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Tank blanketing

Tank blanketing # Tank blanketing also referred to as tank padding, is the process of applying a gas to the empty space in a storage tanks # Tank blanketing is typically involved using a buffer gas to protect products inside the storage container. #Benefits of Storage Tanks, blanketing System includes:- 1-        Longer life for the product in the Tank 2-        Reduced hazards like a fire hazard 3-        Longer equipment life cycles. # Blanketing systems usually operate at a slightly higher than atmospheric pressure (a few inches of the water column above atmospheric), Higher pressures than this are generally not used, as they often yield only marginal increases in results while wasting large amounts of expensive blanketing gas . # The most common gas used in blanketing is nitrogen for its inert properties, availability and relatively low cost. # Tank blanketing is used fo...

About Storage Tanks

✅ Storage tanks containing organic liquids, nonorganic liquids, vapors and can be found in many industries. Most storage tanks are designed and built to the API-650 specification. ✅ 8 Types of Storage Tanks:- 1️⃣ Fixed-Roof tanks                                                     2️⃣ External floating roof tanks                                                    3️⃣ Internal floating roof tanks                                                    4️⃣ Domed external floating roof tanks                               ...

What Is Gas Hydrate. How To Create It On Pipeline And How To Prevent It?

                            ✅ Simply hydrate is a compound, typically a crystalline one, in which water molecules are chemically bound to another compound or element. ✅ When gas molecules are trapped in a lattice of water molecules at temperatures above 0°C and pressures above one atmosphere, they can form a sta­ble solid. These solids are gas hydrates. Most gas hydrates are formed from methane (CH4). Methane is the simplest hydrocarbon and is the primary component of NG that we burn for energy. ✅ Hydrate formations in pipelines are dangerous and costly it leads to:- 1️⃣ slow down the flow of oil and gas through a pipeline. 2️⃣ block pipelines altogether. That means a production slow down 3️⃣ cause pressure build-ups that can end in fire and explosions. PLEASE READ MORE..... Industrial Catalyst And Classification. Electrical Hazards And Precautions. Renewable, Sustainable, Clean, or Green Ener...

What Is "NPSHr “ Net Positive Suction Head

✳ ️ NPSHr “ Net Positive Suction Head Required “ at the first stage impeller to ensure successful Pump operations. 📌 NPSHr is determined by the manufacturer with hydraulic testing. It is not determined by the system design – that would be NPSHa, or the net positive suction head available. NPSHa must always be > NPSHr to avoid the cavitation phenomena. ✳ ️ Min. Submergence is the amount of liquid required above the pump’s suction pipe to prevent a vortex from being created which can cause air entrapment and pre-rotation. The min. submergence is determined by the factory using a formula that is based upon the geometry and flow characteristics of the pump. ✳ ️ If the system characteristics do not meet the submergence or NPSH requirements of the pump, cavitation can occur in either case. If a vortex forms because the liquid level is too low, air can enter the pump and cause damage to the pressure changes. If there is not enough suction head available, the fluid ...