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Who pioneered the vertical cylindrical steel reservoir structure for industrial oil storage?
Who pioneered the vertical cylindrical steel reservoir structure for industrial oil storage?
- Nikola Tesla
- Alexander Graham Bell
- Vladimir Shukhov (correct)
- Thomas Edison
What type of facilities are typically found in an oil terminal?
What type of facilities are typically found in an oil terminal?
- Open pits and cubic reservoirs
- Above or below ground tankage (correct)
- Automotive assembly lines
- Textile manufacturing units
What did Vladimir Shukhov mathematically prove in his article 'Mechanical structures in oil industry'?
What did Vladimir Shukhov mathematically prove in his article 'Mechanical structures in oil industry'?
- Cylindrical shape would require the least amount of steel (correct)
- Rectangular shape would require the least amount of steel
- Triangular shape would require the least amount of steel
- Spherical shape would require the least amount of steel
What is the primary purpose of an oil terminal?
What is the primary purpose of an oil terminal?
What kind of equipment is typically found at marine terminals within an oil terminal?
What kind of equipment is typically found at marine terminals within an oil terminal?
When was the Dangote Refinery inaugurated?
When was the Dangote Refinery inaugurated?
What is the expected daily processing capacity of the Dangote Refinery?
What is the expected daily processing capacity of the Dangote Refinery?
How much financing did Aliko Dangote announce for the refinery project in September 2013?
How much financing did Aliko Dangote announce for the refinery project in September 2013?
What was the estimated cost of the refinery at the time of early plans unveiling in September 2013?
What was the estimated cost of the refinery at the time of early plans unveiling in September 2013?
When did major structural construction of the refinery begin?
When did major structural construction of the refinery begin?
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Study Notes
Pioneers and Innovations
- Vladimir Shukhov pioneered the vertical cylindrical steel reservoir structure for industrial oil storage.
Oil Terminal Facilities
- Oil terminals typically have facilities for storage, handling, and transportation of oil.
Vladimir Shukhov's Contribution
- Vladimir Shukhov mathematically proved the concept of industrial oil storage in his article 'Mechanical structures in oil industry'.
Oil Terminal Purpose
- The primary purpose of an oil terminal is to receive, store, and dispatch oil.
Marine Terminals Equipment
- Marine terminals within an oil terminal typically have equipment for loading and unloading oil tankers, such as cranes, pumps, and pipes.
Dangote Refinery
Inauguration and Capacity
- The Dangote Refinery was inaugurated in 2020.
- The refinery has an expected daily processing capacity of 650,000 barrels.
Financing and Cost
- Aliko Dangote announced $9 billion in financing for the refinery project in September 2013.
- The estimated cost of the refinery at the time of early plans unveiling in September 2013 was $9 billion.
- Major structural construction of the refinery began in 2014.
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