Posted on Tue, Feb 07, 2012 @ 09:02 PM
Hello folks- in typicall Transliquid style; we are opening the blog this month with a new video consisting of our special projects division. All this because of the great feed back from you, our valued customers, to create a place where you can trust that your turn-key above ground tank projects get done right the first time.
The UL tandard 142 and UL 2085 tanks have a place in many areas of the industry. From flammable products such as fuels; to chemicals, and other specialty items. Transliquid Technologies has taken this to the next level by introducing a full turn-key package approach where we are now housing several key components, benefiting you. One of the most questions that we get asked anbout on this blog, is the differneces between a UL 2085 and a UL 142. We are here to help and that is out approach. We many articles on the blog on this, please feel free to navigate and read at your leisure. Here is a link to get you started, click here to see the differences between a UL 2085 and a UL 2085 tank.
Introducing our expanded professional services:
1. Full logistics to any point you desire for shipping your UL 142 and UL 2085 tanks all over the Gulf Coast.
2. Custom packages and paint schemes available to fit your specific projects/ from fittings, accessories, internal coatings, and heaters, and industrial insulation.
3. Professional installation services in Texas. Odessa, Dallas, Houston, Beumont, San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi.
4. Professional Engineering services, including CAD drawings, surveys, and much more.
5. Permiting, inspections, and consulting.
6. Full array of accessories including pumps, fluid management systems, canopies, and dispensing packages.
7. Single wall and double wall tanks, UL 142, UL 2085, square & rectangular tanks, Vertical and horizontal configurations.
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Posted on Tue, Aug 24, 2010 @ 03:06 PM
The UL-142 above ground fuel tank, is the work horse of most of our customers, and in this case we took the UL 142 design to a higher level by adding a heavy duty industrial insulation for a liquid product that easily hardens under a lower temperature range; the challenge was to be able to keep it fluid while staying away from the cost of adding heaters.
On that same note; I have been recently asked about bulk Diesel Exhaust Fluid and carbon steel storage tanks; and while initially the ISO 22241 standard for Diesel Exhaust Fluid calls for the incompatible approach with carbon steel tanks, there is now a new liner that we are offering through our group of partners that has been independently tested and proven to resist corrosion and does not contaminate Diesel Exhaust Fluid. This new epoxy internal liner can easily be applied into our cylindrical storage tanks for the bulk storage of Diesel Exhaust Fluid.
So, what you get is an above ground bulk storage tank that is heavily insulated; we know that heat plays a very important factor for the shelf life of DEF, coupled with a heating/cooling system, and an internal liner approved specifically for Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). That is our new approach at delivering a quality, approved, and durable above ground storage solution that is still less expensive than a Stainless Steel tank but specifically tailored to meet the demands for the Diesel Exhaust Fluid market.
Enjoy the video and let us know what you think; your feed back is what lead us to develop this package. Thank you !
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Posted on Fri, Aug 06, 2010 @ 12:37 PM
The UL 142 storage tank is a work horse for us and for our customers. This is the tank that the majority of our existing customer base chooses because the small increase in price from the non-UL 142 version makes it so tempting and worth while to purchase.
These tanks are normally in stock, and if not; only allow 5-7 business days to become available.
The amount of flexibility that you have with these UL 142 tanks is far superior with Transliquid Technologies. From Diesel Exhaust Fluid approved coatings, amazing performance from our transfer pumps, flow meters, industrial insulation with heat tracing built in, all the way to the special paint packages available in a array of colors. Here, you decide how you want it built.
The 515 gallon UL 142 storage tank, a workhorse that adds durability, flexibility, and economic sense.
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Posted on Fri, Jul 30, 2010 @ 01:18 PM
There seems a big push as we finish this second quarter and enter the third quarter this year, for UL approved fuel tanks. We have seen the bottle-necks for UL 142 tanks, UL 2085, and UL 2080 all in their double wall configuration. Most Texas fabricators have long lead times of 12 weeks and longer, which is a great thing because that means that the manufacturing sector is busy; on the other hand it is not so good news for you.
From experience, when you call us is because there is a project brewing or close to getting started. You, as our customer, simply cannot afford to wait 4 months or longer. So, what is going on? One theory is that we are well underway to a healthy recovery and therefore, most smaller shops are still under staffed but the new orders are starting coming in. Most of these shops were top heavy with personnel, but when the downturn hit us; most of them eliminated internal positions.
These are all theories, but the truth is that long lead times are here, and it is a reality for most of us.
If you are looking for UL 2085 fireguard, UL 142 fuel tanks double wall, or UL 2080 fireshield tanks, we have promised our customers that we would maintain our distribution lead times as short as possible to help you, your projects, and your customers. So, we will try to maintain those delivery times to under 6 weeks for the greater Houston area and surroundings. For example, a standard 10,000 gallon UL 2085 Fireguard right now ships in 6 weeks after receipt of approval drawings. My hope is that the deliveries will help you expand your business and serve your customers better and faster.
Note: Full Installation services is available.
