Replacing Roto-Molded Tanks With Extrusion-Wound Tanks for Aggressive Chemical Storage

Extrusion-wound tanks make for great aggressive chemical storage tanks. Sodium hypochlorite is a critical element used in the treatment of America’s water, but storing it can sometimes be a tricky business. Mark Cliburn of Guardian Equipment in Sanford, Florida, advises municipalities on the proper equipment to use in water treatment plants throughout the region. In…

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Storage For Electricity: Houston PolyTank Can Be Used In Applications of Electricity Storage For Large Farm Batteries

As the world continues to develop alternative energy solutions for its high electricity demand, another issue has developed – electricity storage.  Fortunately, Houston PolyTank has the ability to build large storage tanks. Engineers in the field of electricity storage in industrial capacities can use our exclusive extrusion-wound plastic storage tank, which is a good fit…

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Where Will Your Tank Go? Part 2: Chemical Storage and Secondary Containment Systems

As a part of our on-going series, “Where Will Your Tank Go?” we offer this article to discuss chemical storage and secondary containment options and requirements.  This article will only address this issue in a very broad way and should not replace complete due diligence about particular industries, applications or chemical regulations. Secondary Options Include:…

Chemical Holding Tanks and Weather

If you are specifying chemical holding tanks that will be outside, exposed to the elements, you have some special circumstances that need to be taken into consideration. Heat We’re not talking about heat created when using a tank as a chemical reactor or heat generated from immersion heaters meant to keep a liquid at a…