CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT UPDATE


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In addition, the use of food grade plastic ensures that tanks can also be used in the preparation of liquids that require the strictest hygienic conditions,” says the company.


Importance of insulation On mainland Europe, Pittsburgh Corning has supplied more than 5000m2


of Foamglas for


Rubis Terminal storage tanks in Rotterdam. Rubis Terminal specialises in bulk-storage


and blending in the petrochemical and energy sectors. Its Rotterdam terminal receives stores and turns around large quantities of hydrocarbons within short periods. Its storage tanks are not heated but instead rely on good insulation to ensure that the hydrocarbons are still warm and fluid enough to be pumped out. The Rubis tanks are installed with 100mm of Foamglas HLB 1000 as tank-base insulation. The Foamglas HLB tank base insulation


plays a role in conditioning tank contents and reducing energy losses. Typical energy savings can be up to 70 per cent or more. The Foamglas HLB is bedded onto the


concrete foundations with cold-bitumen adhesive. An asphalt-sand layer on the Foamglas acts as a levelling and pressure- distribution layer on which the storage tanks are built. Foamglas HLB 1000 has an average compressive strength of 100 tonnes/m without deformation. The whole system is tested under water pressure by water taken from the harbour, which is pumped from one tank to the next. LINPAC Allibert’s helix tanks and bunds


are available in a wide range of capacities from 500 to 60 000 litres and conform to all relevant regulations (Figs. 1 and 2). ❒


The HERMetic UTImeter Gtex 2000 is a portable electronic level gauge for closed gas tight operation resulting in increased safety and efficiency.


The unit is used for custody transfer, inventory control measurement and free water detec- tion on shore tanks. Connected to a HERMetic vapour control valve, the UTImeter Gtex 2000 avoids any gas release during operation and enables 4 measurements in one single operation, Ullage, Temperature, Oil-water interface level and reference height to dip datum plate. By increasing safety and efficiency, Honeywell Enraf Tanksystem helps customers improve business performance.


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