Help with EPA TANKS Software
Help with EPA TANKS Software
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Dear all,
I am using TANKS EPA software to estimate the emissions of a storage tank farm but I am facing two problems I don't know how to handle.
- I am using internal floating roof tanks with nitrogen blanketing in the space between the floating cover and the fixed roof. How does it affect the volatile emissions of the tank instead of using open vents?
- In addition, TANKS is limited to vents pressure setting not exceeding 1 psig. In some cases, we would like to know the effect of increasing the setting pressure in the emissions. How can I do it?
I am looking for any help or suggestions regarding documentation, technical papers, books or other software which let me simulate those scenarios.
Thank you.
I am using TANKS EPA software to estimate the emissions of a storage tank farm but I am facing two problems I don't know how to handle.
- I am using internal floating roof tanks with nitrogen blanketing in the space between the floating cover and the fixed roof. How does it affect the volatile emissions of the tank instead of using open vents?
- In addition, TANKS is limited to vents pressure setting not exceeding 1 psig. In some cases, we would like to know the effect of increasing the setting pressure in the emissions. How can I do it?
I am looking for any help or suggestions regarding documentation, technical papers, books or other software which let me simulate those scenarios.
Thank you.





RE: Help with EPA TANKS Software
As far as increasing the pressure goes, I can't help you. However, try to get in touch with Rob Ferry of the TGB partnership (www.TGBpartnership.com). He is THE MAN when it comes to estimating storage tank emissions. Unfortunately, this also means he is difficult to get on the phone.
Good luck,
minisinkford
RE: Help with EPA TANKS Software