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An open-topped rectangle holding the system fluid.
Also known as: Tank symbol, Open reservoir symbol, Atmospheric tank symbol
In ISO 1219 fluid power diagrams a vented reservoir is drawn as a rectangle open at the top, holding fluid at atmospheric pressure and returning it to the circuit.
Denotes the system reservoir vented to atmosphere, into which return lines discharge.
Contexts: Technical drawing
Is conventionally drawn several times on one diagram rather than routed as a single vessel, because tracing every return line to one tank would make the drawing unreadable.
Contexts: Technical drawing
A rectangle drawn with three sides only, the top edge left open, with return lines terminating inside it.