Design and fabrication of
oil transport tanks edible and industrial!
Technical features of edible and industrial oil transport tanks
Oil transport tanks fall into two broad groups: edible oil, which has the same hygiene requirements as other foods, and industrial oil, where the design focuses more on chemical resistance and mechanical stability. This difference directly affects the choice of shell material and internal finish.
Key features
Technical details
For edible oil, food-grade stainless steel with a polished finish and sanitary fittings is required to prevent any change in the oil's taste or colour. For industrial oils, depending on their chemistry, ordinary carbon steel can also be a good economical option.
Behineh Ab designs and builds oil transport tanks for the exact oil (edible or industrial), the load volume and the unloading method.
Technical specifications
Steel, plastic or IBC tank?
Alongside steel tanks (stainless or aluminium, for large volumes and pressure resistance) and plastic tanks (polyethylene or polypropylene, lighter and cheaper but less pressure-resistant), IBC tanks are a common third option for oil transport: a steel or plastic container with standard valves and caps that makes filling and emptying on trucks and trailers easy, available in adjustable sizes.
Edible vs. industrial oil: the design difference
Because edible oil enters the human food chain directly, it needs the same hygiene requirements as other foods: stainless steel, a polished finish and fittings with no dead legs. Industrial oils and lubricants do not have this restriction, but the tank must be compatible with the oil's exact chemistry (additives, acidity).
As a result, an industrial oil tank usually costs less to build than an edible-oil tank of the same volume, since ordinary carbon steel is often enough.
Safe loading and unloading equipment
Oils have different viscosities depending on temperature, which affects the design of the loading nozzle, the diameter of the discharge pipe and the slope of the tank bottom. For oils that become very viscous at low temperatures, adding insulation or even surface heating can noticeably speed up unloading.
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