API-650 Tank Design
Design aboveground storage tanks in accordance with API-650 standards to ensure structural integrity and code compliance.
Service Overview
At Engineering Design Services, our tank design services provide clients with safe, reliable, and code-compliant storage solutions for aboveground storage tanks. We take a detail-oriented engineering approach to designing tanks that meet operational demands while aligning with industry standards and long-term performance expectations.
Our team works closely with clients to understand product storage requirements, site conditions, and operational constraints. From initial concept through detailed design, we develop tank systems that account for structural integrity, material compatibility, environmental conditions, and constructability. Whether designing new tanks or supporting modifications to existing assets, we ensure every design is practical, efficient, and compliant with API-650 requirements.
By combining mechanical design expertise, structural analysis, and field-informed engineering practices, we deliver tank designs that enhance safety, extend service life, and support efficient operations. From petrochemical storage to emerging energy infrastructure, our solutions are built for durability and performance.
Whether supporting new facility development, tank farm expansions, or replacement projects, our team delivers tank designs tailored to your operational needs and regulatory requirements.
Engineering Challenge We Solve
Designing aboveground storage tanks involves complex considerations that impact safety, longevity, and compliance. Our approach addresses these challenges by:
Ensuring Structural Integrity: Designing tanks to withstand internal pressures, wind loads, seismic conditions, and settlement.
Maintaining Code Compliance: Aligning designs with API 650 and applicable regulatory requirements.
Preventing Material Failures: Selecting appropriate materials to mitigate corrosion, cracking, and environmental degradation.
Optimizing Tank Performance: Designing for efficient storage, drainage, and maintenance access.
Supporting Constructability: Delivering designs that can be built efficiently in the field while minimizing risk and cost.
Core Capabilities
Our team provides comprehensive API-650 tank design services across all project phases:
Tank Shell & Roof Design: Engineering of shell courses, roof
Foundation & Bottom Design: Design of tank bottoms and foundation interfaces for stability and longevity.
Material Selection & Specifications: Evaluation of materials based on stored product and environmental conditions.
Nozzle & Appurtenance Design: Layout and design of nozzles, manways, vents, and access points.
Wind & Seismic Analysis: Structural evaluation for site-specific environmental loads.
Tank Modifications & Repairs: Design support for retrofits, upgrades, and code compliance updates.
Advanced Tools & Technical Expertise
We apply proven methodologies and industry best practices to deliver high-quality tank designs:
Industry Standards: Designs developed in accordance with API 650 and related codes and standards.
Engineering Analysis Tools: Use of advanced calculation methods and modeling software for structural validation.
Field-Informed Design: Integration of real-world construction and inspection considerations into every design.
Cross-Discipline Coordination: Collaboration with civil, structural, piping, and process teams.
Constructability Focus: Designs that support efficient fabrication, erection, and long-term maintenance.
Industries We Support
Our tank design services support a wide range of industries requiring safe and reliable storage solutions:
Petrochemicals: Crude oil, refined products, and chemical storage facilities.
Energy: Oil & gas terminals, LNG facilities, and power generation sites.
Sustainable Infrastructure: Hydrogen, biofuels, and carbon capture storage applications.
Industrial Manufacturing: Bulk liquid storage for manufacturing and processing operations.
Themed Entertainment: Behind-the-scenes utility and infrastructure storage systems.
Aerospace: Fuel and specialty fluid storage for testing and ground operations.
Deliverables
We provide clear, structured outputs to support project execution and long-term asset performance:
API-650 Tank Design Packages: Complete engineering design documentation.
Calculation Packages: Structural and design calculations for code compliance.
General Arrangement Drawings: Tank layout and configuration details.
Detail Drawings: Shell, roof, bottom, and appurtenance design details.
Material Specifications: Defined material requirements for fabrication and construction.
Design Recommendations: Guidance for construction, inspection, and long-term maintenance.
