By E3D Training Professor 
Designing safe and efficient storage tanks requires more than just engineering knowledge—it demands a structured approach grounded in industry standards. In this Kagira API 650 Tank Design Course, we equip you with both theoretical foundations and hands‑on skills needed to tackle every stage of tank design.
1. Introduction & Codes
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Overview of storage tank types and applications
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Introduction to industry standards: API 650, API 620, API 653
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Basics of API 2000 (venting/pressure control)
2. Shell Course / Shell Course Design
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Height, diameter, thickness calculations
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Material selection and mechanical properties
3. Tank Roof Design
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Design types: flat, conical, external floating roofs
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Roof-shell junction and credibility checks
4. External Pressure Analysis
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Wind-induced loads
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Hydrostatic vs. vacuum conditions
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Settlement stress and foundation considerations
5. Nozzle Load Calculations
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Placement, loading due to attached piping/equipment
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Interaction with shell and roof stresses
6. Wind & Seismic Load Analysis
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Applying environmental loading as per relevant codes
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Conducting simplified vs. detailed structural assessments
7. Venting & Safety (API 2000)
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Sizing vents and pressure-relief features
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Preventing vacuum conditions during operations
8. API Cross‑References
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Usage scenarios: API 620 (low-temp), API 653 (inspections/repairs)
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Responsible protocols for storage tanks
9. Analysis Outputs & Reporting
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Generating design reports: shell, nozzle, roof
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Comprehensive documentation for compliance checking
10. Software & Hands-On Practice
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Applying PV Elite / similar tools for tank calculations
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Real-world project work: design a small to mid-size storage tank from scratch
Conclusion
The Kagira Tank Design Course is your pathway to mastering API 650 storage tank engineering. Through a blend of structured theory and practical exercises—covering shell design, venting systems, environmental loading, and nozzle integration—you’ll gain the confidence to deliver full-cycle tank designs.