Vertical Fire Water Storage Tank vs Fuel Oil Storage Tank 4

[preed]

What is the difference in design and construction for both types of tank?

 

[LittleInch]

Density of contents.
Requirement for heating (HFO)
Frost protection
Impact of leakage

In essence not much, but too vague a question.

Remember - More details = better answers
Also: If you get a response it's polite to respond to it.

 

[JStephen]

There are other codes used for fire water tanks- notably NFPA-22.
Water tanks are normally lined.
There will normally be some differences in the appurtenances.
There are regulatory differences in location, diking, etc.

 

[mk3223]

- Tank size
- Material
- Requirement of overpressure protection
- inspection and testing requirement

 

[IFRs]

You can probably use an API 650 tank design for an AWWA or NFPA water tank, but not the reverse.

 

[preed]

Hi gent! Thanks for the help. Called up a local supplier and he was able to answer some of the questions, in addition to the what you all said. The type of seal is different. Also mentioned that optional certification are different for the tanks.