US20120152960A1 - Fluid storage tank assembly - Google Patents
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- a portion of the floor panels near the desired location on the floor assembly may not comprise a thermal insulating layer.
- the insulating layer may comprise a channel therein configured to receive a suction pipe near the boundary of the interior of the wall assembly and direct the suction pipe to the desired location on the floor assembly.
- Each floor panel may be removably coupled to adjacent floor panels.
- the floor panels may comprise plywood and the insulating layer may comprise foam insulation.
- the roof assembly may further comprise a plurality of flexible roof segments and a fastening assembly, the fastening assembly operable to couple adjacent roof segments to one another.
- the roof assembly further may comprise a support pole assembly comprising one or more poles extending from the bottom of the tank assembly above the top of the wall assembly, the support pole assembly at least partially supporting the roof segments.
- the roof assembly may further comprise a drainage assembly comprising a plurality of apertures through the roof segments located at low points on the roof segment formed by a natural sag of the roof segments between the support pole assembly and the top of the wall assembly.
- Each roof segment may comprise a top portion and a skirt portion, the top portion configured to substantially cover the top of the wall assembly, and the skirt portion configured to extend down a portion of the exterior surface of the wall assembly.
- FIGS. 3 and 4 provide front perspective views and detailed views of the upper wall sub-assembly of the wall assembly shown in FIG. 2 .
- FIGS. 11A to 11C provide a front perspective view and cross-sectional views of the roof assembly of the tank shown in FIG. 1 .
- An insulating layer 245 is coupled to the outside surface of the wall plate 214 .
- the insulating layer 245 may be comprised of suitable spray foam applied to the outer surface of the wall plate 214 .
- the insulating layer 245 may be coupled to the inner surface of the wall plate 214 .
- the insulating layer 245 may comprise insulating panels or other insulating materials coupled to the outer and/or inner surface of the wall plate 214 .
- An insulating layer 295 is coupled to the outside surface of the wall plate 254 .
- the insulating layer 295 may be comprised of suitable spray foam applied to the outer surface of the wall plate 254 .
- the insulating layer 295 may be coupled to the inner surface of the wall plate 254 .
- the insulating layer 295 may comprise insulating panels or other insulating materials coupled to the outer and/or inner surface of the wall plate 254 .
Abstract
A fluid storage tank assembly comprising a wall assembly, a floor assembly and a roof assembly. The wall assembly providing a thermal insulating layer comprising two or more wall sub-assemblies removably stacked on top of each other that circumscribe an interior chamber of the tank assembly. Each wall sub-assembly comprises a plurality of removably interconnected wall panels circumscribing a portion of the interior chamber. The wall assembly is configured to house a liner for containing a fluid. The floor assembly bounds a bottom portion of the interior chamber and provides a thermal insulating layer. The roof assembly bounds a top portion of the interior chamber and provides a thermal insulating layer.
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- This application claims priority to Canadian Application Number______ filed Nov. 16, 2011, by the Canadian firm Gowling, Lafleur, Henderson LLP, under attorney docket number A8124182CA, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
- The present disclosure relates to a fluid storage tank assembly.
- Fluid fracturing processes in oil and gas completion operations make use of large quantities of fluid typically stored in large fluid storage tanks located in close proximity to a wellbore. The tanks are typically assembled on a site on a temporary basis and then removed when use of the tank at the site is not longer required. Depending on the jurisdiction in which the tank is located, the size of the tank and the effective storage capacity of tank may be limited by local regulations, bylaws, licensing requirements, and other restrictions respecting the surface area covered by the tank, the permitted water levels in the tank for the protection of wildlife, the maximum load sizes that may be transported on public roads, and other factors. Some prior art storage tank designs are unable to provide adequate storage capacity while complying with such restrictions.
- Further, the fluid contained within the storage tank is typically maintained within specific temperature ranges suitable for the fracturing process through the use of heating systems. The cost of heating the fluid can be extremely high, especially in cold environments. Some prior art storage tank designs do not provide adequate insulation to effectively reduce heat loss from the tank, thus, resulting in significant heating costs.
- According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a fluid storage tank assembly comprising:
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- a wall assembly circumscribing an interior chamber of the tank assembly and providing a thermal insulating layer, the wall assembly comprising two or more wall sub-assemblies removably stacked on top of each other, each wall sub-assembly comprising a plurality of removably interconnected wall panels circumscribing a portion of the interior chamber, the wall assembly configured to house a liner for containing a fluid;
- a floor assembly bounding a bottom portion of the interior chamber and providing a thermal insulating layer; and
- a roof assembly bounding a top portion of the interior chamber and providing a thermal insulating layer.
- The floor assembly may comprise a surface gradient operable to direct fluids contained in the tank assembly to a desired location on the floor assembly. The floor assembly may comprise a plurality of floor panels and an insulating layer fixed to the floor panels and shaped to provide the surface gradient. The plurality of floor panels may comprise an arrangement of parallel substantially rectangular panels configured to bound the bottom of the interior of the wall assembly, each panel extending across the interior of the wall assembly and having ends shaped to substantially conform with the interior boundary of the wall assembly. Alternatively, the plurality of floor panels may comprise an arrangement of substantially rectangular panels configured to bound the bottom of the interior of the wall assembly wherein panels located adjacent to the interior boundary of the wall assembly shaped to substantially conform with the interior boundary of the wall assembly. A portion of the floor panels near the desired location on the floor assembly may not comprise a thermal insulating layer. The insulating layer may comprise a channel therein configured to receive a suction pipe near the boundary of the interior of the wall assembly and direct the suction pipe to the desired location on the floor assembly. Each floor panel may be removably coupled to adjacent floor panels. The floor panels may comprise plywood and the insulating layer may comprise foam insulation.
