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API is A’OK Storage Tank Construction
Seasoned stainless steel tank manufacturers will tell you just how sophisticated storage tank construction can be. Storage tanks serve an important function in several industries. They store the materials frequently needed in manufacturing, construction, farming, infrastructure, petroleum, and other fields. From storing industrial chemicals and liquid fertilizer to water and oil, above ground storage tanks…
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Understanding the API 653 Tank Inspection Process
The American Petroleum Institute (API) is one of the largest regulating bodies when it comes to maintenance, repair and construction of above ground storage tanks. Typically, all storage tank owners and operators must have their tanks inspected by an API-certified inspector once every five years, or a quarter of the tank’s corrosion rate. Whether you’re…