Safe Tank Lifting
Another important factor that we evaluate for each project is tank safety. We always want to ensure that tank integrity will not be compromised in any way, and to this end several calculations are done to ensure the proper number of lifting points based on the load as well as the bearing capacity of the subsoil. These calculations include a determination of vertical forces, maximum distances between lifting points, total soil stress as well as the friction force. In addition, we will meticulously determine the best size, location and position of the cribbing/ stoppings.
Reasons For Tank Lifting
- Minimize downtime of tank turnaround projects
- Verticality corrections for floating roof movements
- Tank foundation corrections
- Reduce confined space during bottom repairs
- Installing leak detection systems
- Fast tank bottom and annular repairs
- Easy safe soil remediation activities
- Transportation of all type of storage tanks
- The more reasons, the more you can reduce costs with our jacking system.
Tank lifting for maintenance
When it comes to tank repairs there is no safer, more effective method than what we at J de Jonge TankX practice. With this process, local settlements can be corrected, and older tanks’ edge settlement can be redetermined ‘as built’. In addition, our solution provides the important opportunity to (re)install a new concrete barrier ring beam or crushed stone ring wall while the tank is temporarily supported during the maintenance process.
Another unique advantage of the lifting process is the opportunity to repair or even replace a tank bottom in its entirety. With storage tanks jacked up to 8ft / 2,4m above the foundation as well as linear instalment, we are able to create the ideal workspace to replace corroded tank bottoms. The roof legs can be relevelled or replaced, as there are no obstacles during the installation of new bottom plates. This lift height also defines the workspace as a non-confined space, allowing all the benefits associated with that. While tank maintenance can be expensive, there is no industry replacement for proper lifting methods or quality repairs which we ensure will mitigate loss of time. We believe this long-term solution speaks for itself, as it is proven to save money and shorten the time that tanks are out of service.
In addition to all this, we employ a longevity process which includes blasting and coating a new or existing tank bottom while it is lifted above the foundation. While optional, this process will significantly extend the life of the tank bottom, as it ceases external corrosion.
Lift Your Maintenance Operations With Our Jacking System
J de Jonge has developed a unique jacking system to make storage tank maintenance easier. This can be especially beneficial for tanks that have settled unevenly, for example on soft soil such as river deltas. Jacking the tank enables us to replace corroded tank bottoms, relevel or replace roof legs and (re)install a new concrete barrier ring beam or crushed stone ring wall.
Utilizing unique storage tank jacking equipment alongside custom smart FEM engineering, J. de Jonge TankX employs some of the most experienced supervisors in the field, dedicated to jack storage tanks of any size or shape, anywhere across the globe.
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Corné van de Reijt
Carey Porche
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