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    Internal Design Pressure for Small Diameter API650 Tank

    Thanks for all the responses. So origionally I was under the assumption that the tank was unanchored (due to an earlier survey), but due to JStephen's comment I asked site to confirm if this is correct. Turns out that it is indeed ANCHORED. I believe this means that the tank is not limited by...
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    Internal Design Pressure for Small Diameter API650 Tank

    Hello, I am reviewing the internal design pressures for the bulk storage tanks in our network and have stumbled across an issue with small diameter tanks. A conservative approach is being taken and the minimum allowable strake thicknesses (as per API653 4.3.3.1) are being used for the shell...

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