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people about the material in the tank and
to remind people how to behave.
Warning signs
4.3. Food Tanker
4.3.1. Overview of Tank Components
Component
Function
Tank
It is the main body with cylindirical structure, manufac-
tured from stainless steel.
Isolation coating
It prevents the transported material from freezing due
to heat loss.
Manhole cover
It is used to fill from the top and enter the tank.
Breather valve
It allows the tank to breathe.
Cleaning line
It is the line that allows the inside of the tank to be
cleaned by means of cleaning balls.
Bottom valve
It is located at the bottom outlet of the tank and allows
the transported product to be discharged from the tank.
Discharge valves
It provides the flow of the product discharged through
the bottom valve to the discharge hose.
Thermometer
Measures temperature of material inside the tank.
Drain valves
They are used to drain rain water, cleaning water or
any water accumulated in the manhole pool.
