Question
Download Solution PDFIn fuel tank, why vent hole is provided either in filler neck or in cap?
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Download Solution PDFThe fuel tank is made of galvanised mild steel sheets coated with lead/tin alloy to protect against rusting. Some tanks are made of aluminium and plastics such as polythene.
Internal baffles with a passage for fuel transfer are provided to avoid fuel splashing (striking against the walls of the tank). A filler cap is provided to seal the tank.
A vent hole is provided either in the filler neck or in the cap to have atmospheric pressure in the tank above the fuel. The tank is mounted on a frame by straps. A drain plug is provided to drain the sediments and condensed water periodically.Last updated on Jun 11, 2025
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