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API 650 Thickness of bottom

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UliR

Mechanical
Mar 12, 2003
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GB
Hello everybody,

I would like to know the minimum thickness of the bottom plate of an athmospheric storage tank. What does API 650 say?

Thanks for any reply

UliR
 
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API 650 minimum bottom plate thickness is 1/4" [6mm] exclusive of any corrosion allowance, and 72" [1800mm] in width.
 
Hello IFRs,

thanks for your fast and helpfull reply.

Greetings from Cologne in Germany

UliR
 
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