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What is the differences of oil tankers, gas tankers and chemical tankers?

I'm studying about chemical, gas, and oil tankers.

I don't know what is difference of each other.

tnx.

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  • BriaR
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
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    Assuming you mean for road transport

    Oil tanker - oil is non-corrosive so a double skin tank made of steel

    Chemical tanker - depends on the chemical. If it is corrosive then the tank will be glass lined

    Gas tanker - needs to withstand high pressures

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