Decarbonisation Technology - November 2024 Issue

Certified cables are placed around the tank. Stainless steel clips fixed on this cable are captured within the seam made between two panels, resulting in a mechanically superior system with inherent expansion and contraction properties.

Panels are installed easily and quickly by using a hanging basket

Prefabricated panels are stored in containers or a warehouse on site.

or cherry picker, eliminating scaffolding requirements.

Prefabricated standing seam insulation panels installation

Accurate control for adaptable tank storage Regardless of size or location, precise temperature control of chemical fluids during transport to and from loading sites is a foundational consideration. At their most basic level, in-feed line heat tracing systems must be able to maintain the optimum temperature for product quality and safety. However, to allow customers to shift their storage strategies in line

facility. Investing in the most efficient tank insulation and heat tracing controls can also help tank farm operators offer a more cost-effective storage solution to potential customers, especially considering that tank and pipe heating are often charged as additional cost on top of rental rates. Providing a more effective and hardwearing alternative to traditional insulation, high-quality standing seam insulation panels are the best option for facility owners looking to maintain tanks at a consistent temperature, sustainably. In contrast to traditional systems, we also offer closed-cell insulation materials (such as polyisocyanurate, PIR) that do not degenerate or lose insulation capacity over time, meaning no extra heating power is needed to mitigate increased heat loss towards the end of the tanks’ lifetime. In a direct evaluation of two newly installed systems, closed-cell materials represent superior performance when compared with mineral wool, thanks to their lower thermal conductivity rating ( greenspec, 2024 ). The overall result is a storage facility that offers the environmental responsibility producers increasingly expect, with the economic benefits they need to maintain that all-important competitive edge.

Self-regulating heating cable

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