- Each wall panel may further comprise an insulating layer fixed thereto. The insulating layer may comprise a spray foam applied to the exterior surface of each wall panel. Each wall panel may comprise a plurality of male connectors at one end and a plurality of female connectors at an opposite end, the male connectors configured to be received by and removably coupled to the female connectors of an adjacent wall panel in a wall sub-assembly, the female connectors configured to received by and removably coupled to the male connectors of an adjacent wall panel in the wall sub-assembly. The wall assembly may further comprise a plurality of joint pins and locking bars, each male connector may comprise one or more apertures configured to receive a joint pin therethrough, each female connector may comprise one or more apertures configured to receive a joint pin therethrough, each female connector further comprises a plurality of gussets extending from an exterior surface of the female connector and shouldering one of the apertures therein, each gussets comprising an aperture configured to receive a locking bar therethrough, the apertures of the male connectors and female connectors may be configured to be in alignment with one another to receive a joint pin therethrough when the male connectors are received by the female connectors, and each locking bar may be operable to be received by the apertures of the gussets of a female connector and interact with a joint pin received by a female connector and a male connector received by the female connector to resist the withdrawal of the joint pin therefrom. Each wall sub-assembly may be removably coupled to an adjacent stacked wall sub-assembly by a cooperating tongue and groove assembly. The wall panel of at least one of the removably coupled wall sub-assemblies may comprise a bottom stiffener fixed to the wall panel at its bottom edge and running parallel thereto, the bottom stiffener and the portion of wall panel near its bottom edge defining the tongue of the tongue and groove assembly, and the wall panel of at least the other of the removably coupled wall sub-assemblies may comprise a top stiffener fixed to the wall panel an offset distance below its top edge and running parallel thereto and a guide plate fixed to the top stiffener and extending vertically therefrom, the top stiffener, the guide plate and the portion of the wall panel within the offset distance defining the groove of the tongue and groove assembly. Each wall panel may further comprise a plurality of stiffeners coupled thereto for providing additional structural support to the wall panel.
- The roof assembly may further comprise a plurality of flexible roof segments and a fastening assembly, the fastening assembly operable to couple adjacent roof segments to one another. The roof assembly further may comprise a support pole assembly comprising one or more poles extending from the bottom of the tank assembly above the top of the wall assembly, the support pole assembly at least partially supporting the roof segments. The roof assembly may further comprise a drainage assembly comprising a plurality of apertures through the roof segments located at low points on the roof segment formed by a natural sag of the roof segments between the support pole assembly and the top of the wall assembly. Each roof segment may comprise a top portion and a skirt portion, the top portion configured to substantially cover the top of the wall assembly, and the skirt portion configured to extend down a portion of the exterior surface of the wall assembly. The skirt portion of each roof segment may be removably coupled to the wall assembly. The roof assembly may further comprise a lifting assembly fixed to the roof segments providing a point of attachment for positioning and orienting the roof segments. The lifting assembly may comprise one or more of Velcro straps and safety buckles. The roof segments may comprise vinyl with a water resistant coating. The drainage assembly may further comprise a mesh layer over each aperture in the roof segments.
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FIG. 1 provides a front perspective view of a modular fluid storage tank assembly according to one embodiment. -
FIG. 2 provides a front perspective view and detailed views of the wall assembly of the tank shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIGS. 3 and 4 provide front perspective views and detailed views of the upper wall sub-assembly of the wall assembly shown inFIG. 2 . -
FIGS. 5 and 6 provide front perspective views and detailed views of the lower wall sub-assembly of the wall assembly shown inFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 7 provides a side elevation view and front perspective view of a joint pin of the wall assembly shown inFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 8 provides a side elevation view and front perspective view of a locking bar of the wall assembly shown inFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 9 provides a front perspective view of the coupling of two adjacent wall panels as shown inFIGS. 3 and 4 with the joint pin shown inFIG. 7 and the locking bar shown inFIG. 8 . -
FIG. 10 provides a plan view and front elevation view of the floor assembly of the tank shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIGS. 11A to 11C provide a front perspective view and cross-sectional views of the roof assembly of the tank shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 12 provides a flow diagram of a method of assembling the tank shown inFIG. 1A according to one embodiment. - The embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a modular fluid storage tank assembly and a method of assembling the same. The fluid storage tank assembly comprises a modular design that facilitates the efficient transportation and the rapid assembly and disassembly of the tank. Further, the fluid storage tank assembly is designed to reduce heat loss from fluids contained in the tank.
