut out for access and then replaced when the work is complete.
RE: API 650 Design Criteria for a 10'x8' Access Hatch
RE: API 650 Design Criteria for a 10'x8' Access Hatch
They probably need to invest their money in smaller equipment rather than bigger hatches.
RE: API 650 Design Criteria for a 10'x8' Access Hatch
Thank you for the informative and quick responses!
RE: API 650 Design Criteria for a 10'x8' Access Hatch
http://www.msha.gov/fatals/metal/2014/final-report...
RE: API 650 Design Criteria for a 10'x8' Access Hatch
RE: API 650 Design Criteria for a 10'x8' Access Hatch