Säiliön

Säiliön is the genitive singular form of the Finnish noun säiliö, meaning container, vessel, or tank. In Finnish, säiliö refers to a vessel that holds liquids, gases, or solids, ranging from a domestic jar to an industrial storage tank or a natural reservoir. The form Säiliön is used to express possession or association with the container, for example: säiliön tilavuus (the capacity of the tank), säiliön väri (the color of the container), or säiliön kestävyys (the durability of the tank).

In technical and everyday usage, säiliö appears in many compound terms and measurements. Polttoainesäiliö refers to a fuel tank, vesisäiliö to a water tank, and jäähdytys- tai säiliökohtaiset parametrit describe cooling or holding vessels and their specifications. The genitive form Säiliön is frequently found in specifications, maintenance manuals, and engineering drawings to denote characteristics, ownership, or responsibility related to a specific container.

Materials and design considerations for containers described by säiliö include durability, chemical compatibility, temperature and pressure ratings, and access for filling, emptying, and cleaning. Common construction materials are steel (including stainless), aluminum, fiberglass, and various plastics, chosen according to the contents and safety requirements. Proper labeling, venting, and protective coatings are used to ensure safe operation in industrial settings.

See also säiliö, the base noun, and related terms for different kinds of tanks and containers. The concept encompasses a wide range of vessels used for storage, transport, and processing across domestic, commercial, and industrial contexts.