Biport Bulkers Sdn. Bhd.

B. DETERMINATION OF SHELL PLATES THICKNESS

1. 2600 MT Capacity

Data:
Tank diameter: 15.523m or 50.93 ft
Tank height: 16.764m or 55 ft
Steel plate: 5 ft x 20 ft
Minimum yield strength: 36000 psi (Based on ASTM A36)
Minimum tensile strength: 58000 psi (Based on ASTM A36)
Density of mild steel: 7900 kg/m3
Fluid specific gravity, G: 1
Corrosion allowance,CA: 0.1 inch
Bottom plate thickness = 9mm
Roof plate thickness = 5 mm
Roof slope = 11.3 deg.

Calculation:

Course No.1(Height=55ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 50.93ft x (55 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.408 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 50.93 x (55-1)/24857.14
= 0.288 in

Shell thickness = 0.408 x 25.4mm = 10.368mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 12 mm or 0.47 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 15.523 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 12x 0.001x7900/1000
= 7.046 tonnes

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Course No.2(Height=50ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 50.93ft x (50 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.380 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 50.93 x (50-1)/24857.14
= 0.261 in

Shell thickness = 0.380 x 25.4mm = 9.644 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 12 mm or 0.47 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 15.523 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 12x 0.001x7900/1000
= 7.046 tonnes

Course No.3(Height=45ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 50.93ft x (45 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.351 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 50.93 x (45-1)/24857.14
= 0.234 in

Shell thickness = 0.351 x 25.4mm = 8.919 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 9 mm or 0.35 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 15.523 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 9x 0.001x7900/1000
= 5.284 tonnes

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Course No.4(Height=40ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 50.93ft x (40 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.323 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 50.93 x (40-1)/24857.14
= 0.208 in

Shell thickness = 0.323 x 25.4mm = 8.194 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 9 mm or 0.35 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 15.523 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 9x 0.001x7900/1000
= 5.284 tonnes

Course No.5(Height=35ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 50.93ft x (35 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.294 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 50.93 x (35-1)/24857.14
= 0.181 in

Shell thickness = 0.294 x 25.4mm = 7.469 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 7.5 mm or 0.30 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 15.523 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 7.5x 0.001x7900/1000
= 4.404 tonnes

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Course No.6(Height=30ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 50.93ft x (30 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.266 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 50.93 x (30-1)/24857.14
= 0.154 in

Shell thickness = 0.266 x 25.4mm = 6.744 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 7.5 mm or 0.30 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 15.523 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 7.5x 0.001x7900/1000
= 4.404 tonnes

Course No.7(Height=25ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 50.93ft x (25 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.237 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 50.93 x (25-1)/24857.14
= 0.128 in

Shell thickness = 0.237 x 25.4mm = 6.019 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 7.5 mm or 0.30 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 15.523 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 7.5x 0.001x7900/1000
= 4.404 tonnes

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Course No.8(Height=20ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 50.93ft x (20 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.208 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 50.93 x (20-1)/24857.14
= 0.101 in

Shell thickness = 0.208 x 25.4mm = 5.294 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.24 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 15.523 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 3.523 tonnes

Course No.9(Height=15ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 50.93ft x (15 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.180 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 50.93 x (15-1)/24857.14
= 0.075 in

Shell thickness = 0.180 x 25.4mm = 4.570 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.24 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 15.523 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 3.523 tonnes

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Course No.10(Height=10ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 50.93ft x (10 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.151 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 50.93 x (10-1)/24857.14
= 0.048 in

Shell thickness = 0.151 x 25.4mm = 3.835 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.24 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 15.523 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 3.523 tonnes

Course No.11(Height=5ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 50.93ft x (5 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.123 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 50.93 x (5-1)/24857.14
= 0.021 in

Shell thickness = 0.123 x 25.4mm = 3.124 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.24 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 15.523 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 3.523 tonnes

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Total estimated shell plate weight = 7.046+7.046+5.284+5.284+4.404+4.404+

4.404+3.523+3.523+3.523+3.523
= 51.96 tonne

Estimated bottom plate weight = π x (dia.^2)/4 x (thk /1000) x (density/1000)

= 3.1416x (15.523^2)/4x (9/1000) x (7900/1000)
= 13.46 tonne

Estimated roof weight = π x 15.523/ 2 x[15.523/(2 x cos (11.3 x π/180))] x 5/1000

x 7900/1000 x 1.2*
= 9.15 tonne
* Allow 20% for accessories such as trusses etc.

Estimated total weight of steel = 51.96 + 13.46 + 9.15

= 74.57 tonne.

