Chemical Engineering - Petroleum Refinery Engineering - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Petroleum Refinery Engineering - Section 1 (Q.No. 31)
31.
Tanks used for the storage of petroleum products (which are inflammable) should be painted with a __________ paint.
Discussion:
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Pierre Boutass said:
1 decade ago
If more heat and temperature is absorbed, product evaporation increases inside the tank, this contribute to a loss in product volume which is stored inside the tank. Not economically feasible.
Gaurav said:
1 decade ago
It is because white color is a good reflector of light as compared to other dark colors which absorb more heat and light. This in turn helps as the obvious temperature rise (if painted by dark color) is avoided.
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Sado said:
1 decade ago
Why do we have to paint a tank carrying inflammable petroleum product with white paint?
Theyagarajan said:
1 decade ago
I need explanation for why petroleum tanks painted in white colour?
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