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Introduction
Steel tanks are an integral part of the storage infrastructure of petroleum products. They are used at oil bases, industrial enterprises, gas stations, processing complexes and logistics terminals. The choice of the type of tank depends on a number of factors: product volume, accommodation conditions, available space, fire safety requirements, and convenience. In this article, we will look at three main types of steel tanks for storage of petroleum products - vertical, horizontal and underground - compare their design features, purpose and operational advantages.
1. Vertical tanks for petroleum products
Design:
These are cylindrical steel tanks installed on a concrete or earthen foundation. Depending on the type of roof, they can be equipped with flat, conical or dome floor, as well as a floating roof to reduce the evaporation of volatile components.
Benefits:
- The optimal solution for large volumes (100 to 50,000 m³).
- Compact placement on the site due to vertical orientation.
- Possibility of use of automated level control systems, temperature, fire extinguishing.
- Convenience in hydrostatic testing and maintenance.
Appointment:
- Long -term or constant storage of raw oil, fuel oil, diesel fuel, technical liquids.
Application:
- Oil bases, oil refineries, large logistics objects.
2. Horizontal tanks for petroleum products
Design:
These are steel cylindrical containers, which are placed horizontally on special supports (saddles). They are installed both aboveground and underground.
Benefits:
- Lower manufacturing costs for up to 100 m³.
- Easy integration into existing infrastructure.
- Ease of maintenance provided above -ground placement.
- Mobile use.
Appointment:
- Temporary or distributed storage of gasoline, diesel, lubricants, light oil fractions.
Application:
- Gas stations, motor transport enterprises, mobile storage, reserve storage systems.
3. Underground tanks for petroleum products
Construction:
Reservoirs are placed underground in protective casing or special mines. Additionally treated with anti -corrosion coatings with high chemical resistance. Often used as double -walled containers with built -in leakage control systems.
Benefits:
- Complete integration into the landscape (do not occupy land area).
- Protection against external temperature fluctuations and solar radiation.
- Higher level of safety when storing flammable products.
- Minimizing visual impact on the object.
Appointment:
- Storage of gasoline, diesel, alcohol -containing mixtures in areas with limited space or increased requirements for ecology.
Application:
- Gas stations, commercial facilities in urban development, infrastructure with strict environmental standards.
Conclusion
Each type of tank has its advantages and purpose. Vertical tanks are ideal for storage of large volumes of petroleum products on an industrial scale. Horizontal tanks are convenient for local use on small objects. Underground tanks are the best choice for limited space or high environmental requirements.
The rational choice of the type of tank, taking into account the operating conditions, the type of product and the specifics of the site, allows to ensure the safety, efficiency and economy of the process of storage of petroleum products.
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