Description
The atmospheric gauge tank, a non-pressurized vessel, is used to measure low flow rates or to calibrate metering devices on the separator oil lines in a testing system. When the flow rate is too low to efficiently drive oil to the burners, the tanks can also be used for temporarily storing the oil. These skid-mounted units have two compartments .As a transfer pump empties one compartment, the other is being filled. A sight-glass level built into each tank is used to calculate the change in volume based on the physical dimensions of the tank. Safety features include flame arrestors on each vent from the tank, a grounding strap, and a shearing roof that opens at 3.45 kPa [0.5 psi] burst pressure in the event the vessel is over pressured accidentally. The grounding strap attached to the tank prevents a static charge buildup. The atmospheric gauge tank is frequently part of the standard equipment for well testing. However, it cannot be used when H2S is present in the effluent because the gas released from the tank is vented into the atmosphere, and that would be hazardous to personnel in the area.
Options
The Gauge tank is an atmospheric tank, used for meter calibration. The tank is fitted with inlet/outlet/drain butterfly valves, gauge hatches, flame arrestor on vent line and graduated sight glasses. Gauge tanks are dual compartment type with available capacities of 2 x 50 bbl or 2 x 100 bbl.
Weight and Dimensions
| Model | 100bbl | 200bbl |
| Length in mm | 3920 | 6720 |
| Width in mm | 2410 | 2410 |
| Height in mm | 3324 | 3324 |
| Weight in kg | 4300 | 6300 |
