After being purged with nitrogen, a low-pressure tank used to store flammable liquids is at a total pressure of 0.03 psig. (a) I
f the purging process is done in the morning when the tank and its contents are at 55°F, what will be the pressure in the tank when it is at 85℉ in the afternoon? (b) If the maximum design gauge pressure of the tank is 8 inches of water, has the design pressure been exceeded? (c) Speculate on the purpose of purging the tank with nitrogen
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