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Thanks but if it was put acc to api 653 is there is paragraph allowing these types of pads without hydrotest

Hi we are constructing storage tanks acc to api 650 We have an issue that there are pending engineering related to platform of tanks and others which requires attachments on tank shell and maybe on bottom like pads My question is there is any possibility to perform hydrotest and then welding...

Hi Its required to design heating coil using steam for heating inside tanks includes ufc85 Formalin Urea solutions The tanks material is ss Our coil engineering contractors submitted the design and dwgs of tube coils with material CS My question that is that possible to use cs coils inside...

Hi iam asking about material used in steam piping cs or can ss be used

Hi We have constructed new API 650 tanks which shall be painted then insulated The tanks currently don't have ladder or service platform only pads welded on shell and roof Painting and insulation contractors said that its not advisable to perform any welding works after painting and...

Hi We are constructing new tank according to api 650 fire water tank d=20 m H=12.5m Tank has 2 suction nozzles 14 in at 800mm from bottom Is this tank require vortex plate on suction nozzles as there is debate between us and the client

Hi We fabricated new reactor d=3m H=7m on skirt with 8 anchors Is there any mandatory to use template for anchors beneath the skirt

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Hi We have installed new prefabricated tank api650 d4.5 m h 6m on its foundation on 8 anchor bolts m30 4 bolts from 8 not completely fit with required 2 nuts and washer some cases 1 nut fit due to shortage in required length of anchor bolt by 5 cm in those bolts So what is the solution for...

Hi We are constructing new pressure vessels according to asme8 Due to requirement of nozzle orientation one nozzle will be opened on one of the two weld seams of dished heads Is there any limitations or precautions for such opening according to asme8 and RT test

Hi we are constructing new tanks according to API650 We erected pads of anchor chairs on shell not on weld seams shall we air test the pads by telltale hole or not my reference is 5.8.11.4 and 7.3.5

Hi We are constructing new vessels according to ASME VIII My question is Is there limitations of spacing between nozzles openings and weld toes of shell as api650 para 5.7 And if there is dimensional tolerances for radius,verticality,nozzles ...etc

Hi we are constructing new ss tanks acc to api650 Our specs specifying picklying and passivation of tank without specifying the area we want to pickle around welds where the client demands the full tank which will lead to significant cost Is there a code or reference specfiying the pickled area

Hi we are constructing new ss tanks According to specs we should pickle the tank and then paint it My question is if the full tank pickled is there a need to sandblast sa2.5 and paint the tank as there is discussion between us and client regarding this point

Thanks alot i think you mean any thing more than 1 deg will be difficult to accept