Use of dehumidification in tank coating and lining
- Enviro-Air Control Corp., Houston, TX (United States)
Empty tanks or vessels in an operating area of a refinery, chemical plant, or pipeline system do not generate income. When owners make the decision to refurbish tanks or vessels, quality workmanship that insures the long life of the coating or lining, and quick turnaround become paramount issues. However, if the tank is empty merely because the painting/lining contractor can not complete the project due to adverse weather conditions, something can be done to remedy the problem. Namely, include the use of dehumidification in the project specifications. Such a specification will enable the owner to receive his tank on a timely basis--the contractor will be able to optimize his personnel--and the material supplier will have his lining applied in a more ideal condition. This paper will deal specifically with the different types of dehumidification and the advantages and disadvantages of each. It will also discuss how each participant of the project utilizing dehumidification will find himself in a win-win situation.
- OSTI ID:
- 287822
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-960154-; ISBN 0-9648731-8-4; TRN: IM9639%%442
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Energy Week `96: American Society of Mechanical Engineers and American Petroleum Institute energy week conference and exhibition, Houston, TX (United States), 21 Jan - 2 Feb 1996; Other Information: PBD: 1996; Related Information: Is Part Of Energy week `96: Conference papers. Book 2: Pipelines, terminals and storage; PB: 239 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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