Abstract: A large capacity above ground impoundment tank includes a number of first-level interlocking panels connected to one another to form a generally circular tank. The first-level interlocking panels include a plate, a first flange, a second flange, a third flange, and a fourth flange. The first-level interlocking panels include at least retaining rib and at least one vertical support member. The third flange of each first-level interlocking panel includes a guide pin. The first flange of a first-level interlocking panel is connected via suitable fasteners to the second flange of an adjacent first-level interlocking panel. A number of second-level interlocking panels may be positioned on a top surface of the first-level interlocking panels. The second-level interlocking panels may be similar to the first-level interlocking panels. The guide pin of a first-level interlocking panel is inserted into a corresponding guide pin hole on the fourth flange of a corresponding second-level panel.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a liquid storage tank which is adapted to hold a bladder which is to be filled with fluids, in particular, water, in conjunction with a water treatment facility. The liquid storage tank is uniquely constructed in a modular manner from basic predetermined structural components so as to be readily or quickly assembled and disassembled, in accordance with various embodiments as may be required or desired.

Abstract: A sealing interface configured to prevent galvanic corrosion of a container having parts made of dissimilar materials includes a first part, a second part, and a sealant. The first part has a first sealing surface and a first exterior surface substantially perpendicular to the first sealing surface. The second part has a second sealing surface and a second exterior surface substantially perpendicular to the second sealing surface. One of the parts includes an external sealing chamfer on the respective sealing surface extending to the respective exterior surface. The sealant at least fills a space formed between the external sealing chamfer and the sealing surface of the other of the parts when the parts are connected, forming a barrier between the parts such that the exterior surfaces of the parts are not in contact and are separated by the sealant. The exterior surfaces may be flush when the parts are connected.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a tank for use in making high-quality, air void-less, polishing pads, to provide a method for producing a polishing pad using the tank, and to provide a polishing pad obtained by such a production method. A tank for holding a resin composition, the tank comprising two or more body components and joint parts, wherein the two or more body components are joined by the joint parts to form a frame-shaped body, at least one of the joint parts includes an opening and closing member that joins adjacent ones of the body components in such a way that the adjacent body components can swing open, and at least another one of the joint parts includes a joint member that joins adjacent ones of the body components in such a way that the adjacent body components can swing about the joint member.

Abstract: A modular fluid storage tank is formed by a plurality of curved support footings, a tank bottom circular sheet and a plurality of curved wall panel sections. According to a first embodiment, each footing includes a channel extending on its top surface. The footings are positioned in a circular pattern and the tank bottom sheet is positioned to extend over the channel. The wall panel sections have a bottom portion configured to fit within the footing channels. Suitable tie down clamps are provided to secure the wall panel sections to the footings. Adjacent sides of the wall panel sections are secured to each other to complete the assembly. According to a second embodiment the footings may include a single rail and the wall panel sections are placed inwardly of the rail. Fluid pressure within the tank will keep a bottom portion of the wall panels in contact with the rail.

Abstract: A portable tank is described herein. An assembled tank features an upper ring and a lower ring. The upper ring comprises a series of arcuate upper panels coupled together to form the upper ring. The lower ring comprises a series of arcuate lower panels coupled together to form the lower ring. The upper and lower panels are coupled together using T-shaped coupling configurations. Upper panels are secured to corresponding lower panels using jaw connectors.

Abstract: A storage bin may include a corrugated outer sidewall, a generally flat inner sidewall, and a first fastener. The corrugated outer sidewall may support a hoop tension provided by a material within the storage bin and may include a series of horizontally extending corrugations forming alternating grooved portions defining alternating circumferentially extending radially inner and outer ridges vertically spaced from one another along a vertical extent of the outer sidewall. The corrugated outer sidewall may define a first aperture. The generally flat inner sidewall may support the hoop tension, abut the radially inner ridges, and define a second aperture. The first fastener may extend through the first and second apertures and may couple the inner and outer sidewalls to one another.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for constructing a cryogenic storage tank (700) having a welded inner tank (702), an outer shell (704) surrounding the welded inner tank (702), a concrete foundation (728) comprising a raised portion (752), a plurality of cellular glass blocks (734) positioned directly on top of the raised portion (752) of the concrete foundation (728), a leveling course of concrete (736) poured on top of the uppermost layer of the plurality of cellular glass blocks (734), and a mounting apparatus (718) affixed to the concrete foundation (728), where the welded inner tank (702) is positioned on top of the leveling course of concrete (736) and the outer shell (704) is affixed to the mounting apparatus (718) at locations around the periphery of the outer shell (704).

