i am designing API 650 tank with diameter 40 meter, there is request from client to have opening for cleaning the sludge anytime, and should have an access for small heavy equipment, which estimate the size is 2 m width and 2.5 m hight.
is API 650 standard allow to make the opening for this size...
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i need to get advise for inlet nozzle elevation for water tank.
usually inlet nozzle is about above of high water level in the tank, but the pipe inlet so big about 1600 mm, and there is no space if we put on the above of water level ( as per API we have to consider reinforced pad for...
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i am calculating the plate thickness for API 650 Tank, and get the result shell thickness for course no 1 is 22 mm material is A36
refer to 4.2.1.4 Shell plates are limited to a maximum thickness of 45 mm 1.75 in. unless a lesser thickness is stated in this standard or in the plate...