Can flat plates be used for the tank heads of gas stations?
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This post was last edited by qdgsj on 2010-7-20 11:57. Can flat plates be used for the tank heads of gas stations? I don’t want to use elliptical, conical, or butterfly shapes – they’re too expensive. Flat ones are cheaper; is that okay? It simply involves attaching flat plates to both ends of the cylinder.
Sure, gas stations in Guangzhou have uniform prices across the city
If cost is a concern, flat plates can certainly be used; if cost is not an issue, it is recommended to consider options such as end caps.
I think it’s not appropriate; flat plug ends are prone to deformation under stress. The substances stored in gas station tanks are all flammable, and these tanks are buried underground and subject to external forces such as the pressure of the soil covering them. In addition, if there are vent valves, there is also a certain negative pressure during operation. Under such conditions, it is difficult to ensure the stable operation of the tanks.
The disadvantage of using flat plates is that their tips tend to deform over time, which affects the service life of the tanks. Now, all the gas stations of Guangdong CNPC use elliptical end caps.
Small oil tanks generally have flat end caps.
Yes, but reinforcement bars need to be added inside.