Friday 19 July 2013

What is a Storage Diesel Tank?

Storage Diesel Tank
Storage Diesel Tank
I suppose the answer to this question is hidden in the question itself, isn't it?  A tank that is used to store diesel on different sites in different environments due to differently raised conditions usually for a short period of time is called a "Storage Diesel Tank".

Storage Diesel Tanks are an ideal choice for mobile refuelling on-site or in the field, to use as an emergency back-up for fuel supply or to use to fill diesel in plant or agricultural vehicles.

Storage Diesel Tanks used for storing diesel for industrial or agricultural use for a short period of time are essentially light-weight (obviously when empty), are made using strong impact resistant UV Stabilised Polyethylene Polytuff so that they are virtually weather-proof. These tanks can be transported easily from one place to another by placing it at the back of a trailer or even a utility vehicle because of its weight.

Normally the tanks come with lids and breathers (they essentially ensure that there is no spillage of diesel while in transit). They also have a safety bottom fill drop tube that prevents over-filling of diesel.

Modern day storage diesel tanks also come with an in-built DC pump, a hose and an automatic nozzle as a complete set. This enables the user to just take the storage diesel tank on-site for use and not worry about any other requirements to be able to operate it efficiently and easily. In certain storage diesel tanks, there is also a provision given for padlocking it via a mounting bracket to give an extra bit of security to the user.

Storage Diesel Tank
Storage Diesel Tank
Apart from these storage diesel tanks that are used for on-site or field usage, there are also bigger steel storage tanks that are usually used for storing huge quantities of diesel on-field (be it land or sea). These storage tanks are even used to store diesel when there is an oil spill from containers, etc. Certain bigger tanks also come in foldable fabric bodies making its transportation extremely easy. On the other hand, some storage tanks are self-erecting foldable so that they can be carried and installed anywhere as required.