2. 2000 MT Capacity

Data:
Tank diameter: 13.583m or 44.56 ft
Tank height: 16.764m or 55 ft
Steel plate: 5 ft x 20 ft
Minimum yield strength: 36000 psi (Based on ASTM A36)
Minimum tensile strength: 58000 psi (Based on ASTM A36)
Density of mild steel: 7900 kg/m3
Fluid specific gravity, G: 1
Corrosion allowance,CA: 0.1 inch
Bottom plate thickness = 9 mm
Roof plate thickness = 5 mm
Roof slope = 11.3 deg.

Calculation:

Course No.1(Height=55ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 44.56ft x (55 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.370 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 44.56x (55-1)/24857.14
= 0.252 in

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Shell thickness = 0.370 x 25.4mm = 9.390mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 12 mm or 0.47 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 13.583 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 12x 0.001x7900/1000
= 6.17 tonnes

Course No.2(Height=50ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 44.56ft x (50 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.345 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 44.56 x (50-1)/24857.14
= 0.228 in

Shell thickness = 0.345 x 25.4mm = 8.756 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 9 mm or 0.35 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 13.583 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 9x 0.001x7900/1000
= 4.62 tonnes

Course No.3(Height=45ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 44.56ft x (45 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.320 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

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= 2.6 x 44.56 x (45-1)/24857.14

= 0.205 in

Shell thickness = 0.320 x 25.4mm = 8.122 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 9 mm or 0.35 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 13.583 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 9x 0.001x7900/1000
= 4.62 tonnes

Course No.4(Height=40ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 44.56ft x (40 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.295 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 44.56 x (40-1)/24857.14
= 0.182 in

Shell thickness = 0.295 x 25.4mm = 7.487 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 7.5 mm or 0.30 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 13.583 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 7.5x 0.001x7900/1000
= 3.85 tonnes

Course No.5(Height=35ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 44.56ft x (35 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.270 in

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Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 44.56 x (35-1)/24857.14
= 0.158 in

Shell thickness = 0.270 x 25.4mm = 6.853 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 7.5 mm or 0.30 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 13.583 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 7.5x 0.001x7900/1000
= 3.85 tonnes

Course No.6(Height=30ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 44.56ft x (30 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.245 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 44.56 x (30-1)/24857.14
= 0.135 in

Shell thickness = 0.245 x 25.4mm = 6.219 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 7.5 mm or 0.30 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 13.583 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 7.5x 0.001x7900/1000
= 3.85 tonnes

Course No.7(Height=25ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 44.56ft x (25 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.220 in

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Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 44.56 x (25-1)/24857.14
= 0.112 in

Shell thickness = 0.220 x 25.4mm = 5.584 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.24 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 13.583 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 3.08 tonnes

Course No.8(Height=20ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 44.56ft x (20 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.195 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 44.56 x (20-1)/24857.14
= 0.089 in

Shell thickness = 0.195 x 25.4mm = 4.95 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.24 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 13.583 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 3.08 tonnes

Course No.9(Height=15ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 44.56ft x (15 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.170 in

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Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 44.56 x (15-1)/24857.14
= 0.065 in

Shell thickness = 0.170 x 25.4mm = 4.318 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.24 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 13.583 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 3.08 tonnes

Course No.10(Height=10ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 44.56ft x (10 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.145 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 44.56 x (10-1)/24857.14
= 0.042 in

Shell thickness = 0.145 x 25.4mm = 3.683 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.24 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 13.583 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 3.08 tonnes

Course No.11(Height=5ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 44.56ft x (5 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.120 in

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Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 44.56 x (5-1)/24857.14
= 0.019 in

Shell thickness = 0.120 x 25.4mm = 3.048 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.24 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 13.583 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 3.08 tonnes

Total estimated shell plate weight = 6.17+4.62+4.62+3.85+3.85+3.85+3.08+

3.08+3.08+3.08+3.08
= 42.39 tonne

Estimated bottom plate weight = π x (dia.^2)/4 x (thk /1000) x (density/1000)

= 3.1416x (13.583^2)/4x (9/1000) x (7900/1000)
= 10.30 tonne

Estimated roof weight = π x 13.583/ 2 x[13.583/(2 x cos (11.3 x π/180))] x 6/1000

x 7900/1000 x 1.2*
= 7.0 tonne
* Allow 20% for accessories such as trusses etc.

Estimated total weight of steel = 42.39+ 10.30 + 7.0

= 59.69 tonne.

