Different types of storage tank available in engine room and purpose.

 

Task No. 18                                                                                                       

  Task: Storage Tank

  Sub Task: Different types of storage tank available in engine room and purpose.

  Aims:

1.     What are the different types of storage tanks available in E/R.

2.     What is the purpose of storage tank?

3.     What are the things you will find on storage tank?

 

Requirement for performing the task:

1.        Reference theory from MEK text book

 

 

Precaution to be observed:

1.     All the tank should have quick closing valve.

2.     Air vent should be provided on each tank.

3.     Tank low level and high level alarm should function properly.

4.     Sounding pipe should be at easy access point.

TYPES OF STORAGE TANK:

 

1.     Lube oil storage tank: Use to store lube oil.

2.     Fuel oil storage tank: use to store fuel oil.

3.     Waste oil storage tank :

4.     Fresh water storage tank :

5.     Bilge holding storage tank :

6.     Sewage holding tank :

Ballast tanks