Secondary containment is an important financial safeguard that helps plant operators mitigate the risks associated with chemical spills. With containment options such as open-top vertical tanks and concrete basins, rain, debris and other environmental factors can lead to potential equipment damage and contamination of any chemical that might get into the interstitial space. For these reasons, the initial costs of investing in a SAFE-Tank system versus other secondary containment options, not to mention the potential lifetime savings on maintenance costs, is well worth it.
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Fittings and Accessories,
Tank Design and Materials
It’s common knowledge that the chemical application of any industrial storage system is key to knowing which type of tank to choose. The same holds true for the fittings and accessories used on the chemical storage tank. Let’s take a closer look at chemical compatibility in regards to gaskets and fittings, and how the B.O.S.S. Fitting® (bolted one-piece sure seal) works.
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Fittings and Accessories
Although it's impossible to know what the exact lifespan of your polyethylene tank will be, there are steps you can take to extend its life in order to get the most out of it. The information outlined in this article is meant to extend the life of your polyethylene tank, which will help you save money in the long run, as well as ensure that you're maintaining your polyethylene tank (and its chemical contents) properly.
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Installation and Service
All chemicals stored in polyethylene tanks require some form of venting in order to keep them safely stored. However, in some cases, the harmful fumes emitted from the chemicals cannot be released directly into the atmosphere. Fuming chemicals require special considerations to reduce harmful vapors before they are evacuated. There are many important things to consider when managing harmful chemical fumes and controlling air pollution.
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Venting
Pneumatically-filled tanks must be properly vented to avoid offloading pressures, which increase the tank interior pressure beyond the ASTM-D 1998 regulation allowances. The right manway cover can provide the venting required to avoid this situation, but it can be difficult to know exactly which type to choose.
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Venting
There may be some common misconceptions about the NSF 61 Certification; however, you can learn to see past them by finding out more about what this certification entails. Companies that manufacture, sell and distribute water treatment products or distribution products in the United States are sometimes required (according to varying state law) to meet this certification, but misconceptions around it leads to frequent mistakes in its implementation and compliance. These mistakes may allow contaminants to migrate or leach into drinking water causing unsafe and unhealthy conditions.
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Value Added
We’ve worked hard at Poly Processing to provide a comprehensive website that addresses many of your questions about harsh chemical storage. We also provide resources like walkthroughs, downloads and even tools to help you build your chemical storage system or to request a quote. So that you can get everything you need out of this resource we’ve provided, we wanted to provide a walkthrough so that you know that PolyProcessing.com is the resource for all things chemical storage tank-related. Depending on what stage of shopping you’re in, you have different needs, so take a look and learn what our website can do for you.
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Technology Tips
In some chemical storage tank applications, it is necessary to install a ladder to allow for inspection, to check gauges, and to service level sensors or mixers. But what ladder options are available, and which ones are best for the chemical you’re storing?
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Fittings and Accessories
If you’re storing an oxidizing chemical like sulfuric acid or sodium hypochlorite in a polyethylene tank, an antioxidant barrier will more than double the life of that tank. Polyethylene, whether it be linear or cross-linked, has excellent chemical compatibility compared to other choices. Linear and cross-linked are both the same polyethylene in terms of chemical composition and compatibility. However, cross-linked (XLPE) has a much higher resistance to tearing because the molecular chains are bonded (or cross-linked) to one another, whereas HDPE is called “linear” because they are not. They also both share the same chemical formula and resistance properties. All polyethylene, like other materials, will eventually degrade given time, and a typical lifespan for tanks storing oxidizing chemicals will be shortened to 6-10 years without a proper resistance barrier.
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A chemical storage tank system is a large investment. Just as proper tank maintenance and frequent inspections help ensure that the tank lives out its projected useful life, it is equally important to install the tank properly. Being prepared for the tank delivery, hydro testing the tank, and making sure fittings and flexible connectors are properly installed set your tank system up for successful operation. Here are some common questions we get regarding the installation process.
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