API 653 Sec-08 (Design Considerations for Reconstructed Tanks)

Question 1

Weld joint details shall meet the welding requirements of the ……………..

Answer 1

current applicable standard

Question 2

All new shell joints shall be ………. with complete ……………

Answer 2

butt-welded joints

penetration and complete fusion

Question 3

Existing weld joints shall meet the requirements of the …………….

Answer 3

as-built standard

Question 4

Thickness to be used for each shell course when checking tank design shall be based on measurements
taken within ……………

Answer 4

180 days prior to relocation

Question 5

For material not listed in Table 5-2a or

Table 5-2b, an allowable stress value of the …………….

Answer 5

lesser of 2/3 yield strength or 2/5 tensile strength shall be used.

Question 6

The maximum liquid level for hydrostatic test, material not listed in Table 5-2a or Table 5-2b, an allowable stress value of the ……………

Answer 6

lesser of 3/4 yield strength or 3/7 tensile strength shall be
used.

Question 7

If the actual thickness is greater than that necessary to allow the liquid level required, the extra thickness can be considered as …………..

Answer 7

corrosion allowance

Question 8

Existing penetrations shall be evaluated for compliance with the ……………..

Answer 8

as-built standard

Question 9

Tanks to be reconstructed shall be checked for ……. in accordance with the procedures of the …., using the wind requirements for the location where the tank will be reconstructed

Answer 9

wind-induced buckling

current applicable standard

Question 10

Roof designs shall meet the requirements of the …..

Answer 10

as-built standard