Understanding Tank Engineering Design & Detailing

In order to store liquids or gases, whether for industrial, agricultural, or domestic purposes, the design and engineering of storage tanks is of critical importance. The engineering, design, and detailing services we provide ensure that your storage solutions are safe, efficient, and compliant with international standards.
Uses of Tank Storage

Industrial Applications: In industries such as oil and gas, chemical manufacturing, and water treatment, tanks are essential
for storing raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
Agricultural Applications: Farmers use tanks for storing water,
fertilizers, and other liquids vital for agricultural operations.
Domestic Applications: In residential settings, tanks are
often used for rainwater harvesting, septic systems, and fuel storage.
Types of Tank Storage Based on Roof Fixing
Fixed Roof Tanks: These tanks are commonly used for storing liquids with low vapor pressure. They are simple in design and
cost-effective.
Floating Roof Tanks: Ideal for storing liquids with high vapor pressures, these tanks have a roof that floats
on the liquid surface, reducing vapor loss.
Open-Top Tanks: Typically used for storing solids or liquids that do not emit
significant vapors, these tanks are easy to clean and maintain.
Closed-Top Tanks: These tanks are sealed and can handle
slightly higher pressures, making them suitable for volatile liquids.
Standards Followed in the USA
Overview of API 650 and API 620: API 650 is the standard for welded tanks for oil storage, while API 620 covers the design and
construction of large, welded, low-pressure storage tanks.
Other Relevant Standards: Various other standards, such as UL 142
and AWWA D100, also guide tank design and construction in the USA.
Standards Followed in the UK
Overview of BS EN 14015: This standard provides comprehensive guidelines for the design and construction of tanks used for
the storage of liquids at ambient temperatures and above.
Other Relevant Standards: Standards such as BS 799-5 and PD 5500
are also crucial in the UK for tank engineering.
Standards Followed in the Middle East
SAES-D-100: This standard covers the general requirements for the design and construction of storage tanks, including
specifications for materials, welding, and inspection.
SAES-D-105: This standard focuses on the design and construction of
atmospheric storage tanks. It provides guidelines for tanks storing liquids at atmospheric pressure.
SAES-D-107: This standard
pertains to the requirements for the design and construction of low-pressure storage tanks.
Standards Followed in Australia
Overview of AS 1692: AS 1692 outlines the requirements for steel tanks used in storing flammable and combustible liquids.
Other Relevant Standards: Additional standards like AS 1940 provide guidelines for the storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.
Standard Selection Conditions
Atmospheric Pressure Considerations: Tanks designed for atmospheric pressure storage must comply with specific standards like
API 650.
Temperature Considerations: Materials and design must accommodate the temperature ranges the tank will be exposed to.
Material Selection: Choosing the right materials based on the stored substance's chemical properties and the environmental conditions is crucial.
Designing API 650 Tanks
Atmospheric Pressure Non-Refrigerated Tanks: These tanks must be designed to withstand atmospheric pressures without
refrigeration, following API 650 guidelines.
Closed Top Tanks with Low Pressure: In addition to API 650, these tanks must meet
the requirements of Appendix F for low-pressure conditions.
Higher Pressure Tanks up to 15 psig: Tanks operating up to 15 psig
must comply with both API 650 and API 620 standards to ensure safety and reliability.
API 650 Material and Examination Requirements
Material Selection Criteria: Materials must be chosen based on factors like temperature, pressure, and the chemical nature of
the stored substance.
Examination Requirements: Regular inspections and examinations, including radiographic testing, are
required to ensure tank integrity.
API 620 Compliance for Higher Pressure Tanks
Design and Construction Requirements: These include stringent guidelines for materials, design, and welding processes to handle
higher pressures.
Material and Examination Requirements: API 620 tanks must undergo rigorous testing and examination to meet
safety standards.
Appendix F for Low-Pressure Tanks
Additional Requirements for Closed Top Tanks: Appendix F provides extra guidelines for tanks under low pressure, ensuring they can handle the slight internal pressures safely.
Appendix A for Tanks with Wall Thickness Up to 0.5 Inch
Material Restrictions Below 20°F: Certain materials are restricted below specific temperatures to prevent brittleness and
failure.
Additional Design Considerations: Design considerations include joint efficiency and spot radiography to ensure
structural integrity.
Appendix J for Shop Assembled Tanks
Spot Radiography Requirements: Spot radiography ensures that welds meet quality standards, which is crucial for tanks assembled
in shops.
