Is it acceptable to design one 10m3 sulfuric acid tank along with many organic compound tanks in the same tank area?
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May I ask, can a small 10m3 tank of concentrated sulfuric acid and many tanks for organic substances be placed in the same tank area? If it’s placed in a tank area, will a bund be sufficient? Thank you!
Generally, concentrated sulfuric acid reacts with organic substances, which can lead to fires or explosions; therefore, these risks must be taken into account when designing tank areas. If a 10m3 tank of concentrated sulfuric acid is to be designed together with many tanks containing organic substances in the same tank area, a thorough risk assessment is required, along with appropriate safety measures such as fire isolation, monitoring systems, and safety inspections, to ensure the safety of that tank area. At the same time, the storage and management of concentrated sulfuric acid tanks and organic substance tanks also require strict compliance with relevant regulations and standards. -
No. Concentrated sulfuric acid is a strong oxidizing agent and a corrosive substance; it can cause fires and explosions upon contact with organic materials
It’s not impossible either; I looked into the specifications in detail. It’s possible!
The specifications do not explicitly state that it is not allowed, but based on the experience of process engineers, if there are other alternatives, it is not recommended to proceed in this way. Concentrated sulfuric acid reacts with organic substances, releasing heat and posing a fire risk. If it must be done, protective measures and safety plans should be put in place.