Collapsible Containers for Petroleum Products Storage
Abstract
This report covers the investigation of collapsible fuel containers for the period of 19 September 1942, to 17 June 1943. During this period collapsible containers of 500 to 3000 gallon capacities designed by the U.S. Rubber Company and the Transportation Corps were investigated and tested. As a result of this investigation specifications and drawings have been prepared covering four sizes of containers having capacities of 750, 1000, 2700, and 3000 gallons. The report recommends that these designs be considered satisfactory for present contemplated procurement. However, it is apparent hat the design of these containers can be improved, and this report further recommends that the proposed designs be tested with the least possible delay. One-man containers of various designs and made from various materials have also been tested. It is concluded that this size container is a desirable unit, although it is not satisfactory at its present stage of development. It is recommended that the present test program be completed but, if the results are unsatisfactory, the project be dropped. The investigation of 55-gallon containers and 21000-gallon storage units has only recently been started. There are sufficient possibilities apparent that the development should be continued. Several photographs are included.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1943
- Accession Number
- ADA953936
Entities
People
- R. M. Mcpherson