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FIGS. 1A and 1B , a fluidstorage tank assembly 10 according to one embodiment is shown generally comprising awall assembly 20, aroof assembly 30, afloor assembly 40, and aliner 50. - Wall Assembly
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FIG. 2 , thewall assembly 20 generally comprises anupper wall sub-assembly 210, alower wall sub-assembly 250,joint pins 300,locking bars 320,wall braces 340, andclamp assemblies 360. The components of thewall assembly 20 are generally manufactured from steel plate of suitable grade and thickness. Alternatively, thewall assembly 20 may be manufactured from any suitable material. Further, while thewall assembly 20 is depicted in the present embodiment as comprises upper and lower wall sub-assemblies, it sis to be understood that the wall assembly may comprises three or more wall sub-assemblies stacked on top of one another. - The
upper wall sub-assembly 210 generally comprises a plurality of interconnectedupper wall panels 212 forming an upper hollow cylindrical enclosure. Similarly, thelower wall sub-assembly 250 generally comprises a plurality of interconnectedlower wall panels 252 forming a lower hollow cylindrical enclosure. Theupper wall sub-assembly 210 is positioned on top of and in axial alignment with thelower wall sub-assembly 250 forming an extended hollow cylindrical enclosure configured to retain theliner 50 within its interior. In the alternative, thewall assembly 20 may be configured to form other continuous circumferential enclosures, such as, for example, a hollow polygonal cylindrical enclosure. - Referring to
FIGS. 3 and 4 , eachupper wall panel 212 generally comprises awall plate 214, stiffeners 215, clamp mounts 222,female connectors 225,male connectors 236, stackingcomponents 237, and an insulatinglayer 245. - The
wall plate 214 comprises a curved rectangular plate having a curvature such that the assembly of a plurality ofupper wall plates 214 forms a continuous hollow circular cylindrical enclosure. Alternatively, thewall plate 214 may comprise a planar rectangular plate or other form of plate such that the assembly of a plurality ofupper wall plates 214 forms a continuous circumferential enclosures, such as, for example, a hollow polygonal cylindrical enclosure. - Stiffeners 215 are fixed to the
wall plate 214 to provide structural support, as well as, provide elements that can be used for the positioning and orientation of thewall panel 212 during assembly and disassembly of thetank 10. The stiffeners 215 generally comprise atop stiffener 216,vertical stiffeners 218, abottom stiffener 220, and liftinglug stiffeners 224. Thetop stiffener 216 comprises an elongate “L” shaped beam fixed to thewall plate 214 near its top edge and running parallel thereto from one end to the other end of thewall plate 214. Thevertical stiffeners 218 comprise elongate rectangular plates fixed at one or more locations along the length of thewall plate 214 and running from the bottom to the top of thewall plate 214. Thebottom stiffener 220 comprises elongate rectangular tube fixed to thewall plate 214 at its bottom edge and running parallel thereto from one end to the other end of thewall plate 214. Liftinglug stiffeners 224 comprises rectangular plates fixed to thevertical stiffeners 218 andtop stiffener 216 where an aperture is provided through the liftinglug stiffener 224 and thevertical stiffener 218 ortop stiffener 216. The apertures serve as attachment points for hooks or other devices for the positioning and orientation of theupper wall panel 212 during assembly and disassembly of thetank 10. Alternatively, the stiffeners 215 may comprise more or less vertical, horizontal or other stiffeners for providing structural support, as well as, elements that can be used for the positioning and orientation ofupper wall panels 212 during assembly and disassembly of thetank 10. -
Female connectors 225 generally comprise afemale backbone 226, female insideplates 228, femaleoutside plates 230, and lockingbar gussets female backbone 226 comprises a generally rectangular plate fixed to one longitudinal end of thewall plate 214 running from the bottom to the top of thewall plate 214. Thefemale backbone 226 has a thickness selected to permit themale connectors 236 to be received by thefemale connectors 225. Alternatively, thewall plate 214 may serve as thefemale backbone 226. The female insideplates 228 comprise generally rectangular plates that are fixed to the inner surface of thefemale backbone 226 spaced along the length of thefemale backbone 226, and extend away from thewall plate 214 in a direction parallel to the length thereof Similarly, the female outsideplates 230 comprise generally rectangular plates that are fixed to the outer surface of thefemale backbone 226 spaced along the length of thefemale backbone 226, and extend away from thewall plate 214 in a direction parallel to the length thereof. Each female outsideplate 230 is positioned on the outside surface of thefemale backbone 226 so as to oppose and pair with a corresponding female insideplate 228 fixed to the inside surface of thefemale backbone 226. In addition, each femaleoutside plate 230 and paired female insideplate 228 comprise a set ofapertures 229, 231 in alignment with one another that are configured to receive a joint pin 300 (as further described below). Eachfemale connector 225 also comprises lockingbar gussets plate 230 shouldering one of theapertures 231 in vertical alignment with one another. The lockingbar gussets apertures 241 that are aligned withapertures 241 in adjacent lockingbar gussets bar 320. As further described below, theaperture 241 of lockingbar gusset 234 comprises an open-ended aperture that extends to the top edge of thegusset 234 such that thehandle 324 of the lockingbar 320 can pass through theaperture 241 as thebar 322 of the lockingbar 320 is inserted through theapertures 241 of the lockingbar gussets plate 228, corresponding female outsideplate 230, the portion of thefemale backbone 226 therebetween, and lockingbar gussets female connector 225. -
Male connectors 236 comprise generally rectangular plates that are fixed to the longitudinal end of thewall plate 214 opposite to the longitudinal end to which thefemale connectors 225 are fixed, and extending away from thewall plate 214 in a direction parallel to the length thereofMale connectors 236 are spaced along the length of the end of thewall plate 214 such that for eachfemale connector 225 fixed to the opposite end of thewall plate 214 there is a correspondingmale connector 236 in vertical alignment therewith. Eachmale connector 236 also comprises a set ofapertures 237 configured to be in alignment withapertures 229, 231 of a correspondingfemale connector 225 of an adjacentupper wall panel 212 when received thereby. In this manner, when themale connectors 236 of oneupper wall panel 212 are received by thefemale connectors 225 of anotherupper wall panel 212, theapertures 229, 231 of eachfemale connector 225 and theapertures 237 of each receivedmale connector 236 will be in alignment such that they are capable of receiving ajoint pin 300 therethrough. - Stacking
