Rectangular API 650 Tank Design 3

[10000psi]

I need to design a 12'x12'x8'RECTANGULAR API650 Tank for the design pressure of 1PSI but unable to find appropiate reference material. Can anybody suggest section of API 650 , (book or article) for this design ? Thanks in advance for your support.

 

[JStephen]

API 650 doesn't cover rectangular tanks.

I think Roark's Formulas for Stress and Strain has some information on stresses in rectangular tanks.

 

[nickelkid]

see thread

http://eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=232442&page=2

Pressure Vessel Handbook - Megyesy aslos address rectangular vessels

 

[MJCronin]

10000...

Yup....I agree with the statements above

Your rectangular tank is not an API 650 tank....It is "some thing else"

A methodology exists in the Blodget text "Welded steel structures" on the design and evaluation of rectangular tanks.

I belive that a UK standard was published addressing the design and fabrication requirements of pressed-steel rectangular tanks.

http://engineers.ihs.com/document/abstract/JIEHCAAAAAAAAAAA

Please be respectful and let us all know how you resolved your issues..

-MJC