Comparison Of Glass Fused To Steel Tank And Concrete Tank

Comparison of Glass-Fused-to-Steel tank and concrete tank

Disadvantages of concrete tanks

Concrete is a high-quality building material that can provide long-term services in conventional construction projects, but for wastewater treatment projects, the inherent weaknesses of concrete are exposed, especially in the field of industrial wastewater treatment. The construction site of the concrete storage tank needs very careful and strict inspection to avoid the following project risks:

Concrete storage tanks can only store wastewater with low pH, sulfate, nitrate, phenols, and chlorine.

When the surface concrete cover is too thin, cracks, or loses alkalinity, the steel bars will corrode—a process called carbonization, which is caused by carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Chloride is a common component in wastewater and can also corrode steel bars by destroying the passivation layer on the steel surface.

Corrosion of steel bars causes cracking and peeling of the concrete protective layer.

Peeling can also cause cracking and peeling of the tank wall, which can undergo a cycle of wetting and drying. The salt in the wastewater crystallizes and expands in the pores of the concrete, causing damage similar to freezing damage.

Leaks around the water grid can be difficult to locate and repair.

Glass-Fused-to-Steel Tanks

The combination of the glass-fused-to-steel tank and the concrete base provides the best solution for wastewater treatment projects according to the materials to be stored.

Using these two materials in the strongest mode provides many benefits:-

The strength and engineering adaptability of steel means that complex process vessels can be easily designed and constructed.

The corrosion resistance of the glass means that the water tank is very durable, with an expected life span of more than 30 years.

The storage tank is easy to design and install.

Factory-based quality assurance can ensure that the completed quality meets specifications.

The modular steel plate design provides low-cost transportation and easy site access from anywhere in the world, ensuring light weight and fast construction.

Minimize project risks and on-site inspections.

The concrete base is easy to prepare and maximize the use of local materials.

The finished product is cost-effective, durable and leak-free.

glass fused to steel tank Specification:

Center Enamel is not only the first manufacturer in China which produces Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks, but also the most experienced professional bolted tanks manufacturer in Asia. The engineering & design, product testing and quality system of Center Enamel Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks is in strict accordance with AWWA D103-09, OSHA, ISO 28765, NSF/ANSI 61, NFPA and other international standards. Center Enamel Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks are wildly used in drinking / potable water, industrial effluents, municipal sewage, bio-energy, landfill leachate, agriculture and other applications. Until 2021, Center Enamel bolted tanks have been exported to more than 80 countries including USA, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Indonesia, Russia, UAE, Panama, Brazil and South Africa ect. Our superior tank quality and prompt service gain us worldwide recognition.