allowable settlement for tank with big diameter
allowable settlement for tank with big diameter
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what is maximum settlement for oil tank with big diameter i.e. 125m
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allowable settlement for tank with big diameter
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RE: allowable settlement for tank with big diameter
Sorry - just had to do that!!! You know - the 800 lb gorilla problem....
RE: allowable settlement for tank with big diameter
Total settlement will obvioulsy affect any piping connected to the tank.
RE: allowable settlement for tank with big diameter
Is this a concern about ground settlement or oil sedimentation settlement? When I saw MintJulep's answer I realized that I might have been about to respond to the wrong question.
If it is indeed ground settlement under the tank, then it depends on factors such as the soil stabilization and weight of the tank. If it's oil sedimentation settlement then it depends on amount of mixing, flow from the tank, time, and probably temperature and quality of the oil.
Please clarify.
Patricia Lougheed
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RE: allowable settlement for tank with big diameter
In general, uniform settlement all over isn't a big problem. Uniform tilting isn't a big problem. out-of-plane settlement is. If the tank has a supported roof, then differential settlement between the shell and interior will affect the roof structure.