Writing about why storage tanks are calibrated would be considered incomplete without first talking about storage tanks and what they are.
What are storage tanks?
Storage tanks are static containers used in industries for storing products such as oil, water, and petrochemical products in atmospheric pressure conditions.
Similar to pressure vessels, they have no moving parts, and come in different shapes and sizes. However, what makes them different is that pressure vessels hold fluids at a higher pressure than storage tanks.
Although the use of the storage tank and what it will store will determine the type of tank required, storage tanks are generally split into spherical storage tanks, cylindrical storage tanks, fixed roof storage tanks, and floating roof tanks.
What is storage tank calibration?
Storage tank calibration is the process of determining the correct volume of the product that is contained in a tank.
Why are storage tanks calibrated?
It might be difficult to picture a storage tank overflow incident happening – but the truth is, it happens. And to make things worse, the environmental contamination and losses that come with it are often messy.
Hence, the need to ensure the safety and reliability of your storage tanks when processing, transferring, or storing products.
This is where tank calibration comes in: accurately determining the exact volume of your storage tank in line with specified measurement standards, thereby, helping with internal stock taking and accountability, and also reducing the risk of leakage.
How can Emobella Engineering tank calibration services help?
Tank calibration is mandatory by many national and international codes and standards.
Tank calibration services from Emobella Engineering can help ensure your tanks achieve the highest level of measurement accuracy and compliant with local and international regulations as well as relevant codes and standards. Contact us today to get started!
