• For liquefied compressed gases (e.g., LPG, ammonia)
  • Rounded heads
  • Design pressure between 100-500 psi**

  • For refrigerated liquefied gases (cryogenic liquids)
  • Similar to a "giant thermo-bottle"
  • Fitting compartments located in a cabinet at the rear of the tank
  • MAWP between 25-500 psi**

  • For flammable liquids (e.g., gasoline, diesel)
  • Elliptical cross-section
  • Rollover protection at the top
  • Bottom outlet valves
  • MAWP between 3-15 psi**

  • For emulsion and water-gel explosives
  • Hopper-style configuration
  • MAWP between 5-15 psi**

  • For toxic, corrosive, and flammable liquids
  • Circular cross-section
  • May have external ring stiffeners
  • MAWP of at least 25 psi**

  • Usually for corrosive liquids
  • Circular cross-section
  • External ring stiffeners
  • Tank diameter is relatively small
  • MAWP of at least 15 psi**