Chemical Engineering - Process Equipment and Plant Design - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Process Equipment and Plant Design - Section 1 (Q.No. 5)
5.
Liquid/petroleum fuel storage tanks are built underground (as in case of petrol pumps), when the storage capacity is less than __________ kilolitres.
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Chayanika said:
2 years ago
It's for various reasons.
Space-saving: Underground tanks are typically less obtrusive and take up less space than above-ground tanks, which can be important in areas where space is limited, such as in urban areas or near buildings.
Safety: Underground tanks are less susceptible to damage from external factors such as fire, explosion, or vehicle collision, which can help prevent fuel spills and associated safety hazards.
Protection from environmental factors: Underground tanks are less exposed to weather and other environmental factors such as wind, rain, and sunlight, which can help prevent corrosion and other forms of deterioration.
Temperature regulation: Underground tanks tend to maintain a more constant temperature than above-ground tanks, which can help prevent fuel from expanding or contracting due to temperature changes, reducing the risk of fuel leaks or spills.
Regulatory requirements: In some areas, regulations may require underground storage tanks for certain types of fuel or for storage capacities above a certain threshold, regardless of the actual storage capacity.
Space-saving: Underground tanks are typically less obtrusive and take up less space than above-ground tanks, which can be important in areas where space is limited, such as in urban areas or near buildings.
Safety: Underground tanks are less susceptible to damage from external factors such as fire, explosion, or vehicle collision, which can help prevent fuel spills and associated safety hazards.
Protection from environmental factors: Underground tanks are less exposed to weather and other environmental factors such as wind, rain, and sunlight, which can help prevent corrosion and other forms of deterioration.
Temperature regulation: Underground tanks tend to maintain a more constant temperature than above-ground tanks, which can help prevent fuel from expanding or contracting due to temperature changes, reducing the risk of fuel leaks or spills.
Regulatory requirements: In some areas, regulations may require underground storage tanks for certain types of fuel or for storage capacities above a certain threshold, regardless of the actual storage capacity.
ABHAY KUMAR PANDEY said:
2 years ago
Please explain in detail.
Devam Kenge said:
6 years ago
Explain it. Please.
Jainish said:
7 years ago
How? Explain it.
Raju Sharma said:
7 years ago
Why it's happening? Please explain me.
Aakash said:
8 years ago
Please tell me the reason behind it.
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