Abstract: A solid/fluid separator is provided. The solid/fluid separator is designed so as to be constructed and repaired in a less expensive and time consuming manner. That is, the disclosed and claimed concept provides a solid/fluid separator that does not include domed ends and/or any welding of the main equipment body. In the disclosed and claimed concept the solid/fluid separator includes a uniform cylinder machined on each end to accept a high pressure gasket and a generally flat, i.e., not domed, head assembly. Further, the head assembly is bolted to the cylinder using either high strength studs and nuts or specially designed bolts. By eliminating any welding on the main equipment body, the need for post weld heat treatment and x-ray inspection is eliminated.

Abstract: A variable-diameter tank construction system is provided. The tank construction system uses sets of wedges (shims) and bevel-faced spacers (washers) in conjunction with the field connections of the vertical edges of adjacent modular tank wall panels, so as to create an angular deviation between the tangent lines of the watt panels immediately adjacent to and on either side of the vertical joint between the connected panels.

Abstract: A variable-diameter tank construction system is provided. The tank construction system uses sets of wedges (shims) and bevel-faced spacers (washers) in conjunction with the field connections of the vertical edges of adjacent modular tank wall panels, so as to create an angular deviation between the tangent lines of the watt panels immediately adjacent to and on either side of the vertical joint between the connected panels.