State-of-the-art assessment of refrigerated liquefied gas storage systems using flat-bottom tanks
Storage of refrigerated liquefied gas in flat-bottom cylindrical metal tanks began in the 1950s; since then, it has become the most commonly used method for storage of liquefied gas in large volume. This paper presents a brief historical overview as a frame of reference for reviewing development of the flat-bottom tank, discusses and evaluates major elements of the storage system, and examines the properties of the gases stored. Although flat-bottom tanks, particularly those constructed to API Standard 620, have had a successful record, some have proposed ways of providing additional safety. The implications of some of these proposals are discussed, along with the effects of major changes being made in Appendix R and Appendix Q of API Standard 620.
- Research Organization:
- Chicago Bridge and Iron Company, Oak Brook, Illinois
- OSTI ID:
- 5226835
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8205233-
- Journal Information:
- Proc., Am. Pet. Inst., Refin. Dep.; (United States), Journal Name: Proc., Am. Pet. Inst., Refin. Dep.; (United States) Vol. 61; ISSN PAPDD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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024000* -- Petroleum-- Storage-- (-1989)
CONFIGURATION
CONTAINERS
COOLING
CYLINDRICAL CONFIGURATION
DESIGN
ELEMENTS
ENGINEERING
FLUIDS
LIQUEFIED GASES
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
LIQUIDS
METALS
NATURAL GAS LIQUIDS
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
REFRIGERATION
SAFETY ENGINEERING
STANDARDS
STORAGE
TANKS
VOLUME