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  1. Andrew63411

    Why does API 653 prohibit lap patches on shells >1/2" thickness.

    Section 9.3.2.1 of API 653 prohibits any lap patches on the shell for shell thicknesses greater than 1/2". I am trying to understand why because a co worker of mine thinks it will solve our issues but there would be a reason API 653 prohibits it. I do not have to follow API 653 but i have to...
  2. Andrew63411

    API653/API650 as it applies to corroded shell and scope of repair

    Hello everyone. I have a 800,000 gal storage tank that has experienced significant external corrosion for about 30 ft of the circumference (soil build up on tank, poor housekeeping). I have also found that the floor to shell weld has started to corrode for a wider range of 61ft give or take...
  3. Andrew63411

    Code requirements around using 309L weld overlay as part of pressure boundary thickness

    I am planning the overlay of 2 shell courses in a continuous digester. My boss and I are in disagreement over how we can treat the added thickness from the 309L overlay. He believes that we do not need to do any base metal restoration BEFORE the overlay while I believe we cannot use the...

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