Stability and integrity check of a buckled storage tank through finite element analysis

Abstract

This paper studies the stability of a latex storage tank by applied finite element analysis through buckling and stress analyses of the tank.

Storage tanks are containers that hold liquids, compressed gases (gas tank) or mediums that are used for short-term or long-term heat (cool) storage. There are usually many environmental rules applied to the design and operation of storage tanks, often depending on the nature of the fluid contained within.

The purpose of this paper is to check the stability and integrity of a buckled storage tank through Finite Element Analysis. The analysis is conducted for four cases, in which the tank bears loads that are Self- Weight Load, Platform Load, Wind load, and Seismic Load. The authors use standards such as API, ASME, IS for result evaluation, calculation, and design.

The results are compared with the standards in order to check the stability and the strength of the tank. The buckling and stress analysis is used for checking the stability and the integrity of the tank