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Are light-transmitting holes generally installed in internal floating roof tanks as well? If it is installed, where is it usually placed?

2009-02-04View Original

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Are light-transmitting holes generally installed in internal floating roof tanks as well? If it is installed, where is it usually placed?
Reply #22009-02-08
The internal floating roof tank we are going to build this year is equipped with light-transmitting holes; these holes are purchased from external suppliers. They are located on the upper part of the tank’s wall, and according to the design, they should be above the highest liquid level of the internal floating roof.
Reply #32009-02-08
It should be installed in the same location as the dome tank. If one is installed, it should be placed at the manhole with a core; if multiple are installed, they should be distributed evenly.
Reply #42009-02-08
Internal floating roof tanks should also be equipped with light-transmitting holes. If one is to be installed, it should be installed opposite the manhole with a core. If multiple are installed in a country, they are generally distributed evenly.
Reply #52009-02-11
One is also acceptable, but large storage tanks must have two or more, ideally four or more.
Reply #62009-02-14
Install one or more, depending on the size of the oil tank.
Reply #72009-02-16
So, you just install it where the vault is located. It is used for maintenance and lighting, as well as for ventilation.
Reply #82020-05-07
Internal floating roof tanks have circumferential ventilation openings, which allow for lighting and ventilation. Do I still need to set up light-transmitting holes?

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