Commonly used industrial storage tanks

Industrial storage tanks are designed to hold different types of liquids and gases at varying pressures and temperatures. They come in various shapes and are mounted both vertically and horizontally. These storage tanks are engineered under ASME Section VIII Div II regulations and are made of superior quality materials that assure their safety and performance. There are different types of storage tanks used across industries, which are chosen on the basis of storage capacities, measurements, shape of containers, and so on. 

Main Types of Industrial Fuel Storage Tanks
Storage tanks are mainly differentiated as underground and aboveground tanks based on their positioning on the ground. They can be described as below:
Underground Fuel Storage Tanks: These tanks are buried under the ground. Although they are buried fully, 10% of their volume remains under the ground. The tanks are usually designed for storing extremely hazardous fuels or materials. Underground fuel storage tanks reduce the chances of accidents due to explosion, but their main drawback is inaccessibility.
Aboveground fuel storage tanks: These tanks are installed above the ground and ideal for storing water, chemicals and fuels. Most industrial storage tanks are of this type owing to their low upfront costs and ease of maintenance.
The tanks described in the below section are built for aboveground or underground storage.

Commonly Used Industrial Storage Tanks
Industrial storage tanks are available in a variety of specifications. They are described on the basis of their storage purpose, design, placement, and the material used for construction. Here are a few popular ones based on different criteria:
Liquid Tanks Horizontal storage tank: As the name suggests, these tanks are designed for storing volatile and non-volatile liquids. These tanks are designed with robust materials to withstand corrosion and other harsh environment conditions. The following are two popular types of liquid tanks used today:
Glycol Storage Tanks: Ethylene glycol is a non-corrosive chemical, and is an integral part of several industrial processing activities. This chemical is stored in tanks made of stainless steel or carbon steel. Sometimes, double wall tanks are used for storage to ensure their safety.
Ammonia Storage Tanks: Ammonia is a dangerous and corrosive chemical and requires more safety storage than glycol. Industrial storage tanks used for ammonia storage are designed to meet the guidelines of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. These tanks are usually provided with safety driven features such as external flow valves and internal valves.

Today, different types of storage tanks are used across plants, as they are capable of holding sensitive gases and liquids. These tanks may fail due to several reasons ranging from mishandling of the tank or the low-quality material used for construction or due to welding discrepancies. To avoid dangerous consequences, it is important to partner with an experienced manufacturer who guarantees safety and performance. Katalor Industry is one such company that takes care of all significant safety hazards when designing industrial storage tanks.

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