How is the loss rate determined when transporting fluid media through pipelines to storage tanks?
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The petrochemical production unit transports the liquid via pipelines to the storage tank area, where the storage department is responsible for loading it onto ships or vehicles for sale. The production unit is equipped with a mass flow meter at the outlet. My question is: based on the readings of this flow meter, what is the allowable loss rate for the storage unit, from the moment it receives the material, through storage and transportation, until the sale is completed? The storage facility has been newly built and put into operation; the liquid in question is a toxic fluid. I would appreciate the guidance of experts. Thank you!
I’ve encountered the same situation as you, but I didn’t think too much about it; the manager said it should be based on the quantity that enters the warehouse storage area! Pay attention!
Based on the tank volume, human factors can have an impact, and there will be a significant difference between the tank volume and the flow meter readings