SIM 1110 Pumped Tanks

Model Description

This model shows two holding tanks of different products with make-up lines.

There is a high value oil tank which is slower to transfer from and the vessel is slower to refill. There is also a lower value kerosene tank which is quicker to transfer from and quicker to fill.

The products are transferred from the holding tanks via gravity to a ship loading tank. The flow rates into the ship loading tank are measured and totalised. The chosen product is then pumped onto a ship.

Ships arrive at regular intervals meaning the operator will need to make decisions as to which product to load based on product value and availability.

Learning Areas

• Introduction to liquid properties.
• Problem solving exercise.
• Introduction to control room operation