Storage tank not vented properly

[Zephyr]

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=72e_1208694365&p=1

:eek:

[GQBalla]

LOL that looked so funny kinda reminded me of old school movies or something

that must suck though

[littledan]

that happened here in edmonton at the petro canada refinery. they were emtying one of those huge huge containers that are 50 feet high and like 300ft in diameter. the top portion buckled.

they ended up just repainting it and its still in service. just with a buckled top.

[streetarab]

man id love to figure out the forces involved in that, crushed like it was a giant soda can

[lint]

Originally posted by streetarab
man id love to figure out the forces involved in that, crushed like it was a giant soda can

Outside: P = atmosphere
Inside: P <<< atmosphere