Differences between API 620 and API 650 large storage tanks

API 620 tank and API 650 tank specifications were produced to provide guidelines for design storage tanks. However, each specification was produce to give a specific area of the storage tank.

API 650 deals with Tanks with internal pressure not exceeding 2.5 PSIG. API 620 is applicable for Tanks with internal pressure more than 2.5 PSIG.

API 650 steel storage tank standard:

API-650 is a general specification for designing welded steel storage tank for oil storage

Large size storage tank

Temperature: -40F to 500F

Pressure: up to 2.5 psig

API 620 large welded storage tank standard:

Design and Construction of large welded low pressure storage tank

Large size storage tank

Temperature: -325F to 250F

Pressure: up to 15 psig