A.O. Smith Heavy-Duty Large Volume Storage Technical Manual
Commercial Storage Tanks
HEAVY-DUTY LARGE VOLUME STORAGE TANKS
MODEL HD CUSTOM BUILT
MODEL HD CUSTOM BUILT
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AOSTT35400
December 2013
Large volume tanks are designed for storing potable water. Fitting
locations of these custom-line tanks match the needs of normal
installations plus those for the A. O. Smith Cer -Temp 80
locations of these custom-line tanks match the needs of normal
installations plus those for the A. O. Smith Cer -Temp 80
®
and
Shure-Temp
™
systems.
FEATURES
MODELS
HD-20-80
THROUGH
HD-96-12,500
U
OPTIONAL
SIZES FROM 80 TO 12,500 GALLONS
All tanks are constructed to the
requirements of the ASME Code.
These ASME Code tanks are available
at 125,150 &160 PSI working pressure.
Consult factory for ASME Code tanks
that have greater or lesser working
pressures with special configurations
or materials.
All tanks are constructed to the
requirements of the ASME Code.
These ASME Code tanks are available
at 125,150 &160 PSI working pressure.
Consult factory for ASME Code tanks
that have greater or lesser working
pressures with special configurations
or materials.
LINING AND COATINGS
Each lining and coating has particular
capabilities and limitations. Thorough
investigation on the service life of steel
tanks with protective coatings or linings
has led to the recommendation of the
following linings:
capabilities and limitations. Thorough
investigation on the service life of steel
tanks with protective coatings or linings
has led to the recommendation of the
following linings:
n
Glass Lined — All internal surfaces
exposed to water are glass lined per
ASME HLW Code procedures.
n
Cement Lined — Cement lining
consists of a specially formulated
cement applied over the interior of
the vessel. Cement lined tanks are
recommended when storing water
at 180°F or higher.
cement applied over the interior of
the vessel. Cement lined tanks are
recommended when storing water
at 180°F or higher.
n
Epoxy Lined — The application of
specially formulated epoxy makes
this lining suitable for cold or hot
water storage.
this lining suitable for cold or hot
water storage.
Please consult the factory for
recommendations on the uses of linings
for specific applications. All tanks
receive one prime coat of paint on
external surface. Contact your local
A. O. Smith representative for severe or
unusual applications that may require
other materials.
recommendations on the uses of linings
for specific applications. All tanks
receive one prime coat of paint on
external surface. Contact your local
A. O. Smith representative for severe or
unusual applications that may require
other materials.
CATHODIC PROTECTION
Glass lined, cement and epoxy tanks
are furnished with anodes designed
for maximum protection.
are furnished with anodes designed
for maximum protection.
CUSTOM TANK OPENINGS
All tanks will be supplied with the
fittings located as indicated on the
drawings unless specified otherwise.
Custom tank opening sizes and
locations can be provided as per
your specification.
fittings located as indicated on the
drawings unless specified otherwise.
Custom tank opening sizes and
locations can be provided as per
your specification.
INSPECTION OPENINGS
n
11”x15” manhole or 4”x 6” handhole
are available as options on diameters
36” and below.
36” and below.
n
2 each 2” ASME inspection openings
are standard on tanks 36” diameter
and below.
and below.
n
12”x16” ASME inspection openings
are standard on tanks with 42”
diameters and above.
diameters and above.
TANK OPTIONS
n
Manholes • Handholes
n
Additional/Custom Tank Openings
n
Lifting Lugs
n
Angle Legs
n
Ring Base
n
Horizontal Tank Saddles
n
Factory Jacketing and Insulation
n
Tank Heaters - Cement and
Epoxy Linings
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