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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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