Epoxy Coated Steel Bolted Tanks for Raw Water: Efficient Storage for Untreated Water
Attribute |
Value |
Steel plates thickness |
3mm to 12mm, depends on the tank structure |
Corrosion Integrity |
Excellent |
Chemical Resistance |
Excellent |
Capacity |
20 m3 to 18,000 m3 |
Service life |
≥30 years |
Permeability |
Gas / liquid impermeable |
In a world where access to clean water is a growing challenge, the management of raw water—untreated water drawn from sources like rivers, lakes, and wells—is a critical first step in many water treatment and industrial processes. Before it can be purified for human consumption or used for sensitive industrial applications, this raw water must be securely and efficiently stored. The ideal storage vessel must be durable enough to withstand the variable quality of untreated water, which can contain sediment, organic matter, and other impurities, while also protecting its contents from external contamination. Epoxy Coated Steel Bolted Tanks have emerged as an outstanding solution for this purpose, providing a robust and dependable platform for efficient storage for untreated water.
The Unrefined Resource: The Indispensable Role of Raw Water Storage
A dedicated raw water tank is a vital piece of infrastructure that underpins a wide range of water management applications. It serves several critical functions that contribute to safety, profitability, and public health:
- Buffer for Treatment Plants: It provides a crucial buffer for water treatment plants, ensuring a consistent and uninterrupted flow of raw water to the purification process, even when the source is experiencing fluctuations in availability.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Storing raw water on-site can be more economical than relying solely on high-cost municipal supplies, particularly for industrial or agricultural operations that require large volumes of water for non-potable uses.
- Operational Stability: It guarantees a steady supply of water for industrial processes like cooling, rinsing, or blending, preventing costly downtime and production halts that would result from an unreliable source.
- Resource Management: It allows for the collection and storage of rainwater or well water, enabling a facility to manage its water resources more sustainably and reduce its reliance on external sources.
- Pre-Treatment Containment: The tank can be used to hold raw water while it undergoes pre-treatment processes like coagulation or flocculation, allowing these steps to be performed efficiently before the water moves to the main treatment stage.
The Specific Challenges of Raw Water Storage
Storing raw water presents a unique set of challenges that require a specialized tank solution:
- Variable Water Quality: Untreated water can be highly unpredictable, containing sediment, mineral deposits, organic matter, and even corrosive agents.
- Outdoor Exposure: Tanks are often located outdoors and must withstand harsh environmental conditions, including temperature extremes, UV radiation, high winds, and potential physical impact.
- Corrosion Resistance: The tank's lining must be designed to resist the corrosive effects of various water chemistries.
- Sedimentation Management: The tank's design must facilitate the management of sediment and sludge that will inevitably accumulate from the raw water.
- Cost-Effectiveness and Longevity: The tank must offer a low total cost of ownership over a very long service life.
- Scalable Capacity: The storage solution must be scalable to accommodate significant volumes without compromising structural integrity.
Center Enamel's Resilient Solution
Our Epoxy Coated Steel Bolted Tanks provide an unparalleled combination of structural strength, superior durability, and adaptability, making them the superior choice for any untreated water containment needs.
How Center Enamel's Tanks Provide Efficient Untreated Water Storage:
- Robust Structural Integrity: Constructed from high-strength steel panels, engineered for exceptional structural robustness.
- Superior Protection: Advanced, multi-layered epoxy resin coating creates an exceptionally smooth, non-porous interior surface.
- Leak-Proof Construction: Modular, bolted design utilizes high-performance, chemically resistant sealants and gaskets.
- Easy Installation: Modular design allows for quick and efficient on-site construction.
- Controlled Factory Application: Epoxy applied under optimal, tightly controlled conditions for uniform thickness and superior adhesion.
- Low Maintenance: Durability of the epoxy coating results in a low maintenance burden and long service life.