ETHANOL PRODUCER'S DATA BASE

  BASIC DIAGRAM OF A LOW PRESSURE

"FLOATING TOP TANK"

The principle is simple and easy to fabricate out of low cost materials this type of storage is only for stationnary applications.

As the Hydrogen is fed to the tank, it rises and floats on top of the water which creates a safe leakproof seal.

Then, as the Hydrogen is drawn form the tank, it sinks to wards the bottom.

Picture of Typical Floating Top Tank,

used in Biofuels production. 

SOURCE: Mother Earth