Blast load design

[nsbreddy]

Has anyone come across blast pressure design for API tanks? If there are any reference materials will help.

 

[MJCronin]

Where will this tank be located ?

Exactly what type of blast are you considering ?

 

[IFRs]

For a quick look, equate the blast to a wind speed, then use that wind speed with API 650 to determine shell and tank stability?

 

[nsbreddy]

MJCronin, tanks are located onshore. The discussion on type of blast is still under discussion with our client.

IFRs, thanks for the info. I have used similar approach on columns. Basically I wanted to know if blast load is common to apply for tanks in the industry.

 

[Duwe6]

Sufficiently uncommon that I haven't run into it in my 30 years.