Electrostatic potential simulation and safety countermeasures in the tank of hazardous chemicals tanker

Abstract

Abstract In this paper, taking a benzene transport vehicle as an example, a cylindrical tank model is established according to the relevant standards, and the electrostatic potential distribution in the tank of dangerous chemicals is numerically simulated. The potential distribution in the tank is calculated by numerical calculation software, and the three-dimensional distribution map of the electrostatic potential of the medium in the tank is obtained. The general rules between the electrostatic potential distribution in the tank of a hazardous chemical tanker and the filling rate, the number of Anti-wave plates, and the two phases of gas and liquid were analyzed. The relationship between volume, Anti-wave plate area, and electrostatic potential was further analyzed by studying the relationship between electrostatic potential and medium parameters. A model of an elliptical cylindrical tank was also constructed, and corresponding anti-static measures were proposed.