It is desired to purchase a steel tank to store 20000 us


It is desired to purchase a steel tank to store 20,000 US gallons of liquid propane; design pressure is 250 psig, and design stress is 20,000 psi. For steel, SG = 7.9. What will be the weight of metal in the shell (excluding foundation, valves, manholes, etc.) if the tank is a) Cylindrical with hemispherical end. The cylindrical section will have length = 6 times diameter. b) Spherical.

Request for Solution File

Ask an Expert for Answer!!
Mechanical Engineering: It is desired to purchase a steel tank to store 20000 us
Reference No:- TGS0957910

Expected delivery within 24 Hours