components 237 facilitate the stacking ofupper wall panels 212 upon one another during transportation or storage. In addition, the stackingcomponents 237 function to protect the insulatinglayer 245 of theupper wall panels 245 from damage that may be otherwise cause by adjacent stackedupper wall panels 212. Stackingcomponents 237 generally comprise stack upgussets 238 fixed near the longitudinal ends of thetop stiffener 216 and extending in a generally perpendicular direction outwardly from the outer surface of thewall plate 214, and stack upstand offs 240 fixed near the longitudinal ends of thebottom stiffener 220 and extending in a generally perpendicular direction outwardly from the outer surface of thewall plate 214. In the alternative, other stacking components suitable for facilitating the stacking ofupper wall panels 212 may be employed. - Clamp mounts 222 comprise generally “I” shaped mounting brackets fixed to the outer surface of the
wall plate 214 for mountingclamp assemblies 360. As further described below, theclamp assemblies 360 are mounted to the clamp mounts 222 and clamped to theliner 50 to couple theliner 50 to thewall assembly 20. Alternatively,other clamp mount 222 configurations suitable for mounting aclamp assembly 360 may be used. - An insulating
layer 245 is coupled to the outside surface of thewall plate 214. The insulatinglayer 245 may be comprised of suitable spray foam applied to the outer surface of thewall plate 214. Alternatively, the insulatinglayer 245 may be coupled to the inner surface of thewall plate 214. In the further alternative, the insulatinglayer 245 may comprise insulating panels or other insulating materials coupled to the outer and/or inner surface of thewall plate 214. - Referring to
FIGS. 5 and 6 , eachlower wall panel 252 generally comprises awall plate 254, stiffeners 253, guideplates 266,female connectors 267,male connectors 282, and stackingcomponents 283. - The
wall plate 254 comprises a curved rectangular plate having a curvature such that the assembly of a plurality oflower wall plates 254 forms a continuous hollow circular cylindrical enclosure. Alternatively, thewall plate 254 may comprise a planar rectangular plate or other form of plate such that the assembly of a plurality oflower wall plates 254 forms a continuous circumferential enclosures, such as, for example, a hollow polygonal cylindrical enclosure. -
Stiffeners 267 are fixed to thewall plate 254 to provide structural support, as well as, provide elements that can be used for the positioning and orientation of thewall panel 252 during assembly and disassembly of thetank 10. Thestiffeners 267 generally comprise atop stiffener 256,vertical stiffeners 258, abottom stiffener 260, liftinglug stiffeners 262, and liftinglug plates 264. Thetop stiffener 256 comprises an elongate rectangular tube fixed to thewall plate 254 an offset distance below its top edge and running from one end to the other end of thewall plate 254. Thevertical stiffeners 258 comprise elongate rectangular plates fixed at one or more locations along the length of thewall plate 254 and running from the bottom to the top of thewall plate 254. Thebottom stiffener 260 comprises an elongate “L” shaped beam fixed to thewall plate 254 near its bottom edge and running parallel thereto from one end to the other end of thewall plate 214. Liftinglug stiffeners 262 comprise rectangular plates fixed to thevertical stiffeners 258 where an aperture is provided through the liftinglug stiffener 224 and thevertical stiffener 218. Liftinglug plates 264 comprise tabs fixed to and extending from thetop stiffener 256 and having an aperture therethrough. The apertures in the liftinglug stiffeners 262,vertical stiffeners 258, and liftinglug plates 264 serve as attachment points for hooks or other devices for the positioning and orientation of thelower wall panel 252 during assembly and disassembly of thetank 10. Alternatively, thestiffeners 267 may comprise more or less vertical, horizontal or other stiffeners for providing structural support, as well as, elements that can be used for the positioning and orientation of thelower wall panel 252 during assembly and disassembly of thetank 10. -
Female connectors 267 generally comprise afemale backbone 268, female insideplates 270, femaleoutside plates 272,horizontal guide plates 276, and lockingbar gussets female backbone 268 comprises a generally rectangular plate fixed to one longitudinal end of thewall plate 254 running from the bottom to the top of thewall plate 254. Thefemale backbone 268 has a thickness selected to permit themale connectors 282 to be received by thefemale connectors 267. Alternatively, thewall plate 254 may serve as thefemale backbone 268. The female insideplates 270 comprise generally rectangular plates that are fixed to the inner surface of thefemale backbone 268 spaced along the length of thefemale backbone 268, and extend away from thewall plate 254 in a direction parallel to the length thereof. Similarly, the female outsideplates 272 comprise generally rectangular plates that are fixed to the outer surface of thefemale backbone 268 spaced along the length of thefemale backbone 268, and extend away from thewall plate 254 in a direction parallel to the length thereof. Each female outsideplate 272 is positioned on the outside surface of thefemale backbone 268 so as to oppose and pair with a corresponding female insideplate 270 fixed to the inside surface of thefemale backbone 268. In addition, each femaleoutside plate 272 and paired female insideplate 270 comprise a set ofapertures 271, 273 in alignment with one another that are configured to receive a joint pin 300 (as further described below). Eachfemale connector 267 also comprises lockingbar gussets plate 272 shouldering one of theapertures 273 in vertical alignment with one another. The lockingbar gussets apertures 287 that are aligned withapertures 287 in adjacent lockingbar gussets bar 320. As further described below, theaperture 287 of lockingbar gusset 280 comprises an open-ended aperture that extends to the top edge of thegusset 280 such that thehandle 324 of the lockingbar 320 can pass through theaperture 287 as thebar 322 of the lockingbar 320 is inserted through theapertures 287 of the lockingbar gussets female connectors 267 also comprisehorizontal guide plates 276 fixed to and spanning the bottom of the female insideplate 270 and femaleoutside plate 272 of each top and bottomfemale connector 267. Thehorizontal guide plates 276 function to align and guide themale connectors 282 of thewall panel 252 being received by thefemale connectors 267. For the purpose of this disclosure, each female insideplate 270, corresponding female outsideplate 272, the portion of thefemale backbone 268 therebetween, the lockingbar gussets female connector 267. -
