Plant Engineering: Storage Tanks
Specialized Storage Tank Design & Detail Engineering
From shop-fabricated vessels to complex field-erected tank farms. API 650, API 620 & ASME compliant.
We have partnered with global EPCs and fabricators to deliver fabrication-ready engineering packages. Our scope includes full mechanical design, shell/head development, and structural access integration, designed to eliminate site-level conflicts and shop-floor bottlenecks, under strict NDA protocols.
335+ storage tanks detailed, shop and field fabricated
Dual-material construction: stainless and carbon steel
Circular and rectangular, fixed roof to full agitator systems
End-to-end engineering support
Design calculations
General arrangement drawings
Fabrication & shop detailing
Shell plate development
Roof & bottom plate layouts
Nozzle orientation & detailing
Structural steel detailing
Material take-offs (MTO/BOM)
Complete fabrication documentation
335+
Tanks detailed
763,541
Max capacity (gal)
684 in.
Max tank ID
Industries served
Across Global Sectors
Oil & gas
Upstream & downstream
Petrochemical
Refineries
Chemical processing
Process plants
Power
Generation & utilities
Water
Water & wastewater
Food & beverage
Storage & processing
Scope of work
Shop-fabricated & field-erected range
SHOP FABRICATED (160+)
1,181 to 47,554 gallons; 60 in. OD to 204 in. ID; 304-304L S/S, 316 -
316L S/S, carbon steel material
FIELD FABRICATED (175+)
93,296 to 763,541 gallons; 252 in. to 684 in. ID; 304-304L S/S, 316 -
316L S/S, carbon steel material
CONFIGURATIONS
Circular and rectangular tanks; fixed roof (dome, flat, cone) or ASME
heads
Full mechanical detailing
Detailed engineering services we offer
We offer flexible engineering support tailored to your specific strategy.
Custom Shell Configurations
Dimple jackets, jumper arrangements, internal/external coils, and
double-wall secondary containment for high-transfer surfaces.
Top & Bottom Head Diversity
Fixed roofs (dome, flat, cone) and pressure-rated ASME heads
(ellipsoidal, torispherical, standard F&D).
Agitator-Ready Execution
Structural top-head reinforcement and calculated internal baffle
arrangements for agitator assemblies.
Construction & Logistics
Jig and fixture design for field-welded alignment, plus transport
shipping saddles for zero structural deformation in transit.
Wind, Seismic & Foundation Analysis
Wind and seismic load analysis, foundation load calculations, 3D
modeling, and project-specific design optimization, for safe, economical,
standards-compliant solutions.
Standards
Materials (MOC)
What you receive
A complete, fabrication-ready package
Mechanical shell design, head and support calculations, and complete fabrication blueprints, including nozzle and detail interfaces mapped to PIP standards.
Plus structural access drawings: catwalks, platforms, handrails, ladders with safety cages, and spiral stairs for field-erected tanks.
Fabrication blueprints
Foundation drawings
BOM
Access structures
Tank design to fabrication blueprints
Upstream/downstream tank farms, chemical storage, sanitary stainless steel storage
Shop or field
Two ways we deliver your tank
Shop-fabricated
Drafting packages sized for shop assembly
Custom transport shipping saddles, engineered for zero
deformation in transit
Field-erected
Tank farm installations, jig & fixture design for
weld alignment
Spiral stairs and intermediate access platforms for
large-scale field tanks
Why work with us
Add tank design capacity without adding headcount
Engineers who work API 650 calculations daily
Full documentation handed off for your own client compliance
Quality checks built into every design stage
Trusted partner to top global EPC firms under strict NDA protocols
We design products for demanding customers
Quality assurance
Our team is dedicated to making sure all the design is up to your
quality and expectations.
Decade of experience
Over 0+
products designed and delivered.
Intellectual property
Go through a strict onboarding process; we don't keep any
intellectual property. Our design, your patent.
On-time deliveries
Our teams monitor the progress and provide daily updates to ensure
that deliveries are always on time.
★★★★★
"Acufore and their employees are very professional and show good
knowledge. They are always keen to help us and resolve any issues /
queries quickly and efficiently. When a timescale is given for a task
it is generally always achieved. A great company to work with."
Project Manager
UK
★★★★★
"We enjoyed working with your team! Thank you for the support! We
will work together again."
Director of Engineering
US
★★★★★
"Acufore is a very professional company which we have done many
projects with. The team is great to work with and always get the job
done to a very high standard."
Project Coordinator
South Africa
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What information do you need to get started?
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Storage capacity, the media being stored, and site conditions are
enough to begin. Existing drawings help for brownfield or modification work, but aren't
required up front.
Do you provide PE/P.Eng. stamped drawings?
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We don't directly provide PE/P.Eng. stamped drawings. For regulated
industries that require a stamp, we work alongside our customers or their local PE/P.Eng.
partner to get drawings stamped. Our designs are completed to API 650 and API 620 for
atmospheric storage tanks, with OSHA, ASTM, CSA, and EN standards for access structures, and
PIP standards for piping interfaces.
What codes do you design to?
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API 650 and API 620 for atmospheric storage tanks, with OSHA, ASTM,
CSA, and EN standards for access structures, and PIP standards for piping interfaces.
How do you make sure a shop-built tank survives transport?
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Custom transport shipping saddles are engineered as part of the design
package, specifically to prevent structural deformation between the shop and the site.
Do I need to commit to a long-term contract?
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No. Most clients start with a single tank or a single project to
evaluate fit, then scale up only if it makes sense.
Ready to start? Fill out the form to your right, or call +1 (281) 491-1281.