Floating-Roof Storage Tanks

Safety and Efficiency of Floating-Roof Storage Tanks

Ensuring the safety of floating-roof storage tanks, particularly those handling flammable liquids, is essential for stable tank farm operation. Protection solutions for these tanks must safeguard structural integrity while allowing the tank to function as intended during filling, emptying, and environmental exposure.
PROTEGO® protection solutions maintain controlled tank breathing and reduce ignition risks while protecting the surrounding tank farm environment.

Optimized safety for floating-roof tanks in tank farms

Floating-roof tanks require coordinated protection at multiple interfaces. 

Roof movement, rainwater drainage, vapor control, and pressure relief must work together without introducing operational bottlenecks or safety gaps. The solutions shown here combine specialized components that support smooth roof travel, allow rainwater to be drained from the roof, relieve pressure in a controlled manner, and prevent flame transmission. This integrated approach supports reliable operation while reducing the likelihood of flashback Flashback Phenomenon occurring in a flammable mixture of air and gas when the local velocity of the combustible mixture becomes less than the flame velocity, causing the flame to travel back to the point of mixture. events and unplanned downtime.

Highlights

Zero flashback incidents
when sized, located, and maintained per application
Higher uptime & lower losses
via correct tank breathing and emissions control
Compliance made simpler
with documented test data and manuals

The devices have performed as promised with low leak rates and minimal maintenance effort. We highly recommend them. 

Project Manager

PetroChina

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Mrs. Auris-Nadine Hillen

CSR Department

+49 (0)5307 809 108