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Time for Field Erection of Large Tanks
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ASSuming good weather w/temperatures above 10°C and carbon steel basemetal, those times are very long. Somewhere between half and 1/4 of your guesstimated time would be about right. Wish I could recommend an erection company. See if Chicago Bridge & Iron works in Canada.
I agree that the OP's guestimated times are long for erecting JUST THE TANK.... !
However, the site preparation before tank fabrication can begin is very, very important
(i.e. will the tanks have a concrete or clay foundation ?)
Although rare, in swampy, icky areas, some large tanks can require piles for support!
As stated above, the choice of internal and external coatings and the rquired length of time to apply the coatings can certainly affect the schedule.
Like all of Canada, tanks must be hydrotested and certified in Alberta... this affects schedule
Before petrochemical tanks can be filled, fire protection systems must be in place
So....... sxz.......... What exactly did you mean by "erecting the tank" ???
However, the site preparation before tank fabrication can begin is very, very important
(i.e. will the tanks have a concrete or clay foundation ?)
Although rare, in swampy, icky areas, some large tanks can require piles for support!
As stated above, the choice of internal and external coatings and the rquired length of time to apply the coatings can certainly affect the schedule.
Like all of Canada, tanks must be hydrotested and certified in Alberta... this affects schedule
Before petrochemical tanks can be filled, fire protection systems must be in place
So....... sxz.......... What exactly did you mean by "erecting the tank" ???
engbassbosa
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i have the same question
if i want to erect atank as i am the puisher how shall i define the time of erection for example tank diameter = 15 m
height = 12 m
inernally & external coating
and how specisify the time to remove old tank
if i want to erect atank as i am the puisher how shall i define the time of erection for example tank diameter = 15 m
height = 12 m
inernally & external coating
and how specisify the time to remove old tank
Engbassbosa
Its been a while since looking at this post>>
Depending on the location and time of year, this makes a big factor
Now a 15 meter x 12 meter tank with a column supported roof and all the basic appurts in good
weather should take about 6-8 weeks with a crew of 6-8 men working 50 hrs per week.
This size of a tank should take about 1700 manhours to construct.
You can figure about 4 weeks for coatings.
2 weeks for the foundation.
Cheers
Larry
Its been a while since looking at this post>>
Depending on the location and time of year, this makes a big factor
Now a 15 meter x 12 meter tank with a column supported roof and all the basic appurts in good
weather should take about 6-8 weeks with a crew of 6-8 men working 50 hrs per week.
This size of a tank should take about 1700 manhours to construct.
You can figure about 4 weeks for coatings.
2 weeks for the foundation.
Cheers
Larry
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