3. 1000 MT Capacity

Data:
Tank diameter: 9.702m or 31.83 ft
Tank height: 16.764m or 55 ft
Steel plate: 5 ft x 20 ft
Minimum yield strength: 36000 psi (Based on ASTM A36)
Minimum tensile strength: 58000 psi (Based on ASTM A36)
Density of mild steel: 7900 kg/m3
Fluid specific gravity, G: 1
Corrosion allowance,CA: 0.1 inch
Bottom plate thickness = 9 mm
Roof plate thickness = 5 mm
Roof slope = 11.3 deg.

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Calculation:

Course No.1(Height=55ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 31.83ft x (55 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.293 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 31.83 x (55-1)/24857.14
= 0.180 in

Shell thickness = 0.293 x 25.4mm = 7.433mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 7.5 mm or 0.30 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 9.702 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 7.5x 0.001x7900/1000
= 2.75 tonnes

Course No.2(Height=50ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 31.83ft x (50 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.275 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 31.83 x (50-1)/24857.14
= 0.163 in

Shell thickness = 0.275 x 25.4mm = 6.980 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 7.5 mm or 0.30 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000

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= 3.1416 x 9.702 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 7.5x 0.001x7900/1000

= 2.75 tonnes

Course No.3(Height=45ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 31.83ft x (45 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.257 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 31.83 x (45-1)/24857.14
= 0.146 in

Shell thickness = 0.257 x 25.4mm = 6.527 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 7.5 mm or 0.30 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 9.702 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 7.5x 0.001x7900/1000
= 2.75 tonnes

Course No.4(Height=40ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 31.83ft x (40 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.239 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 31.83 x (40-1)/24857.14
= 0.130 in

Shell thickness = 0.239 x 25.4mm = 6.074 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 7.5 mm or 0.30 in

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Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 9.702 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 7.5x 0.001x7900/1000
= 2.75 tonnes

Course No.5(Height=35ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 31.83ft x (35 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.221 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 31.83 x (35-1)/24857.14
= 0.113 in

Shell thickness = 0.221 x 25.4mm = 5.621 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.24 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 9.702 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 2.20 tonnes

Course No.6(Height=30ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 31.83ft x (30 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.203 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 31.83 x (30-1)/24857.14
= 0.097 in

Shell thickness = 0.203 x 25.4mm = 5.168 mm

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So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.24 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 9.702 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 2.20 tonnes

Course No.7(Height=25ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 31.83ft x (25 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.186 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 31.83 x (25-1)/24857.14
= 0.080 in

Shell thickness = 0.186 x 25.4mm = 4.715 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.24 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 9.702 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 2.20 tonnes

Course No.8(Height=20ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 31.83ft x (20 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.168 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 31.83 x (20-1)/24857.14
= 0.063 in

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Shell thickness = 0.168 x 25.4mm = 4.267 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.24 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 9.702 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 2.20 tonnes

Course No.9(Height=15ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 31.83ft x (15 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.150 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 31.83 x (15-1)/24857.14
= 0.047 in

Shell thickness = 0.150 x 25.4mm = 3.810 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.24 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 9.702 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 2.20 tonnes

Course No.10(Height=10ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 31.83ft x (10 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.132 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 31.83 x (10-1)/24857.14
= 0.030 in

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Shell thickness = 0.132 x 25.4mm = 3.353 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.24 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 9.702 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 2.20 tonnes

Course No.11(Height=5ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 31.83ft x (5 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.114 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 31.83 x (5-1)/24857.14
= 0.013 in

Shell thickness = 0.114 x 25.4mm = 2.896 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.24 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 9.702 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 2.20 tonnes

Total estimated shell plate weight = 2.75+2.75+2.75+2.75+2.20+2.20+2.20+

2.20+2.20+2.20+2.20
= 26.42 tonne

Estimated bottom plate weight = π x (dia.^2)/4 x (thk /1000) x (density/1000)

= 3.1416x (9.702^2)/4x (9/1000) x (7900/1000)
= 5.26 tonne

Estimated roof weight = π x 9.702/ 2 x[9.702/(2 x cos (37 x π/180))] x 5/1000

x 7900/1000 x 1.2*
= 3.57 tonne
* Allow 20% for accessories such as trusses etc.

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Estimated total weight of steel = 26.42+ 5.26 + 3.57

= 35.25 tonne.

