Storage Tank

Storage tank is a kind of equipment used for storing liquid or gaseous media such as petroleum, natural gas, chemical and so on. It is an important facility for oil depots, gas stations, natural gas stations and fuel backup stations. According to the building characteristics can be divided into above-ground tanks, underground tanks.
Above-ground tanks: Above-ground tanks are simple in structure, easy to install and maintain, but have certain defects in safety and corrosion resistance. Underground tanks: Underground tanks are often installed in city gas projects, gas stations, filling stations and other places. Its main features are high security, small footprint, no damage to the environment.

Storage Tank is a kind of equipment used for storing liquid, gas or bulk materials, and its design mainly considers the storage, custody and transportation of materials.

Types: Storage tanks can be divided into raw material storage tanks, intermediate product storage tanks, finished product storage tanks, etc. according to the use. According to the characteristics of the stored materials can be divided into liquid storage tanks, gas storage tanks, solid storage tanks.

Structure: The structure of storage tanks usually includes wall, bottom, top, inlet and outlet ports, agitators, measurement and control equipment.

Material: the manufacturing material of storage tanks is usually related to the nature of the stored materials, carbon steel, stainless steel, glass fiber reinforced plastic and so on.

Application: Storage tanks are widely used in petroleum, chemical, food, pharmaceutical, water treatment and other industries for storing raw materials, intermediate products and finished products.

Gelan’s Hot Sale Types Types of Storage Tanks

LPG Storage Tanks

Liquefied petroleum gas storage tanks are those pressure vessels that are designed to store liquefied petroleum gas. This gas is a mixture of propane and butane. The storage tanks are made of high-strength steel and can be found underground and above ground.

Applications: LPG tanks are used in general chemical and pharmaceutical industries. They hold fuel gases for heating and other industrial applications. We can design the tank with its maximum pressure up to 100 MPa with the product volume ranging from 1 to 200 cubic meters.

Advantages:

Energy Efficiency: Suitable to high-temperature as well as low-temperature heat recovery.
Compact Design: Supports larger heat transfer area in lesser space.
Simple Manufacturing: Cost-effective and straightforward to manufacture.

Hydrogen Storge Tank

Hydrogen storage tanks are specifically designed pressure vessels to store the gas safely. For this reason, our hydrogen tanks come in various configurations as vertical and horizontal structures customized in capacities, pressure ratings, and material type at GELAN.

Applications: Hydrogen storage is vital for industrial and civilian use, and one will be able to find hydrogen-filling stations for hydrogen automobiles and chemical processing plants

Benefits:

Customised designs according to your specifications.
Tough safety standards met, hydrogen storage is safe with these tanks.
Reinforced pressure resistance, leak-proof materials in their construction.

Ammonia Tanks, Chlorine Tank

Liquid ammonia storage tanks are manufactured for the storage of liquid ammonia under pressure. It shall have to be meeting the stringent criteria of design and safety for handling and storage.

Applications: This type of storage tanks is very much used in the chemical industry, especially for the production of fertilizers and refrigerants. Such tanks are inevitable to be used for operations that store ammonia in large quantities.

Benefits:

It has a strong build with resistance to pressure, which provides absolute safety for storing ammonia.
Made out of corrosion-resistant and long-lasting materials.
It has designed with safety features like a pressure relief system and monitoring

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Effective Volume:From 50 liters to 50,000 liters, it is capable of either industrial, small-scale or large scale uses.
Design Pressure:It can endure the most negative -0.1 MPa pressure and the highest of 35 MPa, thus having suitability in various operations.
Design Temperature:TThey withstand extreme temperature levels from -20°C to 250°C and hence perform well in hot and cold conditions.
Sealing Types:Magnetic, mechanical, or packing seals- as you have a choice to pick according to your requirement
Materials:Durable materials such as S31603 and Q345R are used by Gelan that gives excellent corrosion resistance and mechanical wear
Mixing Methods:Depending upon your process, customized mixing designs such as paddles, propellers, anchors, and the list goes on.

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FAQ

What is torage Tanks Standards？

Storage tanks of GELAN are designed strictly according to the highest industrial standards for maximal strength:

API 650 – American Petroleum Institute Standard
BS 2654 – British Standard
JIS B 8501 – Japanese Standard
DIN 4119 – German Standard
SY J1016 – Petroleum Industry Standard
SH 3046 – Petrochemical Industry Standard

How to classification of Storage Tanks?

There is so much more about storage tanks, more especially when trying to figure out what type of container to use for your goods. Be it oil, chemicals, or water, each type of tank has specified usage.

