Author:
Tretiak O. V.,Proskurenko D. M.,Filippova M. V.,Bezuglyi M. O.
Abstract
Steel tanks are commonly used in various industries for storing liquids. Accurately sizing the tank is crucial to ensure safe and efficient storage. Tank sizing involves determining the tank's diameter, height, and wall thickness based on several factors. Calibration of tanks is critical to ensure proper inventory management, accurate measurement of tank contents, and compliance with regulatory requirements. There are several methods for tank calibration, including the strapping method, optical reference line method, internal float method, flow meter method, load cell method, ultrasonic method, and laser scanning method. The Laser Scanning Method is a modern and sophisticated technique for tank calibration that uses laser technology to create a 3D tank model. The method is suitable for tanks of any size and shape and provides highly accurate measurements, making it ideal for measuring vertical steel tanks. However, it is more expensive than other methods, but the increased accuracy and efficiency may justify the cost for large or irregularly shaped tanks.
Publisher
National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine
Subject
General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science
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