Can two oil storage tanks be arranged vertically?
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Two diesel storage tanks: one is buried, can the other be placed on top of it? Are there any specific regulations that address this? I hope experts will kindly provide guidance. (The reason for considering the arrangement above and below is that the available space on site is simply insufficient.)
No, there are no regulations regarding oil depots and petrochemical plants; according to the codes for fire protection in building design, underground tanks and semi-underground tanks are not allowed to be placed in the same tank group as above-ground tanks.
Agree with the person above; it definitely won’t work. The fire separation distance between the two tanks is definitely insufficient.
If two oil tanks are placed on the ground, one above the other, is that okay? Carbon 6, carbon 7 components. Thank you!
Bro, I checked the building codes and there’s no rule stating that it’s not allowed to have the same tank group
A fire separation distance of 0.8m should be sufficient, right?
Is space really that limited when there are requirements for spacing between buried tanks and above-ground tanks? Even without regulatory requirements, think about it: if the oil tank below needs to be repaired, would you also remove the oil tank above? Also, what about fire protection?
Oh, then how do you carry out maintenance and replacements on the underground tanks? Should we take off the one on top first? Furthermore, in the event of safety accidents below, such as explosions, how can the tanks above be kept safe?
Generally, they are of the same type of medium, and the storage tanks can be arranged centrally. However, there is a safety distance between the tank walls.