1. Storage Tanks by Location

Above-Ground Storage Tanks (ASTs): These tanks are very suitable for use in commercial establishments that require easy storage solutions. They are primarily installed at oil refineries and chemical plants as excellent means of holding bulk materials, such as crude oil or chemical solvents. Example:Steel crude oil storage tank at a refinery with high capacity.
Underground Storage Tanks (USTs): For those operations that require concealed storage, either for safety reasons or to maximize space, USTs would be suitable. It is most popular in gas stations and fuel depots. Example:An underground gasoline storage tank at a fuel station.
Semi-Buried Storage Tanks: Semi-buried tanks provide an integration of both underground and aboveground tanks, giving extra protection from temperature fluctuation and environmental wear. Example:Semi-buried tanks, heating oil in colder climates.
Offshore and Subsea Tanks: Special tanks designed for the hostile marine environment, LNG or crude oil are stored on offshore platforms.Example: Offshore crude oil storage on a floating production platform.

2. Storage Tanks by Type of Material Stored

Crude Oil Tanks: Refineries and companies of petroleum need crude oil tanks to store crude or unrefined petroleum for refining purposes. For instance, a large capacity crude oil tank at a sea port oil terminal.
Fuel Oil Tanks: Both diesel and bunker fuel have fuel oil tanks meant to safely and effectively store various industrial fuels. Example:A large machinery tank on an industrial site that uses fuel oil.
Lubricating Oil Tanks: Lubricating oil tanks are the most common in manufacturing and automotive industries because these types of oils are used for lubrication of machines. Example:An auto service station lubricating oil tank.
Edible Oil Tanks: Among food-related industries, stainless steel edible oil tanks are highly required because oils like vegetable oil and palm oil should remain fresh and pure. Example: Edible oil tanks at a food processing unit.
Firewater Tanks: Industrails and trade rely on these tanks to prevent fire breakout. Such as a safety water storage tank fitted at a manufacturing facility.

3. Storage Tanks by Purpose

Production Tanks: Storage tanks used in breweries pharmaceutical industries amongst others, to blend ferment or mix raw materials.Example: Fermentation tanks used in breweries for liquor processing in the process of producing.
Storage Tanks: These can be used for long-term storage of liquids or gases; they are typically needed where industries need to maintain on-hand large quantities of materials. Example: Large water storage tanks at a city’s water treatment facility.

4. Storage Tanks by Shape

Vertical Storage Tanks: A popular choice in the chemical and oil industries, these cylindrical tanks optimize space while providing large amounts of storage. Example: A vertical oil storage tank at a chemical processing plant.
Horizontal Storage Tanks: Suitable for site-restricted locations, horizontal tanks are inherently stable and can be easily rearranged. Example:Horizontal diesel storage tanks of a petrol station nearby.

5. Storage Tanks by Structure

Fixed-Roof Tanks: Normally employed for non-volatile liquids, fixed roof storage gives ample structure with minimal leakage due to evaporation. Example:A fixed roof water storage tank for municipal water supply.
Floating-Roof Tanks: Storing volatile liquids like gasoline, floating-roof tanks minimize evaporation and thereby enhance safety. Example:Storage tank for gasoline at an oil refinery.
Spherical Storage Tanks: To be used in high-pressure gas storage like LPG or LNG, spherical tanks maximize the volume efficiency. Example:Spherical storage for gas storage in a petrochemical plant.

6. Storage Tanks by Size

Large Storage Tanks: These tanks with capacities above 100 m³ are very appropriate to use in industries that need to store materials in bulk, such as oil or water. Example: huge crude oil storage tanks in a petroleum export terminal
Small Storage Tanks: These are often smaller than 100 m³ in capacity and often used for specialized or localized storage needs. Example:small fuel storage tanks at agricultural supply stores.

Why Choose the Right Storage Tank?

The choice of the right storage tank for your business is more than a simple logistics issue; it has a direct influence on your bottom line. The right tank can:

Improve operational efficiency
Enhance safety protocols
Optimize space usage
Reduce environmental risks

Gelan offers you various kinds of quality storage tanks and supplies them for various industrial needs that arise in oil and gas up to food production. Whether you require an above ground fuel storage tank or an offshore LNG tank with custom specifications, we will provide you reliable solutions tailored to your specific needs.

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If you cannot decide which one is right for your production, you are free to speak with our experts who will guide you on what applies best. Reach us today, and we will enlighten you on our customised options, or get a free consultation in discussing your storing needs. Optimize your business with the proper storage solution.

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