Which kind of liquid can be stored in Liquid Storage Tanks?

Each element or component in this world has to be preserved in a proper way, so that each of them can be endured for a long time. Therefore, considering the shapes, sizes, patterns and various other attributes of all the elements, different kinds of storage containers are being produced.

Now, the list of kinds of storage containers includes ‘tanks’, that are generally called as storage tanks. The storage tanks are the containers that store various types of liquids, compressed gases or mediums that are used for the short-term or long-term storage of heat or cold. Such storage tanks can also be called as liquid storage tanks.

A liquid storage tank is usually a large, heavy and gauge steel tank; the use of which can be done in various things such as large cleanup operations, oil field operations or just for the temporary storage of water or other liquids. These storage tanks are manufactured on the basis of the attributes of the various kinds of liquids and their requirements. But which kind of liquid largely can be stored in liquid storage tanks? The answer to the question is described in detail as below:

Water:

Water, which is formed naturally and is most common but utmost precious liquid in the world, is one of the kinds of liquids that can be stored in liquid storage tanks including everything from waste water and ground water to an industrial cleaning operation or a drilling operation. The types of water that can be stored in tanks include the following:

• Ground water
• Rain/storm water
• Waste water
• Snow (solid/melted)
• Contaminated water
• Demineralized water
• Distilled water
• Salt water

Chemicals:

Liquid storage tanks is capable to store several different kinds of low concentration chemicals, which can be helpful to preserve chemicals like fertilisers and pesticides, pharmaceuticals, acid in low concentration, etc. The most chemicals frequently stored in tanks include:

• Sodium hydroxide
• Magnesium hydroxide
• Aluminum chloride
• Ferrous chloride
• Fatty acid
• Sulfuric acid (under 65% concentration)
• Ammonium nitrate
• Boric acid
• Citric acid
• Hydrochloric acid
• Phosphoric acid

Fuels:

Different types of fuels can also be stored in liquid storage tanks, the types of which include:

• Jet fuel
• Diesel fuel
• Auto fuel
• Biodiesel
• Crude oil/petroleum gasoline
• Natural gas
• Ethanol

Oil:

The oil and gas, which is extracted from the plants, animals or mineral resources, and used for the lubrication, insulation or food preparation, is one of the types of liquids to be stored in liquid storage tanks. The types of oil which the tanks can hold are:

• Transformer oil
• Lube oil
• Processing oil
• Quench oil
• Mineral oil
• Cottonseed oil
• Soybean oil

Cryogenic gases:

The permanent gases such as helium, hydrogen, neon, nitrogen, oxygen, etc. when converted to a liquid form by cooling them to an extremely low temperature, for any specific purpose, are known as liquefied gases or cryogenic gases. These gases are also stored in liquid storage tanks. But, as per the discussion done earlier, considering the attributes of these liquefied gases, a different type of liquid storage tank is manufactured to store them, which is known as cryogenic storage tank.

And so, these were few kinds of liquids that are generally stored in liquid storage tanks, so that they can be preserved and used for a long time.

Safety Instructions to handle Liquid Nitrogen Containers

A serious workplace injury can change the life of not only an individual but also of his family, friends, communities and coworkers. The suffering faced by the injured and the related people can never be measured, because of all the major crises witnessed by them due to such injuries. Therefore, it becomes very necessary for the workplaces everywhere to consider various safety measures, and the workers or the employees to apply all those, for avoiding any kind of injuries.

And so, as per the contemplation of the above scenario, this article mentions and discusses in detail the safety instructions that must be considered and applied while working with the liquid nitrogen containers or tanks.
Liquid Nitrogen, which is scientifically identified as LN2, is majorly used in the sectors like manufacturing, medical, restaurants, agriculture and many other. This liquefied gas is excessively cold at -195°C (-320°F), and, if it vaporizes, then it can produce an extremely cold gas. These attributes of liquid nitrogen have the ability to cause major injury to the individual and damage to the property. Therefore, one must be careful and consider the safety instructions that are discussed below when working with liquid nitrogen and liquid nitrogen tanks.

• Liquid nitrogen is so cold that it can freeze the skin of an individual instantaneously. Therefore, an individual must not allow anything cooled in liquid nitrogen to encounter his or her bare skin and wear heavy leather, insulated gloves and goggles, if working with it.

• It is mandatory to use tongs or forceps, for removing straws or canes from the liquid nitrogen tanks.

• While working with open liquid nitrogen containers, it is necessary to wear boots and pants (or a full-length apron), which should be outside the boots to prevent the liquefied gas from getting into them.

• One should never seal the liquid nitrogen tanks with a tight-fitting plug, because it prevents the venting of the nitrogen gas or the pressure build up which can lead to the explosion of the tank. Use only the original neck tube stopper that is furnished with the tank, to seal the containers.

• The liquid nitrogen tanks must be stored and used only in fully ventilated areas. Because though nitrogen gas is not toxic, it still has the ability to displace the oxygen in the air and cause suffocation.

• The containers should never be transported in a closed vehicle.

• A person when working with liquid nitrogen tanks must make sure to store them in a clean and dry area. Also, he must take care that anything like moisture, caustic cleaners, etc., which may cause corrosion should be removed at once.

• The containers must be washed with plain water or mild detergent and then wipe dry. Moreover, they must be stored in an upright position to prevent spillage.

• The liquid nitrogen should never be overfilled in the containers. It is advisable to check the level of liquid nitrogen in the containers or tanks at least once in a week and not allow it to get lower than 5 inches.
These were some of the safety instructions that must be followed while handling the liquid nitrogen containers to avoid major injuries or damages, and safeguard the surroundings from baring any loss.