Smartank User Manual

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Smartank User Manual
Contents
Main Window.................................................................................................... 3
Main Window Layout.................................................................................... 3
Top Panel .......................................................................................................... 4
Home Tab ...................................................................................................... 4
Tools Tab ........................................................................................................ 7
Visualization Tab ........................................................................................... 7
Design Panel ................................................................................................... 10
Design Parameters Tab .............................................................................. 10
Shell Tab ....................................................................................................... 15
Roof Tab....................................................................................................... 19
Bottom Tab .................................................................................................. 24
Anchorage Tab ........................................................................................... 27
Attached Piping Tab .................................................................................. 30
Stairways and Platforms Tab ...................................................................... 33
Weights Tab ................................................................................................. 35
Project Data Tab ......................................................................................... 36
Auxiliary Panels ............................................................................................... 39
Visibility Panel .............................................................................................. 39
Unit Converter Panel .................................................................................. 40
Material View Panel ................................................................................... 41
Error List Panel .............................................................................................. 42
Status Bar ..................................................................................................... 43
Secondary Windows ...................................................................................... 44
Report Window ........................................................................................... 44
Optimizer Utility ............................................................................................ 45
Batch Utility .................................................................................................. 47
Link Data Utility ............................................................................................ 51
Bill Of Materials Utility .................................................................................. 53
Welded Joints Utility .................................................................................... 54
Material Database Utility............................................................................ 55
Edit Material Window ................................................................................. 57
Structural Component Database Utility ................................................... 58
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Piping Components Database Utility...................59
Shell Courses Window................................................................................. 60
Shell Stiffeners Window ............................................................................... 62
Roof Structure Window............................................................................... 63
Add Nozzle Window ................................................................................... 68
Nozzle Import Window................................................................................ 70
Edit Nozzle Window..................................................................................... 76
Color Selection Dialog ............................................................................... 80

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Main Window
Main Window Layout
The Main window is separated into different areas, Top Panel, Right Panel,
Left Panel, Status Bar, and 3D View Panel.
Top Panel
The Top Panel is located at the top of the main window. It includes the
following tabs:
▪ File Tab.
▪ Home Tab.
▪ Tools Tab.
▪ Visualization Tab.
Right Panel
The Right panel is located on the right side of the main window. It
includes the following tabs:
▪ Design Tab.
▪ Error List Tab.
Left Panel
The Left Panel is located on the left side of the main window. It includes
the following tabs:
▪ Visibility Tab.
▪ Unit Converter Tab.
▪ Material View Tab.
Status Bar
The Status Bar is located at the bottom of the main window.

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3D View Panel
The 3D View Panel is located at the center of the main window.
Top Panel
Home Tab
File Panel
The following commands are available on the File panel on the Home
Tab.
New
Creates a new .tnk file.
Open
Opens an existing .tnk, file. The Open command is also available on the
Quick Access bar at the top.
Save
Saves the open file. The Save command is also available on the Quick
Access bar at the top.
Analyze Panel
The following commands are available on the Analyze panel on the

Home Tab.
Report
Review the analysis data output for the tank from the last analysis.
Run
Analyze the tank and produce reports and forms.

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Design Tools Panel
The following commands are available on the Design Tools panel on the
Home Tab.
Optimizer
Opens the Optimizer Utility. The utility uses a proprietary algorithm to
minimize tank raw material and construction costs.
Batch
Opens the Batch Calculation Utility. The utility uses a proprietary
algorithm to design from scratch a list of tanks with minimum input data.
Data Panel
The following commands are available on the Data panel on the Home
Tab.
Link
Opens the Link Data Utility. The utility links tank .tnk file with a spreadsheet
file. The user can import/export data from/to the linked spreadsheet.
Bill Of Materials
Opens the Bill Of Materials Utility. The utility displays the tank bill of
materials information and exports it into a spreadsheet.
Welded Joints
Opens the Welded Joints Utility. The utility displays tank welded joints
information and exports it into a spreadsheet.

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Import Data
Opens the Import Data Utility. The utility uses a proprietary algorithm to
import tank input data directly from a generated report file.
References Panel
The following commands are available on the References panel on the

Home Tab.
Material
Opens the Material Database Utility. The utility displays default material
databases and allows the user to create custom materials.
Profile Database
Opens the Structural Profile Database Utility. The utility displays structural
profile databases and each profile section’s properties.
Pipe Database
Opens the Pipe Components Database Utility. The utility displays pipe
components information.
Export Panel
The following commands are available on the Export panel on the Home
Tab.
Export STL
Saves the current plotted 3D model as an STL File (*.stl).
Export STP
Saves the current plotted 3D model as a STEP File (*.stp).

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Export Image
Saves the current view as a drawing to one of the following file options:
▪ JPEG File (*.jpeg;*.jpg)
▪ PNG File (*.png)
▪ BMP File (*.BMP)
Tools Tab
Tools Panel
The following commands are available on the Tools panel on the Tools
Tab.
Options
Sets configuration options for this analysis.
Calculator
Opens the Windows Calculator Utility.
Unit Converter
Opens the Smartank Units Conversion Utility. The utility is included in the
Unit Converter Panel.
Visualization Tab
Plot Panel
The following commands are available on the Plot panel on the

Visualization Tab.
Surface and Outline
Shows the objects with shaded surfaces and outlined edges.

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Surface Only
Shows the objects with shaded surfaces and smooth edges.
Outline Only
Shows lines and curves to show the object’s borders and all its edges.
Display Panel
The following commands are available on the Display panel on the

Visualization Tab.
Grid
Turn on the display terrain grid option.
CSYS
Turn on the display coordinate system option.
Nozzle Tags
Turn on the display nozzle tags option.
Liquid Level
Turn on the display liquid level option.
Transparency
Turn on the display transparency option.
Material View
Assigns a unique color for each material used in the tank, and displays
those colors in the view and legend grid. The utility is included in the
Material View Panel.

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Window Panel
The following commands are available on the Window panel on the

Visualization Tab.
Show Window
Show hidden windows.

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Design Panel
Design Parameters Tab
The Design Parameters tab is organized in different areas labeled Tank

Design Parameters, Liquid Product Parameters, Seismic Design
Parameters, and Wind Design Parameters.
Tank Design Parameters
Unit System - Specifies the unit system used for tank calculations.

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Tank Diameter - Specifies the diameter of the tank
based on the option selected in the Shell Course Alignment parameter
on the Shell Tab.
Top of Shell Height – Specifies the tank shell height.
Design Liquid Level – Specifies the design liquid level for tank
calculations.
Maximum Fill Level – Specifies the maximum liquid level of the tank.
Normal Fill Level – Specifies the normal working level of the tank.
Minimum Fill Level – Specifies the minimum liquid level of the tank.
Design Temperature – Specifies the design temperature.
Ambient Temperature – Specifies the ambient temperature.
Design Metal Temperature – Specifies the minimum design temperature

(metal temperature).
Capacity Unit – Specifies the unit to display capacity values.
Maximum Capacity – Specifies the maximum capacity in the units

selected. The capacity is computed based on the maximum fill level.
Nominal Capacity – Specifies the nominal capacity in the units selected.

The capacity is computed based on the normal fill level.
Net Working Capacity – Specifies the net working capacity in the units
selected. The capacity is computed based on the difference between
nominal and minimum capacity.
Minimum Operating Capacity – Specifies the minimum operating

capacity in the units selected. The capacity is computed based on the
minimum fill level.
Overfill Protection Volume Requirement – Specifies the overfill protection

volume requirement.
Normal Operating Internal Pressure – Specifies the normal operating

internal pressure of the tank.
Normal Operating External Pressure – Specifies the normal operating

external pressure of the tank.

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Design Internal Pressure – Specifies the design
internal pressure of the tank.
Design External Pressure – Specifies the design external pressure of the

tank.
Roof Live Load – Specifies the roof live load of the tank.
Roof Dead Load – Specifies the roof dead load of the tank.
Ground Snow Load – Specifies the ground snow load of the tank.
Maximum Filling Rate – Specifies the maximum filling rate of the tank.
Maximum Emptying Rate – Specifies the maximum emptying rate of the

tank.
API 650 5.3.5 Purchaser approval – Specifies Purchaser's agreement in

accordance with API 650 5.3.5 rule set thickness replacement.
Liquid Product Parameters
Specific Gravity – Specifies the specific gravity of the product stored in

the tank.
Flash Point – Specifies the flash point of the product stored in the tank.
Boiling Point – Specifies the boiling point of the product stored in the
tank.
Seismic Design Parameters
Seismic Design Code – Specifies the seismic design code used for
calculations.
Seismic Use Group – Specifies the seismic use group (SUG) for the tank.
Seismic Site Class – Specifies the seismic site class, a classification

assigned to a site based on the types of soils present and their
engineering properties.
K – Specifies the coefficient to adjust the spectral acceleration from 5 %

to 0.5 % damping.
TL – Specifies the regional-dependent transition period for longer period

ground motion in seconds.

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Rwi – Specifies the force reduction factor for the
impulsive mode using allowable stress design methods.
Rwc – Specifies the force reduction coefficient for the convective mode
using allowable stress design methods.
Av – Specifies the vertical earthquake acceleration parameter in g.
Ac – Specifies the convective design response spectrum acceleration

parameter in g.
Ai – Specifies the impulsive design response spectrum acceleration

coefficient in g.
Af– Specifies the acceleration coefficient for sloshing wave height

calculation in g.
Q – Specifies the scaling factor from the MCER to the design-level

spectral accelerations.
Fa – Specifies the acceleration-based site coefficient (at 0.2 sec period).
Fv – Specifies the velocity-based site coefficient (at 1.0 sec period).
Ss – Specifies the 5% damped, spectral response acceleration parameter

at short periods (0.2 sec) in g.
S1 – Specifies the 5 % damped, spectral response acceleration

parameter at a period of one second in g.
S0 – Specifies the 5 % damped, spectral response acceleration

parameter at a period of zero seconds (peak ground acceleration for a
rigid structure) in g.
Sds – Specifies the design, 5% damped, spectral response acceleration

parameter at short periods (T = 0.2 seconds) based on ASCE 7 methods
in g.
Sd1 – Specifies the design, 5 % damped, spectral response acceleration

parameter at one second based on the ASCE 7 methods in g.
Sp – Specifies the design-level peak ground acceleration parameter for

sites not addressed by ASCE methods in g.
Sa0* – Specifies the 5 % damped, design spectral response acceleration

parameter at zero period based on site-specific procedures in g.
CIRSOC 103 Zona – Specifies the CIRSOC 103 zone.

