FRP Chemical Storage Tanks

It has been said that in the corrosion equipment world, choice of resin plays very important role much more than anything else. While some may debate that statement, it is clear that when it comes to resisting corrosive attack from chemicals, resin does the heavy lifting.  Reason being it is the resin in the corrosion liner that resists attack first, not the fiberglass reinforcement.  And resin is also the matrix that holds laminates together; decomposing resin = decomposing laminate. Orson provides high quality resin for the application of FRP tanks.   So selecting the best resin for the particular service in question is important if you want maximum performance and longevity from your corrosion equipment.

• How are Fiberglass Tanks Made? – The manufacturing procedure for FRP tanks involve layering glass fibers and resin to create a composite material. Here are the five stages involved in the construction of FRP chemical storage tanks:
•  Mold Preparation – In accordance with the intended FRP tank design, a mold or tooling is prepared. Molds are typically fabricated from metal or fiberglass and are meticulously cleansed to ensure a uniform surface finish.
•  Application of Gel Coat – The mold is coated with a gel coat, which functions as a protective layer and provides the FRP chemical storage tanks with a smooth and aesthetically appealing surface. Typically, the gel coat is pigmented and resistant to UV degradation.
• Layering  – In the mold, layers of fiberglass reinforcement material, such as woven filaments, mats, or fabrics, are layered with resin. The fibers are then saturated with a resin such as polyester, vinyl ester to form  a composite structure. This can be accomplished using manual lay-up or resin infusion techniques.
• Curing – After the fiberglass and resin layers have been applied, the FRP tank is permitted to cure. Curing is the process of subjecting the tank to specific temperature and humidity conditions in order to facilitate the resin’s hardening. This procedure allows the composite to solidify and bond, resulting in a durable and sturdy tank.
• Finishing and Quality – After the tank has cured, it is meticulously removed from the mold and inspected for quality. To accomplish the desired shape and uniformity, any extraneous material or imperfections are sanded. The tank is then subjected to quality control procedures to ensure that it conforms to industry standards and customer specifications.

FRP Tanks and vessels

Orson Resins and Coatings Pvt. Ltd. Provides high-quality resins for manufacturers of GRP tanks.

FRP tanks & vessels are containers manufactured by filament winding process with fiberglass as reinforcing agents and resin as binder.

These equipments have excellent corrosion resistance and can be used to store hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, sodium hydroxide, methanol, vegetable oil and other corrosive media. In addition, they feature high strength, lightweight and long service life.

They are widely used in chemical, food processing, petrochemical, ferrous metallurgy, medicine and health industries, etc.

FRP tanks & vessels are made of resin and fiberglass in different categories to suit different corrosive environments..

Applicable Storage Media in Tanks & Vessels

• Inorganic acids. Sulfuric acid, nitric acid, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, etc.
• Organic acids.Formic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, butyric acid, etc.
• Bases and hydroxides.Sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, ammonia hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, etc.
• Elements, gases, and other inorganic compounds. Sulfur, sulfur colloids, phosphorus, mercury, hydrogen peroxide, etc.
• Alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, ethers, esters, hydrocarbons and petroleum products.Methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, asphalt, etc.
• Other elemental compounds, industrial fluids and products, food and vegetable oils, atmosphere, water, soil.

Halogen-containing organic compounds, amines, phenols, other organic compounds.Chloropropanol, chloramine, hexachlorobenzene, Freon, etc.

These are the various types of FRP Tanks.

• Vertical FRP Tanks
• Horizontal FRP Tanks
• FRP Transportation Tanks
• FRP Towers
• FRP Septic Tanks

Be sure to contact Orson Resins and Coatings today for more information on Resins for FRP Tanks.

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