Does API cover storage tanks for perforating fluid/well completions?

[lpfaustini]

Dear fellows,

We are a just-born engineering company in Brazil in the storage tank area. This is my first post and as matter of fact, nowadays, I have more questions than answers. So, in time, I'd like to contribute with my experiencies and grow with the group. Our main shareholder asked us to design a storage tank for perforating fluid/well completions (not mixed yet). Does API cover this kind of tank? Is there a standard for it?

Thanks in advance,
Eng. L.P.Faustini

 

[Duwe6]

API-12F if it is a small, shop-fabricated one. For bigger stuff, use 650. Just watch your specific gravity.

 

[JStephen]

API has general petroleum tank specifications for flat-bottom cyclindrical tanks with internal pressures up to 15 psi and temperatures up to 500 degrees F. If the tank falls within those parameters, it is likely covered. If it is rectangular or some other odd shape, maybe not. And it won't cover specialized accessories for a particular application.

 

[lpfaustini]

Thank you, gentlemen.

I know that among the perforating fluid tanks, there will be a clay tank. The clay must be heated and mixers will be used in order to keep the clay homogeneous. Based on that, what considerations do I have to use for the proper design? I'm not sure API-650 will cover it, mainly because of the "clay shake".