What distance in meters should be designed between buried n-hexane storage tanks and pumps located outdoors?
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The 40m3 storage tank was designed in accordance with building codes, but those codes do not specify requirements regarding the distance of outdoor pumps. How do people generally address this issue?
Are there any requirements regarding the distance between the pump area and the factory building?
Can it be used as outdoor equipment for a factory building?
The above-ground pump should be placed next to the storage tank, with the horizontal distance from the pump inlet not being too large
Is there a regulatory basis? What should the specific values be?
The building codes do not address the issue of outdoor pumps
There are relevant standards; it depends on the flow rate and head capacity of your water pump, as well as the piping layout. For centrifugal pumps, the horizontal distance at which they should be installed is determined based on the maximum net positive suction head available. What’s your WeChat ID? I can help you figure it out
Is it necessary to install interlocks for liquid level with the transfer pump and discharge valves in the n-hexane storage tanks, namely the two 20m3 horizontal underground storage tanks?
Has the original poster found the guarantee specifications? I will temporarily determine the fire hazard level based on the material in the pump