Maintaining the proper temperature of a chemical inside a high density crosslinked polyethylene tank can be critical for safe and effective storage. For example, sodium hydroxide and caustic soda need to maintain temperature to prevent crystallization at lower temperatures.
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Storage tank accessories and fittings are often seen as extra add-ons that get little consideration — as if they were nice-to-have features like heated seats in a new vehicle. However, these are critical components of a successful storage system. The useful life of your chemical storage tank can be greatly impacted by your choice of fittings and accessories.
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On January 9, 2014, a chemical spill fouled the water supply for thousands of West Virginians in the U.S. A hazardous chemical used for washing coal called 4-methylcyclohexane methanol, or “crude MCHM,” leaked from an industrial facility into the Elk River near Charleston, West Virginia. The incident could have been prevented if a proper secondary containment system had been in place.
Topics: Fittings and Accessories
Proper venting of a chemical storage tank system helps ensure safe operation and can also extend the useful life of the cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) tank. Poly Processing Company sees venting as one of the most critical parts of a safe chemical storage system. We also attach venting labels to tanks manufactured at our facilities to emphasize the critical importance of proper venting.
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This article is part 2 of a two-article series that provides an overview of some important industry and regulatory compliance issues you should be aware of when purchasing a chemical storage tank. Read the first article of this series to learn about ASTM and NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 standards.
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This article is the first in a two-part series that provides an overview of some important industry and regulatory compliance issues you should be aware of when purchasing a chemical storage tank. This series doesn’t cover an all-inclusive list of compliance regulations, but you can use the articles to give you a confident start in understanding the requirements to consider when purchasing a chemical storage tank.
Topics: News and Customer Stories, Tank Design and Materials
Designing a Poly Processing chemical storage solution always begins with a thorough understanding of the chemical being stored. To design and recommend a safe, cost-effective chemical storage system, it's critical for our tank experts to ask the right questions and do the right research. This ensures that we properly understand the makeup of your chemicals and the potential reactions to various storage solutions.
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One of the challenges in storing any oxidizing chemical is engineering a chemical storage tank that not only contains the chemical but has a greater useful life and measure of safety. Whether you’re storing sodium hypochlorite, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, or other oxidizing substances, it is critical to design the storage tank with the chemical in mind.
Topics: Tank Design and Materials, FAQs
In industries where chemical storage is essential, selecting the right tank size and system is critical. An incorrect choice can lead to regulatory penalties, safety hazards, and financial losses. This article will guide you through the process of determining the ideal tank size for your chemical storage needs, while outlining the considerations for capacity, material, safety, and compliance.
Topics: Value Added
For over five decades, Poly Processing has been at the forefront of innovation in chemical storage tank design and manufacturing. Reinforcing our commitment to advancing crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) tank technology, we are thrilled to unveil our latest update to our storage tank solutions: the 15,500-gallon IMFO tank, the 15,000-gallon Sloped Bottom IMFO tank, and the 15,500-gallon Vertical tank, are all available in specific gravities up to 2.2 design. These large innovative XLPE tanks are designed for exceptional durability, reliable performance, and an extended lifespan across a variety of applications. To enhance protection and prolong service life in oxidative environments, such as those involving sodium hypochlorite, they can be manufactured with our industry-leading OR-1000 engineered resin system, known for its remarkable resistance to oxidative chemicals. These tanks represent the best engineering and design in the tank manufacturing industry, and they are covered under PPC’s industry-leading warranty. At Poly Processing, we’re focused on delivering high-quality, forward-thinking solutions to meet the evolving demands of the chemical storage industry.
Topics: Fittings and Accessories, Applications
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