Why is the pressure-bearing capacity of storage tanks so low
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For ordinary storage tanks, such as atmospheric-pressure tanks with a capacity of over 500 m3, their pressure resistance is only a few KPA. Why is their pressure resistance so low? The material of the storage tank seems quite thick; why then is its pressure resistance so low? Please share your thoughts; extra points for that
This question is quite interesting: lol There are various types of storage tanks, each with a different shape. Storage media vary and are designed according to specific needs; after all, the thicker the material, the higher the pressure it can withstand, and the higher the cost of the material and production. The rationality of the design still needs to be considered in terms of cost. There are also spherical tanks with a volume greater than this, whose test pressure reaches 4.5 MPa.
You know it’s a atmospheric pressure storage tank; still you ask. Seeing that the material is thick, how do you make the comparison? By intuition? If you have such skills, then why use SW, a software for stress analysis?
Compared to the height diameter, the wall thickness is quite small
After all, storage tanks are designed for storing liquids, not for withstanding pressure; of course, there are also high-pressure storage devices, such as spherical tanks
First, the structural design of the equipment determines that its pressure resistance will not be very high. Second, if the pressure is increased, even considering only the cylinder wall thickness, it will be quite thick.
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Shouldn’t we look beyond the surface to understand the essence? Essentially, it is a pressure vessel at normal pressure, so the design pressure isn’t high; P
How high can the pressure be in a storage tank at atmospheric pressure? Try using mobile tank trucks or tanks used in gas stations to see.