hI. We are currently reviewing changing the type of coating we apply to the studs OF our flanges. For many years we have installed cadmium-coated studs, which for the conditions of marine environments present excellent resistance, but for environmental and health issues, we are checking other...
Hi. I am trying to figure out details of the construction of tanks made to API 12D. I have the drawings in the standard, but I don´t understand some things. One of them is the "Anti-channel Drain Baffle"
It is like a central box?
Why the name anti-channel? I want to understand the concept...
I hope the real reason behind this explosion should be shared for all of us. BTW I dind´t know H2S could be flammable. tHANKS FOR POSTING ALL
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Coming from the tank cleaning industry, I always understood the word flush as something that can be swept away with a broom. That´s actually what a flush type manhole allows. BTW tank cleaning with manual tools is one of the hardest jobs.
If we need more information, check this wiktionary...
Hi unclebensrice
1. PROJECTION OF THE BOTTOM
An inspector should always review the inspection/construction/maintenance records.
Has the tank been operating this way without problems during some time? Repairs not always needed. Compare to the Annex B of API 653 to check if repairs are...
