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    Storage Tank API 650 - Design External Pressure

    All, I appreciate your input and time.
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    Storage Tank API 650 - Design External Pressure

    Hello, I have a SS-304 storage tank with 1" insulation (ID=14 feet X 20 feet High and self supporting cone roof). I am using Tank software for analysis purpose. In Tank software, under external pressure analysis - specify external pressure (Pe)in lb/ft^2. I have a client with 40 Yrs old tank...
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    Storage Tank Wall thickness (API 650)

    I appreciate your input. Thanks - Mayur
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    Storage Tank Wall thickness (API 650)

    Hello, I am working with the client regarding storage tank (API 650 code)- build 1960 - 304 SS Material, ID = 14', H = 20' Per fabrication drawing, the shell thickness was = 3/16" = 0.1875" so per specification I build the tank model in TANK software. No problem. last month, they did the...
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    API 650 Low Pressure Tanks MAWP/V calculations

    Thanks for reply, J Stephen You are correct, it is not well define. I do have some information from name plate so I am making some assumption on Tank software and build the model. Are you familiar with Tank software? I need some explanation if you are familiar. Please let me know. Again, I...
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    API 650 Low Pressure Tanks MAWP/V calculations

    thread794-149937 I have some difficulty in calculating the MAWP & MAWV of low pressure Storage Tanks. I had spent long hours on the Pressure Vessel Handbook and I'm still not sure about the relevance of my calculations. I have almost a hundred tanks to determine the MAWP/V, some conical and...
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