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CIRSOC 103 Tipo – Specifies the CIRSOC 103 type.
CIRSOC 103 Grupo – Specifies the CIRSOC 103 group.
Wind Design Parameters
Wind Design Code – Specifies the wind design code used for
calculations.
V – Specifies the design wind speed.
Wind Importance Factor – Specifies the wind importance factor.

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Shell Tab
The Shell Parameters tab is organized in different areas labeled Tank

Shell Design, Shell Joint, Intermediate Stiffeners Design, Shell Courses
Data, and Intermediate Stiffeners.
Tank Shell Design
Calculation Method – Specifies the shell calculation method used for

design. It supports two methods: the 1-Foot Method, and Variable-
Design-Point Method.

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Shell Course Alignment – Specifies the alignment
for the courses of the shell. It supports three types: Inner Diameter, Center
Line, and Outer Diameter.
Standard Course Plate Height – Specifies the standard height of the

course plate.
Standard Course Plate Length – Specifies the standard length of the

course plate.
Shell Course Corrosion Allowance (CA) – Specifies the global corrosion

allowance for the shell design.
Number of Shell Courses – Displays the number of shell courses.
Shell Joint Efficiency – Specifies the global shell joint efficiency for the
design.
Shell Insulation Thickness – Specifies the shell insulation material thickness.
Shell Insulation Density – Specifies the shell insulation material density.
Shell Plate Material – Specifies the shell plate global material for the
design.
Shell Plate Minimum Nominal Width – Specifies the shell plate minimum
nominal width.
Ignore Shell Erection Requirement – Specifies to ignore shell erection

requirement set by construction code.
Shell Courses Table – Displays the Shell Courses Window.
Shell Stiffeners Table – Displays the Shell Stiffeners Table window.
Shell Joint
Horizontal Weld Type – Specifies the shell horizontal weld type. It supports
three types: Square-groove butt joint, Single-bevel butt joint, and
Double-bevel butt joint.
Bevel Type Plate Top – Specifies the top bevel type for each course. It
supports four types: Single Bevel Inside, Single Bevel Outside, Double
Bevel, and Square Cut.
Bevel Type Plate Bottom – Specifies the bottom bevel type for each
course. It supports four types: Single Bevel Inside, Single Bevel Outside,
Double Bevel, and Square Cut.

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Vertical Weld Type – Specifies the shell vertical
weld type. It supports five types: Single-V butt joint, Single-U butt joint,
Double-V butt joint, Double-U butt joint, and Square-groove butt joint.
Bevel Type Plate Start – Specifies the start bevel type for each course
plate. It supports four types: Single Bevel Inside, Single Bevel Outside,
Bevel Type Plate End – Specifies the end bevel type for each course
plate. It supports four types: Single Bevel Inside, Single Bevel Outside,
Intermediate Stiffeners Design
Int. Stiffeners Start Angle – Specifies the intermediate stiffener sections’

start angle.
Int. Stiffeners Maximum Arc Length – Specifies the intermediate stiffeners

section maximum arc length.
Int. Stiffeners Corr. Allowance (CA) – Specifies the intermediate stiffener

corrosion allowance.
Int. Stiffeners Material – Specifies the intermediate stiffener material.
Int. Stiffeners Fillet Weld – Specifies the intermediate stiffeners fillet weld.
Int. Stiffeners Sections Weld Type – Specifies the intermediate stiffeners

sections weld type. It supports five types: Single-V butt joint, Single-U butt
joint, Double-V butt joint, Double-U butt joint, and Square-groove butt
joint.
Int. Stiffeners Sections Bevel Type – Specifies the intermediate stiffeners

sections bevel type. It supports four types: Single Bevel Inside, Single
Bevel Outside, Double Bevel, and Square Cut.
Shell Courses Data

Shell course data area includes a Shell Courses Summary Table including
the following columns:
ID – Specifies the shell course identification number.
Height – Specifies the shell course height in m/ft.
CA – Specifies the shell course corrosion allowance in mm/in.
JE – Specifies the shell course joint efficiency.

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Material – Specifies shell course material.
Yield – Specifies shell course design yield strength in MPa/psi.
Tensile – Specifies shell course design tensile strength in MPa/psi.
Sd – Specifies shell course maximum allowable product design stress in

MPa/psi.
St – Specifies shell course maximum allowable hydrostatic design stress in

MPa/psi.
t-req – Specifies shell course required minimum thickness in mm/in.
t-act – Specifies shell course actual thickness in mm/in.
Check – Specifies shell course thickness check.
Intermediate Stiffeners
Intermediate stiffeners area includes an Intermediate Stiffeners Summary
Table including the following columns:
ID – Specifies the intermediate stiffener identification number.
Height – Specifies the intermediate stiffener elevation position in m/ft.
CA – Specifies the intermediate stiffener corrosion allowance in mm/in.
Typ. – Specifies the intermediate stiffener type.
Material – Specifies the intermediate stiffener material.
A-req – Specifies the total required cross-sectional area of the stiffener

region in mm2/in2.
A-act – Specifies the total actual cross-sectional area of the stiffener

region in mm2/in2.
Astf-req – Specifies the required cross-sectional area of the intermediate

stiffener in mm2/in2.
I-req – Specifies the required moment of inertia of the stiffener ring region
cm4/in4.
I-act – Specifies the actual moment of inertia of the stiffener ring region
cm4/in4.
Check – Specifies the intermediate stiffener check.

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Roof Tab
The Roof tab is organized in different areas labeled Tank Roof Design,
Detail of Compression Ring, and Tank Roof Structure Design.
Tank Roof Design
Roof Type – Specifies the roof type. It supports five types: Self-supporting
cone roof, Self-supporting dome roof, Self-supporting umbrella roof,
Supported cone roof, and Geodesic roof.

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Roof Plate Standard Length – Specifies the standard
length of the roof plate.
Roof Plate Standard Width – Specifies the standard width of the roof
plate.
Roof Plate Corrosion Allowance (CA) – Specifies the roof plate corrosion
allowance.
Roof Insulation Thickness – Specifies the roof insulation material thickness.
Roof Insulation Density – Specifies the roof insulation material density.
Roof Plate Thickness – Specifies the actual roof plate thickness.
Roof Slope – Specifies the roof slope in mm/12mm or in/12in.
Roof angle to the horizontal – Displays the roof angle to the horizontal in
degrees.
Roof Radius – Specifies the roof radius of curvature for dome/umbrella

roof.
Sketch Type – Specifies the roof plates layout sketch type. It supports two
types: Rows – Type I, and Rows – Type II.
Sketch Plate Max Length (Rows) – Specifies the roof plates layout sketch
plate maximum length for the rows area.
Sketch Plate Max Length (North/South) – Specifies the roof plates layout
sketch maximum length for the north and south area.
Sketch Plate Stagger – Specifies the roof plates layout sketch plates
layout stagger distance.
Roof Material – Specifies the roof plate material.
Roof-to-Shell Fillet Weld – Specifies the roof-to-shell fillet weld size.
Roof Plate to Plate Weld Type – Specifies the roof plate-to-plate weld
type. It supports five types: Full-fillet Lap joint, Single-V butt joint, Single-V
butt joint with backing strip, Square-groove butt joint, and Square-groove
butt joint with backing strip.
Bevel Type Roof Plate – Specifies the roof plate edge bevel type. It
supports two types: Single Bevel, and Square Cut.
Roof-to-Roof Fillet Weld – Specifies the roof-to-roof plate fillet weld size.

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Roof-to-Roof Lap – Specifies the roof-to-roof plate
lap distance.
Roof Total Weight – Specifies the geodesic roof’s total weight.
Dome Radius – Specifies the geodesic roof’s dome radius of curvature.
Ignore Roof Erection Requirement – Specifies to ignore roof erection

requirement set by construction code.
Frangible Design – Specifies a frangible roof design.
Plot Top Section – Displays a Plot Section window for the roof-to-shell joint
area.
Detail of Compression Ring
Detail Type – Specifies the compression ring detail type. It supports all API
650 Figure F.2 detail types.
Top Stiffener Start Angle – Specifies the top stiffener sections’ start angle.
Top Stiffener Maximum Arc Length – Specifies the top stiffeners section
maximum arc length.
Top Stiffener Corrosion Allowance (CA) – Specifies the top stiffener

Top angle to top shell distance (h1) – Specifies the top angle to shell
distance (h1).
Roof Overlap (B) – Specifies the roof overlap distance (B).
Thickness of bar (tb) – Specifies the top stiffener bar thickness.
Length of bar – Specifies the top stiffener bar length.
Thickness of thickened plate in shell (ts) – Specifies the thickness of the

thickened plate in the shell (ts).
Length of thickened plate in shell – Specifies the length of the thickened

plate in the shell (wc).
Angle Type – Specifies the top stiffener angle type. It supports three
types: Std. Long Leg Vertical, Std. Long Leg Horizontal, and Custom.
Angle Size – Specifies the top stiffener angle size.