Male connectors 282 comprise generally rectangular plates that are fixed to the longitudinal end of thewall plate 254 opposite to the longitudinal end to which thefemale connectors 267 are fixed, and extending away from thewall plate 254 in a direction parallel to the length thereof.Male connectors 282 are spaced along the length of the end of thewall plate 254 such that for eachfemale connector 267 fixed to the opposite end of thewall plate 254 there is a correspondingmale connector 282 in vertical alignment therewith. Eachmale connector 282 also comprises a set ofapertures 283 configured to be in alignment withapertures 271, 273 of a correspondingfemale connector 267 of an adjacentupper wall panel 252 when received thereby. In this manner, when themale connectors 282 of onelower wall panel 252 are received by thefemale connectors 267 of anotherlower wall panel 252, theapertures 271, 273 of eachfemale connector 267 and theapertures 283 of each receivedmale connector 282 will be in alignment such that they are capable of receiving ajoint pin 300 therethrough. -
Guide plates 266 comprise tabs fixed to and extending from thetop stiffener 256 spaced along the length of thetop stiffener 256. Theguide plates 266,top stiffener 256 and portion of thewall plate 254 extending above thetop stiffener 256, define a seat configured to receive and support the base of anupper wall panel 212 therebetween. In this manner, the bottom of theupper wall sub-assembly 210 is coupled to the top of thelower wall sub-assembly 250 through a tongue and groove assembly. In the alternative, theupper wall sub-assembly 210 may be coupled to thelower wall sub-assembly 250 using other suitable coupling mechanisms. - Stacking
components 283 facilitate the stacking oflower wall panels 252 upon one another during transportation or storage. In addition, the stackingcomponents 283 function to protect the insulatinglayer 295 of thelower wall panels 252 from damage that may be otherwise cause by adjacent stackedupper wall panels 252. Stackingcomponents 283 generally comprise stack upgussets 284 fixed near the longitudinal ends of thebottom stiffener 260 and extending in a generally perpendicular direction outwardly from the outer surface of thewall plate 254, and stack upstand offs 286 fixed near the longitudinal ends of thetop stiffener 256 and extending in a generally perpendicular direction outwardly from the outer surface of thewall plate 254. In the alternative, other stacking components suitable for facilitating the stacking oflower wall panels 252 may be employed. - An insulating
layer 295 is coupled to the outside surface of thewall plate 254. The insulatinglayer 295 may be comprised of suitable spray foam applied to the outer surface of thewall plate 254. Alternatively, the insulatinglayer 295 may be coupled to the inner surface of thewall plate 254. In the further alternative, the insulatinglayer 295 may comprise insulating panels or other insulating materials coupled to the outer and/or inner surface of thewall plate 254. - Referring to
FIG. 7 ,joint pins 300 generally comprise apin prong 302 and pin handle 314. Thepin prong 302 comprises spacedfingers 306 extending from abase 304. Thebase 304 comprises atop surface 308 spanning betweenadjacent fingers 306 and abottom surface 310 opposite thetop surface 308. Thefingers 306 are sized to be received by and extend through (a)apertures 229, 231 of afemale connector 225 andapertures 237 of amale connector 236 ofupper wall panel 212 when received by thefemale connector 225, and (b)apertures 271, 273 of afemale connector 267 andapertures 283 of amale connector 282 oflower wall panel 252 when received by thefemale connector 267. In addition, thefingers 306 comprise bevelled tips to assist in positioning thefingers 306 intoapertures bottom surface 310 of thebase 304 of thepin prong 302 defining a void 316 between thepin handle 314 andbottom surface 310. Alternatively, thejoint pin 300 may comprise any number offingers 306. - Referring to
FIG. 8 , lockingbars 320 generally comprise abar 322 and ahandle 324. Thebar 322 comprises a cylindrical rod sized to be received by and extend through (a) apertures 241 of lockingbar gussets female connector 225 ofupper wall panel 212 and (b)apertures 287 of lockingbar gussets female connector 267 oflower wall panel 252. Thehandle 324 comprises a cylindrical rod fixed to thebar 322 and extending in a generally perpendicular direction therefrom. Thehandle 324 has a thickness sized to fit between adjacent lockingbar gussets - Referring to
FIG. 9 , during the assembly of theupper wall sub-assembly 210 andlower wall sub-assembly 250,adjacent wall panels male connectors female connectors apertures fingers 306 of ajoint pin 300 are then inserted through theapertures top surface 308 of thebase 304 of thejoint pin 300 contacts the outer surface of the female outsideplate female connector bar 322 of the lockingbar 320 is inserted into and slid through theapertures bar gussets bottom surface 310 of thebase 304 of thepin prong 302 of thejoint pin 300 and thehandle 314 of thejoint pin 300. In the same motion, thehandle 324 of the lockingbar 320 is positioned to extend upwards such that it can be slid through theaperture bar gusset handle 324 of the lockingbar 320 has been slid through theaperture bar gusset handle 324 is rotated so that it extends downwards and rests between the lockingbar gusset bar gusset bar 320 prevents thejoint pin 300 from being withdrawn from themale connector female connector bar 320 is prevented from further translational motion without first rotating thehandle 324 of the lockingbar 320 so that it extends upwards and can translate through the lockingbar gusset adjacent wall panels upper wall sub-assembly 210 andlower wall sub-assembly 250 provides a strong and secure coupling between adjacent wall panels, 212, 252 capable of resisting the high forces typically exerted by fluids contained in thetank 10. - Referring again to
FIG. 2 , wall braces 340 generally comprise supporting plates configured to extended between and couple to thevertical stiffeners adjacent wall panels tank 10. The wall braces 340 function to restrict relative motion between verticallyadjacent wall panels tank 10. Alternatively, other forms of wall braces 340 that are suitable to restrict relative motion between verticallyadjacent wall panels tank 10 can be utilized. -
Clamp assembly 360 generally comprises aclamp bar 362,clamp 364 andanti-vibration mount 366. Theclamp bar 362 comprises a tube to which theclamp 364 is fixed to the outer surface and the anti-vibration mounts 366 are fixed to the inner surface. Theclamp 364 is configured to clamped to theliner 50 to couple theliner 50 to thewall assembly 20. Theclamp assembly 360 is configured to mount to theclamp mount 222 ofupper wall panel 212. - Floor Assembly
