In the field of industrial facility engineering, atmospheric storage tanks constitute one of the most critical and, simultaneously, most regulated assets. Two of the most widely used international standards for vertical welded steel tanks are API 650 (American Petroleum Institute) and EEMUA 159 (Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association). Although both share a common objective—ensuring […]

The maintenance and design of storage tanks is not a secondary task; it is a fundamental engineering discipline in industrial plants that requires in-depth knowledge of materials mechanics, corrosion, and the rigorous application of international codes. Atmospheric and low-pressure tanks represent the most vulnerable link in the storage chain for hydrocarbons and chemical products. Their […]