Supported Dome Roof Tank

The tank will be erected in company s storage area near to dobrovice czech.

Supported dome roof tank.

Latterly internal floating roofs can be mounted when fixed roofs is supported and there are columns inside. The hmt aluminum dome features a clear span all aluminum lightweight corrosion resistant structure which sets a new standard for performance in aluminum geodesic domes. The single wall type is used to store heavy and light oil etc. New approaches to design a french company in performance with program for expansion of its production assigns design of tank for molasses with v 70 000 m3 capacity and self supporting dome roof.

A self supporting dome roof is a roof formed similar the spherical surface supported on its periphery. In 1989 api produced api 650 annex g. Considering the higher requirements for decreasing of vapor leaks in the atmosphere this type of roofs can work under increased internal pressure as well as with the mounted internal floating roof in the tank. No other means of support is used.

The roof is self supporting supported only on the shell of the tank. When the roof is self supporting internal space of the tank is free and it is more convenient to install internal floating roof. The dome roof tank comes in a single and double wall type. A major part of the domes are used to cover steel tanks for oil storage.

Ateco specializes in the design manufacturing supply and installing of above ground storage tank equıpment. Self supporting roofs especially dome roof are very suitable when internal pressure is increased. Capacity v 70 000 m3. The management of ateco has an extensive track record in this industry therefore we are the experts in servicing your requirements in this area.

Reduced evaporation losses low cost maintenance emissions reduction in service installation possibility. Hmt s unique clamped panel design and attention to details at critical locations result in a cost effective solution that provides superior protection of your stored product. Controlling company bureau veritas did not approve our design methods and it was necessary to make additional non traditional analysis of roof structure. Self supporting dome roof on tank with v 70 000 m3 capacity.

Steel dome roofs can be used successfully to cover tanks with diameter of the shell d 64 m e g. Traditionally their construction is composed by radial elements girders ring shaped elements rings and roof cover. The dome roof tank is usually used for storing volatile liquids at low pressure.