GLS Steel Tanks
Description
Glass-Lined-Steel (GLS) tanks incorporate a significant
advancement in tank (and steel) coating technology. Through
sophisticated chemistry and highly specialized production
processes, it was able to create the process of applying vitreous
enamel to both sides of a steel sheet.
This led to the application of GLS
sheets in the construction of a bolt-together tank with lap joints
utilizing mastics for the sealers between the joints. Liquid
storage, typically constructed with a concrete slab
floor/foundation system, the GLS walls are easy to assemble and
are virtually maintenance free, never requiring repainting.
A variety of roof systems are used
with these tanks depending on the application. Roof systems range
from aluminum geodesic dome covers at the high end to fabric
covers and profile trough deck debris covers a the low end.
In some smaller sizes, a glass coated knuckle roof
system is also available. Subsequent research and development has
resulted in enhanced glass coating systems for more aggressive and
specialized applications. In a further development, we can offer
the same panel configuration with factory applied baked on epoxy
coating systems, galvanized coatings and of stainless steel.
Typical configurations
Ground reservoirs, Wastewater treatment, elevated.
Typical storage applications
Municipal water supply and wastewater treatment tanks, edible
oils, industrial process water, industrial wastewater treatment,
fire protection water.
Typical design standards
Manufacturer's Standard, AWWA D103, NRCS, BS, DN
Typical construction skill level
Low.
Typical size ranges
For ground level tanks, the typical range is from 15 m3 to 7,500
m3.
For epoxy tanks the range goes up to 45,000 m3.
