The traditional choice for storing the materials in making beer is stainless steel. Process engineers and major breweries are beginning to realize the array of benefits polyethylene tanks offer.
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Poly Processing takes special care to ensure it is in compliance with ASTM D1998 standards. In the third piece of our Top 15 Questions to Ask Your Tank Manufacturer, we take a brief look at some common questions regarding verification.
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Over the course of the next few months we will be covering The Top 15 Questions to Ask Your Tank Manufacturer. In this first installment of this series we will be covering a question we frequently receive about the ASTM D1998 testing standards and how tank manufactures test their tanks.
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Fracking has changed the dynamic of oil and gas production in the U.S., boosting oil production to its highest levels in more than 14 years. Fracking requires huge amounts of water, adding to already high operating costs for oil and gas companies. Environmental groups have also raised concerns about the waste of precious water supplies at a time when some states are suffering through droughts.
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Rather than settle for the industry standard, Poly Processing strives to define it by developing fittings and accessories that clearly address consumer needs. By analyzing industry requirements and working directly with our customers we are able to gather the information and knowledge needed to develop specialized products that address issues in the field.
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Pneumatically filled chemical storage tanks have the potential for becoming over-pressurized. Over-pressurizing a storage tank through repeated fill cycles can damage and weaken the tank sidewalls, resulting in stress cracks and premature tank failure. Proper tank venting is needed to prevent over-pressurization.
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High-density cross-linked polyethylene offers superior value for storing a wide range of critical chemicals. Gel level testing is the ASTM D-1998 method used to test the cross-link density of the polyethylene. The ASTM standard establishes a minimum for the percentage of cross-linked or polymer connected chains. This article and the downloadable technical bulletin will help to explain this standard.
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Having complete bottom drainage in a storage tank is key for safety and proper tank maintenance. Safely maintaining chemical storage tanks presents numerous challenges.
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