Atmospheric storage tank collapses from rapid cooling after a steam cleaning

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ATM tank collapse

After cleaning with steam a tank was quenched with cold water to shorten the cooling time (not normal practice). The tank vent was not calculated for the vacuum resulting from this rapid quenching operation, resulting in a collapsed tank (without liquid release).  SOURCE: EPSC Learning Sheet...

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