
Question 3: When SI units are used does API 650 require a change in Reply 3: Yes.Ħ50 10th - Nov. Customary results when SI unit are specifiedĪnd after making such a check using the U.S. Question 2: Does the wording of the Foreword to API 650 to require a Reply 2: No. Units as a final step to the design process. Customary units with a hard conversion to SI 1.1 650-I-03/00 Question 1: Regarding the use of SI units, does API 650 allow either of Reply 1: Yes, both are allowed.ġ998 the following? (1) Use of SI units throughout the design process.

Question: Is there a minimum diameter or height or volume for whichĦ50 10th - Nov. A review ofĪPI 650, Section 3.6.1.1, shows the minimum thickness to be 3/16 in.Īnd 3.6.1.2 indicates that the minimum shell plate width is 72 in.Īppendix J states that the maximum tank diameter of a tank No.ġ998 are specified for construction in accordance with API 650. General Background: Many times small tanks with diameters less than 10 ft.

Specific design condition and should be considered in completingĦ50 10th - Nov. Many factors are included in determining ifĪnchors are required and the number of anchors. Jurisdictions is a contractual matter between the tankĦ50 9th - May General What is the appropriate ratio of tank diameter to tank height to avoid The determination of anchorage requirements is adequatelyġ993 anchorage? covered in API 650. Standard Edition Section Inquiry # Question ReplyĦ50 9th - May General 650-I-02/98 Does API 650 include the applicable requirements for tanks that are API 650 makes no attempt to address federal requirements, norġ993 either stated in pertinent Code of Federal Regulations? those of any other jurisdiction.


Api 650 welded steel tanks for oil storage inquiriesĪPI Standard 650 - Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage
