Help :
I have just been offered a steel tank that has the makings of a
shallow diving sub . It is around 41 inches in dia and about 18 feet long
.It is made of A-455 steel 5/16th thick, which is a recommended pressure vessel
steel. I would shorten the shell to around 8 to 10ft. and place the T- bands
every 24 inches. but that is the problem. I am not located in an industrial area
and have been unable to find any information on welding this type of steel. I
think the tank is very similar to what Dan Brewer started with. If anyone can
provide any insight it will be a great help. the tank is old but a mechanical
engineer told me that is not a bad thing as time has most likely stress relieved
it, but inspect it for corrosion. This will not be a problem after I cut
one end off (so much for the stress relief).
Jim it good to see you progressing so well with your project . I know
this is your busy time at work, but should make another trip west you are
welcome here.
thanks
Randy
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