Detailed Annotation of Cause of Buckling in API 650 Storage Tanks

Sayyed Kasim Ali

Abstract: Buckling its defined as the unwanted distortion in shapes of storages tanks due to which circularity of storage tanks is disturbed, & its generated when shells plates of tanks are welded. In this analysis all the factors due to which buckling will be created are discussed. From safety point of view the places where buckling is generated have higher chance of formation of cracks, as this places are under high stress due to uneven shapes stops diversion of stress to other points.

Keywords: API 650, BUCKLING, STORAGE TANKS, CORRELATION OF CIRCUMFERENCE, PLUMBING