Storage tanks bottom types
Storage tanks bottom types
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Dear all,
I have seen storage tanks (crude oil, diesel, kerosene,..) which have different bottom types: some of them have conical shape (slope approx. 1:120) with the tank center being the highest point and a drawoff sump near the shell but in other cases the bottom has inverted conical shape with the tank center being the lowest and a drawoff sump in that center.
Does anybody knows the advantages/disadvantages of each solution?
Best regards and thank you
I have seen storage tanks (crude oil, diesel, kerosene,..) which have different bottom types: some of them have conical shape (slope approx. 1:120) with the tank center being the highest point and a drawoff sump near the shell but in other cases the bottom has inverted conical shape with the tank center being the lowest and a drawoff sump in that center.
Does anybody knows the advantages/disadvantages of each solution?
Best regards and thank you





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The tanks I am working are:
Crude oil storage: diameter 65 m
kerosene: diameter 40 m
Diesel: 64 m
Gasoline: 45 m
Naphta: 30 m
Regards
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Tank Bottoms and drainage points
The drain port should be located at the lowest point of the tank. This will prevent oil at the bottom of the tank from becoming stagnant and collecting heavy contaminants, sediment and water. It is helpful if the bottom slope is between 1:10 to 1:30. While sloped or flat-bottom tanks are the most common, conical- or funnel-bottom tanks are the best to prevent accumulation of sludge and water and are preferred by many.
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