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FIG. 10 , thefloor assembly 40 functions to insulate fluids contained in thetank 10 from the ground and direct the fluids to the location within thetank 10 where a suction pipe is located for withdrawing the fluid from the tank. Thefloor assembly 40 generally comprises a plurality ofmodular floor panels 402 and an insulatinglayer 404. Thefloor panels 402 are configured to substantially cover the entire surface area of the ground captured within the interior circumferential boundary of thelower wall sub-assembly 250. Thepanels 402 are manufactured from overlapping plywood sheets that are glued and screwed together. The plywood sheets are cut into elongate generally rectangular strips that are configured to extend across a strip of the ground within the interior of thelower wall sub-assembly 250. The floor panel(s) 402 crossing the centre of the ground within the interior of thelower wall sub-assembly 250 will have the longest length, spanning the diameter of the interior of thelower wall sub-assembly 250, followed by successively shorterlength floor panels 402 the further afloor panel 402 is located from the centre of the interior of thelower wall sub-assembly 250. The ends of thefloor panels 402 are shaped to substantially conform to the shape of the interior circumferential boundary of thelower wall sub-assembly 250. Alternatively, thepanels 402 may comprise a plurality of rectangular panels for positioning within the interior portion of thefloor assembly 30 and plurality of shaped panels configured to generally conform to the shape of the interior circumferential boundary of the assembledlower wall sub-assembly 250 for positioning adjacent to the boundary. In the further alternative, thefloor panels 402 may be manufactured from fibreglass, composite fibreglass or any other suitable material. In he further alternative thefloor panels 402 may be coupled to one another by Velcro or any other suitable attachment mechanism. - An insulating
layer 404 is fixed to the top of thefloor panels 402. The insulatinglayer 404 comprises a plurality of insulating foam panels that are positioned on top of thefloor panels 402 such that the elevation of the insulation at the boundary of the interior of thelower wall sub-assembly 250 is higher than the elevation of the insulation at the centre of the interior of thelower wall sub-assembly 250. In this manner, the gradient of thefloor assembly 40 will tend to drain fluid within theliner 50 contained by thetank 10 towards the centre of the interior of thelower wall sub-assembly 250 where a suction pipe for withdrawing the fluid from thetank 10 will be located. Further, the gradient of thefloor assembly 40 permits thetank 10 to be assembled on surfaces that are not level since fluid the gradient of thefloor assembly 40 will compensate for imperfections in the level of the surface and direct the fluid to the location of the suction pipe. Alternatively, where it is desired to locate the suction pipe at another location within the interior of thelower wall sub-assembly 250, the insulatinglayer 404 can be configured on top of thefloor panels 402 such that the gradient of the floor assembly 400 directs the fluid contained in thetank 10 to be directed to that location. - An insulating
layer 404 may be fixed to everyfloor panel 402 or only to a subset offloor panels 402 as is required to provide a desired gradient of thefloor assembly 40. For example, in some embodiments, thefloor panels 402 in closest proximity to the intended location of the suction pipe have aninsulating layer 404 fixed to thefloor panels 402 in order to provide an area of minimum elevation that the fluid in thetank 10 will be directed to by the gradient of thefloor assembly 40. In addition, a channel may be cut into the insulatinglayer 404 to receive the suction pipe near the boundary of the interior of thelower wall sub-assembly 250 and direct the suction pipe to a desired location within the interior of thelower wall sub-assembly 250. Alternatively, the insulatinglayer 404 may be manufactured from other suitable insulating materials. - Roof Assembly
- Referring to
FIGS. 11A to 11C , theroof assembly 30 functions to cover the top of thetank 10 and thereby prevent wildlife from entering thetank 10 and trap heat within thetank 10. Theroof assembly 30 generally comprises roof segments 502, afastening assembly 508, a liftingassembly 512, adrainage assembly 514, and asupport pole assembly 516. - Roof segments 502 comprise two
roof halves top portion skirt upper wall sub-assembly 200 and the skirt 506 extends down a portion of the exterior surface of theupper wall sub-assembly 200. Optionally, the skirt 506 of theroof assembly 30 may be coupled to thewall assembly 20 by way of a tether or other suitable coupling. - The roof segments 502 are manufactured from a flexible insulating material, such as, for example, vinyl treated with a water proof coating, nylon, plastics or any other suitable material. Alternatively, the roof segments 502 can be manufactured from other suitable materials that can prevent wildlife from entering the
tank 10 and trap heat within thetank 10. - The roof segments 502 are divided into two halves in order to facilitate the transportation and assembly of the
roof assembly 30. The roof segments 502 are coupled to one another along theirinterior edges 508 by way of thefastening assembly 510. Thefastening assembly 510 comprises Velcro straps and safety buckles that are fixed to the roof segments 502 about the length of theirinterior edges 508. Alternatively, thefastening assembly 510 may comprise other suitable fastening components capable of fastening the roof segments 502 to one another. - The lifting
assembly 512 comprises lifting loops fixed to the top portion 504 of the roof segments 502 about the length of theinterior edge 508 of the roof segments 502. The liftingassembly 512 provides a point of attachment that can be coupled to by a hook or other suitable device to position of the roof segments 502 on top of theupper wall sub-assembly 200 and in relative position to one another to facilitate the fastening of thefastening assembly 510. In the alternative, the liftingassembly 512 may comprise other suitable lifting components. - The
support pole assembly 516 comprises a pole mounted on top of theliner 50 about the centre of thefloor assembly 40 and extending vertically therefrom above the top of thewall assembly 20. Thesupport pole assembly 516 functions to support a portion of the weight of theroof assembly 30 and to direct rain water, snow and other fluids forming on top of theroof assembly 30 to thedrainage assembly 514. Thesupport pole assembly 516 may optionally comprise a base positioned on top of theliner 50 and configured to receive the bottom of the pole. The base may comprise a water tank or other suitable base structure. Alternatively, thesupport pole assembly 516 may comprises a plurality of poles mounted at desired locations about interior of thetank 10. - The
