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TANKER BODY

- Classification - Construction

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USES OF TANKER BODY Used to transport goods like, detergent, varnish, edible oil, resins, fat, sugar in solution, liquid gaseous, fuel, oil, milk and water in bulk.

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CLASSIFICATION OF TANKER BODY

According to the type of liquid carrying: a. water tank body b. Fuel tank body c. Chemical liquids tank body

According to the shape of the tanker body: a. Circular (round) cross section b. Elliptical cross section

According to bulkheads: a. Baffled tanks b. Un baffled tanks (smooth bore tanks)

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WATER TANK BODY

It is mainly composed of the truck chassis, water inlet, outlet system and the water tank body.

It is a cylindrical, horizontal tank mounted into the truck chassis

A water tank truck is mostly used for storing water and transporting the same to some places where there is an urgent need for water.

A sprinkler water tank truck is used for making the city environment clean and beautiful by cleaning and watering the streets, plants, and grass.

Water tank trucks have different volume capacity.

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The rear sprinkler, and side spraying of a water tank body are made possible with the tank's fire hose coupling, working platform, and self-discharge valve.

A rotatable water cannon is installed on the working

platform to create various spraying functions and adjustments to create mist, drizzle, moderate rain, or heavy rain depending on the different purposes and environment.

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It is made of various materials such as stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, and fibreglass-reinforced plastic.

The rigid steel body is further sprayed with superior-

quality special paint to allow it to be more solid and safe.

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FUEL TANKS

It is constructed in such a way to safely carry different kinds of fuel to and from its destination.

Some fuel tank body are used to transport different grades of fuel to and from the gasoline station can be - insulated or non-insulated,

- pressurized or non-pressurized, - single or multiple compartments. Some of the materials used to build these fuel tanks include aluminum, fibreglass reinforced plastic or FRP, stainless steel, and carbon steel.

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Insulated tank is used to Minimise fuel temperature increases inside the tank, reducing fuel loss due to evaporation.

The fuel tank body that carries these flammable gases is often pressurized and can carry around 1,000 to 3,000 gallons of this fuel at one time.

Some fuel tanks can be compartmentalized to carry 2, 3, 4, or 5 different kinds of fuel at one time in one cylindrical containment unit.

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CHEMICAL LIQUIDS TANK BODY chemical liquid tank truck is designed to carry

corrosive, hazardous chemical liquids . It is mainly composed of a chassis, tank body,

discharge system, as well as some protective devices.

The tank can be constructed of carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloy, or other materials, according to the specific properties of the transporting medium.

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Some tank trucks can carry a variety of products at once due to their internal divisions in their tank, allowing for an increased number of delivery options

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CIRCULAR CROSS SECTION circular cross section is readily adaptable to frameless

construction. when a circular tank is inclined towards the rear the

center of gravity can be equal to that of an elliptical tank.

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ELLIPTICAL SECTION

Used for a wide range of purposes, Elliptical tanks are a popular form for tanks that hold large volumes of liquids. Low Center of Gravity Capacity A tank made in an elliptical shape provides a low

center of gravity when it is placed on its side. For holding large loads of liquids, that distribution of a

tank's contents is particularly effective at providing stability.

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The low center of gravity also allows tanks located on truck trailers to sit lower to the ground, providing better sight lines for truck drivers.

An elliptical tank has significantly greater capacity than

a round tank with the same diameter

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BULKHEADS

Some large tanks are divided into several smaller tanks by bulkheads.

Bulkheads are liquid-tight separators between compartments inside the tank

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BAFFLED TANKS

Some tanks have compartments in them that have holes.

If the compartment walls have holes in them, they are called baffles.

Baffles let the liquid flow through and help control the forward and backward liquid surge when the vehicle is travelling, especially at higher speeds.

However, side to side surge can still occur which can cause a rollover.

It is used in fuel transporters to ensure safe handling

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UNBAFFLED TANKS

Also known as Smooth bore tanks. They have nothing inside to slow down the flow of the

liquid. Therefore, forward and back surge is very strong.

Smooth bore tanks are usually transport food products Sanitation Corrosive liquids

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DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

The security of the discharge hoses Provide ample drain holes to enable the liquid to

drain away rather than to remain inside the container Selection of material for the right tank

a. When corrosive liquids are to be carried, the material must resist their corrosive action and stainless steel be used

b. To provide a none reactive surface to the load and for cleanness', metals such as zinc, aluminum, cadmium and copper be used.

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Aluminum has long been used for fabricating tankers to carry liquids such as petrol and fuel oils.

largely on account of its weight/strength relationship which makes possible an uplift of between 5% and 8% carrying capacity when compared with a similar construction in steel.

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Water tank sprinkler

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Fuel tank track

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Corrosive liquid carrying Tanker body vehicle

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Chemical carrying tanker body track

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Elliptical Tank

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Water tank

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Fuel tank

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Thank you

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