API std 650-2003 pdf free download

API std 650-2003 pdf free download.Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage.
1.1.1 This standard covers material, design, fabrication, erection, and testing requirements for vertical, cylindrical, aboveground, closed- and open-top, welded steel storage tanks in various sizes and capacities for internal pressures approximating atmospheric pressure (internal pressures not exceeding the weight of the roof plates), but a higher internal pressure is permitted when additional requirements are met (see 1.1.10). This standard applies only to tanks whose entire bottom is uniformly supported and to tanks in nonrefrigerated service that have a maximum operating temperature of 90°C (200°F) (see 1.1.17). 1.1.2 This standard is designed to provide the petroleum industry with tanks of adequate safety and reasonable econ- omy for use in the storage of petroleum, petroleum products, and other liquid products commonly handled and stored by the various branches of the industry. This standard does not present or establish a fixed series of allowable tank sizes; instead, it is intended to permit the purchaser to select what- ever size tank may best meet his needs. This standard is intended to help purchasers and manufacturers in ordering, fabricating, and erecting tanks; it is not intended to prohibit purchasers and manufacturers from purchasing or fabricating tanks that meet specifications other than those contained in this standard.
1.1.8 Appendix D provides requirements for submission of technical inquiries on this standard. 1.1.9 Appendix E provides minimum requirements for tanks subject to seismic loading. An alternative or supple- mental design may be mutually agreed upon by the manufac- turer and purchaser. 1.1.10 Appendix F provides requirements for the design of tanks subject to a small internal pressure. 1.1.11 Appendix G provides requirements for an optional aluminum dome roof. 1.1.12 Appendix H provides minimum requirements that apply to an internal floating roof in a tank with a fixed roof at the top of the tank shell. 1.1.13 Appendix I provides acceptable construction details that may be specified by the purchaser for design and con- struction of tank and foundation systems that provide leak detection and subgrade protection in the event of tank bottom leakage, and provides for tanks supported by grillage. 1.1.14 Appendix J provides requirements covering the complete shop assembly of tanks that do not exceed 6 m (20 ft) in diameter. 1.1.15 Appendix K provides a sample application of the variable-design-point method to determine shell-plate thick- nesses. 1.1.16 Appendix L provides data sheets listing required information to be used by the purchaser in ordering a storage tank and by the manufacturer upon completion of construc- tion of the tank. 1.1.17 Appendix M provides requirements for tanks speci- fied and designed to operate at temperatures exceeding 90°C (200°F) but not exceeding 260°C (500°F).
.1.18 Appendix N provides requirements for the use of new or unused plate and pipe materials that are not com- pletely identified as complying with any listed specification for use in accordance with this standard. 1.1.19 Appendix O provides recommendations for the design and construction of under-bottom connections for stor- age tanks. 1.1.20 Appendix P provides minimum recommendations for design of shell openings that conform to Table 3-6 that are subject to external piping loads. An alternative or sup- plemental design may be agreed upon by the purchaser or manufacturer. 1.1.21 Appendix S provides requirements for stainless steel tanks. 1.1.22 Appendix T summarizes the requirements for inspection by method of examination and the reference sec- tions within the standard. The acceptance standards, examiner qualifications, and procedure requirements are also provided.