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Angle Thickness – Specifies the top stiffener angle
leg thickness.
Angle Horizontal Leg – Specifies the top stiffener angle horizontal leg
dimension.
Angle Vertical Leg – Specifies the top stiffener angle vertical leg
dimension.
Top Stiffener Material – Specifies the top stiffener material.
Top Stiffener Fillet Weld – Specifies the top stiffener fillet weld.
Top Stiffener Sections Weld Type – Specifies the top stiffener sections weld
type. It supports five types: Single-V butt joint, Single-U butt joint, Double-
V butt joint, Double-U butt joint, and Square-groove butt joint.
Top Stiffener Sections Bevel Type – Specifies the top stiffener sections’
bevel type. It supports four types: Single Bevel Inside, Single Bevel
Outside, Double Bevel, and Square Cut.
Top Stiffener to Shell Weld Type – Specifies the top stiffener-to-shell weld
type. It supports five types: Single-V butt joint, Single-U butt joint, Double-
V butt joint, Double-U butt joint, and Square-groove butt joint.
Top Stiffener to Shell Bevel Type – Specifies the top stiffener-to-shell bevel
type. It supports four types: Single Bevel Inside, Single Bevel Outside,
Stiffener alternative placement – Specify the alternative placement of

the stiffener (inside or outside).
Set Automatic Values – Run an algorithm to fully design the compression

ring.
Tank Roof Structure Design
Roof Structure Bay Quantity – Specifies the tank roof structure bay
quantity. A minimum value of 1 is allowed.
Rafter Outer Extension – Specifies the rafter outer extension dimension. It

represents the distance between the rafter edge and the column circle.
Rafter Maximum Deflection – Specifies the rafter maximum allowable

deflection in L/Value.
Girder Maximum Deflection – Specifies the girder maximum allowable

deflection in L/Value.

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Roof Plates Welded to Structure – Specifies if roof
plates are welded to the support structure.
Roof Structure Beam Material – Specifies the roof structure beam

material.
Roof Structure Pipe Material – Specifies the roof structure pipe material.
Roof Structure Plate Material – Specifies the roof structure plate material.
Columns CA – Specifies the roof structure column corrosion allowance.
Rafter and Girders CA – Specifies the roof structure rafter and girders
Structural Components CA – Specifies the roof structural auxiliary

components’ corrosion allowance.
Roof Structure Detail Table – Displays the roof structure top and bottom
detail of each bay. By double-clicking a row in the table, a Column
Detail Window is displayed for modification.

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Bottom Tab
The Bottom tab is organized in different areas labeled Tank Bottom

Design, Bottom Joint, and Annular Bottom Design.
Tank Bottom Design
Bottom Type – Specifies the bottom type. It supports four types: Flat,
Slope (Cone Up), Slope (Cone Down), and Shovel.
Bottom Plate Standard Length – Specifies the standard length of the

bottom plate.

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Bottom Plate Standard Width – Specifies the
standard width of the bottom plate.
Bottom Plate Corrosion Allowance (CA) – Specifies the bottom plate

Bottom Plate Thickness – Specifies the actual bottom plate thickness.
Outside Projection – Specifies the bottom outside projection. A distance

measured from the bottom edge to the shell face.
Sketch Type – Specifies the bottom plates layout sketch type. It supports
two types: Rows – Type I, and Rows – Type II.
Sketch Plate Max Length (Rows) – Specifies the bottom plates layout
sketch plate maximum length for the rows area.
Sketch Plate Max Length (North/South) – Specifies the bottom plates

layout sketch maximum length for the north and south area.
Sketch Plate Stagger – Specifies the bottom plates layout sketch plates
layout stagger distance.
Bottom Plate Material – Specifies the bottom plate material.
Bottom Plate Impact Test – Specifies the bottom plate impact test
requirement by the User.
API 650 5.5.5 Requirement – Specifies the use of paragraph 5.5.5 to use
butt-welded entire bottom in lieu of annular plates.
Plot Bottom Section – Displays a Plot Section window for the shell-to-
bottom joint area.
Bottom Joint
Shell-to-Bottom Groove Weld – Specifies the shell-to-bottom groove weld

size.
Shell-to-Bottom Fillet Weld – Specifies the shell-to-bottom plate fillet weld

size.
Bottom Plate to Plate Weld Type – Specifies the bottom plate-to-plate

weld type. It supports five types: Full-fillet Lap joint, Single-V butt joint,
Single-V butt joint with backing strip, Square-groove butt joint, and
Square-groove butt joint with backing strip.

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Bevel Type Bottom Plate – Specifies the bottom-to-
bottom plate bevel type. It supports two types: Single Bevel, and Square
Cut.
Bottom-to-Bottom Fillet Weld – Specifies the bottom-to-bottom plate fillet

weld size.
Bottom-to-Bottom Lap – Specifies the bottom-to-bottom plate lap

distance.
Annular Bottom Design
Annular Plate Standard Length – Specifies the standard length of the

annular bottom plate.
Annular Plate Width – Specifies the standard width of the annular bottom
plate.
Annular Plate to Bottom Overlap – Specifies the annular bottom plate to

bottom overlap distance.
Annular Plate Corrosion Allowance (CA) – Specifies the annular bottom

plate corrosion allowance.
Annular Plate Thickness – Specifies the annular bottom plate’s actual

thickness.
Annular Plate Material – Specifies the annular bottom plate’s material.
Annular Plate Impact Test – Specifies the annular bottom plate impact
test requirement by the User.
Annular Plate Sections Weld Type – Specifies the annular bottom plate
sections weld type. It supports five types: Single-V butt joint, Single-U butt
joint, Double-V butt joint, Double-U butt joint, and Square-groove butt
joint.
Annular Plate Sections Bevel Type – Specifies the annular bottom plate
sections bevel type. It supports four types: Single Bevel Inside, Single
Bevel Outside, Double Bevel, and Square Cut.
Annular Plate Inside Shape – Specifies the plate inside edge shape. It
supports two types: Arc, and Straight.

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Anchorage Tab
The Anchorage tab is organized in different areas labeled Tank

Anchorage, and Anchor Bolts.
Tank Anchorage
Top Plate Type – Specify the anchor chair top plate type. It currently
supports only a Discrete type.
Number of Bolts – Specify the number of anchor bolts.

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Bolt Circle Diameter – Specifies the bolt circle
diameter.
Bolt Hole Diameter – Specifies the bolt hole diameter.
External Corrosion Allowance (CA) – Specifies the external corrosion

allowance applied to anchor chairs.
Top-plate width along shell (a) – Specifies the top plate width along shell
(a).
Top-plate length (b) – Specifies the top plate radial length (b).
Height (h) – Specify the anchor chair height (h). Measured from top plate
upper surface to bottom plate upper surface.
Gusset Distance (g) – Specifies the anchor chair gusset distance

between inner faces (g).
Gusset Thickness (j) – Specifies the anchor chair gusset thickness (j).
Gusset Top Length (k1) – Specifies the anchor chair gusset top edge
length (k1).
Gusset Bottom Length (k2) – Specifies the anchor chair gusset bottom
edge length (k2).
Anchor Chair Material – Specifies the anchor chair material.
Reinforcing Plate Shape – Specifies the anchor chair reinforcing plate

shape. It supports two types: None, and Rectangular Shape.
Top-plate Groove Weld – Specifies the top plate to shell/reinforcing plate

groove weld size.
Top-plate Fillet Weld – Specifies the top plate to shell/reinforcing plate

fillet weld size.
Top-plate Bevel Type – Specifies the top plate to shell/reinforcing plate

edge bevel type. It supports four types: Single Bevel Inside, Single Bevel
Outside, Double Bevel, and Square Cut.
Gussets Groove Weld – Specifies the gussets to shell/reinforcing plate

and top plate groove weld size.
Gussets Fillet Weld – Specifies the gussets to shell/reinforcing plate and

top plate fillet weld size.

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Gussets Bevel Type – Specifies the gussets to
shell/reinforcing plate and top plate edge bevel type. It supports four
types: Single Bevel Inside, Single Bevel Outside, Double Bevel, and
Square Cut.
Set Automatic Values – Run an algorithm to fully design the anchor chairs
and bolts.
Anchor Bolts
Bolt Type – Specifies the anchor bolt’s type. It supports four types: Metric
– Coarse Pitch, Metric – Fine Pitch, UNC, and UNF.
Size Designation – Specifies the anchor bolt’s size designation.
Nominal Diameter (d) – Specifies the anchor bolt’s nominal diameter (d)
in mm/in.
Pitch (p) – Specifies the anchor bolt’s pitch in mm/in.
Threads per millimeter/inch – Specifies the anchor bolt’s threads per

mm/in.
Tensile Stress Area – Specifies the anchor bolt’s tensile stress area.
Minor Diameter Area – Specifies the anchor bolt’s minor diameter area.
Bolt Corrosion Allowance – Specifies the anchor bolt’s corrosion

allowance.
Anchor Bolts Material – Specifies the anchor bolt’s material.
User defined bolt properties – Allows the option of user-defined anchor

bolt’s properties.
Use ANSI B1.1-1974 for area calculations – Specifies the use of ANSI B.1.1-
1974 for anchor bolt area requirement calculations.

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Attached Piping Tab
The Attached Piping tab is organized in different areas labeled Shell

Nozzles, and Roof Nozzles.
Shell Nozzles
The Shell Nozzles area includes a Shell Nozzle Summary Table including
TAG – Specifies the nozzle TAG identification.
NPS – Specifies the nozzle nominal pipe size (NPS).

