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gibson tembo
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Diesel Tank Designs

02/02/2009 8:46 AM

iam designing a storage tank for diesel.capacity 60000 litres. acan some one assist on what should be considered the most.if possible help with some referal materials
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Re: Diesel Tank Designs

02/02/2009 1:42 PM

Please refer to API 650 - Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Service

Particularly Appendix A - Optional Design Basis for Small Tanks

(you may also want to refer to NFPA 30 and/or 31 depending on the usuage/location of the tank)

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02/02/2009 2:12 PM

Also please refer to this paper for a discussion of small tanks:

https://www.steeltank.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=uQQDU7GIVgg%3d&tabid=108&mid=502

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02/02/2009 11:54 PM

TANK WITH CATCH --

Tank mounted in 28'lx8'wx2.5'd steel containment tank.
Inside tank mounted to outer walls by 4 arms on each side.
8 lifting eyes at bottom of containment tank, 4 on each side.
Tank elevated 7" above containment tank by 8-6 inch legs.
Top:2 lifting eyes , 1-6 inch FNPT, 5-4 inch FNPT 2 of them capped, 3 with 1
inch pipe NPT.
4 foot ladder with platform and side rails.
Capacity of Containment tank is 4300 GALLONS
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Re: Diesel Tank Designs

02/03/2009 8:41 AM

Above or underground?

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Re: Diesel Tank Designs

02/03/2009 9:31 AM

above
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Re: Diesel Tank Designs

02/03/2009 12:09 PM

Hi I am a designer for Holt Caterpillar Power Systems Division, and work with all sizes of diesel tanks. There are many considerations in the design of a tank that size, like if it is close to a body of water you should have a tank with a fill cavaty arround the actual tank in case a leak forms in the main tank. Most tanks like this that are located where ambient temp. is between 110 deg F and 40 deg F are made from ASTM A36 Steel and are welded with full penatration welds.

If you need any further assistance my email is henry.halper@gmail.com contact me any time.

Henry Halper
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