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Soil-side Corrosion on Tank Bottom
Hi, We have a tank that has experienced a problem with soil-side corrosion and we believe it is caused by water seeping under the tank bottom edge from rain, snow and or sweating. The dimensions of the tank are 16' in diameter and 14' in height. The concrete foundation is a solid slab and the...- clkimbal
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- Forum: Storage tank engineering
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API 653 "Belly Bands"
Hi, I have been searching high and low regarding the repair methods using large lap bands, otherwise called “belly bands,” on tanks. I am seeking for an engineered or technical explanation as to why large lap bands and or belly bands are not an acceptable repair method as per API 653 Sections...- clkimbal
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- Forum: API (American Petroleum Institute) Code Issues
