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A spherical 316 stainless steel tank will be used to contain methanol. It has an inside diameter of 5 m and will be subjected to

A spherical 316 stainless steel tank will be used to contain methanol. It has an inside diameter of 5 m and will be subjected to 300 kPa (gauge) pressure at 30°C. The tank is spot-examined and all the welds are butt welded. 

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A.) What is an appropriate corrosion allowance (in mm)?

B.) What would be the recommended design pressure?

C.) What is the required tank thickness in mm? 

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