in oil tankers some space is left at the top while filling them.Explain why?

2 ⤊

in oil tankers some space is left at the top while filling them.Explain why?

2006-11-16 19:53:57 · 3 answers · asked by nabina n 1 in Environment

3 answers

This is due to change in temperature while transporting. you don't want to comprimise the integrity of the tanker, so they give some headspace with air or nitrogen. The gases can compress, whereas fluids cannot. Pressure will still build in a sealed tanker, but should be manageable.

2006-11-16 20:04:36 · answer #1 · answered by Stonerscientist 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Expansion and contraction due to temperature changes .
Allows the oil to expand if it gets hot.

2006-11-16 20:04:29 · answer #2 · answered by kevin_4508 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Probably for expansion

2006-11-16 20:04:19 · answer #3 · answered by Nemesis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