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49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Chapter I
Part 179, Specifications for Tank Cars
Subpart B-General Design Requirements §179.13 Tank car capacity and gross weight limitation
Tank cars built after November 30, 1970, must not exceed 34,500 gallons capacity or 263,000 pounds gross weight on rail. Existing tank cars may not be converted to exceed 34,500 gallons capacity or 263,000 pounds gross weight on rail.
[Amdt. 179-4, 35 FR 14217, Sept. 9, 1970]
They go as small as 4,000 gallons, but the ones you typically see (fuel and organics) are around 10,000 to 30,000 gallons. Compressed gasses are much larger since they need a lot of headspace (empty volume) for the same capacity.
What else can I help you with?
What is the propane capacity of a railroad tank car?
The propane capacity of a standard railroad tank car typically ranges from 25,000 to 34,500 gallons, depending on the specific design and regulations. These tank cars are built to transport liquefied gases safely and efficiently. The capacity may vary based on factors such as the tank's dimensions and the weight restrictions imposed by rail networks.
What is the length of a Railroad Tank Car?
32 feet
How long is a railroad tank car?
30 meters
What is the capacity of a railroad coal hopper car?
100,000 lbs
How tall is a railroad tank car?
It is about 12 ft tall.
What is the fuel tank capacity of a 1997 Kia Sephia?
If a person owns or drives a car they should know the fuel tank capacity of the car. The 1997 Kia Sephia fuel tank capacity is 12.7 gallons.
What is the capacity of a Railroad Car?
It varies. Between 40 to 60 passengers.
What is measure the capacity of a car's gas tank?
km
How many ml of petrol in a car?
The capacity of cars' gas tanks vary widely. The ml of petrol in a car depends on the capacity of the gas tank and how full the tank is.
What is the capacity of a car's petrol tank?
The Capacity of a cars petrol tank varies on different cars, try googling the car model or Car brand, model, year HERE! then tank size or something, hope i helped :) Reece
What is the fuel tank capacity for a 2004 Honda civic?
A person should know the capacity of a car's fuel tank when owning it. The fuel tank capacity of a 2004 Honda Civic is 13.2 gallons.
What is the metric unit to measure the capacity of a car's gas tank?
You use litres to measure the capacity of a car's gas tank.
