Why do We Measure Oil in Barrels?

Oil barrels, which are used to hold oil, are generally made of iron or plastic into a cylindrical shape. Originally invented by the Germans on the eve of World War II, they were mainly used to carry important military supplies-gasoline, which can be said to be a typical war product .

Oil drum

Oil barrels, which are used to hold oil, are generally made of iron or plastic into a cylindrical shape. Originally invented by the Germans on the eve of World War II, they were mainly used to carry important military supplies-gasoline, which can be said to be a typical war product .

Chinese name

Oil drum

Material

Sheet metal, plastic

Invention period

On the eve of World War II

inventor

German

Use

Petrol

1. If the oil drum is to be placed outdoors, make sure that rainwater does not enter. On the above secondary containment measures, using a waterproof rain cloth to wrap the drain tray, drain platform, and IBC drain tray can achieve the purpose of preventing rain, sun, and preventing insects and birds from entering the wrapper container

2. The fixed open storage yard must meet the requirements of relevant codes such as the "Code for Fire Protection of Building Design".

3. Items that may cause explosion, combustion, decomposition and deterioration after being exposed to moisture, exposure to sunlight and dust pollution

Cooking oil

Do not allow long-term open storage.

4. An open storage yard shall be provided with a stacking platform, and its height above the ground shall not be less than 0.3m.

5. There should be no less than 3m aisle between stacks.

6. There are drainage ditches or ditches around the yard, and there are protective enclosures.

Oil barrels

column.

7. The setting of the stacking platform should also follow the principles of conflicting and different fire extinguishing methods that cannot be mixed and stored.