Bulk Liquids & SurgePregunta 3 de 60
What are baffles inside a tank designed to do?
a.Control the forward and backward surge of the liquid
b.Prevent side-to-side surge in curves
c.Increase the total capacity of the tank
d.Keep the liquid from freezing
Explicación
Baffled tanks have bulkheads with holes that let liquid flow through them. The baffles help control forward-to-back liquid surge when starting and stopping. They do little to control side-to-side surge, which remains a concern in turns and lane changes.
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