Abstract: Generally there is provided an exterior tank shell, typically of aluminum composition, having as an interior shell a layer of a stiff and strong material, such as aluminum oxide or a fiber/resin composite, applied to the inside surface of the shell. A thermally conductive mesh filler insert is fitted within the tank and secured to the inner shell layer with adhesive.
Abstract: Generally there is provided an expanded foil sheet having an array of openings in a pattern exhibiting a plurality of dimension, which sheets are rolled or stacked, such that juxtaposed openings differ in dimension, to form a thermal filler mass for a tank. Alternatively, two or more foil sheets, each exhibiting openings or a pattern of openings of dimension differing from the openings of adjacent sheets are combined in a roll or stack to form the filler mass. Finally, in a further feature, the filler mass is adhered to the tank wall.