Vertical Fire Water Storage Tank vs Fuel Oil Storage Tank 4

• Apr 28, 2020

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LittleInch

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Mar 27, 2013

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Density of contents.
Requirement for heating (HFO)
Frost protection
Impact of leakage

In essence not much, but too vague a question.

Remember - More details = better answers
Also: If you get a response it's polite to respond to it.

 

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• Apr 28, 2020

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JStephen

Mechanical

Aug 25, 2004

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There are other codes used for fire water tanks- notably NFPA-22.
Water tanks are normally lined.
There will normally be some differences in the appurtenances.
There are regulatory differences in location, diking, etc.

 

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• Apr 28, 2020

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mk3223

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Feb 4, 2006

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- Tank size
- Material
- Requirement of overpressure protection
- inspection and testing requirement

 

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• Apr 29, 2020

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IFRs

Petroleum

Nov 22, 2002

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You can probably use an API 650 tank design for an AWWA or NFPA water tank, but not the reverse.

 

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• May 5, 2020

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preed

Mechanical

Mar 28, 2017

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CA

Hi gent! Thanks for the help. Called up a local supplier and he was able to answer some of the questions, in addition to the what you all said. The type of seal is different. Also mentioned that optional certification are different for the tanks.

 

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