Typical defects and damages that reduce the operational reliability of steel vertical tanks

Abstract

Typical defects and damages that reduce the operational reliability of steel vertical tanks

Abramyan S.G., Burlachenko O.V., Pleshakov V.V., Oganesyan O.V., Burlachenko A.O.

Incoming article date: 02.02.2022

The importance of ensuring reliable operation of steel vertical tanks is emphasized. Based on the analysis of a number of scientific publications and regulatory documents, the most characteristic defects are presented in tabular form by groups, the combination of which determines the choice of the method of overhaul or reconstruction of tanks. In accordance with the data given in the table, the most common methods of overhaul and reconstruction of steel vertical tanks are considered.It is noted the need to develop organizational and technological solutions based on information technology, using servers for monitoring through the GLONASS / GPS systems, which will allow, within the framework of monitoring, to detect defects and damage to structural elements in a timely manner during the operation stage and ensure their elimination in order to increase the residual life of vertical steel tanks .

Keywords: residual life, causes of defects, welds, cracks, work methods