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How changing markets affect your chemical processing facility business

Market conditions are continually changing in the chemical processing industry: you stay alive by keeping ahead of the latest trends and adapting your business to suit them.

Top 6 things to consider when lining your tank to ensure smooth operations

Choosing the right lining for your tank so it remains in peak condition for as long as possible can be a complex matter. These are the most important things to consider.

4 things to consider when constructing new tanks

New tank construction presents many challenges, but a lot of these challenges can be overcome early in the process – thus saving time and money once the tank is operational.

Tank maintenance: ensuring proper tank protection

With the many demands of running a facility, taking time to consider the most effective ways to protect and maintain the inside of your tanks may not be regarded as the highest priority. But it should be – and this is why.

How urea-resistant tank coatings can improve fertiliser production

Urea represents the most popular source of nitrogen fertiliser globally. Not only are urea-based fertilisers cost-effective in the quantity of nitrogen produced per gram of fertiliser, but they also carry less safety risk than ammonium nitrate.

How to get the best out of your tank lining

Once you have selected the correct lining for your tank, there are a number of things to do to ensure you get the best performance from your lining, ensuring it lasts as long as possible. These simple steps will maximise the performance of your chosen tank lining.

Why should you line your tank?

With the many demands of running a processing facility, taking time to consider coating inside your tanks might not seem like something that should be a priority. However, if it is not considered, the impact to the profitability of the facility can be significant – with your end product compromised, potentially reducing production capacity, and in extreme cases potentially even shutting down a facility.

What are your tank lining options?

It is important when selecting a lining that you choose one that has the correct chemical resistance to be used with the stored contents of your tank, providing the required protection to ensure the quality of your product is maintained.

Absorption-desorption in tank linings

High temperature crude oil testing of tank linings

Optimization of curing conditions for a chemical resistant tank coating with the help of dynamic mechanical analysis