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ASME RTP1 Tank Design Parameters

The document outlines the design input parameters for a tank, including dimensions, pressures, material properties, and factors for wind and seismic loads. It details calculations for wind pressure, seismic base shear, sloshing, freeboard, and overturning checks under different conditions. The parameters and calculations are essential for ensuring the structural integrity and safety of the tank design.

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ASME RTP1 Tank Design Parameters

The document outlines the design input parameters for a tank, including dimensions, pressures, material properties, and factors for wind and seismic loads. It details calculations for wind pressure, seismic base shear, sloshing, freeboard, and overturning checks under different conditions. The parameters and calculations are essential for ensuring the structural integrity and safety of the tank design.

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Tank Design Input Parameters

Tank Diameter (D) [m] 4.88


Tank Height (H) [m] 6.1
Liquid Height (HL) [m] 5.08
Internal Pressure (P) [kPa] 1
External Pressure (P_ext) [kPa] 0
Material Allowable Stress (S) [MPa] 55.2
Joint Efficiency (E) 0.85
Corrosion Allowance (C) [mm] 3.2
Seismic Importance Factor (Ie) 1
Reference Wind Pressure (q) [kPa] 0.5
Exposure Factor (Ce) 1
Topographic Factor (Ct) 1
Gust Effect Factor (Cg) 1.3
External Pressure Coefficient (Cp) 0.8
Ground Snow Load (Sg) [kPa] 1.5

Importance Factor (Iw) 1


1-in-50-year Wind Pressure (q) [kPa] 0.5
Exposure Factor (Ce) 1
Topographic Factor (Ct) 1
Gust Effect Factor (Cg) 1.3
External Pressure Coefficient (Cp) 0.8

Wind Pressure Calculation


Wind Pressure (Pw) = Iw * q * Ce * Ct * Cg * Cp 0

Seismic Load Inputs (NBC 2020)


Spectral Response S(0.2) 0.75
Spectral Response S(0.5) 0.65
Spectral Response S(1.0) 0.55
Spectral Response S(2.0) 0.45
Spectral Response S(5.0) 0.35
Spectral Response S(10.0) 0.25
Rd Value (Dropdown) 1.5
Ro Value (Dropdown) 1.3
Seismic Mass Factor (Mv) 1
Importance Factor (Ie) 1
Total Weight (W) 1000
Seismic Load Calculation
Seismic Base Shear (V) = S(Ta) * Mv * Ie * W / (Rd * Ro) 0

Seismic Sloshing Calculations


Seismic Convective Period (Tc) = Cs * sqrt(HL/g) 0
Seismic Impulsive Period (Ti) 0
SRSS Equivalent Acceleration 0

Freeboard Calculation (API 650 Considerations)


Minimum Freeboard Height (Typical) = 1.5 * Hs 0

Overturning Checks (Wind & Seismic - Empty & Full Conditions)


Overturning Moment (Wind - Empty) = Wind Load * H 0
Overturning Moment (Wind - Full) = Wind Load * H 0
Overturning Moment (Seismic - Empty) = V * H 0
Overturning Moment (Seismic - Full) = V * H 0
Resisting Moment (Empty) = DL * (D/2) 0
Resisting Moment (Full) = (DL + LL) * (D/2) 0
Overturning SF (Empty) = Resisting Moment / MAX(Wind, Seism 0
Overturning SF (Full) = Resisting Moment / MAX(Wind, Seismic) 0

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