Jul 24, 2006 #1 merton Petroleum Jun 19, 2002 28 0 0 CA API 650 Appendix states that for tanks 12'-0" or less in diameter a maximum pressure of 5 psi shall be used. Can a lower test pressure be used for this size of tank, between 2 psi and 3 psi for example?
API 650 Appendix states that for tanks 12'-0" or less in diameter a maximum pressure of 5 psi shall be used. Can a lower test pressure be used for this size of tank, between 2 psi and 3 psi for example?
Jul 24, 2006 #2 JStephen Mechanical Aug 25, 2004 8,602 0 36 US Since API gives a maximum, I would assume a lower pressure could be used, and perhaps should be used in many cases. Upvote 0 Downvote
Since API gives a maximum, I would assume a lower pressure could be used, and perhaps should be used in many cases.