SPECIAL PURPOSE TANKS (To store other Liquids)
We manufacture Special Purpose Tanks of various capacities as per the clients’ requirements for storing liquids other than water used in various industrial, commercial, and agricultural applications. If the size is small or medium, the entire unit is precast at factory and transported to the site for erection.
If the size is bigger (i.e.) more than 45 KL, these tanks are constructed using the precast concrete panels which are cast at factory and then assembled on-site.
These tanks are designed based on the requirements of the clients. The materials, tanks size, panel size, materials to be used, method of execution etc. depend on the purpose of usages viz. wastewater treatment, ETP, chemical storage, Septic tanks, oil storage, biogas storage, acid storage, fertilizer storage, etc.
The specific requirements of the stored substances are considered and relevant safety and environmental regulations are complied with when designing the precast concrete tanks for storing liquids other than water. The design and construction of these tanks are tailored to the properties of the liquids to ensure containment and prevent any potential hazards, adhering to industry standards.
RECTANGULAR TANK
TANK GALLERY
LOADS CONSIDERED IN THE DESIGN FOR BELOW GROUND TANKS
PRECAST TANKS
FACTORY MADE
QUALITY / LEAKAGE CHECK
TRANSPORTATION TO SITE
WATER TANK - INSTALLATION IN SITE
EXCAVATION & BASE PREPARATION WORK
POSITIONING OF TANK
PLACING OF TANK
POSITIONING OF TANK COVER
FAQ
1. How deep does the excavation need to be if my scenario is different to the guidelines?
- This will depend on whether you are using the lid as a slab or how deep tank is being buried give us a call and we can assist with your requirements.
2. Where can the concrete tank installed?
- Beneath lawns, gardens, driveways, under garages, sheds, etc.
3. How do u ensure that there is no gap between the cover slab and the tank wall?
- We are giving a recess in the cover slab and in case if the tank is going to be buried into the soil, we can provide swellable bars, as shown in the figure for a tight water joint.
4. Can you shift the tank after installing?
- Yes. Tanks can be reinstalled after several years of installation. We have given hooks on the tank walls and the same can be used for shifting. Likewise in the cover slabs, the hooks are recessed and it will not project out, as shown in the.
5. What is the provision given in the tank cover for lifting? Should we use any special lifting tackles for handling?
- Standard ropes, D shackles available with the crane vendors can be used
- (it is important to show the weight of the tanks and the crane capacities that are to be used for lifting each of the tanks and the D shackle capacities will also change)
6. Whether water proofing is done in the factory? If so what material is used? Whether it is a food grade material?
- Yes. Water proofing will be done in the factory. Water proofing Material GRADE : VBR 4503FG – FOOD GRADE ISOPHTHALIC RESIN .
- REFER THIS DOCUMENT
7. How do we connect battery of tanks?
- After placing the tank at site, then do core cutting at tank wall bottom for connection of 2 tank depending on your requirement. After core cutting insert the pipe then pack the gap all around the connection with Epoxy glue.
8.What is the material that will be filled between the tanks, when in case battery of tanks ?
- Gaps are to be filled by 6 mm aggregates and compacted properly.
9. How to make holes in the tank for connecting pipes?
- We supply tanks without any holes for pipe connections since they cannot be standardised and varies based on the clients’ requirements. Core cutting to be done on the wall as per the requirement, and gaps are to be filled by Epoxy Glue after fixing the pipes.
10. What materials should be used to close the gaps between the pipe and concrete surface?
- Gaps are to be filled by Epoxy Glue.
- Show a drawing and the materials that will be filled between the two, connection of sleeves etc
11. Whether water test is done in the factory – what does the IS code says?
- Test for Water Leakage is conducted in the factory itself by filling the water to the full capacity of the tank and keeping it for 24 to find the leakages if any.
12. How do we differentiate between heavy duty tank and medium duty tank?
- Differentiation of Heavy and Medium Duty Tanks to be done based on the thickness of the Base Slab of the Tanks as tabulated below. However all the custom Tanks are Heavy Duty only.
Sl.No | Duty type of Tank | Base slab Thickness (mm) |
1 | HEAVY | 150 |
2 | MEDIUM | 125 |
13. What is the meaning of heavy duty and medium duty tanks?
- In Medium Duty tank the entire structure including cover slab have the capacity to bear the load of LMV (Light Motor Vehicle) and the Heavy Duty tank the entire structure including cover slab has the capacity to bear the Heavy Vehicles loads as well as Live Load Surcharge as per IRC Standards.
14. Direct movements of the vehicle on top of the tank are allowed?
- Yes. Direct vehicle movements are allowed depending upon the Type of tanks wise Medium Duty and Heavy Duty.
15. Does the Precast tank need to be regularly cleaned?
- The Precast Tank may need to be periodically cleaned as an any other tank and this will depend on many local factors. Please consult a professional tank cleaner if your tank requires cleaning. What we do know is water tastes far better if stored underground (i,e) out of reach to the heat and light in a concrete enclosure.
16. Any permissions to be got for installing these tanks?
- You may need a permit for installing or using the tank from your local municipal authorities. There may require a minimum set back distance from buildings and boundary fences / walls. Your local water supply authority can also advise if you need any additional backflow prevention system and water meters to be installed to water mains, supplying water to the Tanks.
17. Cat – in - Situ RCC Tanks Vs Precast RCC Tanks : Why precast concrete tanks a better option?
- Precast Tanks are factory made using Higher Grade of Concrete and Steel with strict quality control measures.
- Much number of tanks are cast simultaneously at factory and thus saving the overall time of the project. It ensures speedy execution.
- Leak proof test is being done at factory itself and need not to do it again at site.
- Minimum man power is required at site for the erection.
- Since casting is done at factory, there is no need for collection of raw materials, dumping, mixing, using machineries for concreting etc. are at site.
- Since minimal activities are to be carried out at site, that too for a shorter duration, it is environmentally friendly and no noise and other kind of pollutions take place at site.
- Precast tanks ensure site excavation is never kept open for long period of time, therefore reducing inconveniences and minimizing the risk of accidents to both site workers and the public.
- Precast tanks can be installed as fully buried (even having earth or pavements over the top slab) or partially buried or on ground or above ground level as per the requirement of clients.
- Precast tanks are relocatable – they can be re-installed in some other location without causing any damage to the structure.
- Precast tanks are cost effective comparing to the quality, speed of execution, minimum activities at site, immediate usage and relocatable which are not possible in cast -in-situ construction.