API 650, Natural Oil and Gas Storage Tanks

API 650, it is the standard specification for to build the natural oil and gas storage tanks. It covers minimum requirements for material, design, fabrication, erection, and inspection for welded storage tanks in various sizes and capacities for internal pressures approximating atmospheric pressure (internal pressure not exceeding the weight of the roof plates), but a higher pressure is permitted when addtional requirements are met.

API 650 standard applies only to tanks whose entire bottom is uniformly supported and to tanks in non-refrigerated service that have a maximum design temperature of 93℃ (200℉) or less.

Why API 650 storage tanks so important in oil and gas industry

Generally the main requirement of the oil and petroleum industry is the tank that is required to store the products safe and securely. The safety is very important while storing these types of products as they any carelessness can lead to fatalities.

Therefore, the material used for erecting the oil and gas storage tanks has to follow strict guidelines to ensure safety. These tanks have to follow the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) standards that focus on theupdated policies, and design requirements. They are manufactured from materials like carbon steel and stainless steel that adheres to

• The design standards
• The fabrication guidelines
• Rigorous testing
• Right stamping of the tanks

Guidelines to Get the Best Natural Oil and Gas Storage Tanks

The Octal steel design the oil and gas storage tanks that adheres to all these policies that will suit the customer’s requirements precisely.The designs are customized to meet the specifications of the fabrication and erection of tanks that will help in meeting the API standards. These ensure that
• The safety of industry operation is enhanced
• The quality of the product is assures quality
• It assists in keeping the costs down
• It helps reduce waste
• The confusion is minimized

Standards and Materials that Used for Natural Oil Storage Tanks

By following these guidelines the product will get a speedy acceptance and brought to the market quickly. There are the most common types that are available for erecting the tanks, which is selected based on the requirements are namely

• API 650 used for carbon, aluminum and stainless steel tanks
• API 620 used for large steel tanks that is low on pressure

What is API 650

The API 650 is the standards specification guidelines that the American Petroleum Industry insists on the welded tanks used for storage. These specifications guidelines are strictly followed to check the design of the Natural oil and gas storage tank, its fabrication, welding performed, the inspection done on it, and the requirements for erecting it. It is designed specially to withstand products that have internal pressures 2.5 PSI (Pounds per Square Inch) or less.

Sensible Amenities to Optimum Safety

The positives of using an API 650 natural oil storage tanks include
• These tanks can store products like crudeoil, gasoline, chemical, water and biofuel so it is most widely used tanks in the oil industry.
• The API 650 ensured tanks can store contents at a very low pressure (maximum of 2 ½ PSI) that is much higher than API 620. It also stores products at a very higher temperature that ranges between -40 degrees Fahrenheit to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
• This is generally used for refineries, terminals, and pipeline facilities.
• It can be made in any size that depends on the requirements of the customers.

The Octal steel provides its customer the quality products that will ensure durability with maximum versatility with designs and fabricates that follow the guidelines precisely. The API 650 storage tanks are safe and quite economical to the customers. As oil and gas are the heart of any country’s growth, its safety is the most important point to concentrate that will confirm that no negligence is triggered that will lead to destruction of human life and properties. A trusted company will provide quality products with very good customer service that will result in good gains for the customer.