AMETANK now has training videos for API storage tank design

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AMETank, a large-scale storage tank design software, was developed by the American company Technosoft. It is currently very popular worldwide, with thousands of clients across the globe, and is a leader in the field of tank design and drawing production. It enables rapid setup and design of above-ground storage tanks (whether welded in the workshop or on-site), as well as detailed structural design. The design specifications include API650, API620, AWWA, and EN-14015. It is possible to perform design calculations for tanks, roof panels, bottom plates, and various structural components. For storage tanks, calculations can be performed for internal pressure, external pressure, wind, and seismic loads; snow load and other concentrated loads can also be added. The calculation report includes complete reference formulas and detailed design steps. The report provides the minimum dimensions of various components in the system under different conditions, which serve as default values. AMETank features a comprehensive interactive 3D operation interface. The configuration and layout of the tank shell, bottom plate, top plate, structure, as well as the subsystems can all be defined through intuitive menus. It takes less than 2 hours for an engineer to complete a full and detailed tank design, which includes: the 3D geometric model of the tank as well as a bill of materials ； Proportional drawing, including elevations, construction details, assembly layout diagrams, component lists, material sheets, weight lists, and cost tables. Supports pipeline systems for multi-stage sampling, overflow, discharge, diffusion, foaming, and suction. Moreover, there are various optional types available for structural attachments, end flanges, etc. The manhole cover can be equipped with an optional boom, hinges, and a handle connected to the housing or top plate. It supports rectangular and circular hatches, holes, flanged nozzles, elbows, and other accessories. A liquid level indicator and measuring electrodes can be added. It supports eyebolts, grounding eyebolts, tray struts, as well as a variety of internal and external accessories. Supports panel layouts for tube sections, bottom plates, and all types of top plates, as well as detailed information for manufacturing. Detailed information includes plate dimensions, overlap, and butt welding types, etc. It may be used less by domestic design firms, but it is widely applied in the design of API storage tanks. It can be used for tanks that comply with API650 and API620 standards; EN13445 and AWWA standards are also covered, although the latter two standards receive less attention in China. On Tencent Classroom, there are videos showing how to use the software, but they cannot be downloaded; those who are interested can take a look.