Physics, asked by BornScientist, 1 year ago

How sparking in petrol tanks are avoided when transported

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Answered by Anish141
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There a thick iron layer outside no chance of sparking
Answered by ShAiLeNdRaKsP
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Hi,

Here is yours answer

Care must be taken to avoid sparks when putting fuel in
cars or aircraft or transporting it.

The fuel itself is an insulator (a hydrocarbon)
and charge can be transferred as the fuel flows through
a pipe if the pipe is also an insulator.

The transfer of charge
happens because there is friction between the fuel and
the pipe. As the nozzle (the end) of the pipe is brought
close to the fuel tank, a spark can jump between the two
igniting the fuel. This can cause a serious explosion,
particularly with aircraft which are filled at a very high speed.

The spark can be avoided if the pipe nozzle
is made to conduct by connecting an earthing strap to it
and so any charge can be safely conducted away.

An earthing strap connects the pipe to the ground (the Earth).
In addition, a cable can connect the pipe to the fuel tank,
so that there can be no difference in charge between them.

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