Sunday, October 20, 2013

Factors To Determine For Tank Construction

By Megan Landry


When it comes to tank construction, a number of factors need to be put into perspective. One of those factors is the location as well as the size of the vessel you are looking forward to construct. You are supposed to determine if there is enough space for your tank and if there is any limitations hindering you to establish it. For a limited space, a vessel that has a small diameter and tall height is appropriate.

Another factor that should be considered is the materials for constructing the vessel. Depending on the volume of the commodity you are willing to store and its type, you will decide on the material to use for your vessel. For instance, concrete and field welded steel are best suited for large tanks. However, small tanks may be built using fiberglass, plastic or even factory welded steel.

The weather conditions of a certain area will also have impact on the tanks that can be brought up. How strong wind loads, roof loads, and seismic conditions are really matters while you are constructing tanks. If your tanks are to be established in regions where wind loads are high and seismic activity is greater, they need be shorter and wide in height and diameter respectively.

Another factor to consider while constructing this vessel is the growth aspect of your business. If the growth of your business will relatively call for the expansion of the vessel or its movement, then you should accommodate for it. In this case, you are supposed to establish a foundation that accommodates an extra vertical extension of the tank. The lower portion of your vessel should also be strong enough for the extension. If it will be moved as the business grows, then you should use bolted tanks.

The other crucial factor to consider is the coating of the tank. Coating is important since it prevents the corrosion of a vessel and should therefore be applied thoroughly to ensure that every corner is coated. Not even a spot should be missed. Some other technologically advanced coatings are meant for other purpose such as to assist this vessel withstand cold weather, high heat, and extreme PH values. However, you are supposed to consider if the coating chemical used is safe for commodities stored.

A person is also supposed to factor in the cost of a vessel. The cost in question is not only the initial capital required to bring up tanks but also maintenance cost and the replacement values. While the cost of labor, material, coating and roofing is very important, a person must consider other consequential costs to be incurred in the future for a decision made today.

The experience the builders should also be considered while building tanks. A person who has been building tanks for a long time is deemed to understand all the salient issues of construction. They will inform you in details these vessels.

Other features during tank construction will also need to be considered. These will include the roofing type, vents, inlet, outlet, discharges nozzles, and the roofing. Man ways for the side and roof, liquid indicators, perimeter guardrails, liquid indicators, ladders and more need be considered too.




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