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Hello,
I have an 18,000 gallon tank (carbon steel I believe)of concentrated sulfuric acid (97%)located outside that developed a hole on the top due to a leaky coupling. The coupling was replaced and the hole (approx 1 inch) was temporarily patched. I was wondering what suggestions anyone would have for patching this hole.
There is a plan in place (2012)to have this tank removed and replaced with a smaller volume tank which leads me to my second question. What would be the best cost effective material to use on the new tanks. Is there a certain lining material anyone would suggest.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Carbon Steel is a good material for 98% H2SO4 storage at room temperature. There is no need for lining. The vent should have a scrubber irrigated with 98% H2SO4 to keep moisture out of the tank. These acid tanks can give you long service. There is no need for lining or going for more expensive stainless steel tanks unless you want 98% H2SO4 to be free of Iron.
The piping to and from the tank should be designed and installed with care for problem free operation and mainteanance.
V.V.Rao
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Agreed, we have two 4000 tonne storage tanks, both of carbon steel. Provided your acid does not drop too far below 97% you shouldn't have any problems.
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tugnut122 wrote:Hello,
I have an 18,000 gallon tank (carbon steel I believe)of concentrated sulfuric acid (97%)located outside that developed a hole on the top due to a leaky coupling. The coupling was replaced and the hole (approx 1 inch) was temporarily patched. I was wondering what suggestions anyone would have for patching this hole.
There is a plan in place (2012)to have this tank removed and replaced with a smaller volume tank which leads me to my second question. What would be the best cost effective material to use on the new tanks. Is there a certain lining material anyone would suggest.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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