Here at Poly Processing, we spend a lot of time getting the tank built to spec, but if a tank is not installed correctly it could lead to damage, leaks, safety issues for personnel, and ultimately a shorter tank life. That’s why we take chemical tank installation seriously.
In any chemical process, consistency and reliability are key. Not only do you want to know what the incoming materials consist of but you also need to know how they react when they're used in engineering. One of the ways Poly Processing ensures both reliability and uniformity is through various quality control steps and tests. One of those tests is using a Brabender Plasticorder to test the resin we use to make our tanks.
Topics: Value Added, Tank Design and Materials
Maintaining the proper temperature of a chemical is often critical for safe storage. For example, sodium hydroxide, at a 50% concentration will start to crystalize at or below temperatures of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. With Poly Processing tanks, heat pads and insulation are available to maintain the specific temperature of the chemical being stored. Heating pads and foam insulation combine to maintain the chemical temperature even when the tank is exposed to lower ambient temperatures.
Installing ultrasonic level systems for your tanks allows you to monitor liquid levels with added safety and less chance of contamination. These systems constantly track how much is in the tank and display the information remotely.
Topics: Fittings and Accessories
Do you need to know how to properly retrofit a tank to store a different chemical? Looking at installing a new tank? Concerned about your 15-year-old polyethylene tank? Do the sidewall fittings, venting, and brackets of your tank ensure safe operation and long tank life? For the answers to these chemical storage tank questions and more, the Poly Processing Field Service team is here to assist.
Topics: Installation and Service
Hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking or fracing, is the process of making small cracks or fractures in underground rocks to release the oil or natural gas inside. Scientists must analyze the physical characteristics of the rocks to be fractured before fracking can begin.
Topics: Applications
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.
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.
Topics: 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.
Topics: 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.
Topics: Venting
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