Could it be a fuel tank for the electric generator?
Could be a vacuum insulated LNG tank.
Why would that need vacuum insulation? This is a tank for something really cold.
Quote from: jpo234 on 07/11/2018 09:36 amWhy would that need vacuum insulation? This is a tank for something really cold.A vacuum insulated LNG tank could be used to power a natural gas electric generator.
It's about 12 feet by 155 feet long.
Is diesel confirmed?https://www.lngworldnews.com/epa-approves-omniteks-caterpillar-c15-engine-conversion/
2.1.2.2 Control Center AreaProposed facility and infrastructure construction at the control center area would include the following:• Two launch control center buildings• Two payload processing facilities• Launch vehicle processing hangar• Two RF transmitter/receivers• Generators and diesel storage facilities• Roads, parking areas, fencing, security, lighting, and utilities• A satellite fuels and gas storage facility
Quote from: Restless on 07/11/2018 04:54 amCould be a vacuum insulated LNG tank. Do they ever pull a vacuum before filling these tanks for safety? Or use the vacuum to fill the tank instead of pumping?
Quote from: aero on 07/11/2018 05:13 amQuote from: Restless on 07/11/2018 04:54 amCould be a vacuum insulated LNG tank.At Quoteabout 12 feet by 155 feet long. what would be the mass of methane, if filled? I get somewhere around 500,000 pounds.
Quote from: Restless on 07/11/2018 04:54 amCould be a vacuum insulated LNG tank.At Quoteabout 12 feet by 155 feet long. what would be the mass of methane, if filled?
about 12 feet by 155 feet long.
Here’s another photo of whatever that is. It could be going to the LNG or Boca Chica we will see.
Quote from: SPITexas on 07/11/2018 01:25 pmHere’s another photo of whatever that is. It could be going to the LNG or Boca Chica we will see.Looks very much like the Blue Origin tanks at the Cape:
The tank was being routed through town an hour ago. I guess there's no way it could have made the turn from 511 to 4. It's not low to the ground like F9 stages and must be close to 16 feet tall, so it could take some time.
The BFT has arrived. Turns out it's the LOX tank and is being stored there until the pad starts going in. (guckyfan guessed right) SpaceX doesn't really tell you anything, but they will confirm things if you guess right. That seems to be an official policy around here.
Well now we wait I believe there could be more on the way.