ABSTRACT
Production, refining, and distribution of petroleum products require many different types and sizes of storage tanks. Small bolted or welded tanks might be ideal for production fields while larger, welded storage tanks are used in distribution terminals and refineries. There are many factors that should be considered in the selection of storage tanks in oil field operations. Field operating conditions, storage capacities, and specific designs are most important. Storage tanks are often cylindrical in shape, perpendicular to the ground with flat bottoms, and with a fixed or floating roof. Atmospheric storage tanks, both fixed roof and floating roof tanks are used to store liquid hydrocarbons in the field.
