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Hydrotesting not required under new API-

653 procedure
01/31/2000

Here are two examples of major tank repairs: a

man-way installation (top) and elevation
("jacking") of an entire tank shell.
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An analytical method has been developed that allows aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) to be returned
to service after major repairs without a hydrostatic test.

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The method relies on an analysis of the repair or modification welds that calculates critical surface-
defect size in the weldment.

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