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They are usually underground simply to keep them out of sight. However I have been to some stations (usually in rural areas) where the tanks are above ground.
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WHY ARE PETROL TANKS UNDERGROUND AT PETROL STATION?
They are usually underground simply to keep them out of sight. However I have been to some stations (usually in rural areas) where the tanks are above ground.
How do you use tanker in sentence?
A tanker is used to transport the Petrol from storage tanks to the petrol station.
Why petrol pumps uses underground petrol tanks?
Petrol pump stations use underground tanks for a couple of reasons. Firstly, it's safer than having it in a tank above ground, as it keeps it away from any risk of sparks. Secondly, it keeps the fuel a bit safer from thiefs.
Where is petrol stored before it goes in the car tank?
In storage tanks, which are usually underground for safety.
What happens when the station pumps are low on gas?
They have underground tanks refilled regularly bu tankers.
Where do you get petrol?
at a petrol station
Where is petrol found?
petrol is found underground
What is the volume of a petrol tank?
Petrol tanks are NOT a standard size.
How longs it take to decommision a petrol station?
Not that long actually. once the buildings are demolished, and the site cleared - all that's left is the underground storage tanks. The tanks are pumped full with a slurry of concrete. this forces any remaining fuel to the surface, where it's decanted into a tanker. The concrete-filled tanks are simply left to harden. Since the now unusable tanks are burried fairly deep anyway, the site is usualy just grassed over.
What is the German word for petrol station?
The German word for petrol station is "Tankstelle".
When was Skovshoved Petrol Station created?
Skovshoved Petrol Station was created in 1936.
What you call a person who work at petrol station?
a petrol station worker
