SAFETY DEVICE FOR A FLUID STORAGE TANK, RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
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1. A storage tank safety system, comprising:
- a storage tank configured to store a fluid having a first port used to fill the tank with the fluid and a second port used as an air vent; and
a safety device connected at the second port configured to permit air to vent and configured to prevent the fluid from flowing through the second port.
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Abstract
A safety device for a fluid storage tank having a first port for filling the tank with fuel oil and a second port for allowing airflow therethrough is disclosed. The safety device includes a tubular body having a first open end and a second open end connectable to the second port, and a flow check valve contained within the tubular body and configured to remain open when air flows through the safety device and configured to close based on a predetermined fluid force of the fuel oil through the safety device. Related systems and methods are also disclosed.
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1. A storage tank safety system, comprising:
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a storage tank configured to store a fluid having a first port used to fill the tank with the fluid and a second port used as an air vent; and a safety device connected at the second port configured to permit air to vent and configured to prevent the fluid from flowing through the second port. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A safety device for a fuel oil storage tank having a first port for filling the tank with fuel oil and a second port for allowing airflow therethrough, the safety device comprising:
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a tubular body having a first open end and a second open end connectable to the second port; and a flow check valve contained within the tubular body and configured to remain open when air flows through the safety device and configured to close based on a predetermined fluid force of the fuel oil through the safety device. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for preventing fluid spillage from a storage tank having a first port for filling the tank with fluid and a second port for allowing airflow therethrough, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a fill alarm; attaching the fill alarm to the second port; providing a flow check valve; and attaching the flow check valve to the fill alarm. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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