Choosing the right lining for your tank to ensure its longevity can pose a complex decision. Here are the critical factors to take into account:
- Understand Your Tank’s Characteristics and Prepare Accordingly
What material is your tank made of? Is it constructed from carbon steel? If so, a lining will likely be necessary to protect both the tank and its contents. However, if the material is stainless steel, a lining may not be required.
Once you’ve decided to line your tank, thorough preparation is essential to ensure proper application. A meticulous application ensures that the tank lining lasts as long as possible, thereby extending the intervals between maintenance.
Blasting and cleaning are often necessary, and maintaining humidity control is crucial to achieving a high-quality finish.
- Consider the Substances to be Stored in the Tank
Will the products be acidic? Or will they consist of amine-based liquids? Both of these, along with non-acidic substances such as crude oil and hydrocarbon-based fuels, can impact the tank lining. It’s essential to select a lining that protects both the contents and the tank itself; otherwise, there’s a significant risk of contaminating the stored product.
Jotun’s tank linings include comprehensive chemical resistance charts that outline various stored chemicals, as well as storage temperatures and concentrations.
- What Temperature Range will the Tank need to Withstand?
Different products require specific storage temperatures. For example, crude oil or palm oil typically require storage temperatures of 60°C or above to remain in their liquid state and enable pumping out of the tank. When storing such products in a lined tank, it’s crucial for the lining to endure the stored product at the specified temperature.
- Ensuring Future Adaptability for Your Tank
Over its lifespan, your tank is likely to store a variety of products and chemicals. It’s prudent to consider lining it with a coating that can accommodate various products, both presently and in the future, to facilitate maintenance and ensure continuous operation.
Choosing a lining capable of enduring the most demanding conditions allows you to maximize your tank’s longevity. Although the initial investment may be higher, the potential savings from avoiding recoating your tanks if your storage requirements change could be significant over time. Evaluating potential future production changes will assist you in acquiring the optimal protection for your needs and streamlining the process of putting your tank back into operation.
- How Frequently will the Tank Undergo Inspection?
For regular inspections, it’s wise to select a lining with a smooth surface that is easy to clean and can withstand tasks such as degassing for crude oil tanks. In scenarios where frequent inspections are not needed, your lining should offer the necessary level of protection, ensuring confidence that it doesn’t require frequent checks.
- What is the Turnaround Time for Returning the Tank to Service?
This is a critical consideration for maintenance managers. Time is crucial, and the tank must resume operation promptly after any shutdown, whether planned or unplanned. Even if spare tanks are available on your premises, operational flexibility may be limited, potentially resulting in lower capacity than needed.
Choosing the right tank lining is a complex and time-intensive process. Equally vital is selecting a coating provider who can guide you through the entire journey, from initial consultation to post-job support. With our extensive product testing, expertise in tank linings, and a history of satisfied customers, you can be confident that you’ll receive excellent support at every phase of your project.
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