For example, in a ships double bottom or wing tanks which are used as fuel storage tanks. is it possible to fill the 100% of that tank or 85% is the safe limit for storage.
2007-06-20 05:11:32 · 3 answers · asked by omur s 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
For safety reasons and in case of expansion or frothing of the oil, the Ullage space above the level of oil in a HFO tank should be between 5% and 10 % of the tank capacity.
2007-06-20 06:59:21 · answer #1 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The should be designed for 100% capacity, otherwise it is a waste of steel, which leads to a waste of energy to propel "dead weight" on the ship, and a waste of money to the shipping company.
It makes no sense to design a ship that doesn't have the ability to carry 100% of its capacity.
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2007-06-20 12:57:28 · answer #2 · answered by tlbs101 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is safer to fill 100% as it is the fumes that are explosive.
2007-06-20 12:15:41 · answer #3 · answered by star sailor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