Aluminum covers: features and usage

Storage tanks can lose a certain amount of product because of the action of heat. Liquids evaporate and seep through the roof, causing a loss of money because of this. Although this phenomenon is not inevitable because the floating aluminum cover can minimize this problem.

Tank aluminum covers are made from materials produced in such a way to make the problem minimized. They are also resistant to chemicals, so although they evaporate certain substances , the cover will not be damaged by the action of those elements.

Floating covers are also a good option for covering large areas where products which produce strong odors are stored. It prevents air pollution going to the environment and minimizes the discomfort in nearby areas where the wind could carry odors escaping from the tanks.

Maintenance of floating covers

Floating covers are screens which are made of plastic or aluminum and have many functions depending on where they are installed. They are designed to control odor in homogenization tanks, to prevent evaporation of liquid in water tanks or even to create a micro climate when it’s necessary for certain crops. When you are using storage tanks for storing certain liquids or you are planning to create perfect conditions for your corps you should focus your attention on floating covers.

Because floating covers are versatile inventions it is necessary to take care of them and put them under comprehensive and detailed maintenance. Only in this way they can achieve the goals they were designed for – and this is the reason why a proper care is necessary. 

Those below are the main things you need to focus on while taking care of and maintaining the floating covers:

• It is essential to constantly control the conditions of tank seal joints - not only external but internal ones as well.
• Equally important is to provide the drain and suction system in your tank. This way you will prevent accumulation of rain or snow which can build up on a roof and can cause its sinking. Because of this it is essential to pay full attention to system of drain and use either skimmer, swivel joints or hoses. Emission reduction devices, system of air purification and loading arms are the elements that must undergo extensive maintenance and should a priority in floating covers.
• The valves as well should be in a perfect condition at all times so that the floating installations could perform flawlessly and fulfill their functions.