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Gasses are also stored in spheres. Likewise, gas cylinders usually have domed ends. High Pressure gas storage containers have the same problem a soap bubble has, to maximize volume with minimum surface area. In this case the surface is usually heavy high-strength metal. You could store high pressure gas in any shape, but it would be heavier than a sphere or a cylinder for the same storage volume. So why is a cylinder just like a sphere? If you had a spherical high-pressure gas container, it would have equal internal pressure all over its surface. So imagine we cut a ribbon band of material circumferentially and made a hundred of them--then we stacked and welded the bands into a cylinder. The pressure on the band (now a longer tube) would be the same as the pressure was on the sphere--BUT we have a much larger volume.
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∙ 12y agoNot all gases are stored in vertical cylinders. Some gases are stored in spherical tanks, a sphere being the ideal shape for a pressure vessel. Those are the exception, though; cylindrical tanks are more practical to manufacture and store. In general, the requirement for storing cylinders vertically is a safety requirement: the valve is less likely to be struck by another object if the cylinder is vertical. Cylinders containing liquified gases must be used in a vertical position so that vapor, and not liquid, is at the valve. However, some LP gas tanks, such as those used in rural residential installations, are actually horizontal cylinders with the valve and regulator in the middle, rather than at one end. Virtually all LP gas trucks are horizontal cylinders.
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∙ 10y agoSo they'll stay in the air tight gas cylinders. Some gases are expensive and others are dangerous (some are both), and you don't want them leaking out.
These cylinders are not only air tight, they're very pressure resistant. Most gases are shipped at between 2000 and 5000 psi, and the cylinder has to be made to withstand that much pressure. Acetylene is shipped at 250 psi because it's unstable at higher pressures, but acetylene cylinders are also capable of withstanding 2500 psi.
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What are pressure vessels designed to hold?
A pressure vessel is a closed container designed to hold gases or liquids at pressures substantially different from ambient pressures. The pressure vessels need to keep the liquids and gases at a pressure where they can be stored properly since the outside pressure of the atmosphere might not be able to properly store the gas or liquid.
Why are gases oftentimes stored on deck?
During transportation, gases are often stored on deck because they keep on moving while in their container. Sudden movement of gases in a container can lead to unexpected tilting of a ship.
Can you store Nitrogen and argon?
Inert gases are compatible with all other gases and may be stored together.
Why are gases often times stored away from heated pipeline?
Expansion of gases at high temperature can be a cause of an explosion.
Why acid stored in glass containers rather than in plastic?
Acids are typically stored in glass containers because some acids will destroy plastic vessels.
What are pressure vessels designed to hold?
A pressure vessel is a closed container designed to hold gases or liquids at pressures substantially different from ambient pressures. The pressure vessels need to keep the liquids and gases at a pressure where they can be stored properly since the outside pressure of the atmosphere might not be able to properly store the gas or liquid.
How do you keep or stored gases?
We store gases in fat bumbs
Can inert gases be stored with oxidizing gases?
An inert gas is one that won't react with other gases. You can store inert gases with any other gases - oxygen (an oxidizing gas) and argon (an inert gas) are commonly stored together in industrial settings.
Why are gases oftentimes stored on deck?
During transportation, gases are often stored on deck because they keep on moving while in their container. Sudden movement of gases in a container can lead to unexpected tilting of a ship.
What blood vessels do the exchange of gases occur?
the blood vessel which allows gas exchange to occur is the capillaries
What is the job of your blood vessels?
Your blood vessels circulate blood, gases (E.G., oxygen), and nutrients to tissues throughout your body.
Can you store Nitrogen and argon?
Inert gases are compatible with all other gases and may be stored together.
Why are gases often times stored away from heated pipeline?
Expansion of gases at high temperature can be a cause of an explosion.
Before a container of stored recycled refrigerant is used the container must be checked for?
condensable gases condensable gases
Before a container of stored recycled refrigerant is used the container must be checked for what?
condensable gases condensable gases
How were perishable goods stored on early sailing vessels?
Dried, pickled or salted.
How many gallons of water can be stored in a cylindrical tank 35 feet high and 12 feet in diameter?
29,610.94 gallons (rounded)
