Electrostatic Phenomena Related to Fire Hazards during the Filling of Petroleum Storage Tanks

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This research investigates the association between electrostatic charge accumulation and fire hazards during petroleum storage tank filling.
Reevaluation of known electrostatic phenomena related to charge accumulation during tank filling.
Analysis of oil surface potential rise and its implications for fire safety.
Examination of the conductivity of charged oil in relation to existing models.
Identified limitations in previously accepted hypotheses regarding charge accumulation models.
Demonstrated that the relaxation rate of oil surface potential is size-dependent.
Outlined unknown challenges in the field that need further investigation.

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The study reexamines electrostatic phenomena affecting fire hazards in petroleum storage tanks, suggesting further research needs.

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Y. Matsubara (2026) studied this question.

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