De-icing fluid is an important substance that is used to break down ice and frost. It is used fairly frequently during the winters in the more northern states. One common substances used as a de-icing fluid is brine. In addition to brine, there are some slightly more complex chemicals used to complete the same task.
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From the cow to the final product, dairy production is methodical about ensuring the end user gets the best possible final product, safely. But just what steps does dairy go through to get milk products to their respective end states, that being possibly cheese or whey powder?
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When considering storage solutions for chemicals used in the wastewater process, two options available are fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) and polyethylene (“poly”).
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While most of the storage tanks that we sell are vertical tanks, vertical tanks with IMFO, sloped bottom tanks with IMFO, and double wall SAFE-Tanks, we do offer several other options to customers. Vertical tanks simply are not the best solution for every circumstance. Let’s look into the three main reasons polyethylene horizontal tanks are a key part of a storage solution and then expand on the use of these tanks in their most popular industry: agriculture.
Topics: Applications, Tank Design and Materials
Whenever an earthquake happens, the clean up leaves clues about safe storage of liquid materials. In 2014, a Napa Valley earthquake left winery operations with thousands of broken wine bottles and damaged and crushed storage tanks to clean up. Let’s take a look at what happened, best practices for wine storage, and how you can protect your wine stock from potential damage.
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The popularity of craft brewing is exploding across the United States. To date, over 3000 craft breweries exist. Smart, flexible, cost-effective storage of the dry ingredients, water, and cleaning agents and chemicals used in the brewing process is essential.
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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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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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Stainless steel has long been the tank material of choice for storage in the food and beverage industry. Historically, businesses have been hesitant to choose polyethylene storage solutions, believing the porous resins would allow leaching and bacterial growth.
Topics: Chemicals, Applications
One natural event that could potentially lead to catastrophic risk, resulting in a complete failure of a chemical storage tank system, is an earthquake. Earthquakes can happen in areas not considered earthquake zone, such as the August, 2011 5.8 magnitude tremor that rocked Virginia.
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