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SCH – Specifies the nozzle neck
schedule/thickness.
ELEV – Specifies the nozzle elevation.
ANGLE – Specifies the nozzle orientation angle.
PROJ – Specifies the nozzle projection. The distance measured from the
flange face to the shell’s outer surface.
TYPE – Specifies the nozzle flange type.
CLASS – Specifies the nozzle flange class.
FACE – Specifies the nozzle flange facing.
SERVICE – Specifies the nozzle service.
NOTES – Specify the nozzle notes.
Roof Nozzles
The Roof Nozzles area includes a Roof Nozzle Summary Table including
TAG – Specifies the nozzle TAG identification.
NPS – Specifies the nozzle nominal pipe size (NPS).
SCH – Specifies the nozzle neck schedule/thickness.
RAD – Specifies the nozzle radial distance from the tank center.
ANGLE – Specifies the nozzle orientation angle.
PROJ – Specifies the nozzle projection. The distance measured from the
flange face to the roof’s outer surface.
TYPE – Specifies the nozzle flange type.
CLASS – Specifies the nozzle flange class.
FACE – Specifies the nozzle flange facing.
SERVICE – Specifies the nozzle service.
NOTES – Specify the nozzle notes.
Nozzle List pop-up menu
By right-clicking on a row in the Shell or Roof Nozzle Summary Table, the
user is given access to operations that can be applied to the selected
nozzle.

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The actions that the user may perform from the pop-up menu are as
follows:
Edit – Edit the selected nozzle. An Edit Nozzle Window is opened to
modify the selected nozzle.
Copy – Copy the selected nozzle. An Edit Nozzle Window is opened with
the exact information as the nozzle being copied and is open for
modifications.
Delete – Delete the selected nozzle.
Set Focus – Selected nozzle gains focus in the 3D View.
Nozzle commands
Add Nozzles – A Add Nozzle Window is opened. The User may add any
number of nozzles.
Import Nozzles – A Nozzle Import Window is opened. The User may import
any number of nozzles from a spreadsheet with this utility.
Clear Nozzles – All nozzles from both tables are deleted.

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Stairways and Platforms Tab
The Stairways and Platforms tab Includes a tree structure with Spiral
Stairway, Radial Stairway, Ladder, Roof Handrail, Roof Rectangular
Platform, and Roof Annular Platform.
Access Tree pop-up menu

By right-clicking on a node in the Access Tree, the user is given access to
operations that can be applied to the selected access component.

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follows:
Edit – Edit the selected nozzle. One of the following Access Edit windows
is opened to modify the selected access:
▪ Spiral Stairway Edit window.
▪ Radial Stairway Edit window.
▪ Ladder Edit window.
▪ Roof Handrail Edit window.
▪ Roof Rectangular Platform Edit window.
▪ Roof Annular Platform Edit window.
Copy – Copy the selected access component. An Access Edit window is
opened with the exact information as the access component being
copied and is open for modifications.
Delete – Delete the selected access component.
Set Focus – Selected access component gains focus in the 3D View.

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Weights Tab
The Weights tab is organized in different areas labeled Tank

Miscellaneous Weights, and Tank Calculated Weights.
Tank Miscellaneous Weights

Tank Miscellaneous Weights area allows the user to add miscellaneous
weight to each component in the model. This weight can be input as a
single value or percentage of the already modeled components.
Set Button – Allows the user to set the General Miscellaneous Weight
value to each component.

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Tank Calculated Weights
Tank Calculated Weights area displays all new and corroded condition
calculated weights for each tank component. It also displays the Total
Weight calculated for the tank in new and corroded condition.
Project Data Tab
The Project Data tab is organized into different areas labeled General,
Company, Owner, and Report.

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General
Design – Specify the tank design designer’s name.
Check – Specify the tank design checker’s name.
Approval – Specify the tank design approver’s name.
Tank ID – Specifies the tank identification tag.
Revision – Specify the tank design revision number.
Version – Specifies the tank design version number.
Status – Specifies the tank design status.
Date – Specify the tank design date.
Location 1 – Specifies the tank location line 1.
Company Project ID – Specifies the Company project’s identification

tag.
Company Project Description 1 – Specifies the Company project’s

description line 1.

description line 2.

description line 3.
Company Report ID – Specifies the Company report’s identification tag.
Company Report Description – Specifies the Company report’s

description.
Owner Project ID – Specifies the Owner project’s identification tag.
Owner Project Description 1 – Specifies the Owner project’s description

line 1.

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line 2.

line 3.
Owner Report ID – Specifies the Owner report’s identification tag.
Owner Report Description – Specifies the Owner report’s description.
Company
Name – Specifies the Company’s name.
Address Street – Specifies the Company’s Street address.
Address City – Specifies the Company’s City address.
Address State – Specifies the Company’s State address.
Address Country – Specifies the Company’s Country address.
Postal Code – Specifies the Company’s postal code.
Phone – Specifies the Company’s phone number.
Fax – Specifies the Company’s fax number.
Website – Specifies the Company’s website address.
email – Specifies the Company’s email address.
Logo – Specifies the Company’s logo image.
Owner
Name – Specifies the Owner’s name.
Address Street – Specifies the Owner’s Street address.
Address City – Specifies the Owner’s City address.
Address State – Specifies the Owner’s State address.
Address Country – Specifies the Owner’s Country address.

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Postal Code – Specifies the Owner’s postal code.
Phone – Specifies the Owner’s phone number.
Fax – Specifies the Owner’s fax number.
Website – Specifies the Owner’s website address.
email – Specifies the Owner’s email address.
Logo – Specifies the Owner’s logo image.
Report
Report Document Template – Specifies the report’s document template

used for .docx report generation.
Notes – Specify the additional notes to include in the report.
Auxiliary Panels
Visibility Panel
The Visibility Tree is the panel located on the left of the screen.

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This Visibility Tree lists the components of the tank
model. To the left of each component name is a checkbox to hide/show
the selected component.
Right-Clicking a Component Node
By right-clicking on a component node, the user is given access to
operations that can be applied to a selected node.
follows:
▪ Show/Hide : Changes the visibility of selected component.
▪ Surface Color : Selecting this option will open a Color Selection
Dialog to change the component surface color.
▪ Outline Color : Selecting this option will open a Color Selection
Dialog to change the component outline color.
Unit Converter Panel

The Unit Converter is a panel located on the left of the screen.

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You can use the Unit Converter Utility to convert from one measurement
to another. For example, you could convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit or
from inches to millimeters.
Set Input for conversion
1. Select the conversion unit type from the Type field. The available
conversion types can be configured from the Options window.
2. Set the measurement input value in the Value field.
3. Select the measurement input unit from the Unit field.
Conversion values to each unit are displayed in the Results list.
Double-clicking a result
By double-clicking on a result from the list the value is copied into the
clipboard.
Material View Panel

The Material View is a panel located on the left of the screen.

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Material View aims to improve the user experience and speed up the
input verification process of each design. Assigns a unique color for each
material used in the tank construction, and displays those colors in the 3D
view and legend grid. Each assigned material color may be replaced by
a user-defined material. It is a key feature for identifying user input
material errors.
Changing Material Colors
Clicking in a color field will open a Color Selection Dialog to change the
material display color.
Error List Panel

The Error List is a panel located on the right of the screen.

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A complete list of Design Errors, Warnings and Messages are displayed in

order to speed up the design process by not having to generate the
report to check design warnings.
The number of Design Errors, Warnings and Messages are also displayed
on the Status Bar.
Status Bar
The status bar across the bottom of the window displays information
about the tank in real-time. Errors, Warnings and Messages quantities are
displayed, and the bar changes colors according to design status.

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The Show button brings up the Error List panel to get more information
about the design status.
Secondary Windows
Report Window
The Report Window is accessed from the Analyze Panel located in the
Home Tab.
The Report window is separated into different areas, Command Panel,

Search, Section List, and Report Preview.
Command Panel Area
The Command Panel area includes all different commands to export
and manage tank design reports.
Save – Saves tank report preview into an HTML file.
Print – Print tank report preview.
Word Document – Saves tank report into a DOC file.
Generate PDF File – Saves tank report into a PDF file.
Search – Searches the selected report section for keywords.
Search Area
The Search area filters the Section List area with search keywords.

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Section List Area
The Section List area includes all tank report sections generated. These
sections may be re-arranged/excluded by the user in the Options file. A
section’s name that includes errors is marked with red color.
Report Preview Area
The Report Preview area displays the selected section report.
Optimizer Utility
The Optimizer Utility is accessed from the Design Tools PanelData Panel
located in the Home Tab.
This utility uses a proprietary algorithm to minimize tank raw material and
construction costs.
The Tank Optimizer window is separated into different tabs, Design
Parameters, Attached Piping, and Materials.
Optimizer - Design Parameters
The Design Parameters tab is separated into different areas, Optimizer

Parameters, Tank Design Parameters, Liquid Product Parameters, Seismic
Design Parameters, and Wind Design Parameters.
-Optimizer Parameters Area
The Optimizer Parameters Area includes all the necessary parameters
needed for tank optimization:
Capacity Type – Specify the capacity type for the optimization process.
It supports four types: Shell Capacity, Maximum Capacity, Nominal
Capacity, and Net Working Capacity.
Capacity – Specifies the tank’s target capacity.

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Shell Course Plate Height – Specifies the tank’s shell
course plate height used for the optimization algorithm.
Shell Course Stepping – Specifies the tank’s shell course stepping used for
the optimization algorithm. Tank height of the tank is stepped using
values proportional to the shell course plate height.
Maximum Diameter – Specifies the tanks maximum diameter limit for the
optimization algorithm.
Minimum Diameter – Specifies the tanks minimum diameter limit for the
Round Diameter – Specifies the value to round tank’s diameter for the
Maximum Height – Specifies the tanks maximum height limit for the
Minimum Height – Specifies the tanks minimum height limit for the
Minimum Freeboard – Specifies the tanks minimum freeboard for the
Minimum DLL to NFL Distance – Specifies the tanks minimum DLL to NFL
distance for the optimization algorithm.
Minimum Fill Level – Specifies the tanks minimum fill level for the
If a parameter is disabled from this area a default value defined on the
options file is used for the optimization algorithm.
-Tank Design Parameters
The Tank Design Parameters Area includes all parameters corresponding
to tank design. For more information check the Design Parameters Tab
help.
-Liquid Product Parameters
The Liquid Product Parameters Area includes all parameters
corresponding to tank’s stored product. For more information check the
Design Parameters Tab help.
-Seismic Design Parameters
The Seismic Design Parameters Area includes all parameters
corresponding to tank’s seismic design code. For more information
check the Design Parameters Tab help.

