Portable Liquid Tank
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| Max Pressure | 10.132 MPa |
|---|---|
| Volume | 790 L |
| Recipe | |
| Created With | Hydraulic Pipe Bender |
| Cost | 20g Iron |
Description[edit]
The **Portable Liquid Tank** is a portable tank for liquids, which is available early game. The Portable Liquid Tank Mk II improves on it by including insulation and a higher maximum pressure. Like the Portable Gas Tank and Gas Tank Mk II, it can be connected to a pipe network via a Portables Connector. It has a higher volume than the Liquid Canister or Liquid Canister (Smart), but cannot be carried in an inventory unless emptied and disassembled. It can, however, be lifted and dragged around the world similarly to a Crate.
The maximum pressure for the Portable Liquid Tank is 10.132 MPa, or 100 atmospheres, half that of the Portable Liquid Tank Mk II. Overpressurizing the tank will cause it to explode. Once the maximum pressure is reached, the tank starts taking damage until it bursts. This allows the Portable Liquid Tank to exceed the pressure rating temporarily.
Usage[edit]
The Portable Liquid Tank can be connected/disconnected to pipe networks using a Portables Connector, by placing the tank on the connector and then interacting with it using a Wrench. It can also be connected (and disconnected) to the Rover and Lander
The front of the tank features a striped area where a Liquid Canister or Liquid Canister (Smart) can be inserted for refilling (equalizing the pressure in both canisters). There is also a variable flow rate valve on the top of the tank that can be used to vent the tank to the atmosphere (or into a sealed room). Note that this valve does not need to be opened when connected to a Tank Connector, but the setting of the valve remains persistent between connection and disconnection.
When connecting an empty Portable Liquid tank to an existing pipe network occupied with liquids, you should be aware that this may cause a sudden drop in pressure in your pipes, leading to your liquids boiling and rapidly reducing the latent heat, possibly to the point of your liquids freezing and rupturing pipes. Either ensure you have a significant volume in your pipes so that the pressure change is negligible, or pre-pressurize your liquid tank.