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  1. JRJJ

    Disadvantages / Issues of a Geodesic dome roof

    All, apologies I am referring to a floating steel roof that would float on the product, in comparison of a geodesic dome roof. The steel floating roof is proven in a petrochemical environment, even with fires ( so long as a sufficient foam system is in use) recently I have seen an increase in...
  2. JRJJ

    Geodesic Dome Roofs - Disadvantages / Issues during life

    Gents apologies I am indeed referring to a floating steel roof that would float on the product, in comparison of a geodesic dome roof. The steel floating roof is proven in a petrochemical environment, even with fires ( so long as a sufficient foam system is in use) recently I have seen an...
  3. JRJJ

    Geodesic Dome Roofs - Disadvantages / Issues during life

    BridgeSmith, that's a very good point you make re. fire, and one i did not consider. Thank you JRJJ
  4. JRJJ

    Geodesic Dome Roofs - Disadvantages / Issues during life

    JedClampett, thank you for this, very useful information, you sort of confirm my fears around the sealing of the panels, i am being told the caulking will last for upto 15years without leaking however i find that a little hard to believe that's why i am asking in this forum. tHANKS AGAIN, JRJJ
  5. JRJJ

    Geodesic Dome Roofs - Disadvantages / Issues during life

    LittleInch, thank you for your response much appreciated, i probably was not clear enough in what i was asking, i was looking to see if there are any issues with having these type of roofs in operation without looking at the cost aspect. You are also right i have posted this in the wrong area...
  6. JRJJ

    Disadvantages / Issues of a Geodesic dome roof

    I am currently looking at what the advantages and more importantly the disadvantages of using an aluminium geodesic dome roof tank in lieu of a carbon steel floating roof. I am looking for information from an operations point of view and not the cost. Tank >40m dia with a petroleum product. I...
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    Geodesic Dome Roofs - Disadvantages / Issues during life

    thread507-471991 I am currently looking at what the advantages and more importantly the disadvantages of using an aluminium geodesic dome roof tank in lieu of a carbon steel floating roof. Tank >40m dia with a petroleum product. I have searched online however there really is not a lot of...
  8. JRJJ

    ASME Div II Vessel Design issues in code

    I have a client who originally designed vessels to Div II Add 2010 and place order with fabricator in 2011 before Add 2011 came into effect, however the client removed the order from this particular fabricator and has now re-placed it with me just now. Unfortunately some of the nozzles now fail...
  9. JRJJ

    Help required from a Fabricator being dropped in the smelly brown stuf

    Appologies if this is the wrong place. I have been asked to get involved with a project that is not what we do as fabricators, however i am trying to find the following info : 1: what is or where can i get the cost of hiring dockside space in a port in western europe. 2: what are or where can...
  10. JRJJ

    EEMUA 159

    Was just wondering if EEMUA 159 is recognised anywhere else except in Europe, and how much weight does it carry.
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