Aug 30, 2021 #1 TarikY Mechanical Jul 15, 2020 4 In lieu of a hydrotest per 7.3.6 of API 650, can other inpections/NDE be performed to verify integrity of the tank construction?
In lieu of a hydrotest per 7.3.6 of API 650, can other inpections/NDE be performed to verify integrity of the tank construction?
Aug 30, 2021 #2 Geoff13 Structural Oct 2, 2018 454 See 7.3.6.2 However this is a very limited exemption. It doesn't apply if the water is expensive as that should have been priced into the initial budget. It only applies where you can't get enough water to fill the tank. Like a desert area. Upvote 0 Downvote
See 7.3.6.2 However this is a very limited exemption. It doesn't apply if the water is expensive as that should have been priced into the initial budget. It only applies where you can't get enough water to fill the tank. Like a desert area.
Aug 30, 2021 #3 JStephen Mechanical Aug 25, 2004 8,679 There are also some exemptions for shop-built tanks per Annex J. Upvote 0 Downvote
