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Drums vs Portable Tanks
Comparison Criteria |
DRUM |
PORTABLE TANK |
Returnable |
Typically Not |
Yes |
Pressure Design Standard |
None! |
ASME & IMO T19 |
Construction Material |
Lined Steel |
Stainless Steel 304 |
Fork Lift Ramming 5mph |
Fails |
Passes |
Gun Fire Resistant |
No |
Yes |
Capacity |
55 gallons |
250 gallons/946 liters |
Fire Exposure Reaction |
Explodes!!! |
Safety Relieves |
Test & Safety Relief Press. |
Fails between 15-30 psig |
150psig Design & 100 psi Relief |
Top & Bottom Outlets |
None - Screwed Bungs Top |
None - Dripless Connections Top |
Internal Dip Leg With Well |
No |
Yes |
Dripless Connections |
None |
Yes - Swagelok |
Remaining Heel |
1 to 3 Gallons |
None |
Operator Exposure |
Yes, must open bungs |
None |
Level Gauge |
No |
Yes |
Zero Discharge |
No |
Yes |
Portable tanks have been in service for over ten years and have accumulated over 400,000 operating days or 9,600,000 hrs without an incident!

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