Kaushalya Skill University
PDIS
Safety in Chemical Process Industry
R06006010103
Prof. M.G.Desai Assignment No. 1
Date.16/8/2025
Q.1 What notifications are required to be displayed on storage tank?
Q.2 A storage is used to store 10 M3 of ‘Class-A’ type petroleum product at ground level. What
should be the diameter of dyke of Wall?
Q.3 How segregation of storage tank is done?
Q.4 How Petroleum products are classified?
Q.5 Show following with the help of schematic diagram.
1. Breather valve for release of overpressure and Vacuum.
2. Arrangement for vent pipe over storage tank of very volatile liquid.
3. Overflow line for storage of liquid emitting fumes at normal temperature
4. Bonding of two tanks to prevent them from fire due to static electricity
Q.6 What type of insulation is provided for
1. Refrigerated storage tank
2. Double wall tank
3. Tank storing Oleum.
Q.7 When overpressure in tank can occur? How can it be prevented?
Q.8 When vacuum can occur in storage tank? How can it be prevented?
Q.9 What are the types of storage tanks
1. Based on Storage conditions (Temperature, Pressure)
2. Based on shape of the tank
Q.10 What is maximum inventory level recommended for very toxic, less toxic, highly reactive or
explosive material and flammable materials?
Q.11 List various LI methods for storage tanks.
Q.12 How storage tank is protected from lighting?
Q.13 What is MOC for storing (i) 98% sulphuric acid, (ii) Hydrochloric acid (iii) Nitric acid
