Definition(s)
Wetted Area
Surface area of a tank exposed to liquid on the interior and heat from a fire on the exterior.
Source: API STD 2000, Venting Atmospheric and Low-pressure Storage Tanks, Sixth Edition, November 2009. Global Standards
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Surface area of a tank exposed to liquid on the interior and heat from a fire on the exterior.
Source: API STD 2000, Venting Atmospheric and Low-pressure Storage Tanks, Sixth Edition, November 2009. Global Standards