Safe Fuel Storage
Introduction
The fuel tank or fuel tank is a safe container for flammable liquids, which is part of the engine system, and in which fuel is stored, which is propelled to move a vehicle forward. (via the fuel pump) or released (as pressurized gas) in an engine. Fuel tanks vary considerably in size and complexity, from a tiny butane tank for a lighter to the multi-chamber external cryogenic fuel tank of a space shuttle.
Normally a fuel tank has the following characteristics:
Automotive
Contenido
El depósito de combustible se diseña de forma específica para cada vehículo una vez que el diseño es determinado, dado que han de optimizar el espacio libre disponible.
De hecho, a menudo se crean diferentes arquitecturas para el sistema del depósito de combustible dependiendo del tipo de vehículo, el tipo de combustible (gas, gasolina diésel etc.), el tipo de dispensador de gasolina y la región donde se vende el vehículo.
Hay dos tecnologías para los depósitos de combustible en automóviles:.
central locking
Modern vehicles often include the fuel filler cap in the central locking system.
Remote opening
There are modern vehicles that have a remote controlled opening of the tank lid using an electric motor or a release cable. Some high-end vehicles do not allow opening from the outside of the vehicle.
Reserve deposit
When the low fuel level lamp illuminates, we often refer to the reserve tank. There is no additional tank as such but the fuel level is simply below a pre-established limit. Although there is no standard on the amount of fuel available, you can usually drive for an additional 50 km before the fuel runs out completely.