How to avoid water accumulation in the fuel tank of a Oil tank trailer

When transporting goods, a Oil tank trailer will inevitably encounter the situation of long-distance night travel. At this time, the engine is running and heating, forming a reverse pressure in the fuel tank, causing hot and humid air to enter the fuel tank.

The temperature drops at night, causing the hot and humid air in the Oil tank trailer to gradually cool down, and the water molecules are converted from gas to liquid, condensing into water droplets attached to the fuel tank cap. When accumulated to a certain extent, the water droplets will drip into the fuel tank due to gravity. Over time, the water in the fuel tank will increase.

Lionkar Automobile Manufacturer provides you with some practical maintenance and operation guides to help you avoid water accumulation in the fuel tank as much as possible when using a Oil tank trailer to ensure transportation safety.

1. Check the fuel tank regularly

Checking the fuel tank regularly is an important step to avoid water accumulation. Check whether there are signs of water accumulation at the bottom of the tank and observe whether the oil has abnormal color or smell. If water accumulation or impurities are found, they should be cleaned and handled immediately.

2. Keep the fuel tank sealed

Make sure all seals of the fuel tank (such as breathing valve, fuel filler cap, discharge cap, etc.) are in good condition and tightly sealed. Any poor sealing may cause moisture to enter the fuel tank. Regularly check and replace aging seals to maintain the tightness of the fuel tank.

3. Avoid long-term use

In order to avoid water accumulation in the fuel tank, try not to use the tanker semi-trailer for a long time in seasons with large temperature differences between day and night. Fill the tank at night and exhaust the air from the tank, so that no water droplets will form and cause water accumulation in the tank.

The problem of water accumulation in the tank of the tanker semi-trailer needs to be solved by regular inspection, keeping it sealed, and avoiding long-term use. I hope the above content can help you!