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-Wind Design Parameters
The Wind Design Parameters Area includes all parameters corresponding
to tank’s wind design code. For more information check the Design
Parameters Tab help.
Optimizer – Attached Piping
The Attached Piping tab is separated into different areas, Shell Nozzles,
Roof Nozzles, and Nozzle Commands.
For more information check Attached Piping Tab help.
Batch Utility
The Batch Utility is accessed from the Design Tools PanelData Panel
This utility uses a proprietary algorithm to design from scratch a list of
tanks with minimum input data.
The Tank Batch window is separated into different tabs, Design
Parameters, Attached Piping, and Materials.

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Batch - Design Parameters
The Design Parameters tab is separated into different areas, Tank

Parameters, Seismic Design Parameters, and Wind Design Parameters.
-Tank Parameters Area
The Tank Parameters Area includes all the necessary parameters needed
for tank batch utility:
Source File – Specifies the path of the spreadsheet file (.xls) to import the
list of tanks information.
Target Directory – Specifies the path to export all the reports.
Table Sheet – Specifies the sheet containing the list of tanks information.
Table Range – Specifies the cell range containing the list of tanks
information.
Thickness Unit – Specifies the thickness unit for the imported information.
Length Unit – Specifies the length unit for the imported information.
Internal Pressure Unit – Specifies the internal pressure unit for the imported
information.
External Pressure Unit – Specifies the external pressure unit for the
imported information.
Temperature Unit – Specifies the temperature unit for the imported
information.
TAG – Specify the tank’s identification TAG column from the imported
table.

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Diameter – Specify the tank’s input diameter
column from the imported table.
Height – Specify the tank’s height column from the imported table.
DLL – Specify the tank’s design liquid level column from the imported
table.
NFL – Specify the tank’s normal fill level column from the imported table.
MFL – Specify the tank’s minimum fill level column from the imported
table.
Product Specific Gravity – Specify the tank’s product specific gravity
Design Temperature – Specify the tank’s design temperature column
from the imported table.
Normal Operating Internal Pressure – Specify the tank’s normal operating
internal pressure column from the imported table.
Design External Pressure – Specify the tank’s design external pressure
Design Internal Pressure – Specify the tank’s design internal pressure
Roof Live Load – Specify the tank’s roof live load column from the
imported table.
Roof Dead Load – Specify the tank’s roof dead load column from the
imported table.
Ground Snow Load – Specify the tank’s ground snow load column from
the imported table.
Shell Corrosion Allowance – Specify the tank’s shell plate corrosion
allowance column from the imported table.
Int. Stiffeners Corr. Allowance – Specify the tank’s intermediate stiffeners
corrosion allowance column from the imported table.
Roof Plate Corrosion Allowance – Specify the tank’s roof plate corrosion
Top Stiffener Corrosion Allowance – Specify the tank’s top stiffener
Bottom Plate Corrosion Allowance – Specify the tank’s bottom plate

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Annular Plate Corrosion Allowance – Specify the
tank’s annular bottom plate corrosion allowance column from the
imported table.
External Corrosion Allowance – Specify the tank’s external corrosion
Bolt Corrosion Allowance – Specify the tank’s anchor bolts corrosion
If a parameter is disabled from this area a default value defined on the
options file is used for the batch calculation algorithm.
-Seismic Design Parameters
The Seismic Design Parameters Area includes all parameters
corresponding to tank’s seismic design code. For more information
check the Design Parameters Tab help.
-Wind Design Parameters
The Wind Design Parameters Area includes all parameters corresponding
to tank’s wind design code. For more information check the Design
Parameters Tab help.
Batch – Attached Piping
The Attached Piping tab is separated into different areas, Shell Nozzles,
Roof Nozzles, and Nozzle Commands.
For more information check Attached Piping Tab help.

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Batch – Materials
The Materials tab is separated into different areas, Tank Materials,

Corrosion Allowance, and Tank Cost per Unit Weight.
-Tank Materials
The Tank Materials Area includes all tank materials used for the tank’s
design.
-Corrosion Allowance
The Corrosion Allowance Area includes all corrosion allowance values
used for each component used for the tank’s design.
-Tank Cost per Unit Weight
The Tank Cost per Unit Weight Area includes all tank’s components cost
per unit weight used for the tank’s design. This allows the user a more
precise estimate in the quotation stage, minimizing the uncertainty that is
generally found in these stages.
Link Data Utility

The Link Data Utility is accessed from the Data Panel located in the Home
Tab.
This utility allows the user to generate a Parameter Checking Template in
order to link the smartank file (.tnk) with a spreadsheet file (.xls).

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The Link Data window is separated into different areas, File, Data Link,
Parameter List, Messages, and Commands.
File Area
Linked File Path – Specifies the file path for the linked spreadsheet file.
Link File Button – Enable/Disable file link. When the file link is information
messages are displayed comparing design values between the
smartank file and the spreadsheet file.
Data Link Area
The Data Link Area displays the input data for each parameter including:
• Parameter Tab.
• Parameter Name.
• Spreadsheet sheet number.
• Spreadsheet cell.
• Parameter unit.
Add Button – Adds current parameter into Parameter List.
Remove Button – Removes selected parameters from Parameter List. Left-
click any parameter from the list to select it. By left-clicking holding the
ctrl key on the keyboard it allows the user to select multiple parameters.
Parameter List Area
The Parameter List Area displays a list of all included parameters in the
Parameter Checking Template. The user can select any number of
parameters from this list to remove them from the profile.
Message Area
The Message Area displays all messages from the Link Data Utility.

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Commands Area
The Commands Area contains different commands: Load Template,
Save Template, Import data from file, Export data to file, Cancel, OK.
Load Template Button – Loads a Parameter Checking Template from a
file.
Save Template Button – Saves a Parameter Checking Template to a file
for future use.
Import data from file Button – Import design parameters from the
spreadsheet file into the smartank file.
Export data to file Button – Export design parameters from the smartank
file into the spreadsheet file.
Cancel – Closes the window without performing changes.
OK – Closes the window keeping all changes.
Bill Of Materials Utility

The Bill Of Materials Utility is accessed from the Data Panel located in the
Home Tab.
This utility allows the user to visualize the tank’s bill of materials
information.
This window contains different tabs with information: Summary Tab, Plates
Tab, Structural Tab, Piping Tab, Misc Tab, Insulation Tab, and Bolt and
Nuts Tab.

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Export Button – The user may click the Export
button to export the tank bill of materials information into a spreadsheet
for further analysis.
Summary Tab
The Summary Tab displays the tank’s overall weight information. The
information can be grouped into Parts or Tank Components.
Plates Tab
The Plates Tab displays the tank’s plates information in a table.
Structural Tab
The Structural Tab displays the tank’s structural components information
in a table.
Piping Tab
The Piping Tab displays the tank’s piping components information in a
table.
Misc Tab
The Misc Tab displays the tank’s miscellaneous components information
in a table.
Insulation Tab
The Insulation Tab displays the tank’s insulation components information
in a table.
Bolt and Nuts Tab
The Insulation Tab displays the tank’s insulation bolts and nuts information
in a table.
Welded Joints Utility

The Welded Joints Utility is accessed from the Data Panel located in the
Home Tab.
This utility allows the user to visualize the tank weld summary in a table.

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Export Button – The user may click the Export button to export the weld
joint information into a spreadsheet for further analysis.
Material Database Utility

The Material Database Utility is accessed from the References Panel
This utility allows the user to visualize the material database in a fast easily
accessible way. It also allows the user to create, modify, delete, or
import/export custom materials.
The Material Database window is separated into different areas, Material

Tree, Information Area, and Temperature Dependent Graph Area. It also
has an Import button to import custom materials.
Material Tree
The Material Tree allows the user to inspect and modify materials. Only
custom materials may be modified by the user.

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By left-clicking on a material node, the material
information is displayed in the Information Area and the Temperature
Dependent Graphs Area.
-Right-clicking a standard material node
By right-clicking on a standard material node in Material Tree, the user is
given access to operations that can be applied to the selected material.
follows:
Clone – Copy the selected material. An Edit Material window is opened
with the exact information as the material being copied and is open for
modifications.
-Right-clicking a custom material node
By right-clicking on a custom material node in Material Tree, the user is
given access to operations that can be applied to the selected material.
Edit... – Edit the selected custom material. An Edit Material window is

opened to modify the selected custom material.
Clone – Copy the selected custom material. An Edit Material window is
opened with the exact information as the material being copied and is
open for modifications.
Delete – Delete the selected custom material.
Export – Export the selected custom material for future use.
Information Area
The Information Area displays general material information such as:
▪ Name
▪ Category

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▪ Type
▪ Product Form
▪ Standard
▪ Reference
▪ Group
▪ Plate Specification
▪ Grade
▪ Alloy Designation
▪ Class
▪ Minimum Thickness
▪ Minimum Yield Strength
▪ Minimum Tensile Strength
▪ Product Design Stress (Sd)
▪ Hydrostatic Test Stress (St)
▪ Density
▪ Notes
Temperature Dependent Graphs Area
The Temperature Dependent Graphs Area displays Product Design Stress,
Yield Strength, and Modulus of Elasticity variation with temperature.
The user may select the unit system to display the information from the
drop-down list.
Edit Material Window

The Edit Material Window is accessed from the Material Database Utility.
This utility allows the user to create or modify an existing custom material.

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By double-clicking a table cell, the user is allowed to modify its value.
Structural Component Database Utility

The Structural Component Database Utility is accessed from the
References Panel located in the Home Tab.
This utility allows the user to visualize the structural component database
in a table.

