what is the use of providing earthing for tanks? i know for lightning we use e

what is the use of providing earthing for tanks? i know for
lightning we use earthing ? Here one of my ONGC project
there is no need of lightning protection and there is no
power connection near by tank in that situation also ONGC
asking earthing for tanks but we didn't understanding why
they asking earthing? is anybody tell exact answer?

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what is the use of providing earthing for tanks? i know for lightning we use earthing ? Here one ..

Answer / k.prakashchandra

To remove static electricity

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what is the use of providing earthing for tanks? i know for lightning we use earthing ? Here one ..

Answer / shoebullah

sir, i think you need to
eloborate your question
which and what kind of tank
your talking about .... Because
there is so many application of
earthing .... If you tell me the
exact details of tank , so that i
think i can help you ..

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what is the use of providing earthing for tanks? i know for lightning we use earthing ? Here one ..

Answer / sri

all non current carrying metal parts shall be grounded or bonded to earthing grid for safety purposes and as per standard.

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what is the use of providing earthing for tanks? i know for lightning we use earthing ? Here one ..

Answer / srikanth_kalishetti@yahoo

All the bulk storage tanks need be bonded to earth. This is known as bonding.when any liquid is poured from one source to tank,then static charge will flow.that is why bonding is required.

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