Water Tanks
Water tanks store substances utilized in water-based industrial processes. These tanks are utilized in numerous industries, such as the agricultural, oil/gas, water, waste treatment, medical, scientific, and pharmaceutical industries. Water tanks are often used for storing drinking water for residential and commercial installations. They are also commonly used for fire protection, water treatment, agricultural irrigation, and other water-related purposes.
Water tanks differ in size and capacity, ranging from small tanks holding a few gallons to tanks exceeding 35 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 50,000 gallons or more. The structure of the water tank varies. Common tank shapes include cylindrical, square, rectangular, hexagonal, and octagonal. The heads and bottoms of water tanks also differ, according to their functions. For example, conical bottom tanks, which resemble a funnel, allow tank contents to flow quickly to the bottom of the tank, promoting easy tank drainage. When large capacities of water are needed, multiple tanks may be plumbed together.
Water tanks are formed from a wide variety of plastic materials. Polyethylene (PE), a light, chemical-resistant thermoplastic, is the most commonly used plastic for water tanks. However, other plastic materials, such as polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), are durable, reliable options as well.