drainage assembly 514 functions to drain rain water, snow and other fluids forming on top of theroof assembly 30 into thetank 10. Thedrainage assembly 514 comprises a plurality of drain apertures through the roof segments 502 located at low points on the roof segments 502 that form due to the natural sag of the roof segments 502 between thesupport pole assembly 516 and the top of thewall assembly 20. Thedrainage assembly 514 also comprises a mesh layer over each aperture to prevent wildlife from entering thetank 10 therethrough. - Liner
- Referring to
FIGS. 1A and 1B , theliner 50 comprises a flexible polyurethane container housed within the interior of thewall assembly 20 and draped over the sides of thewall assembly 20 and coupled thereto byclamp assemblies 360. Theliner 50 functions to provide a water proof container for receiving fluid within thetank 10. - Assembly Process
- Referring to
FIG. 12 , one embodiment of amethod 600 of assembling thetank 10 is provided. Inblock 602, the components of thetank 10 are transported to a site where thetank 10 is to be assembled, typically by one or more semi-trailer trucks. Inblock 604, the components of thetank 10 are offloaded to desired location on the site, typically by a picker truck. - In
block 606, a firstlower wall panel 252 is located to a desired position and orientation, typically by a picker truck. The firstlower wall panel 252 is supported in an upright position by a temporary support assembly, typically comprising removable support beams. Inblock 608, the nextlower wall panel 252 is positioned and oriented next to the firstlower wall panel 252 such that themale connectors 282 of either the firstlower wall panel 252 or nextlower wall panel 252 is received by thefemale connectors 267 of the other of the firstlower wall panel 252 or nextlower wall panel 252 in alignment therewith. Inblock 610, thejoint pin 300 is inserted through the alignedfemale connectors 267 andmale connectors 282, and locking bar 400 is inserted to secure thejoint pin 300, in the manner described above. Inblock 612, if thelower wall sub-assembly 250 is completed, themethod 600 proceeds to block 614, otherwise, blocks 608 to 612 are repeated for the nextlower wall panel 252. - In
block 614, a firstupper wall panel 212 is located to a desired position and orientation on top of thelower wall sub-assembly 250, typically by a picker truck. As described above, the bottom of the firstupper wall panel 212 is received by the seat defined by theguide plates 266,top stiffener 256 and portion of thewall plate 254 extending above thetop stiffener 256 of thelower wall panel 252 for which the firstupper wall panel 212 is positioned on top of. The firstupper wall panel 212 is positioned with respect to its supportinglower wall panel 252 such that thevertical stiffeners upper wall panel 212 and supportinglower wall panel 252 are in horizontal alignment. The firstlower wall panel 212 is supported in an upright position by a temporary support assembly, typically comprising removable support beams. Inblock 616, the nextupper wall panel 212 is positioned and oriented next to the firstupper wall panel 212 such that themale connectors 236 of either the firstupper wall panel 212 or nextupper wall panel 212 is received by thefemale connectors 225 of the other of the firstlower wall panel 212 or nextlower wall panel 212 in alignment therewith. In addition, similar to the firstupper wall panel 212, the nextupper wall panel 212 is positioned in the seat provide by a supportinglower wall panel 252. Similar to the firstupper wall panel 212, the nextupper wall panel 212 is positioned with respect to its supportinglower wall panel 252 such that thevertical stiffeners upper wall panel 212 and supportinglower wall panel 252 are in horizontal alignment. - In
block 618, thejoint pin 300 is inserted through the alignedfemale connectors 225 andmale connectors 236, and locking bar 400 is inserted to secure thejoint pin 300, in the manner described above. Inblock 620, if theupper wall sub-assembly 210 is completed, themethod 600 proceeds to block 622, otherwise, blocks 616 to 620 are repeated for the nextupper wall panel 212. - In
block 622, the wall braces 340 are attached to selectedvertical stiffeners lower wall panel 252 andupper wall panels 212. Inblock 624,clamp assemblies 260 are coupled to clampmounts 222 ofupper wall panels 212. - In
block 626, thefloor panels 402 are set out on the ground within the interior circumferential boundary of thelower wall sub-assembly 250 in their designated locations. Inblock 628, the insulatinglayer 404 is fixed to the top of thefloor panels 402 such that the elevation of the insulation at the boundary of the interior of thelower wall sub-assembly 250 is higher than the elevation of the insulation at the centre of the interior of thelower wall sub-assembly 250. - In
block 630, the liner is positioned inside of thewall assembly 20, draped over the upper edges of thewall assembly 20 and coupled to clampassemblies 260. Inblock 632, the suction pipe for withdrawing fluid from thetank 10 and the inlet and outlet pipes used for heating fluid contained in thetank 10 are inserted into the interior of theliner 50 within thewall assembly 20. - In
block 634, thesupport pole assembly 516 is mounted on top of theliner 50 about the centre of thefloor assembly 40 and extending vertically therefrom above the top of thewall assembly 20. Inblock 636, the roof segments 502 are laid out on the ground and are coupled together by thefastening assembly 508. Inblock 638, the assembled roof segments 502 are positioned on top of thewall assembly 20 andsupport pole assembly 516 such that the skirt 506 of theroof assembly 30 extends down a portion of the exterior of thewall assembly 20, typically through the use of a picker truck. In 40, optionally, the skirt 506 may be coupled to thewall assembly 20 by way of tethers or other suitable coupling devices. - After the completion of
method 600, the tank may be filled with fluid and used in operation. - While particular embodiments of the present invention has been described in the foregoing, it is to be understood that other embodiments are possible within the scope of the invention and are intended to be included herein. It will be clear to any person skilled in the art that modifications of and adjustments to this invention, not shown, are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention as demonstrated through the exemplary embodiment. The invention is therefore to be considered limited solely by the scope of the appended claims.
