Horizontal Bitumen Storage

1. Electrically heated tanks are fitted with high efficiency ceramic bridge full length immersion heaters and are ideal for use where low cost off-peak electricity supplies are readily available.

2. Thermal oil heated tanks incorporate internal heat transfer coils heated by a Parker external heat exchanger and are ideal where electric supplies are limited or where gas or light oil are the fuel of choice.

3. Direct oil fired tanks are heated using oil fired burners and can be used in any scenario.

• High degree of fabrication integrity
• Capacities of 30 - 100 tonnes
• Range of heating options available
• Thermostatically controlled temperature
• Accurate continuous level indication
• High density insulation and robust external finish
• Independent ultimate high level alarm
• Easy to operate & requires minimal maintenance
• Ideal for sites with height restrictions
• Rapid on site set up times/ pre wired and tested.

Features

Construction Fabricated cylindrical tank Submerged ARC weld inside & out Compliant to current RBA recommendations Carbon steel BSEN standard

Insulation / Finish Increased thermal retention Improved energy saving Weather-proof Galv/SS finish 100mm high density insulation Staggered joints reduce heat loss

Pump & Pipe Work Complete pipe work design and installation - a complete package. Fill point traffic light indicators. External Or Submerged bitumen pump options available.

Electrically Heated Option Electrically heated including the latest safety control systems. The heating nest consists of banks of individually removable ceramic heating elements that operate on a graduated switching system. Low maintenance operation & economical use of low tariff off-peak electricity supply.

Direct Oil Fired Option Utilising direct oil fired heating with fully automatic, thermostatically controlled burner systems and full safety systems. Suitable for remote locations with limited or no mains electricity supply.

Thermal Oil Heated Option Heated using indirect thermal oil coils, the heat source being provided the Parker CHY oil heat exchanger range allowing great flexibility in the design of a complete installation. Maximum temperature setting to reduce the risk of over heating the product Suitable for remote locations with limited or no mains electricity supply

Options

• Electrically heated tanks - Fitted with high efficiency ceramic bridge full length immersion heaters. Ideal for use where low cost off-peak electricity supplies are readily available
• Thermal oil heated tanks - Incorporate internal heat transfer coils heated by a Parker external heat exchanger and are ideal where electric supplies are limited or where gas or light oil are the fuel of choice.
• Direct oil fired tanks - Heated using oil fired burners and can be used in any scenario

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Horizontal Bitumen Storage