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8.2
Types of Storage ......................... 112
8.2.1
Ground Storage Tanks ..................... 112
8.2.1.1
Size Limitation ......................... 112
8.2.1.2
Height Limitation ....................... 113
8.2.1.3
Transmission Line Storage
............... 113
8.2.2
Elevated Tanks ........................... 113
8.2.3
Underground Storage Tanks
............... 113
8.2.4
Hydropneumatic Tanks ..................... 113
8.3
Materials and Construction ............... 113
8.3.1
Materials
.............................. 113
8.3.1.1
Selection
.............................. 114
8.3.2
Construction ............................ 114
8.3.2.1
Aboveground Storage Tanks
............... 114
8.3.2.2
Underground Storage Tanks
............... 117
8.3.2.3
Standpipes .............................. 118
8.3.2.4
Elevated Storage Tanks ................... 119
8.3.2.5
Hydropneumatic Tanks ..................... 120
8.4
Protection .............................. 120
8.4.1
Freezing ................................ 120
8.4.1.1
External Insulation ..................... 120
8.4.1.2
Heating Equipment ....................... 120
8.4.1.3
Altitude Valves ......................... 121
8.4.2
Corrosion Protection ..................... 121
8.4.3
.............................. 121
8.4.3.1
Roof .................................... 121
8.4.3.2
Ground .................................. 121
8.4.3.3
Vents
.................................. 121
8.4.3.4
Underground Storage Tanks
............... 121
8.4.3.5
Vaults and Valve Chambers
............... 121
8.4.4
Safety .................................. 121
8.4.4.1
Structural Safety ....................... 121
8.4.4.2
Operational Safety ....................... 122
8.4.5
Protection Against Vandalism ............. 122
Section 9
BUILDINGS
9.1
Building Design........................... 123
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