Insulation of the outer wall of gasoline storage tanks in the oil storage and transportation tank area
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I would like to ask the experts: are there any specific regulatory requirements regarding the need for an insulation layer on the outer wall of gasoline tanks? Also, will insulation increase the evaporation of oil and gas?
There are no regulatory restrictions for this; you can do whatever you want; otherwise, those who create the regulations would have a hard time. If insulation is actually used, it shouldn’t lead to increased evaporation, right? It should decrease instead.
In fact, applying insulating coatings to the outer wall of the gasoline tank is highly beneficial for reducing the evaporation of oil and gas during hot summer weather; it also helps to save on spray cooling water and the associated operating costs.
Insulation can certainly maintain the temperature of the storage tank and reduce breathing losses. It is recommended to add insulation for light oil products.
There are no explicit requirements for installing insulation, and since oil is stored here, it is important to take care to prevent freezing of the water pipes and valves, especially during winter. The paint layer on the tank provides a certain level of thermal insulation