Claims (20)
1. A fluid storage tank assembly comprising:
a wall assembly circumscribing an interior chamber of the tank assembly and providing a thermal insulating layer, the wall assembly comprising two or more wall sub-assemblies removably stacked on top of each other, each wall sub-assembly comprising a plurality of removably interconnected wall panels circumscribing a portion of the interior chamber, the wall assembly configured to house a liner for containing a fluid;
a floor assembly bounding a bottom portion of the interior chamber and providing a thermal insulating layer; and
a roof assembly bounding a top portion of the interior chamber and providing a thermal insulating layer.
2. The tank assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the floor assembly comprises a surface gradient operable to direct fluids contained in the tank assembly to a desired location on the floor assembly.
3. The tank assembly as claimed claim 2 , wherein the floor assembly comprises: a plurality of floor panels; and an insulating layer fixed to the floor panels and shaped to provide the surface gradient.
4. The tank assembly as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the plurality of floor panels comprise an arrangement of parallel substantially rectangular panels configured to bound the bottom of the interior of the wall assembly, each panel extending across the interior of the wall assembly and having ends shaped to substantially conform with the interior boundary of the wall assembly.
5. The tank assembly as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the plurality of floor panels comprise an arrangement of substantially rectangular panels configured to bound the bottom of the interior of the wall assembly, and wherein panels located adjacent to the interior boundary of the wall assembly shaped to substantially conform with the interior boundary of the wall assembly.
6. The tank assembly as claimed in claim 3 , wherein a portion of the floor panels near the desired location on the floor assembly does not comprise a thermal insulating layer.
7. The tank assembly as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the insulating layer comprises a channel therein, the channel configured to receive a suction pipe near the boundary of the interior of the wall assembly and direct the suction pipe to the desired location on the floor assembly.
8. The tank assembly as claimed in claim 3 , wherein each floor panel is removably coupled to adjacent floor panels.
9. The tank assembly a claimed in claim 1 , wherein each wall panel further comprise an insulating layer fixed thereto.
10. The tank assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each wall panel comprises a plurality of male connectors at one end and a plurality of female connectors at an opposite end, the male connectors configured to be received by and removably coupled to the female connectors of an adjacent wall panel in a wall sub-assembly, the female connectors configured to received by and removably coupled to the male connectors of an adjacent wall panel in the wall sub-assembly.
11. The tank assembly as claimed in claim 10 , wherein:
the wall assembly further comprises a plurality of joint pins and locking bars;
each male connector comprises one or more apertures configured to receive a joint pin therethrough;
each female connector comprises one or more apertures configured to receive a joint pin therethrough, each female connector further comprises a plurality of gussets extending from an exterior surface of the female connector and shouldering one of the apertures therein, each gussets comprising an aperture configured to receive a locking bar therethrough;
the apertures of the male connectors and female connectors configured to be in alignment with one another to receive a joint pin therethrough when the male connectors are received by the female connectors; and
each locking bar is operable to be received by the apertures of the gussets of a female connector and interact with a joint pin received by a female connector and a male connector received by the female connector to resist the withdrawal of the joint pin therefrom.
12. The tank assembly as claimed in claims 1 , wherein each wall sub-assembly is removably coupled to an adjacent stacked wall sub-assembly by a cooperating tongue and groove assembly.
13. The tank assembly as claimed in claim 12 , wherein:
the wall panel of at least one of the removably coupled wall sub-assemblies comprises a bottom stiffener fixed to the wall panel at its bottom edge and running parallel thereto, the bottom stiffener and the portion of wall panel near its bottom edge defining the tongue of the tongue and groove assembly; and
the wall panel of at least the other of the removably coupled wall sub-assemblies comprises a top stiffener fixed to the wall panel an offset distance below its top edge and running parallel thereto and a guide plate fixed to the top stiffener and extending vertically therefrom, the top stiffener, the guide plate and the portion of the wall panel within the offset distance defining the groove of the tongue and groove assembly.
14. The tank assembly as claimed in claims 1 , wherein the roof assembly further comprises a plurality of flexible roof segments and a fastening assembly, the fastening assembly operable to couple adjacent roof segments to one another.
15. The tank assembly as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the roof assembly further comprises a support pole assembly comprising one or more poles extending from the bottom of the tank assembly above the top of the wall assembly; the support pole assembly at least partially supporting the roof segments.
16. The tank assembly as claimed in claim 15 , wherein the roof assembly further comprises a drainage assembly comprising a plurality of apertures through the roof segments located at low points on the roof segment formed by a natural sag of the roof segments between the support pole assembly and the top of the wall assembly.
17. The tank assembly as claimed in claim 14 , wherein each roof segment comprises a top portion and a skirt portion, the top portion configured to substantially cover the top of the wall assembly, and the skirt portion configured to extend down a portion of the exterior surface of the wall assembly.
18. The tank assembly as claimed in claim 17 , wherein the skirt portion of each roof segment is removably coupled to the wall assembly.
19. The tank assembly as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the roof assembly further comprises a lifting assembly fixed to the roof segments providing a point of attachment for positioning and orienting the roof segments.
20. The tank assembly as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the drainage assembly further comprises a mesh layer over each aperture in the roof segments.
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