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API STANDARD 650

Does tank have internal pressure? (1.1.1, 1.1.8, F.1.1, F.1.2, F.1.3 and F.7.1)

No

Basic Design

Yes

Does internal pressure exceed weight of roof plates? (1.1.1)

No

Basic Design

Yes

Does internal pressure exceed the weight of the shell, roof and attached framing?

No (F.1.2)

Basic Design plus Appendix F.1 through F.6. Anchors for pressure not required. Do not exceed Pmax. Limit roof/shell compression area per F.5.

Yes

Provide anchors and conform to F.7.

Does internal pressure exceed 18 kPa (2.5 PSIG)? (F.1.3 and F.7.1)

No

API 650 with Appendix F or API 620 shall be used.

Yes

Use API 620

Figure F-1Appendix F Decision Tree