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4.2.2. Tank
The tank of the chemical tanker vehicles
is manufactured from stainless steel.
Tank is coated by aluminium or stainless
steel sheet after being insulated with
glass wool. Tank is usually manufactured
with single or triple compartments.
There are wave breakers inside the tank
to prevent fluctuation of the material.
These wave breakers prevent replace-
ment of the product in case of abrupt
breaking or take-offs, and thus prevent
replacement of the centre of gravity of
the vehicle to a certain extent. Change of
the centre of gravity of the vehicle may
affect the handling and control of the
vehicle.
Be sure to walk on the walkway when
you climb up the tank for filling the tank
or for any other reason. Coated exterior
surfaces may easily get damaged.
Chemical tanker
4.2.3. Isolation Coating
Exterior of the tankers are insulated with
glass wool and then coated with alumi-
nium or stainless steel sheet to keep the
material inside the tank at the required
temperature. General purpose of the in-
sulation is maintaining the temperature.
Walk on the walkway when
you climb up the tank. Do not
step on the coating sheet to
prevent damage to the coating
sheet on the exterior surface
of the tank.
4.2.4. Manhole Cover
Manhole is used for filling the tank from
top. Vehicle can be filled from top by
opening the upper cover, after the ve-
hicle has approached to the station.
Manhole cover is manufactured from
stainless steel and is resistant to heat.
Opening the cover:
•
There are hatch clamps (2) on the
tank, loosen them by turning the
levers.
•
After loosening of all clamps, pull
clamps backwards and lay on the
tank.
•
Hold the released cover by the han-
dle (3) present on the cover and rest
it on the edge of the spill box.
Manhole cover
