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Interpretation of OSHA standard about diked area for flammable liquid storage
I have trouble understanding this part of OSHA's code about dikes: 1910.106(b)(2)(vii)(c)(1) Except as provided in subdivision (2) of this subdivision, the volumetric capacity of the diked area shall not be less than the greatest amount of liquid that can be released from the largest tank...- bottle77
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- Forum: Codes and standards general discussion
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Help with Storage Tank Bolt Failure
My company installed two 10,000 gal 304 SS tanks Just outside our plant back in February November 2018 (time flies). They are roughly 8.25' in diameter. One is holding a chemical that is 7.9 lbs/gal the other holds a chemical that is 8.69lbs/gal. The material comes in at 140F, and we try to keep...- bottle77
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- Forum: Storage tank engineering
