What is an oil tank farm? In simple terms, it is a storage of liquids and gases. A oil tank farm also includes all the equipment used during the storage of liquids and gases. Storage tanks are containers that hold liquids or compressed gases and can be used in reservoirs or manufactured plants.

Storage tanks are available in various shapes and sizes, depending on the nature of liquids or gases they hold. Some storage tanks require floating roofs in addition to the fixed roofs. The floating roofs rise and fall with the level of liquid inside the tank and are considered to be a means to safety and pollution protection.

This Zoe training course will empower you with a detailed understanding and knowledge of tank farms and storage tanks. Through this course, you will thoroughly understand all aspects of liquid and gas storage, with specific expertise to ensure optimal temperature and pressure control as well as extreme safety. This course will provide all that is required to assume higher roles and responsibilities across any industry.

OIL & GAS INDUSTRY: TANK FARMS

Extinguishing fires in tank farms of the oil and gas industry is one of the most challenging scenarios that firefighters and emergency services must prepare for. At the same time, the number and size of tank farms worldwide is ever-increasing. To reduce risks and protect assets and personnel, stationary extinguishing systems in tank farms are supplemented by mobile extinguishing technology providing additional safety and flexibility.  

Fire protection appliances for the oil and gas industry are classified as fire class B. This means they require special extinguishing systems, i.e., foam extinguishing systems, as foam is considered the best extinguishing agent for liquid fires. Water is also used as an extinguishing agent for tank wall cooling and gas mitigation applications.