What are 60,000-liter tanks used for in the process industry?
Tanks of around 60,000 liters are often used in the process industry when larger volumes of liquid need to be stored, temporarily stored or used as a buffer in production flows.
Process surplus offers both new and used stainless steel tanks in stainless steel 304 and acid-resistant 316 in various designs, where this size is also available.
Tanks of this size are used, for example, in the food, chemical, pharmaceutical and water treatment industries, depending on the process and operating conditions.
Function and structure
Tanks of around 60,000 liters are often used as storage or buffer tanks in industrial processes.
Tanks can be equipped with, for example, agitators, level measurement, CIP systems, temperature-related functions and inspection hatches depending on the design and application.
The design varies depending on the specification, volume and possible pressure design.
Materials and construction
Tanks are often manufactured in stainless steel 304 or acid-proof 316 depending on the properties of the liquid and the requirements of the process.
Stainless steel is used in many industrial applications where cleanability and resistance to corrosion are relevant factors.
Tanks are usually welded and may have different surface treatments such as grinding or polishing depending on the application and requirements of the process.
Construction features such as wall thickness and reinforcements vary depending on the tank size, pressure design and specification.
Pressurized and atmospheric solutions
Tanks of around 60 000 liters can be found in both atmospheric and pressurized versions depending on the design and application.
Pressurized tanks may be equipped with components such as safety valves and pressure gauges depending on the design and specification. Documentation linked to, for example, PED and CE may be available where indicated.
Atmospheric tanks are often used in applications where pressure conditions are not relevant.
Applications in the process industry
Tanks of this size are used in several types of industrial processes.
In food production, for example, they are used for storing and handling large batches of liquids.
In the chemical industry, tanks are used for the storage and handling of different types of process liquids depending on the application.
In the pharmaceutical and water treatment industries, tanks are used at various stages of processes where larger volumes need to be handled.
The tanks are also used in processes where continuous buffer capacity is part of the production flow.
Technical options and equipment
Tanks can be equipped with, for example:
Agitators for mixing and circulating liquids
Level measurement and monitoring
CIP system for cleaning
Insulation and temperature-related solutions
Manholes and inspection openings
The design varies depending on the model, specification and application.
Volume and capacity
Tanks of around 60,000 liters are used in applications where larger volumes of liquid need to be handled compared to smaller tank sizes.
Volume can influence factors such as location, design, process flow and peripheral equipment needs depending on operating conditions and application.
Benefits of larger tank volumes
Larger tank volumes can contribute to fewer separate tanks in the process and allow handling of larger batches depending on the system design.
Tanks can also be combined with technical options such as agitation, CIP, level measurement and temperature management depending on process requirements.
New and used 60 000-liter tanks
Processöverskott offers both new and used tanks in various designs and sizes, including approximately 60,000 liters.
Tanks may be equipped with different technical solutions depending on the model and previous use. Availability varies depending on stock status and specification.
Choosing the right tank
Tank selection is often based on factors such as fluid properties, hygiene requirements, temperature, pressure conditions and process requirements.
Process surplus can provide information on different designs and technical options depending on the application and area of use.
Executive summary
Tanks of around 60,000 liters are used in the process industry for storage, intermediate storage and buffering of larger volumes of liquid.
Processöverskott offers stainless steel tanks in stainless steel 304 and acid-proof 316 in various designs where technical options such as stirring, level measurement, CIP and temperature-related solutions can occur depending on the specification.
Frequently asked questions about 60,000-liter tanks
What are 60,000-liter tanks used for?
Tanks of this size are often used for storage, intermediate storage and buffering of larger volumes of liquid in the process industry.
What materials are used?
Stainless steel 304 and acid-proof 316 are used depending on the properties of the fluid and the requirements of the process.
Could the tanks be pressurized?
Tanks may be available in pressurized versions depending on the design and specification. Documentation linked to, for example, PED and CE may be available in some cases.
What technical options are available?
Options include agitators, level measurement, CIP systems, insulation and temperature-related solutions depending on the design.
Why are larger tank volumes used?
Larger tanks are used in processes where larger batches or continuous flows need to be handled depending on the application and operating conditions.