Api 620 Code

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  1. After a quick review of this code, it is readily apparent that API 620 is a bit more technologically advanced than its close cousin API 650. The main difference, as mentioned earlier, is that this code has a higher range of design pressure (up to 15 psig). API 620 is different from API 650 in a number of other ways. For example, API 620.
  2. May 27, 2016 API 620 regulates the design and manufacture of large steel low-pressure storage tanks, usually larger than 300 feet in diameter. By contrast, API Standard 650 is typically used for carbon, stainless steel and aluminium tanks located in terminals, refineries, pipelines and other process facilities.
  3. The latest version supports the new API 620 code. As a design standard, TANK is able to analyze higher pressure tanks than API 650. Addressing customer requests to support this code, the API 620 support includes nozzle calculations, material database and insulation on roofs.
  4. Design Code: API 650, 10th Edition, Add.4 2005, Appendix F Client's Specs.: 32-SAMSS-005, BD-407062 Rev.00C Fluid: FIRE / UTILITY / WASH WATER TANK Material: SA-516 Gr 70. Density of contents DL = kg./m 3 Specific gravity of contents G = Material's yield strength dy = MPa API 650 Table-3.2 Design Temperature T = oC.

API 620 covers the design and construction of field assembled large storage tanks operating in the low-pressure zone. Normally, API 620 tanks have more design pressure as compared to API 650 tanks. 2: Typical API 620 Tank In this article, we will study the major differences that these two types of tanks possess i.e API 650 vs API 620.

Api 620 Storage Tanks

API 620 - Do ALL 'T' Joints Require RT?

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API 620 - Do ALL 'T' Joints Require RT?

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Dear Sirs,
We presently have a 316L matl 3/8' wall thk. cyclone separator (F&D head & cone bottom) that the Client has speced out to API 620 Code. The operating temp is 215 deg F and design temp is 300 deg F, op pressure is 3 psig to 5 in. wc vacuum and design pressure is 7.5 psig to 15 in. wc vacuum.
Client test reqs are 10 psig hydro and spot RT w/ 85% jnt efficiency.
API 620 states in 5.26 Radiographic/Ultrasonic Examination
5.26.4.3 (a) When parts of tanks do not require complete examination, circumferential joints in cylindrical or conical surfaces need to be prepared and examined for a distance of only 3 in. on each side of any intersection with a longitudinal joint. All joints in a spherical, torispherical, or ellipsoidal shape or in any other surface or double curvature shall be considered longitudinal joints.
Does this mean that ALL 'T' type joints (circ.-to-long seams) REQUIRE RT?
Appreciate your interpretation and comments,
Robert