What Is FRP Storage Tank

Feb. 15, 2023

The FRP storage tank is currently the leading industry standard sealing device on the market. Due to its lightweight, robust and feasible glass fiber design, fiber reinforced plastic tanks provide safe storage without the risk of corrosion or bacterial contamination.

GRP/FRP On-Site Large Storage Tank

Features of FRP Storage Tank:

(1) High strength

The density is between 1.5~2.0, only 1/4~1/5 of carbon steel, but the tensile strength is close to or even higher than that of carbon steel

(2) Good corrosion resistance

(3) Good electrical performance

(4) Environmental safety

(5) Light weight-easy to carry

(6) Smooth inner surface-lower sludge formation, lower cleaning cost

It is an excellent insulating material for manufacturing insulators.

Advantages of Fibreglass Storage Tanks

The benefits of using Fibreglass as the material of choice are many. Some of the key benefits are listed below.

1. 100% Watertight

Fibreglass (FRP) tanks are manufactured as a completely sealed unit. Penetrations through the walls are made in the factory with compatible materials. There are no joints in the unit which are required to be sealed on site. This makes the tanks 100% watertight.

Being watertight has two distinct advantages. First, it prevents the ingress of other fluids and gases into the tank. There by avoiding contamination or dilution of the stored product. Second, it prevents the contamination of the surrounding area with chemicals leaking out of the storage tank.

2. Resistance to Chemical Attack

Fibreglass (FRP) was recognised early in its development as having a high resistance to chemical attack. GRP Tank Solutions carefully selects the most appropriate resin system for the required applications to ensure it meets the asset owners expectations.

3. Low Maintenance

Due to the smoothness of the glass resin interior surface of the Fibreglass (FRP) units, particles have difficulty adhering to the sides. The smooth walls of the Fibreglass (FRP) station mean the time taken and frequency of washing down the tanks and build-up of product on the tank walls is significantly reduced. Thereby reducing the operator’s maintenance costs and equipment downtime.

4. Ease of modifications during the life of the tank

During the life of any tank minor modifications are generally required to the external fixtures in the tank. For example, the addition of extra brackets etc. These can easily be added to the station by utilising Fibreglass (FRP) brackets or mounting plates which are “glassed” onto the internal walls at the required location. It is not necessary to drill through the wall for anchorage. As such the overall structural integrity and water tightness of the structure is not compromised.

5. Abrasion Resistance

The Fibreglass (FRP) tanks are manufactured to have high surface abrasion resistance. This is achieved by forming a layer of pure resin material at the surface which is not only smooth, thereby reducing friction, but also has high strength.

Application of Fiberglass Storage Tank

Storage media: inorganic acids, organic acids, bases and hydroxides, elements, gases and other inorganic compounds, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, ethers, esters, hydrocarbons and petroleum products, halogen-containing organic compounds and Other organic compounds and other media.