Question: Please answer with complete steps. A tank containing straight-chain octane has a top pressure of 15.3 psia. The depth of the tank is 20 ft.

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A tank containing straight-chain octane has a top pressure of 15.3 psia. The depth of the tank is 20 ft. The density of octane is based at 60 F. (Note: You must use the physical data from Perry's Handbook) a) Find the bottom pressure in psia. b) Find the fluid's pressure head that corresponds to the absolute pressure at the bottom of the tank in ft. c) Find the pressure head if the calculation is based on mercury at 60 F in ft

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