Holding Capacity

Some articles on holding capacity, capacity:

Bunding - Regulations - Holding Capacity
... Almost all regulations require a holding capacity of 110% of the capacity of the maximum capacity of the biggest tank within the bund or 25% of the total capacity of all the tanks within the bund whichever is the ... providing sufficient "freeboard" or height of wall above the maximum holding capacity to accommodate dynamic factors such as surge in situations of major tank failure or storm ... (and unless specific local laws prevail) most operators work to the 110% capacity guide ...
Sand-based Athletic Fields - Construction
... Peat moss is used because it increases water and nutrient holding capacity and decreases bulk density ... This ratio will allow a water holding capacity of 15 to 26% and increase nutrient holding capacity greatly ...

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