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▪ Filters may be applied to the table in order
to narrow the user search.
▪ Selected structural component information is displayed on the
right panel.
Piping Components Database Utility

The Piping Components Database Utility is accessed from the References
Panel located in the Home Tab.
This utility allows the user to visualize the structural component database
in a fast easily accessible way.
The Piping Components Database Utility is separated into three different
tabs: Pipe Tab, Flanges Tab, and Fittings Tab.
Pipe Tab
The pipe Tab displays pipe components database information.

1. Select the pipe Size from the Size Selection field.
2. Select the pipe schedule from the SCH Selection field or directly by
clicking an SCH Table row.
Flanges Tab

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Flanges Tab displays the flange components
database information.
1. Select the flange standard from the Standard Selection field.
2. Select the flange type from the Type Selection field.
3. Select the flange class from the Class Selection field.
4. Select the flange size from the Size Selection field.
5. Select the flange schedule from the SCH Selection field.
Fittings Tab
Fittings Tab displays the fittings components database information.

1. Select the fitting type from the Type Selection field.
2. Select the fitting size from the Size Selection field.
3. Select the fitting schedule from the SCH Selection field or directly
by clicking an SCH Table row.
Shell Courses Window

The Shell Courses window allows users to modify parameters for each
shell course.
Shell Course ID – Displays shell course’s identification number.

Start Angle – Specifies shell course’s first plate start orientation angle.
Height – Specifies shell course’s height.
CA – Specifies shell course’s corrosion allowance.

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JE – Specifies shell course’s joint efficiency.
Shell Course Material – Specifies shell course’s material.
Min Yield Strength – Displays shell course’s material minimum yield
strength.
Min Tensile Strength – Displays shell course’s material minimum tensile
strength.
Product Design Stress, Sd – Displays shell course’s material product design
stress (Sd).
Hydrostatic Test Stress, St – Displays shell course’s material hydrostatic test
stress (St).
Erection Shell Thickness – Displays shell course’s required erection
thickness.
Design Shell Thickness – Displays shell course’s required design thickness.
Hydro Test Shell Thickness – Displays shell course’s required hydro test
thickness.
Ext. Press. Shell Thickness – Displays shell course’s required external
pressure thickness.
Required Shell Thickness – Displays shell course’s required overall
thickness.
Actual Shell Thickness – Specifies the shell course’s actual thickness.
Nominal Shell Thickness – Displays the shell course’s nominal thickness
greater than the overall required thickness.
Shell Thickness Check – Displays shell course thickness check.
Impact Test – Specifies shell course’s material impact test requirement by
the user.
Use Extra Thickness – Specifies shell course’s option for using extra
thickness for calculations (only for Variable-Design-Point method).
Set Default Angles Button – Set default shell courses start angles.
Set Default Shell Values Button – Set default shell values using the input
values from Shell Tab in the Design Panel. Tank shell actual thickness is set
to the minimum nominal thickness that passes the Shell Thickness Check.
Equal Height Courses Button – Set all shell courses to have the same
height. Tank shell actual thickness is set to the minimum nominal thickness
that passes the Shell Thickness Check.

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Set Min Nom Thickness Button – Set the shell
course’s actual thickness to the minimum nominal thickness that passes
the Shell Thickness Check.
Calculation Method – Specifies the shell calculation method. It supports
two methods: the 1-Foot Method, and Variable-Point-Design Method.
Cancel Button – Exit window without performing changes.
OK Button – Exit window saving changes.
Shell Stiffeners Window

The Shell Stiffeners window allows users to add/modify shell intermediate
stiffeners data.
ID – Displays shell stiffener’s identification number.

Elevation – Specifies shell stiffener’s elevation in m/ft.
CA – Specifies shell stiffener’s corrosion allowance in mm/in.
Material – Specifies shell stiffener’s material.
Type – Specifies shell stiffener’s type. It supports six different types:
▪ Detail c – One Angle
▪ Detail c2 – One Angle
▪ Detail d – Two Angle
▪ Detail d2 – Two Angle
▪ Detail e – Formed Plate
▪ Detail f – Flat Bar
The user can plot each detail for more information.
Custom – Specifies a shell stiffener with user-defined dimensions.
Size – Specifies a shell stiffener with standard dimensions.
t – Specifies a shell stiffener dimension “t” value.

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a – Specifies a shell stiffener dimension “a” value.
b – Specifies a shell stiffener dimension “b” value.
c – Specifies a shell stiffener dimension “c” value.
Area-req – Displays the shell stiffener’s required area.
Area-act – Displays the shell stiffener’s actual area.
I-req – Displays the shell stiffener’s region required moment of inertia.
I-act – Displays the shell stiffener’s actual moment of inertia.
Z-req – Displays the shell stiffener’s required section modulus.
Z-act – Displays the shell stiffener’s actual section modulus.
Plot Button– Plot the shell stiffener’s region.
Check – Displays the shell stiffener’s check.
Equal Spacing Button – Set stiffener equally spaced apart using actual
height as a reference.
Equal Transposed Spacing Button – Set stiffeners equally spaced apart
using transposed height as a reference.
Import Default Button – Import default stiffener geometry.
Export Default Button – Export default stiffener geometry. A new single
stiffener uses default saved geometry.
Import Button – Import stiffener geometry from a file.
Export Button – Export stiffener geometry into a file.
Roof Structure Window

The Roof Structure window allows users to modify parameters for each
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The Roof Structure window is separated into different areas, General

Design Parameters, Bracing Parameters, Total Weight, Rafter Calculations,
Girder Calculations, Column Calculations, and Commands.
General Design Parameters Area
The General Design Parameters area includes the following data:
Mount Radius – Specifies column’s mount radius.
Column Qty – Specifies column quantity.
Rafter Qty Per Girder act. – Specifies the rafter’s actual quantity per
girder.
Rafter Qty Per Girder req. – Displays rafter required quantity per girder.
Rafter Qty Per Bay act. – Displays the rafter’s actual quantity on the bay.
Rafter Qty per Bay req. – Displays rafter required quantity per bay.
Rafter Radius, Inside – Displays rafter inside radius.
Rafter Radius Outside – Displays rafter outside radius.
Bracing Parameters Area
The Bracing Parameters area includes the following data:
Bracing Qty act. – Specifies bracing actual quantity.
Bracing Qty req. – Displays bracing required quantity.
Bracing Type – Specifies bracing type. It supports two types: Type I
(Structural member), and Type II (Bar).
Bracing Length/Type – Specifies bracing bar length/structural member
type.
Bracing Size/Width – Specifies bracing bar Width/structural member size.
Bracing Thickness – Specifies bracing bar thickness.

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Total Weight Area
The Total Weight area includes the following data:
Columns - Column – Displays column’s main member weight.
Columns - Top – Displays column’s top detail weight.
Columns - Bottom – Displays column’s bottom detail weight.
Girder – Displays the girder’s weight.
Rafter – Displays rafter’s weight.
Structure Component – Displays miscellaneous structure component’s
weight.
Rafter Calculations Area
The Rafter Calculations area includes the following data:
Type – Specifies the rafter structural component type.
Size – Specifies the rafter structural component size.
Deflection, Allowable – Specifies rafter allowable deflection.
Deflection, Actual – Specifies rafter actual deflection.
Nominal Thickness, Required – Specifies rafter required nominal thickness.
Nominal Thickness, Actual – Specifies rafter actual nominal thickness.
Corroded Thickness, Required – Specifies rafter required corroded
thickness.
Corroded Thickness, Actual – Specifies the rafter’s actual corroded
thickness.
Sx, Required – Specifies rafter required section modulus.
Sx, New – Specifies rafter actual section modulus.
Sx, Corroded – Specifies rafter corroded section modulus.
R, Required – Specifies rafter required radius of gyration.
R, New – Specifies rafter actual radius of gyration.
R, Corroded – Specifies rafter corroded radius of gyration.
Bending Stress (LL + DL), Allowable – Specifies rafter allowable bending
stress for the Live Load + Dead Load Case.
Bending Stress (LL + DL), Actual – Specifies rafter actual bending stress for
the Live Load + Dead Load Case.

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Bending Stress (DL), Allowable – Specifies rafter
allowable bending stress for the Dead Load Only Case.
Bending Stress (DL), Actual – Specifies rafter actual bending stress for the
Dead Load Only Case.
Check – Specifies rafter design check.
Girder Calculations Area
The Girder Calculations area includes the following data:
Type – Specifies the girder structural component type.
Size – Specifies the girder structural component size.
Deflection, Allowable – Specifies girder allowable deflection.
Deflection, Actual – Specifies girder actual deflection.
Nominal Thickness, Required – Specifies girder required nominal
thickness.
Nominal Thickness, Actual – Specifies the girder’s actual nominal
thickness.
Corroded Thickness, Required – Specifies girder required corroded
thickness.
Corroded Thickness, Actual – Specifies the girder’s actual corroded
thickness.
Sx, Required – Specifies girder required section modulus.
Sx, New – Specifies girder actual section modulus.
Sx, Corroded – Specifies girder corroded section modulus.
R, Required – Specifies girder required radius of gyration.
R, New – Specifies girder’s actual radius of gyration.
R, Corroded – Specifies girder corroded radius of gyration.
Bending Stress (LL + DL), Allowable – Specifies girder allowable bending
Bending Stress (LL + DL), Actual – Specifies girder’s actual bending stress
for the Live Load + Dead Load Case.
Bending Stress (DL), Allowable – Specifies girder allowable bending stress
for the Dead Load Only Case.
Bending Stress (DL), Actual – Specifies the girder’s actual bending stress
for the Dead Load Only Case.

