A Study on Leakage Diffusion of Double-Layer Structure of Oil Storage Tank

Abstract:

A double-layer structure of oil storage tank was proposed in this paper to overcome the shortcomings of existing oil storage tanks and its detection method. Using 93# gasoline, diesel and water as working medium, the leakage diffusion characteristic of tank floor was researched based on a experimental system. The research results testify the reliability and sensitivity of the experimental system. Furtherly, the influencing rule of leak positions and leak volume (Q) on the leakage diffusion was studied by using 93# gasoline. The results show that for the same amount of leakage, the leakage on the center of tank floor diffused quickly, was the most easily detected part; and that on the edge of the tank floor was the most difficult to be detected. For leakage occurred in same position, the volume fraction (φ) in pipeline increased with the increase of leakage. The result of research has a great significance for fastening localization of double bottom structure of oil storage tank.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 220-223)
• Pages: 487-493
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.220-223.487
• Online since: November 2012
• Authors: Fu Jun Liu, Li Wei Zhao, Yue Qiang Qian
• Keywords: Double-Layer Structure, Experimental Study, Leakage Diffusion, Storage Tank

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