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 tank is formed from panels fastened together edge to edge to form four upstanding side walls and base panels where across the base the panels extend from one side to the other. The panels are composite and formed from a honeycomb core panel with a foam material filling the tubular cells and a fibrous reinforcing cover sheets. The walls are supported by a metal frame including a base member extending along the wall at the bottom of the panels and a plurality of joining members connected to the base member and upstanding therefrom for holding the ends of the panels in end to end relationship. Cables extend along the walls adjacent the base member and connect to end posts of the walls. A series of posts stand along the walls on the outside and are connected across the tank by cables extending over the top edge of the walls.

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 wall panels immediately adjacent to and on either side of the vertical joint between the connected panels.

Abstract: A hydraulic hold down has horizontal and vertical extending portions and a curved section connecting the two. The hold down is adapted to be placed at the juncture of a floor mat and circular side wall of a water storage tank to keep the floor mat in place and to reinforce the side wall. The hold down has a curvature that conforms to the curvature of the circular sidewall of the water storage tank.

Abstract: A water storage tank is formed by a plurality of curved wall sections adapted to be secured together to form a circular tank. A ground mat is placed on the ground and extends outwardly of the tank wall. A plurality of hold down members are placed at the inside juncture of the tank wall and ground mat. A flooring sheet overlaps the ground mat and extends up and over the side wall of the tank and is clamped to an upper portion of the wall. A tubular fitting extends through a lower portion of the side wall to provide an inlet and outlet for water.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a tank for use in making high-quality, air void-less, polishing pads, to provide a method for producing a polishing pad using the tank, and to provide a polishing pad obtained by such a production method. A tank for holding a resin composition, the tank comprising two or more body components and joint parts, wherein the two or more body components are joined by the joint parts to form a frame-shaped body, at least one of the joint parts includes an opening and closing member that joins adjacent ones of the body components in such a way that the adjacent body components can swing open, and at least another one of the joint parts includes a joint member that joins adjacent ones of the body components in such a way that the adjacent body components can swing about the joint member.

Abstract: There are provided tank walls constructed from a plurality of tank wall sections joined together, connectors connecting the tank wall sections, and methods of constructing the tank walls. An exemplary embodiment provides a tank wall section having a first end that includes a series of spaced apart through holes. The tank wall section also has a second end that includes a series of spaced apart nubs. The nubs are sized, configured and spaced apart to register with the series of spaced apart through holes of a second tank wall section. The through holes are each sized and shaped to receive a retaining pin extending through the first side of the nub and through the opposite side of the nub to thereby couple the tank wall section to a second tank wall section.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a round container and to a round container configured for said method, which provide faster construction of the round container, mostly independent from the precision of the preliminary work in spite of high final precision, and which provide simple transportation of the components to the construction site. This is accomplished by the invention through setting up wall profiles (2), which are continuous over the wall height of the round container (1) and which have in particular a flat inner surface, continuously along the circumference and by connecting them with one another and with the subsurface in particular through bolting.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a large-volume storage vessel (100, 100?), comprising a closure section (200, 200?, 200?) closed by a base (210, 210?, 210?), another closure section (200, 200?, 200?) or a base (400) and/or and at least one intermediate section (300, 300?), at least two of the adjoining components being joined to each other by a joining means (500) comprising two collars (510) produced on the annular free ends of these two components while being turned facing each other, a plurality of bolts (520) passing through the two collars (510) in order to assemble them. According to the invention, the joining means comprises a plurality of washers (522) mounted on the screws of the bolts (520) while being interposed between the two collars (510) in order to form between them an annular volume (532) for receiving a sealing means (530).

Abstract: A portable reservoir frame composed of interlocking panels secured by a series of flanges having holes and pegs. An inner liner to hold liquid inside the reservoir frame is presented.