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Check – Specifies rafter design check
Column Calculations Area
The Column Calculations area includes the following data:
Type – Specifies the column structural component type.
Sub-Column Size 1 – Specifies the column’s first member structural
component size.
Sub-Column Size 2 – Specifies the column’s second member structural
component size.
Nominal Thickness, Required – Specifies column required nominal
thickness.
Nominal Thickness, Actual – Specifies column actual nominal thickness.
Corroded Thickness, Required – Specifies column required corroded
thickness.
Corroded Thickness, Actual – Specifies column’s actual corroded
thickness.
Area, Required – Specifies column required section area.
Area, New – Specifies column actual section area.
Area, Corroded – Specifies column corroded section area.
R, Required – Specifies column required radius of gyration.
R, New – Specifies column actual radius of gyration.
R, Corroded – Specifies column corroded radius of gyration.
Bending Stress (LL + DL), Allowable – Specifies column allowable bending
Bending Stress (LL + DL), Actual – Specifies column actual bending stress
for the Live Load + Dead Load Case.
Bending Stress (DL), Allowable – Specifies column allowable bending
stress for the Dead Load Only Case.
Bending Stress (DL), Actual – Specifies column actual bending stress for
the Dead Load Only Case.
Check – Specifies rafter design check
Commands Area
The Commands area includes the following buttons:

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Set Standard Values – Set standard values for all
structural elements. Standard values are defined in the Options file. Set
minimum values for the standard configuration that passes the design
checks.
Set Min Values – Set minimum values for the current configuration that
pass the design checks.
Import Default Button – Import default structural bays configuration.
Export Default Button – Export default structural bays configuration.
Import Button – Import structural bays configuration from a file.
Export Button – Export structural bays configuration into a file.
Add Nozzle Window

The Add Nozzle window allows users to add or import a list of nozzles to
the tank model.
The Add Nozzle window is separated into different areas, Nozzles Table,
and Commands.
Nozzles Table Area
The Nozzle Table area includes the following data:
TAG – Specifies the nozzle’s identification TAG.
Service – Specifies the nozzle’s service.
H/R – Specifies the nozzle’s height or radius (shell/roof) in mm/in.
Orient. – Specifies the nozzle’s orientation angle.
Proj. – Specifies the nozzle’s projection distance in mm/in.

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CA – Specifies the nozzle’s corrosion allowance in
mm/in.
Standard – Specifies the nozzle’s flange standard.
Class – Specifies the nozzle’s flange class.
Flange Type – Specifies the nozzle’s flange type.
Face – Specifies the nozzle’s flange facing.
Loc – Specifies the nozzle’s location.
NPS – Specifies the nozzle’s nominal pipe size (NPS).
SCH – Specifies the nozzle’s pipe schedule.
Type – Specifies the nozzle’s configuration type.
d1 – Specify the nozzle’s dimension “d1”.
Gooseneck Distance from the tank surface to

the elbow axis
Draw off sump Horizontal pipe extension
Outside downcomer Horizontal pipe extension
Inside downcomer Horizontal pipe extension
d2 – Specify the nozzle’s dimension “d2”.
Gooseneck Distance from the elbow axis to

the gooseneck pipe end
Draw off sump Vertical pipe extension
Outside downcomer Vertical pipe extension
Inside downcomer Vertical pipe extension
d3 – Specify the nozzle’s dimension “d3”. This dimension is saved for

future nozzle configurations.
Reinf. – Specifies the nozzle’s reinforcement type.
Blind – Specifies the nozzle’s blinded status.
Pipe – Specifies the nozzle’s pipe material.
Fittings – Specify the nozzle’s pipe fitting material.
Flanges – Specify the nozzle’s flange material.
Studs – Specifies the nozzle’s studs’ material.
Nuts – Specify the nozzle’s nuts material.
Reinf. – Specifies the nozzle’s reinforcement material.

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Notes – Specify the nozzle’s notes.
Commands Area
The Commands area includes the following buttons:
Import Button – Import nozzle table from a spreadsheet (.xls).
OK Button – Exit window importing nozzle list to tank model.
Nozzle Import Window

The Nozzle Import window allows users to import a list of nozzles directly
from a spreadsheet (.xls) file.
The Nozzle Import window is separated into different areas, Import

Parameters, Table Profile, and Commands.
Import Parameters Area
The Import Parameters area includes the following fields:
File Path– Specifies the path of the spreadsheet file (.xls) to import the list
of nozzles information.
Table Sheet – Specifies the sheet containing the list of nozzles’
information.
Table Range – Specifies the cell range containing the list of nozzles
information.
Length Unit – Specifies the thickness unit for the imported information.
Material, Pipe– Specifies the pipe material used for imported nozzles.

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Material, Pipe Fittings – Specifies the pipe fittings
material used for imported nozzles.
Material, Flanges– Specifies the pipe flange used for imported nozzles.
Material, Studs– Specifies the studs material used for imported nozzles.
Material, Reinforcing Plate – Specifies the plate material used for
imported nozzles.
Table Profile Area
The Table Profile area includes the following fields:
Nozzle NPS – Specify the nozzle’s nominal pipe size (NPS) column from
the imported table.
SCH – Specify the nozzle’s schedule column from the imported table.
Acceptable values are schedule values from a table or a dimension with
units (mm or in). If a value with dimension is set such as “0.5 in” a custom
pipe component is used instead of a standard one.
TAG – Specify the nozzle’s identification TAG column from the imported
table.
Quantity – Specify the nozzle’s quantity column from the imported table.
Additional nozzles are offset from the first one by a pre-defined angle.
Acceptable field values are integers only.
Loc – Specify the nozzle’s location column from the imported table.
Acceptable field values are:
Shell Nozzle Shell

Shell nozzle
Roof Nozzle Roof
Roof nozzle
Note: values are not case-sensitive.
Type – Specify the nozzle’s type column from the imported table.
Acceptable field values are:
Double Flange Double

Double flange
Single Flange Nozzle
Single
Single flange
Gooseneck Gooseneck
Goose neck
Goose-neck
Draw off sump Drawoff
Draw off

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Draw off sump
Outside downcomer Outside downcomer
Inside downcomer Inside downcomer
downcomer
Cleanout Cleanout
Flush-cleanout
Flush cleanout
Manhole Manhole
Manway
Rectangular Rectangular
Rectangular opening
Orientation – Specify the nozzle’s orientation column from the imported
table. Acceptable field values are numbers only.
Elevation/Radius – Specify the nozzle’s elevation/radius column from the
imported table. Acceptable field values are numbers only. Dimension
unit is set on the Length Unit field located in the Import Parameters area.
Projection – Specify the nozzle’s projection column from the imported
table. Acceptable field values are numbers only. Dimension unit is set on
the Length Unit field located in the Import Parameters area.
d1 – Specify the nozzle’s dimension “d1” column from the imported
Gooseneck Distance from the tank surface to

the elbow axis
Draw off sump Horizontal pipe extension
Outside downcomer Horizontal pipe extension
Inside downcomer Horizontal pipe extension

Gooseneck Distance from the elbow axis to

the gooseneck pipe end
Draw off sump Vertical pipe extension
Outside downcomer Vertical pipe extension
Inside downcomer Vertical pipe extension


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the Length Unit field located in the Import
Parameters area. This dimension is saved for future nozzle configurations.
CA – Specify the nozzle’s corrosion allowance column from the imported
the Length Unit field located in the Import Parameters area
Flange Standard – Specify the nozzle’s flange standard column from the
imported table. Acceptable field values are:
AME B16.5 ASME B16.5

ASMEB16.5
ASME-B16.5
B16.5
ASME B16.47a ASME B16.47a
ASMEB16.47a
ASME-B16.47a
B16.47a
ASME B16.47b ASME B16.47b
ASMEB16.47b
ASME-B16.47b
B16.47b
API 650 API 650
API650
API-650
Flange Class – Specify the nozzle’s flange class column from the
75# #75
75
75#
150# #150
150
150#
300# #300
300
300#
400# #400
400
400#
600# #600
600
600#
900# #900
900
900#

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1500# #1500
1500
1500#
2500# #2500
2500
2500#
Flange Type – Specify the nozzle’s flange type column from the imported
table. Acceptable field values are:
Flush Cleanout Flush-type

Flush-type Cleanout
Cleanout
Flush Cleanout
Rectangular Opening
Rectangular
Rectangular Plate
Rectangular-plate
Circular Circular
Circular Plate
Circular-plate
Welding Neck Flange WN
WNRF
WNFF
Welding neck
Weldneck
Welding neck flange
Slip On Flange SO
SORF
SOFF
Slip On
Slip-On
Slip On Flange
Slip-On Flange
Socket Flange Socket
Socket Flange
Lapped Flange Lapped
Lap-joint
Lapped Flange
Threaded Flange Threaded
Threaded Flange
Flange Face – Specify the nozzle’s flange face column from the imported
Raised Face (RF) SORF

WNRF
RF

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Raised Face (RF)
Flat Face (FF) SOFF
WNFF
FF
Flat Face
Flat Face (FF)
Blinded – Specify the nozzle’s blinded status column from the imported
With Blind Flange Y

Yes
Blinded
Without Blind Flange N
No
-
Blank
Reinforcement – Specify the nozzle’s reinforcement type column from the
None N
No
-
Blank
Circular Reinforcement Circular
Circular Reinforcement
Circular Shape
Diamond Reinforcement Diamond
Diamond Reinforcement
Diamond Shape
Reinforcement (Low/Reg) – Specify the nozzle’s reinforcement
low/regular type column from the imported table. Acceptable field
values are:
Low-type Low
Low type
Low-type
Regular-type Regular
Regular type
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Reinforcement Length – Specify the nozzle’s
reinforcement length column from the imported table. Acceptable field
values are numbers only. Dimension unit is set on the Length Unit field
located in the Import Parameters area
Reinforcement Thickness – Specify the nozzle’s reinforcement thickness
column from the imported table. Acceptable field values are numbers
only. Dimension unit is set on the Length Unit field located in the Import
Parameters area
Service – Specify the nozzle’s service column from the imported table.
Notes – Specify the nozzle’s notes column from the imported table.
Commands Area
Import Button – Import nozzle import parameters from a file.
Export Button – Export nozzle import parameters into a file.
Cancel Button – Exit window without importing nozzle list.
OK Button – Exit window importing nozzle list.
Edit Nozzle Window

The Edit Nozzle window allows users to modify nozzle data and
components.
The Edit Nozzle window is separated into different areas, Nozzle Data,
Components Tree, Components, and Commands.
Nozzle Data Area
The Nozzle Data area includes the following fields:
Nozzle TAG– Specifies the nozzle’s identification TAG.

