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The Role Of Fermentation Tanks Manhole

The manhole is used in conjunction with a mechanical breathing valve, which can not only avoid accidents caused by sudden overpressure in the tank or damage the storage tank due to vacuum, but also play a role in safety fire prevention. It is a safety device to protect the storage tank, especially suitable for It is a vaulted atmospheric tank with ammonia gas-capped for storage materials.

Manholes have formed products, usually 600mm in diameter. The center of the manhole is generally 750mm from the floor. It is convenient for staff to enter and exit the oil tank and ventilation during installation, cleaning and maintenance.

Manholes are a great way to make your fermentation tanks more accessible and easier to maintain.It has the advantages of constant pressure discharge, constant pressure suction, flexible opening and closing, safe fire resistance, compact structure, good sealing performance, safety and reliability.

The manhole of the non-metal oil tank is set on the top of the tank, and the manhole of the metal oil tank is set on the lowermost ring plate of the tank wall. Most of them are round holes with a diameter of 600mm, the center of which is 750mm from the bottom plate, which is used for tank cleaning or maintenance personnel to enter and exit the tank, also known as the door.

Always use manholes for lighting and ventilation during maintenance and cleaning of oil tanks. When the capacity of the vertical oil tank is less than 5000m3, there are 1-2 manholes, and if the capacity is more than 5000m3, there are 2 manholes.

The installation of the manhole should be no more than 90° away from the oil inlet and outlet pipelines. When there is only one manhole, it should be placed opposite the light-transmitting hole on the top of the tank; when two manholes are set, one of them should be located opposite the light-transmitting hole, and the other should be at least 90° away from the first manhole.

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