4. 650 MT Capacity

Data:
Tank diameter: 7.762m or 25.47 ft
Tank height: 16.764m or 55 ft
Steel plate: 5 ft x 20 ft
Minimum yield strength: 36000 psi (Based on ASTM A36)
Minimum tensile strength: 58000 psi (Based on ASTM A36)
Density of mild steel: 7900 kg/m3
Fluid specific gravity, G: 1
Corrosion allowance,CA: 0.1 inch
Bottom plate thickness = 9 mm
Roof plate thickness = 5 mm
Roof slope = 11.3 deg.

Calculation:

Course No.1(Height=55ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 25.47ft x (55 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.254 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 25.47 x (55-1)/24857.14
= 0.144 in

Shell thickness = 0.254 x 25.4mm = 6.454mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 7.5 mm or 0.30 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 7.762 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 7.5x 0.001x7900/1000
= 2.20 tonnes

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Course No.2(Height=50ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 25.47ft x (50 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.240 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 25.47 x (50-1)/24857.14
= 0.131 in

Shell thickness = 0.240 x 25.4mm = 6.092 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 7.5 mm or 0.30 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 7.762 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 7.5x 0.001x7900/1000
= 2.20 tonnes

Course No.3(Height=45ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 25.47ft x (45 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.226 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 25.47 x (45-1)/24857.14
= 0.117 in

Shell thickness = 0.226 x 25.4mm = 5.730 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.30 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 7.762 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 1.76 tonnes

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Course No.4(Height=40ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 25.47ft x (40 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.211 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 25.47 x (40-1)/24857.14
= 0.104 in

Shell thickness = 0.211 x 25.4mm = 5.367 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.24 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 7.762 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 1.76 tonnes

Course No.5(Height=35ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 25.47ft x (35 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.197 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 25.47 x (35-1)/24857.14
= 0.091 in

Shell thickness = 0.197 x 25.4mm = 5.005 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.24 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 7.762 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 1.76 tonnes

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Course No.6(Height=30ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 25.47ft x (30 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.183 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 25.47 x (30-1)/24857.14
= 0.077 in

Shell thickness = 0.183 x 25.4mm = 4.642 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.24 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 7.762 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 1.76 tonnes

Course No.7(Height=25ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 25.47ft x (25 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.168 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 25.47 x (25-1)/24857.14
= 0.064 in

Shell thickness = 0.168 x 25.4mm = 4.267 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.24 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 7.762 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 1.76 tonnes

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Course No.8(Height=20ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 25.47ft x (20 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.154 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 25.47 x (20-1)/24857.14
= 0.051 in

Shell thickness = 0.154 x 25.4mm = 3.912 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.24 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 7.762 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 1.76 tonnes

Course No.9(Height=15ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 25.47ft x (15 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.140 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 25.47 x (15-1)/24857.14
= 0.037 in

Shell thickness = 0.140 x 25.4mm = 3.556 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.24 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 7.762 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 1.76 tonnes

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Course No.10(Height=10ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 25.47ft x (10 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.126 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 25.47 x (10-1)/24857.14
= 0.024 in

Shell thickness = 0.126 x 25.4mm = 3.20 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.24 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 9.702 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 1.76 tonnes

Course No.11(Height=5ft)

Allowable stress for design condition, Sd= 2/5 x 58000 = 23200 psi

Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, St= 3/7 x 58000= 24857.14psi

Design shell thickness, Td= [2.6 x dia. x (height -1) x (1/Sd)] + CA

= [2.6 x 25.47ft x (5 – 1) x 1/23200] + 0.1
= 0.111 in

Hydrostatic test shell thickness, Tt= 2.6 x dia. x (height – 1)/St

= 2.6 x 25.47 x (5-1)/24857.14
= 0.011 in

Shell thickness = 0.111 x 25.4mm = 2.819 mm

So that, propose shell thickness = 6 mm or 0.24 in

Course estimated weight

= π x dia. x height x density/1000
= 3.1416 x 7.762 m x 5ft x 12 x 0.0254 x 6x 0.001x7900/1000
= 1.76 tonnes

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Total estimated shell plate weight = 2.20+2.20+1.76+1.76+1.76+1.76+1.76+

1.76+1.76+1.76+1.76
= 20.26 tonne

Estimated bottom plate weight = π x (dia.^2)/4 x (thk /1000) x (density/1000)

= 3.1416x (7.762^2)/4x (9/1000) x (7900/1000)
= 3.36 tonne

Estimated roof weight = π x 7.762/ 2 x[7.762/(2 x cos (37 x π/180))] x 5/1000

x 7900/1000 x 1.2*
= 2.29 tonne
* Allow 20% for accessories such as trusses etc.

Estimated total weight of steel = 20.26+ 3.36 + 2.29

= 25.91 tonne.

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