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    Fill height

    I am trying to calculate API 653 fill height for furnace oil with an SG of .97 4.3.3.2 If the tank will be hydrostatically tested, the hydrostatic test height, Ht, shall be limited by one or more of the following methods. The tank shall not be filled above the level determined by the lesser...
  2. 1ndtman

    Fill height

    Little Didn't want to bore anyone with details if it was a common occurrence to calculate a product safe fill height larger than the tank. Height 22.6' Dia 11.5' t min 0.100" SG = .97 E = .70 material unknown
  3. 1ndtman

    Fill height

    Hello I ran a calculation for product fill height and the value came out higher than the height of the tank! Does this mean I use the height of the tank as the fill height? thanks for your time.

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