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Code and Standards in Tank (Underground, Surface, and Overhead) Design

02/02/2014 10:00 AM

please what are the codes and standards for tank design and construction

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Re: Code and Standards in tank(underground, surface, and overhead) design

02/02/2014 10:25 AM

A simple question does not mean a simple answer....... There are a number of standards to choose from.....

ASME?

API?

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Re: Code and Standards in Tank (Underground, Surface, and Overhead) Design

02/02/2014 1:30 PM

...and please remember that an empty tank buried in ground with a high water table behaves a lot like a boat.

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