5-12 API STANDARD 650
5.2.5 Tank Capacity
● 5.2.5.1 The Purchaser shall specify the maximum capacity and the overfill protection level (or volume) requirement
(see API 2350).
5.2.5.2 Maximum capacity is the volume of product in a tank when the tank is filled to its design liquid level as
defined in 5.6.3.2 (see Figure 5.4).
5.2.5.3 The net working capacity is the volume of available product under normal operating conditions. The net
working capacity is equal to the maximum capacity (see 5.2.6.2) less the minimum operating volume remaining in the
tank, less the overfill protection level (or volume) requirement (see Figure 5.4).
5.3 Special Considerations
5.3.1 Foundation
● 5.3.1.1 The selection of the tank site and the design and construction of the foundation shall be given careful
consideration, as outlined in Annex B, to ensure adequate tank support. The adequacy of the foundation is the
responsibility of the Purchaser. Foundation loading data shall be provided by the Manufacturer on the Data Sheet,
Line 13.
5.3.1.2 Sliding friction resistance shall be verified for tanks subject to lateral wind loads or seismic loads (see 5.11.4
and E.7.6).
5.3.2 Corrosion Allowances
● 5.3.2.1 The Purchaser, after giving consideration to the total effect of the liquid stored, the vapor above the liquid,
and the atmospheric environment, shall specify in the Data Sheet, Table 1 and Table 2, any corrosion allowances to
be provided for all components, including each shell course, for the bottom, for the roof, for nozzles and manholes,
and for structural members.
Top of shell height
Overfill slot
Design liquid level
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Overfill protection level requirement:
_________ m3 (bbl) or ________ mm (in.)
Normal fill level
Maximum capacity: Net working capacity:
________ m3 (bbl) ________ m3 (bbl)
Minimum fill level
Minimum operating volume remaining in the tank:
________ m3 (bbl) or ________ mm (in.)
Top of bottom plate at shell
Figure 5.4—Storage Tank
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