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API STANDARD 650

all of the dimensional requirements for slip-on welding flanges with the exception that it is acceptable to omit the
extended hub on the back of the slip-on or weld neck flanges. Raised face flanges shall be provided for nozzles with
attached piping. Flat face flanges shall be provided for roof nozzles used for the mounting of tank accessories.
5.8.5.7 Threaded roof nozzles shall conform to Figure 5.20 and Table 5.15a and Table 5.15b.
5.8.6 Rectangular Roof Openings
5.8.6.1 Rectangular roof openings shall conform to Figure 5.17 and Figure 5.18 and/or this section. The effects of
loads (other than normal personnel access) applied at the roof opening and supporting roof structure shall be
considered. Examples of such loads may include fall protection anchorage, hoisting, or personnel retrieval. The roof
structure and plate around the opening shall be reinforced as necessary.
Dimensions in millimeters
Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

Column 5

Diamentro exterior del

cuello de la boquilla

Diametro del hoyo en la

plancha del techo o
plancha de refuerzo DP

Altura minima
de la boquilla
HR

Diametro exterior de
la plancha de
refuerzoa DR

11/2

48.3

50

150

125

60.3

65

150

175

88.9

92

150

225

114.3

120

150

275

168.3

170

150

375

219.1

225

150

450

10

273.0

280

200

550

12

323.8

330

200

600

Boquilla
NPS

Plancha de refuerzo no son requeridas para boquilla NPS6 o mas pequeo pero puede ser usado si desea.

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5.8.6.3 Rectangular openings, other than shown in Figure 5.17 and Figure 5.18, and openings larger than indicated
shall be designed by an engineer experienced in tank design in accordance with this standard. Hinged covers
prescribed in Figure 5.18 may not be used on roofs designed to contain internal pressure. Flanged covers prescribed
in Figure 5.17 may not be used on tanks with internal pressures (acting across the cross sectional area of the tank
roof) that exceed the weight of the roof plates. This section applies only to fixed steel roofs.

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