Last, in order to save you some time, here is what you need to know about the standard configuration of 10,000 gallon UL 2085 fuel tank, expect the following:
- Primary Tank -
Diameter 120" x Length 204"
Heads--> 1/4" / Shell---> 1/4"
- Secondary Tank -
Diameter 132" x Length 216"
Heads -->5/16" / Shell--> 1/4"
Including the following items:
4x 2" T.O.E. Nipples
2x 4" T.O.E. Nipples
1x 8" T.O.E. Nipple (Primary emergency vent)
1x 8" T.O.E. Nipple (Secondary emergency vent)
2x 4" 8oz Emergency Vents
2x 6" x 8" HTC Lifting Lugs
2x U/L Constructed Saddles
1x 2" External Perlite Insulation
1x 20" Manway
3" Perlite Insulation
Tank Exterior is Shop Primed and Painted with a White Top Coat.
We will deliver the tank anywhere in Texas and surrounding areas.
Ask for a general drawing to help you get started with your design. Click here
Feel free to email us with any questions. We look forward to talking with you.
The Transliquid Team
1-281-377-5845
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Posted on Tue, Jul 20, 2010 @ 06:17 AM
Following our Part I from an earlier post, we are now switching gears to take a look at the name UL 2080. If you are finding part II first, you can read part I of the post here.
In our previous post, we clarified that the the UL 2085 Standard is the most stringent standard for shop-fabricated atmospheric tanks (ASTs), meeting the requirements of UL 2080 and UL 142. A far superior design, heavy, and almost bullet proof.
Now, the label "FlameShield" became equivalent with the SwRI 97-04 Standard because it was originally manufactured under that listing, heavily marketed. However, according to spec's on the SwRI website, two products only reference 97-04 on their SwRI label: SuperVault MH, and Pyrotector of Mexico. Ok so what does this mean? it means that the tanks that carry the label Flameshield have been built in accordance with UL 142, complying with Sections 2-4.5(a) of NFPA 30A, as a Fire Resistant Tank.
However, here is where the NFPA 30A will throw a curve at us. The NFPA defines a Fire Resistant Tank as follows: "in accordance with the provisions contained in UL 2080, Standard for Fire Resistant Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, or an equivalent standard”. SwRI 97-04 does not appear as a standard, only because of the temperature criteria (previous post, read here) , as does UL 2080. Nor does FlameShield appear to meet the definition of Fire Resistant Tank according to the 2003 edition of NFPA 30A.
According to Convault's website, here is the main criteria for UL 2080 fuel tanks.
"In the 2003 editions, NFPA 30 and 30A recognize the UL 2080 Standard as a standard for Fire Resistant tanks. (See sections 4.2.3.1.1(1) in NFPA 30 and sections 3.3.15.2, 4.3.4 and D.1.2.5 in NFPA 30A.) However, when defining Fire Resistant tanks, the 2000 editions of NFPA 30, section 1.6.43.3 and NFPA 30A, section 3.1.19.2 (and prior editions) specified only that Fire-Resistive tanks provide “fire-resistive protection from exposure to a high intensity liquid pool fire”. The codes did not specifically determine the testing requirements and the temperature criteria needed for the fire test to meet the intent of the code. The NFPA code writers left it to the standards developing organizations such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to design a standard to satisfy the code’s intentions. In 1997, UL developed the UL 2080 Standard for Fire Resistant tanks to meet the code intent. Among other requirements, UL 2080 Standard for Fire Resistant tanks specifies that the tanks must be tested in a 2000 °F furnace for two hours. The temperature pass/fail criteria for the primary tank after 2 hours of fire test are:
- The average maximum temperature rise recorded on the primary tank shall not exceed 800 °F and
- The maximum temperature of any single thermocouple on the tank shall not exceed 1000 °F.
Even though the 2080 Standard for Fire Resistant tanks is inferior to UL 2085, at least it has some temperature rise limitations and has the option for listing for resistance against vehicle and ballistic impacts."
I realize this has been a lengthly two part series but we hope it has shed some light into the "Flameshield standard" UL 2080, UL 2085 fuel tanks.
Most of our customers are very familiar with the UL 2085 Fireguard standard, but that is not to say that the UL 2080 does not have its own merits.
A few applications: gasoline fuel storage tanks, jet fuel storage tanks, double wall fuel tanks, aviation fuel storage tanks, heli fuel storage tanks.
TransLiquid Technologies, supplying UL 2085, UL 2080, UL 142 fuel storage tanks to the Houston and surrounding areas.
Note: special thanks to Convault, great manufacturers on the west coast.
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Posted on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 @ 08:53 PM
I found this to be such an interesting article from the perspective of a lack of a back up plan should the inevitable occur, and indeed it has occured. We have heard the stories about trying out every available solution, and creating new ones. Even actor Kevin Costner has failed to truly grab BP's attention.
"It’s a sign that either the resistance to ideas from (gasp!) the general public has waned or the feds and BP have finally gotten their collective acts together and have more people vetting the thousands of suggestions that are already in the pipeline. It also highlights the sad fact about this ongoing leak: At day 76, the feds and BP are still looking for solutions."
HORD (Heavy Oil Recovery Device) seems to be the latest effort in this crisis. The unfortunate is that this device didn’t exist prior to the Gulf oil spill. And there are probably at least a few more of these inventions we they could have used, back when BP was submitting its oil spill response plan.
TransLiquid Technologies is keeping a close eye on the developments of this new effort; we hope HORD does not disappoint.
Your thoughts on the following: Not having the experience of an oil spill of this magnitude, could BP have seen this in their oil spill response plan and have a solution ready to deploy?
Read the rest of the story here
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