Joint Efficiency Standards: A joint efficiency of 0.85 must be maintained for shop-assembled tanks to ensure safety
and durability.
Benefits of Professional Tank Engineering Services
Ensuring Compliance with Standards: Professional services ensure that your tanks comply with all relevant international
standards, avoiding legal and safety issues.
Enhancing Safety and Efficiency: Proper design and engineering enhance the safety
and operational efficiency of storage tanks.
Custom Solutions for Specific Needs: We provide tailored solutions to meet your
specific storage requirements, ensuring optimal performance.
Who We Are in Tank Engineering, Design, and Detailing Services
Whether it’s a large-scale mega project, complex machinery with thousands of moving parts, or the most intricate of services that cannot clash, Edanbrook Consultancy Services has the capacity, systems, skills, and capabilities to deliver your entire modeling and detailing project. By turning complex data streams into intelligent and context-rich models, we are able to reduce costs and schedules while ensuring scheduling certainty confidently.
Our Expertise and Capabilities
With the Edanbrook team, you gain instant access to over 800 modeling, detailing, and digital engineering professionals worldwide, comprising an unparalleled blend of highly skilled experts and low-cost resources. There’s no need for you to engage multiple companies. Instead, if a scope stretches beyond our capacity, we have excellent relationships with the top industry partners that we employ. For you this means a single point of contact, zero potential of scope overlap, and less overall management.
Versatile, Streamlined Tank and Vessel Detailing
Experienced in the process design and layout of complex industrial plants, Edanbrook offers solutions to support all phases of the project lifecycle, from conceptual design to the management of assets. Our tank and vessel solutions form part of what is a complete suite of integrated, multi-disciplinary solutions offered across all industries and sectors. Our collaborative, multi-platform approach ensures maximum collaboration and productivity with the common goal of zero rework. Our tank and vessel designers have extensive experience in the design, fabrication, and construction phases of a project. Utilizing our expertise and the latest integrated software solutions and processes, we deliver a quality, cost-effective service for a wide variety of industrial process storage solutions.
Tanks & Vessels – Design to Manufacture
Our Deliverables
Fully Intelligent 3D Modeling
Highly accurate, intelligent 3D models used for the production of all drawings, bill of materials, weights, and cost data Piping systems and subsystems for pumping and multi-level sampling Rectangular and circular hatches, manways with davit arms, cleanouts, vents, couplings, and nozzles with flanges, elbows, and other attachments Scaffolding, access platforms, cable tray supports Lifting lugs, grounding lugs, baffles, liquid level gages, and gage poles.
Highly Accurate 2D Drawings and Project Documentation
Layout fabrication and erection drawings, bill of materials, plate cut data, and cost reports Detailed assembly and component fabrication drawings for all substructures, appurtenances, ladders, platforms, stairs, and other subsystems Plate layouts and fabrication details for shells, floors, and all roof types Shell weld maps, and shell roll out drawings overlaps and welds types NC, DXF, and scribing outputs
Enhanced Services Laser Scan, Virtual Assembly, and Geometric Validation
Accurate as-built 3D records of fabricated items can confirm the quality of fabrication and geometric conformance prior to delivery
to the site and following installation. This can help reduce time, costs, and risks associated with traditional physical trial assembly as
well as acting as a record of quality at the time of shipment.
We offer a number of laser back scan modeling solutions across all
disciplines. These solutions have many applications and can provide accurate existing condition modeling where integration to existing
plants is required, as well as a number of geometric verification and validation options when using point clouds for virtual trial assembly and tolerance reporting.
Conclusion
In conclusion, professional tank engineering, design, and detailing services are essential for ensuring the safety, efficiency, and compliance of storage solutions. Edanbrook Consultancy Services stands out as a leader in this field, offering a comprehensive suite of services and deliverables to meet your every need. From conceptual design to final delivery, our team of experts ensures that every aspect of your project is handled with precision and care.
FAQ's
(Tank Engineering Design and Detailing)
Common types include fixed roof tanks, floating roof tanks, open-top tanks, and closed-top tanks.
Following standards ensures safety, compliance with regulations, and optimal performance of the tanks.
The standard selection depends on factors such as the type of substance stored, pressure conditions, and environmental factors.
Professional services ensure compliance with standards, enhance safety and efficiency, and provide custom solutions tailored to specific needs.
Atmospheric conditions impact material selection, design considerations, and the need for additional features to handle pressure and temperature variations.