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[usmanbasha]

While there will be a continous blanketing gas( say Nitrogen) supply for the Atmospheric Ammonia Storage Tank, I wonder whether there is a need of any Buffer Tank to supply nitrogen to the Ammonia Tank. If so what should be its hold up volume. Appreciate an answer from Duble walled Ammonia Atmospheric Tank Designer or user.

 

[TD2K]

Pressure control is normally a fast responding loop. I would only consider a buffer tank if the nitrogen supply header piping can't keep up with the maximum demand. Is there a critical aspect to the N2 blanket system that requires you to be able to maintain the N2 pad in the event N2 supply is lost similar to an instrument air tank for a control valve?

 

[GHartmann]

Atmospheric ammonia storage tanks will not have a nitrogen buffer. The storage tank system must be provided with a "refrigertion" compressor that takes ammonia from the tank, compresses the vapor, condenses the vapor to liquid, and then returns the liquid to storage. The sizing of the refrigeration systmem will be determined by:

-tank heat gain.
-vapor displacement (from an unloading pump)
-flash load from condensed refrigerant.
-flash load and vapor displacement from any plant loads
-flash load from loading of a barge or rail car.

In case of failure of the refrigeration system the vent gases are typically routed to a flare system.

Good luck!