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M
ost common acids can be stored in Standard flanged DImension all nozzle
horizontal or vertical ASME-type and dished heads locations from this line
tanks, as shown in the figures to the Manhole Vent
right, or vertical API-type tanks. Horizontal,
carbon-steel ASME-type tanks of 10,000—
40,000 gal capacity should have a plate
thickness of 3/8 in. with dished heads of
2A* 2A*
the same thickness. The thickness includes
a corrosion allowance of 1/4 in., which Knuckle radius line
provides a tank life of 15—20 years.
Weld lines
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ers for concentrated acid storage tanks at
Polyvinyl chloride pipe is recommended OD
temperatures up to 60˚C with a minimum
D (ap
for ordinary sulfuric acid, but for oleum,
lining thickness of 3/16 in. Semi-hard Submerged
Type 316 stainless steel or carbon-steel
R=O
rubber is used for lining equipment and Name fill pipe
lined with a fluorocarbon is best. plate
piping for acid up to 70˚C with FRP tanks
of vinyl-ester resin. Grounding
15 in.
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Storage. The tank bottom should be rolled
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