Abstract: A portable reservoir frame having a number of interlocking panels secured by a plurality of interleaved knuckle members is provided.

Abstract: A storage tank is described that can be used for on-site storage of liquids, sludge or solids. Advantageously, the storage tank can be adapted to provide various functionality including a double walled containment system. Further, the storage container may be adapted from an intermodal container and include corner castings of a twist lock mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus disclosed herein relates to a pressure vessel cover comprising, a periphery of the cover, a first surface of the periphery for sealing on a first side of the cover and a second surface on a second side of the cover opposite from the first side, a third surface on the first side of the cover and located radially inwardly from the periphery, the third surface being displaced axially from the first surface in the direction of the second surface, a fourth surface on the second side of the cover radially inwardly positioned from the periphery, and a bore through the cover in fluidic communication with the third surface and the fourth surface.

Abstract: A wine barrel having a rigid external reusable frame with replaceable wooden side panels and substantially identical upper and lower wooden ends assembled within the rigid external frame to provide a wooden enclosure for the wine. A liquid tight container is provided; the wine exposed only to wooden surfaces. Panels can be replaced in the frame with new panels or existing panels having an unused side can be removed, reversed, and reused. Assembly of the barrel is straightforward requiring only minimum tools and skills without the need for the hand-fitting expertise required in constructing a traditional barrel. When assembled, the rigid frame, and not the wood panels, supports all the external and internal loads of the wine barrel. For introduction of a caramel taste to the wine the wood panels can be initially placed in an oven with the degree of caramelization controlled by the oven temperature and exposure time.

Abstract: A foldable transportation container comprises a container body formed into a box having a rectangular bottom, and a pair of first side walls and a pair of second side walls provided along the periphery of the bottom wall, rotating means provided on the lower ends of the side walls so that the side walls can be folded inward of the container body, an engagement member provided on the outside face of the first side wall. Engagement portions are provided on both ends of each second side wall. The first side walls are folded onto the upper face of the bottom wall and then the second side walls are folded onto the first side walls. An operation portion is provided at the substantial center of each engagement member. Engagement projections are provided at the ends of each engagement member. The engagement portions are engaged with the engagement projections to limit inward rotation of the first side walls.

Abstract: A water tank made of stainless steel and having a substantially cylindrical shape is provided. The water tank comprises curved stainless steel panels forming a cylindrical body of the water tank, fan-shaped stainless steel panels forming a cone-shaped top part and a cone-shaped bottom part of the water tank, packing members being inserted between connecting portions of the stainless steel panels, reinforcing members, each having an L-shaped cross-section, which are arranged on both side of the connecting portions, bolts and nuts for coupling the stainless steel panels and the reinforcing members together by being inserted into holes formed thereon, reinforcing bars, an air vent disposed on the center portion of the top part, and a drain pipe disposed on the center portion of the bottom part.

Abstract: A containment vessel formed from at least two rigid panels placed in a parallel plane having a spacer positioned between the panels wherein a containment area is formed along an upper surface of the spacer and inner surface of the rigid panels. The spacer can be formed into any shape with a distal end and proximal end of the spacer forming an inlet to the containment area. The containment vessel employs a reusable securement fastener allowing for the disassembly of the panels and replacement or reshaping of the spacer to form different shaped containment areas. The containment vessel can be pre-shaped or fixed.

Abstract: A liquid storage container primarily for manure or other slurry includes a cylindrical wall formed from a plurality of connected panels of corrugated steel to define a generally horizontal top edge and a generally horizontal bottom edge surrounding an area of ground surface inside the wall. The wall is maintained in vertical orientation by a plurality of vertical posts connected to the wall at spaced positions around the wall. Each post is formed by a channel with the open face outward and an inner face bolted to the wall. Each post is adjustably connected to a respective on e of a plurality of ground anchors each having a vertical shaft and a helical flight on the shaft, the shaft and the flight being arranged to be screwed into the ground, each anchor being connected at its upper end by an adjustable screw to a plate attached across the bottom of the post. An impermeable liner lies over the area of ground surface inside the wall and has a skirt portion attached to the wall.