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In-transit Heat on MT Tank?

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by Southeast Trucker Mike, May 26, 2018.

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  1. May 26, 2018 #1
    Southeast Trucker Mike

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    It took nearly 3hrs to get washed after a load of palm oil... which solidifies as it cools. The wash worker told me that running the heat for a few hours prior to wash would save time... which makes sense to me and is easy enough to do. However, another driver told me that running heat on an empty tank can cause it to “warp”... is this true? Normal running temp is 170F, but it can get to 210F for short periods going uphill... is that hot enough to damage (warp?) a tank?

    I’m new to tanker (food grade) and eager to learn some “tricks of the trade”...
     
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  3. May 27, 2018 #2
    tnevin225

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    I would't think so but i haven't worked with heated tankers much. To find out for sure give one of the tanker repair shops a call thy deal with things like this everyday. Stuart tank in Elkhorn WI. should be able to help. stuarttank.com
     
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  4. May 27, 2018 #3
    ncdriver1

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    look at the manufacturers plate on the side of the trailer, it will specify max operating temperature. We haul resin heated to 250+ regularly in an insulated 407ss and it doesnt warp anything.
     
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  5. May 29, 2018 #4
    77fib77

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    How hot is steam they put on the tank? 250? I know it depends on pressure
     
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  7. May 29, 2018 #5
    kemosabi49

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    Yes 250 is no big deal on a loaded trailer. But he is talking about heating a empty trailer to make it easier to clean. I don't think it would hurt anything but I sure never have tried it.
     
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  8. May 29, 2018 #6
    77fib77

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    True. I doubt 210 on an empty trailer will do anything. It's 135 warmer than air temp. I was just thinking that they put steam lines in a trailer. Very thick petroleum products. They didn't heat the jacket on the tank, when I carried that product.
     
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  9. May 29, 2018 #7
    ncdriver1

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    We preheat the trailers, the resin instantly sets up around 200-210.
     
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  10. May 30, 2018 #8
    Southeast Trucker Mike

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    I get “steamed” carrying steric acid... needs to be delivered at 190f, and takes nearly 12 freakin hours to raise it from 170f or so- ugh.
     
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  11. May 30, 2018 #9
    ncdriver1

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    Ya I just did a quick load of Stearic, loaded at 6 delivered at 1030. stuff sets up quick.
     
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  12. Jun 11, 2018 #10
    slim shady

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    Just noticed this sticker on one of our newer the tanks the caution sticker 20180608_141601.jpg
     
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