INDUSTRIAL HOT WATER STORAGE TANKS

 

INDUSTRIAL HOT WATER STORAGE TANKS

·         Industrial hot water storage tanks are ASME certified built to be used in industrial applications in which a constant hot water supply is required.

·         During low demand periods, water is heated and stored inside the water storage tank, which will be available to be used in times of high hot water demand.

·         This enables efficient energy use while offering hot eater whenever required.

·         Water makes a good medium of heat storage due to its high specific heat capacity.

·         Water can store greater heat per unit weight in comparison with other substances. Moreover, water is low cost and non-toxic.

·         An industrial hot water storage tank that’s insulated efficiently has the ability to retain the stored heat for many days, thus reducing the fuel costs.

·         These storage tanks in industries may consist of an inbuilt oil or gas burner system, and electric immersion heaters.

·         Hot water tanks of certain types utilize external heat exchanger, like a central heating system.

·         Alternatively, these tanks types may use heated water from a different energy source.

INSULATION OF HOT WATER STORAGE TANKS

·         Hot water storage tanks typically have heat insulation for lowering energy consumption, quickening the heating process as well as maintaining desired operating temperature.

·         Standby heat loss is reduced by thicker thermal insulation.

·         Water heaters come in varied insulation ratings; however, extra layers of insulation can be added outside the water heater for reducing heat loss.

·         In case of extreme conditions, a water heater may be fully enclosed within an insulated space that’s specially constructed.

·         Fiberglass makes the most common type of insulation for water heaters.

·         It’s fixed in place using straps or tape or with the water heater’s outer jacket.

·         In cases where burner is used, the combustion gas outflow or air flow should not be blocked by insulation.

·         Most of the modern water heaters comprise insulation of applied polyurethane foam (PUF).

·         In cases where it’s crucial to access the inner tank (where particularly aggressive oxygen levels or minerals are present in local water supply), PUF insulation is used in an encapsulated form.

·         This allows the insulation layer to be removed to conduct regular integrity checks as well as repairs to the tank (if needed).

SAFETY CONCERNS

·         Hot water can lead to dangerous and painful scalding injuries, in the elderly and children especially.

·         Water temperature at the outlet must not be greater than 49 degrees Celsius.

·         Whereas, water stored below the temperature of 60 degrees Celsius may allow bacteria growth (the bacteria causing Legionnaire’s disease).

INDUSTRIAL WATER AND LIQUID STORAGE TANKS

·         Water and liquid storage tanks are used to store a variety of liquids like kerosene, jet A, diesel, gasoline, waste oil, and for underground burial and pressurized applications.

·         Liquid storage tanks come in different types, each type having its own specific applications.

Types of Water and Liquid Storage Tanks

Onion Tanks

·         Onion tanks are a great option to store water quickly during emergency events.

·         These tanks are self-rising having fittings that are easy to access.

·         Moreover, these tanks can be moved as well as set up within minutes.

Pillow (Bladder) Tanks

·         Collapsible tanks – referred to as blivet, bladder, or pillow tanks also – are an effective re-usable temporary storage solution.

Poly Tanks

·         Poly tanks have domestic uses too.

·         They are used for various applications including rainwater collection and drinking water storage.

·         Poly tanks are available in different types that include wastewater tanks, mobile tanks, above ground tanks, and more.

Fiberglass Tanks

·         Fiberglass liquid storage tanks are durable as well as they don’t corrode or rust easily.

·         These tanks have a high level of temperature resistance.

·         They come with different coatings so as to offer optimum performance with various liquid storage needs.

Welded Steel Tanks

·         Welded steel tanks make a reliable solution for storage over long term.

·         They come in various shapes and sizes to fit different types of applications.

Corrugated Steel Tanks

·         Corrugated steel liquid storage tanks are versatile, durable, economical, and have a good longevity.

·         They are made using galvanized corrugated steel.

·         These tanks are available in various sizes as well as can be customized for meeting specific project needs.

·         Corrugated steel tanks are used for rainwater collection, industrial process water, or fire suppression.

Industrial Plastic Storage Tanks

·         Water storage is important for domestic, residential, industrial, and commercial purposes.

·         Plastic water storage tanks are one among the best ways for water storage conventionally.

·         Plastic tanks are light-weight, highly durable, and occupy less area compared to cement and concrete tanks.

·         Moreover, plastic tanks have greater flexibility compared to conventional storage tanks.

·         Such advantages of plastic water tanks have made them a popular option.

MATERIALS USED TO MAKE PLASTIC WATER STORAGE TANKS

·         Plastic water tanks are made with different materials like linear low density polyethylene, fiber glass materials or polypropylene.

Applications of Plastic Water Storage Tanks

·         Plastic water storage tanks are seeing increased applications in food processing, wastewater containers, chemical manufacturing, suppression valves, and agriculture and irrigation.

·         Plastic tanks are built on the basis of the liquid type to be stored.

·         The storage capacity of these tanks lay between 1.5 and 1.9 specific gravity.

·         Plastic used in a storage tank usually allows the liquid level to be visible easily.

·         Plastic storage tanks are employed widely to store liquids that include brine, waste vegetable oil, soaps, cleaning agents, industrial chemicals, agriculture and farm chemicals, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), liquid fertilizers, potable water, and non-potable water.