API SPEC 12D Specification for Field Welded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids

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Title
Specification for Field Welded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids

American Petroleum Institute

Publication Date:
Oct 1, 2008

Scope:

General

This specification covers material, design, fabrication, and testing requirements for vertical, cylindrical, aboveground, closed top, welded steel storage tanks in various standard sizes and capacities for internal pressures approximately atmospheric, not to exceed those listed in Table 1, Column 2.

This specification is designed to provide the oil production industry with tanks of adequate safety and reasonable economy for use in the storage of crude petroleum and other liquids commonly handled and stored by the production segment of the industry. This specification is for the convenience of purchasers and manufacturers in ordering and fabricating tanks.

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