Insulated tank for storing flammable and combustible liquids
AssigneeWestern Global Holdings Limited
InventorsMalcolm Gash, David Robinson
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Abstract
An insulated tank for storing flammable and combustible liquid comprises an outer containment tank and an inner storage tank that defines a reservoir for storing flammable and combustible liquid. The inner storage tank is received within the outer containment tank such that a space is defined between the walls of the inner storage tank and the walls of the outer containment tank. The space contains one or more perlite boards to insulate the inner tank.
Claims16
An insulated tank for storing flammable and combustible liquid, comprising:
- an outer containment tank;
- and
- an inner storage tank that defines a reservoir for storing flammable and combustible liquid;
- wherein the inner storage tank is received within the outer containment tank such that a space is defined between walls of the inner storage tank and walls of the outer containment tank;
- and
- wherein the space contains one or more perlite boards to insulate the inner storage tank.
A method of manufacturing an insulated tank for storing flammable and combustible liquid, comprising:
- forming a first tank that defines a reservoir for storing combustible liquid;
- forming a second tank that has an open end suitable for receiving the first tank therethrough;
- lining an inner surface of the second tank or an outer surface of the first tank with one or more perlite boards;
- inserting the first tank into the second tank through the open end of the second tank;
- and
- connecting an open end wall to the second tank so as to substantially close the open end of the second tank.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.