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Service– Specifies the nozzle’s identification
service.
Type– Specifies the nozzle’s location.
Orientation Angle– Specifies the nozzle’s orientation angle.
Elevation– Specifies the nozzle’s elevation.
Nozzle to Tank Fillet Weld– Specifies the nozzle-to-tank fillet weld size.
Nominal Pipe Size – Displays the nozzle’s nominal pipe size (NPS).
Schedule – Displays the nozzle’s pipe schedule.
Flange Standard– Displays the nozzle’s flange standard.
Flange Type – Displays the nozzle’s flange type.
Flange Class – Displays the nozzle’s flange class.
Flange Face – Displays the nozzle’s flange facing.
Material, Pipe – Specifies the nozzle’s pipe material.
Material, Pipe Fittings– Specifies the nozzle’s pipe fitting material.
Material, Flanges – Specifies the nozzle’s flange material.

Material, Studs – Specifies the nozzle’s studs material.
Material, Nuts – Specifies the nozzle’s nuts material.
Material, Plate – Specifies the nozzle’s plate material.
Notes– Specify the nozzle’s notes.
Component Weld Type – Specifies the nozzle’s components’ weld type.
Component Bevel Type – Specifies the nozzle’s components’ bevel type.
Component Fillet Weld – Specifies the nozzle’s components’ fillet weld
size.
Reinforcing Plate Shape – Specifies the nozzle’s reinforcing plate shape.
Reinforcing Plate Type – Specifies the nozzle’s reinforcing plate type.
Nozzle Reinforcement (t)– Specifies the nozzle’s reinforcing plate
thickness.
Nozzle Reinforcement (CA) – Specifies the nozzle’s reinforcing plate

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Nozzle Reinforcement Gap – Specifies the nozzle’s
reinforcing plate neck-to-reinforcement gap.
Reinforcing Plate Diameter (D0) – Specifies the nozzle’s circular chape
reinforcing plate diameter.
Reinforcing Plate Length (L) – Specifies the nozzle’s diamond shape
reinforcing plate length.
Reinforcing Plate Fillet Weld – Specifies the nozzle’s reinforcement plate
fillet weld size.
Insert Plate Type – Specifies the nozzle’s insert plate type.
Insert Plate Thickness – Specifies the nozzle’s insert plate thickness.
Insert Plate Height – Specifies the nozzle’s insert plate height.
Insert Plate Width – Specifies the nozzle’s insert plate width.
Insert Plate Corner Radius – Specifies the nozzle’s insert plate corner
radius.
Nozzle Reinforcement Impact Test – Specifies the nozzle’s reinforcing

plate impact test requirement by the user.
Nozzle Neck Impact Test – Specifies the nozzle’s neck impact test
requirement by the user.
Nozzle Flange Impact Test– Specifies the nozzle’s flange impact test
Nozzle Cover Impact Test– Specifies the nozzle’s cover impact test
Nozzle is Access Opening – Specifies the nozzle as an access opening.
Full Nozzle Area Replacement – Specifies the nozzle’s reinforcement area
to fully compensate shell perforated area.
Exclude Shell Area – Specifies to exclude shell area into reinforcement
calculations.
Exclude Outward Neck Area – Specifies to exclude outward neck area
into reinforcement calculations.
Exclude Inward Neck Area – Specifies to exclude inward neck area into
reinforcement calculations.

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Stress-relieved periphery welds– Specify the
nozzle’s periphery welds to be stress-relieved.
Stress-relieved assembly – Specifies the nozzle’s assembly to be stress-
relieved.
Allow opening in shell butt-weld – Allows the nozzle to intersect shell
seams.
Allow Table 5.6 Manhole Elevation – Allow Table 5.6 for manhole
elevation requirements.
Components Tree Area
The Components Tree includes the following root nodes: External Piping,
Internal Piping, and Unassigned Components.
External Piping – All components from this node are external to the tank
surface.
Internal Piping – All components from this node are internal to the tank
surface.
Unassigned Components – All components from this node are
unassigned and excluded from the tank model and Bill Of Materials.
Users may drag and drop components to arrange them to change zones
or alter the component’s order.
By right-clicking on a node in the Components Tree, the user is given
access to operations that can be applied to the selected piping
component.
follows:
Edit – Edit the selected piping component.
Clone – Copy the selected piping component. The selected piping
component is cloned and added to the Unassigned Component node.
Delete – Delete the selected piping component.

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Component Area
The Components area includes all piping components that can be
added to the Components Tree.
By left-clicking on a component an Edit Component window is opened

with a standard component information for the user to make
modifications.
By right-clicking on a component a standard component is added to
the Components Tree.
Color Selection Dialog

The Color Selection Dialog allows the user to choose a specific color
value. The user can generate a color value by modifying the RGB or hue,
saturation, luminosity (HSL) color values of the dialog box user interface.
The Color Selection Dialog box returns the RGB value of the color
selected by the user.

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If the user clicks the OK button, the old color is
replaced by the new one selected by the user.
If the user cancels the Color Selection Dialog box or an error occurs no
modification is done.
RGB Color Model
The RGB model is used to designate colors for displays and other devices
that emit light. Valid red, green, and blue values range from 0 through
255, with 0 indicating minimum intensity and 255 indicating maximum
intensity. The following illustration shows how the primary colors red,
green, and blue can be combined to produce four additional colors.
(For display devices, the color black results when the red, green, and
blue values are set to 0. In display technology, black is the absence of all
colors.)
The following table lists eight colors of the RGB model and their
associated RGB values.
Color RGB values
Red 255, 0, 0
Green 0, 255, 0
Blue 0, 0, 255
Cyan 0, 255, 255
Magenta 255, 0, 255

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Yellow 255, 255, 0
White 255, 255, 255
Black 0, 0, 0
HSL Color Model

The Color Selection Dialog box provides controls for specifying HSL
values. The following illustration shows the color spectrum control and the
luminosity slide control that appear in the Color Selection Dialog box. The
illustration also shows the ranges of values the user can specify with these
controls.
In the Color Selection Dialog box, the saturation and luminosity values
must be in the range 0 through 240, and the hue value must be in the
range 0 through 239.
Converting HSL Values to RGB Values
The dialog box procedure provided in the Color Selection Dialog box
contains code that converts HSL values to the corresponding RGB
values. The following table lists eight colors of the RGB model and their
associated HSL and RGB values.
Color HSL values RGB values
Red 0, 240, 120 255, 0, 0
Green 40, 240, 120 0, 255, 0
Blue 80, 240, 120 0, 0, 255

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Cyan 120, 240, 120 0, 255, 255
Magenta 160, 240, 120 255, 0, 255
Yellow 200, 240, 120 255, 255, 0
White 0, 0, 240 255, 255, 255
Black 0, 0, 0 0, 0, 0

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The following commands are available on the Analyze panel on the

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The following commands are available on the References panel on the

Saves the current plotted 3D model as an STL File (*.stl).

Saves the current plotted 3D model as a STEP File (*.stp).

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Sets configuration options for this analysis.

Opens the Windows Calculator Utility.

The following commands are available on the Plot panel on the

Surface and Outline

Shows the objects with shaded surfaces and outlined edges.

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Shows the objects with shaded surfaces and smooth edges.

The following commands are available on the Display panel on the

Turn on the display terrain grid option.

Turn on the display coordinate system option.

Turn on the display nozzle tags option.

Turn on the display liquid level option.

Turn on the display transparency option.

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The following commands are available on the Window panel on the

Show hidden windows.

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The Design Parameters tab is organized in different areas labeled Tank

Tank Design Parameters

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Top of Shell Height – Specifies the tank shell height.

Design Temperature – Specifies the design temperature.

Ambient Temperature – Specifies the ambient temperature.

Design Metal Temperature – Specifies the minimum design temperature

Capacity Unit – Specifies the unit to display capacity values.

Maximum Capacity – Specifies the maximum capacity in the units

Nominal Capacity – Specifies the nominal capacity in the units selected.

Minimum Operating Capacity – Specifies the minimum operating

Overfill Protection Volume Requirement – Specifies the overfill protection

Normal Operating Internal Pressure – Specifies the normal operating

Normal Operating External Pressure – Specifies the normal operating

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Design External Pressure – Specifies the design external pressure of the

Maximum Emptying Rate – Specifies the maximum emptying rate of the

API 650 5.3.5 Purchaser approval – Specifies Purchaser's agreement in

Liquid Product Parameters

Specific Gravity – Specifies the specific gravity of the product stored in

Seismic Design Parameters

Seismic Site Class – Specifies the seismic site class, a classification

K – Specifies the coefficient to adjust the spectral acceleration from 5 %

TL – Specifies the regional-dependent transition period for longer period

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Av – Specifies the vertical earthquake acceleration parameter in g.

Ac – Specifies the convective design response spectrum acceleration

Ai – Specifies the impulsive design response spectrum acceleration

Af– Specifies the acceleration coefficient for sloshing wave height

Q – Specifies the scaling factor from the MCER to the design-level

Fa – Specifies the acceleration-based site coefficient (at 0.2 sec period).

Fv – Specifies the velocity-based site coefficient (at 1.0 sec period).

Ss – Specifies the 5% damped, spectral response acceleration parameter

S1 – Specifies the 5 % damped, spectral response acceleration

S0 – Specifies the 5 % damped, spectral response acceleration

Sds – Specifies the design, 5% damped, spectral response acceleration