Industrial storage tanks come in many forms, each specially designed for different uses and applications. Most importantly, some tanks are more effective storage containers for specific types of fluid or materials. Here are some of the most common types of storage tanks in various industrial industries.
Industrial Chemical Tank
These industrial tanks are best used for natural gas or petroleum. They have specifically been built to withstand the most corrosive or hazardous chemicals, and the tanks come in various shapes and sizes. They can also handle the raw materials that combine these chemicals and take pre-processed fluids.
Industrial Oil Storage Tanks
Used primarily for long-term storage or reservoirs, these industrial storage tanks handle oil in all its stages, from the initial processing to consumer-ready forms. Great care is taken in constructing these tanks as they need the utmost safety, environmental, and legal considerations when they are built. Oil can be hazardous to the environment in case of spills — therefore, the tank must be completely reliable.
Industrial Water and Liquid Storage Tanks
These tanks may hold hot or non-heated water for storage or use in plants. They are often very well insulated to maintain the temperature of the water within. The insulation is often thicker and made of fiberglass if used for hot or heating water in the industrial storage tank.
Other forms of these tanks don’t just handle water. They may be used to handle jet fuel, diesel, or gasoline. The different varieties of water and liquid storage tanks also depend on their use. Onion tanks store water in case of emergencies, while bladder tanks are typically used for quick use and release of water. Poly tanks are domestically utilized, such as rainwater collection.
These are just some of the different types of industrial storage tanks. Other tanks may be for more specialized or sophisticated uses. Understanding these tanks enables you to determine what your plant needs.
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