Abstract: A validation database may contain electronic records connected to a data quality framework for an enterprise (including a set of data validation rules). A data central console platform may provide validation administration for the data quality framework and an operational dashboard using an interactive graphical display via a distributed communication network. A data loading platform may retrieve information to be validated from governed datasets. A data quality computer server may receive the information to be validated and retrieve, from the validation database, the set of data validation rules. The computer server may then automatically execute the set of data validation rules on the information to be validated to generate validation results and store the validation results. The data loading platform may automatically transmit an alert message via a communication link to a communication address based on the validation results generated by data quality computer server.

Abstract: A water heater storage tank including a rigid outer shell having ports connected for water flow into and out from the storage tank. The water heater storage tank also has a flexible container within the outer shell having a wall and fittings connected to the wall for water flow into and out from the container. The fittings on the wall of the container are mounted in the ports on the outer shell. The container has a pressure compensating cushion mounted integrally with the wall of the container. The pressure compensating cushion is inflated to compensate for pressure fluctuations within the water heater storage tank.

Abstract: A lined water heater storage tank having a welded metallic shell and a bag-like liner within the shell. The welded metallic shell has ports for flow of water into and out of the storage tank, and the liner has fittings corresponding to the ports on the shell for the flow of water into and out of the liner. The fittings on the liner are mounted on the ports on the metallic shell. The bag-like liner prevents contact between water within the liner and the inner surface of the shell.

Abstract: Method of making a lined metallic water tank for a water heater, using the steps (a) making a metallic tank pre-form which is open at one end; (b) inserting a collapsible container through the open end into the pre-form; (c) drawing a vacuum on the container to displace the container away from the open end; (d) enclosing the open end to form a completed water tank while continuing to draw vacuum; and (e) applying pressure, within the container to expand the container against the inside surfaces of the completed tank.