Owens Corning

Thermal insulation solutions for above ground storage vessels operating at cold or hot temperatures.

Our systems limit heat transfer and fire risks and provide moisture and corrosion resistance so that process control is assured and energy costs are kept at a minimum.

Storage vessels are an important element of installations in the processing industry. A lot of processes require multiple materials that are stored in vessels until they are introduced into the process. Vessels can contain liquids, oils or gases under a wide range of temperatures.

A lot of vessels are made of steel and therefore could be subjected to corrosion as a result of leakages, overfilling or water ingress from rain or condensation. This is one of the reasons why vessels should be insulated and ideally with an insulation system that is capable of meeting the corrosion resistance requirements while providing long-term insulation efficiency.

Corrosion under insulation can proceed undetected until a leak finally occurs. Such leaks can be particularly hazardous, if they involve facilities that contain combustible liquids or gases, if they involve materials at very high temperatures, or if they involve pressure vessels.

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Degradation of insulation efficiency can cause severe problems with process control and interfere with both the quality and quantity of the manufactured product. Problems include excessive boil-off or product loss, shut-down of chemical processes, interruption of fluid flow by freezing or solidification or undesired changes in viscosity

A FOAMGLAS® vessel insulation system will protect your vessel from possible ingress of any moisture or other liquids which will prevent any corrosion of the tank itself. The system will remain dry and keep its thermal efficiency over time ensuring perfect process control so that the integrity of the content is guaranteed and operating costs are kept at a minimum.

Its thermal properties will make sure that the surface temperature is limited in both cold and hot service vessels providing the proper personell protection. Your installations will run efficient as well as safely.

Storage vessel