Oil Underground Storage
Underground storage* is most advantageous when large volumes are to be stored. underground storage is especially advantageous for...
Vapor-Recovery System
Vapor-recovery systems are of two basic types. One type connects a vacuum line to the tank and transports the tank vapors to a processing...
Preventing Evaporation and Gravity Losses
Much can be done by the producer to prevent undue losses of crude oil by evaporation. Products should be introduced into storage as cool...
Factors Contributing to Vapor and Gravity Losses
Several factors affect and contribute to vapor and gravity losses in storage tanks: (I) vapor pressure of the product stored, (2)...
Factors Contributing to Vapor and Gravity Losses
Several factors affect and contribute to vapor and gravity losses in storage tanks: (I) vapor pressure of the product stored, (2)...
Vapor Losses
Vapors emitted from the vents and/or relief valves of a storage tank are generated in two ways: they are forced out of the tank during...
Tank Grades
Selection of the proper location on the lease for storage tanks is of prime importance. Technical Data used in the field explained in ...
Tank-Battery Installation and Hookup
A tank battery should contain at least two tanks and usually have a capacity equal to 4 days’ production. Technical Data used in the...
Production Equipment
The suggested setting and connection plan for a typical tank battery is shown in Figs. 1 I .5 and I I .6. The pipeline connection in the...
Materials of Construction
Shop- and field-welded, and bolted storage tanks are customarily fabricated from mild-quality carbon steel. Most common for welded tanks...