Aboveground tanks come in all shapes and sizes and are used for storing everything from rainwater to petroleum, are generally constructed of long-lasting durable materials. However, regardless of its construction and design, a storage tank is only as good as its maintenance. An aboveground storage vessel has easier access for heaters and avoids some of […]
Intermodal containers, or intermodal tanks, are designed for transporting products and materials in a single container for two or more forms of transport. These freight containers commonly carry liquids, gases, or solids via rail, truck, and/or ship. Not having to transfer materials between containers when changing transport methods results in more efficient and economical shipping. […]
Below-ground storage tanks, commonly used in the storage and/or heating of fuel oils, offer a number of advantages. Being partially, or fully, below ground they leave more room for other operations on-site, even while typically having large capacities. As well, they may provide some shelter from the elements and add additional safety to oil heating […]
Industrial liquids like heavy oil, lubricants, asphalt, and bitumen must be stored at certain temperatures so that the liquids maintain their fluidity. Many fluids turn to a heavy viscous matter at room temperature and some into solid or semi-solid states. So, keeping the viscosity lower is important to ensure flow assurance. At storage tank farms, […]
Bitumen is a naturally occurring product that forms the basis of most modern infrastructure. From the walls of Babylon to today’s roads and highways, our society relies heavily on bitumen. For most uses, bitumen needs to be transformed from its natural state to be useful. Heating is an essential aspect for most of its applications. […]
