Safety measures for Gasoline Stroage Tank - SUMAC Auto Recycling Equipment Co.,Ltd

① Fire and explosion prevention measures
Gasoline is a flammable and explosive liquid, so fire and explosion prevention are of utmost importance. First of all, a solid and standard firebreak must be set up around the gasoline storage tank. Its height, volume and material have strict requirements. Once a leak occurs, the firebreak can effectively block the spread of gasoline and prevent the fire from expanding. At the same time, install an automatic fire alarm system, equipped with smoke detectors, temperature sensors and other equipment, which can monitor the environment in real time. Once an abnormality is found, the alarm will be immediately issued to buy time for timely rescue. In addition, sufficient and applicable firefighting equipment, such as dry powder fire extinguishers, foam fire extinguishers and fire water systems, is equipped, and fire drills are conducted regularly to ensure that the staff can operate proficiently.
② Anti-leakage measures
Storage tanks and connecting pipes, valves and other components need to be inspected regularly to check for cracks, corrosion, looseness, etc., and potential hidden dangers can be discovered and repaired in time through non-destructive testing technologies, such as ultrasonic flaw detection and radiographic flaw detection. Installing a leak detection system, such as a pressure sensor, liquid level sensor, etc., can monitor the pressure and liquid level changes in the tank in real time. Once an abnormal fluctuation occurs, it can quickly detect signs of leakage. In addition, a cofferdam is set up around the storage tank. The volume of the cofferdam should be able to accommodate the maximum amount of gasoline that may leak from the tank to prevent the leaked gasoline from spreading to the surrounding environment, causing pollution and greater danger.
③ Anti-static measures
Gasoline is prone to static electricity during storage and transportation. When accumulated to a certain extent, it may cause spark discharge and ignite gasoline. Therefore, gasoline storage tanks and related pipelines must be reliably grounded, and the grounding resistance must meet the standard requirements to ensure that static electricity can be introduced into the earth in time. At the same time, control the gasoline flow rate to avoid excessive static electricity generated by too fast a flow rate. When loading and unloading gasoline, you should also strictly follow the operating procedures and use a suitable flow rate to reduce the risk of static electricity.