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This post was last edited by zhengxue on 2017-6-27 at 10:07. Liquid storage tanks are used in the supply chains of every process industry, and can be found in production, distribution, and at customer sites. They are applied in all processing industries, from oil and gas and petrochemicals to specialty chemicals and high-value pharmaceuticals. Every flammable liquid has its own specific requirements. If the storage and processing requirements for flammable liquids cannot be met, it will pose safety risks, fire hazards, environmental damage caused by steam leakage, as well as challenges to team morale. To overcome these challenges, whether storage tanks need an overall pressure protection system is something that tank managers should consider. The system can be divided into three parts, each of which plays an important role. 1 Fire protection includes flame arresters and emergency relief valves. Flame arrestors are designed to prevent the spread of flames. The EPRV is designed to provide emergency pressure relief in other abnormal situations where the storage tank is exposed to stress. In terms of security, there isn’t much protection. Protect your storage tanks – no risk at all. The storage tank covering includes a nitrogen covering device called a Pad, as well as a pressure-vacuum relief valve for vapor recovery known as (PVRV). These relief devices are designed to maintain the gas pressure inside the tank within predetermined limits during material loading or unloading operations, as well as during pre-cooling contraction or expansion. Using a tank cover regulator that operates at extremely low pressures will reduce the consumption of valuable inert gases without compromising the safety of the container. The remote monitoring and data acquisition section consists of wireless or wired transmitters installed on pressure equipment, which are capable of collecting and transmitting valuable information regarding the real-time performance of the pressure instruments. Such monitoring will help operators respond immediately to any abnormalities, thereby enabling better prediction of maintenance needs and ensuring the safety of storage tanks. Turning such a complex challenge into a simple integrated solution requires uncompromising application experience and expertise.