Flammable liquid storage tank
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I want to design an atmospheric-pressure storage tank with a capacity of 100 cubic meters for flammable liquid (dichloroethane). Is it necessary to use a tank equipped with a head? Can’t it be flat? If a head must be used, is it better to design it as vertical or horizontal? Is it easy to transport such a large, eye-catching device?
For a pressure vessel with a capacity of 100 cubic meters for storing flammable liquid (dichloroethane) at atmospheric pressure, it is not necessary to choose one with a head. Flat-top ones are also okay, but they are not easy to transport. It is recommended to design it as a horizontal type with a head, as it is easier to transport than a vertical type. . .
In favor of a 100 cubic meter horizontal tank with a head
These atmospheric pressure tanks must be fabricated on-site, as there is no need for transportation.
It is usually fabricated and installed on-site; a melon-rind panel with a diameter of 5 meters and a height of 6 meters is suitable, though the specific requirements depend on the location on site. A pressure resistance of around 6 mm at normal pressure is sufficient.
Both vertical and horizontal types are available. Vertical stations take up less space, while horizontal ones require more space; however, the horizontal type is generally chosen as it is easier to operate. Choose a cover for easy transportation
A flat top is acceptable, but since it is at atmospheric pressure and the plate thickness is relatively thin, I think reinforcement bars made of angle steel or channel steel should be installed on the flat top.
From a production cost perspective, it is more reasonable to design it with a flat base and a conical top; transporting 100 cubic meters should not be a problem
With such large transportation constraints, there are many limitations: L
Unless the work is done on-site, vertical cone-shaped items generally cannot be transported, as they are too tall and wide, resulting in high transportation costs
100 cubic meters isn’t large; it’s better to design it as a horizontal type for easier transportation. If it must be vertical, a conical top is recommended.