Comprehensive Guide to Custom High Pressure Storage Tanks for Industrial Applications

Roben Mfg., Inc. specializes in custom high pressure storage tanks and pressure vessel systems.

High pressure storage tanks are specialized pressure vessels designed to safely contain gases or liquids at pressures significantly above atmospheric pressure. At Roben Mfg, Inc., we engineer and fabricate tanks that meet stringent safety standards while delivering reliable performance.

Types of High Pressure Storage Tanks

By Configuration:

Vertical Vessels
Horizontal Vessels
Spherical Vessels
Multi-Chamber Vessels
Composite Vessels
Layered Vessels

By Service:

Gas Storage
Liquid Storage
Multi-Phase Storage
Buffer Vessels
Surge Tanks
Accumulator Vessels

Specifications and Features

Design Elements:

Pressure Rating
Temperature Rating
MAWP (Maximum Allowable Working Pressure)
MDMT (Minimum Design Metal Temperature)
Wall Thickness
Nozzle Reinforcement
Support Design
Lifting Provisions

Safety Features:

Pressure Relief Devices
Rupture Discs
Emergency Venting
Pressure Monitoring
Temperature Monitoring
Level Control
Overpressure Protection
Fire Protection

Materials of Construction

Primary Materials:

Carbon Steel
Low/High Alloy Steel
Stainless Steel
Chrome-Moly Steel
Nickel Alloys
Special Alloys

Special Considerations:

Hydrogen Service
Lethal Service
Cryogenic Service
High-Temperature Service
Corrosive Service
NACE Requirements

Design Standards

Code Compliance:

ASME Section VIII Division 1
ASME Section VIII Division 2
ASME Section IX
PED Requirements
Local Pressure Vessel Codes
API Standards

Quality Standards:

ASME U Stamp
ASME U2 Stamp
CRN Registration
CE Marking
Third Party Inspection

Applications

Industrial Gases:

Nitrogen
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Natural Gas
Compressed Air

Process Industries:

Chemical
Petrochemical
Oil & Gas
Power Generation
Cryogenic Processing

Custom High Pressure Storage Tanks FAQs

1. What determines the pressure rating of a storage tank?

Factors include:

Design pressure requirements
Material properties
Wall thickness
Temperature conditions
Code requirements
Safety factors
Service conditions
Cyclic loading

2. What safety features are essential for high pressure tanks?

Required features:

Pressure relief devices
Emergency shutdown systems
Pressure monitoring
Temperature monitoring
Level control
Leak detection
Fire protection
Safety interlocks

3. What maintenance is required?

Regular tasks include:

External inspection
Internal inspection
Relief valve testing
Thickness testing
Pressure testing
Instrument calibration
Documentation review
Safety system testing

4. What codes govern high pressure tank design?

Primary codes:

ASME BPVC Section VIII
API Standards
NFPA Requirements
Local pressure vessel codes
PED (for Europe)
ISO Standards
Industry-specific standards

5. How often should high pressure tanks be inspected?

Inspection intervals based on:

Service conditions
Code requirements
Insurance requirements
Operating history
Risk assessment
Regulatory requirements
Industry standards

6. What documentation is required?

Essential documents:

Design calculations
Material certifications
Fabrication records
Test reports
Inspection records
Relief valve data
Operating procedures
Maintenance history

7. What affects service life?

Key factors:

Operating conditions
Cycling frequency
Material selection
Maintenance practices
Environmental conditions
Corrosion/erosion
Operating temperature
Pressure fluctuations

8. How is wall thickness determined?

Based on:

Design pressure
Material properties
Temperature
Joint efficiency
Corrosion allowance
Safety factors
Code requirements
Service conditions

9. What are critical operating parameters?

Key parameters:

Operating pressure
Temperature range
Fill/empty rates
Pressure cycling
Temperature cycling
Corrosion rates
Environmental conditions
Service limitations

10. What emergency systems are required?

Safety systems include:

Pressure relief
Emergency venting
Fire protection
Emergency shutdown
Leak detection
Alarm systems
Safety interlocks
Emergency response plans

Operating Guidelines

1. Start-up Requirements:

Pre-start inspection
Pressure testing
System purging
Gradual pressurization
Monitoring verification
Safety system check

2. Operating Procedures:

Pressure monitoring
Temperature control
Level management
System monitoring
Documentation
Safety compliance

3. Emergency Response:

Pressure relief
Emergency shutdown
Evacuation procedures
Emergency contacts
Incident reporting
Safety protocols

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