{"id":1326,"date":"2026-02-03T03:27:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T03:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shijievt.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1326"},"modified":"2026-04-23T05:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T05:25:08","slug":"vertical-spherical-storage-tanks-custom-design-source-manufacturer","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.shijievt.com\/fr\/produit\/vertical-spherical-storage-tanks-custom-design-source-manufacturer\/","title":{"rendered":"Vertical Spherical Storage Tanks"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Product Structure<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"5\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Spherical Shell Plates<\/b>: Precision-pressed &#8220;orange peel&#8221; or &#8220;soccer ball&#8221; patterned steel segments, double-groove welded to form a perfect sphere.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Equatorial Support Columns<\/b>: High-strength tubular steel legs attached at the sphere&#8217;s equator, designed to accommodate thermal expansion and contraction.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Internal Access Infrastructure<\/b>: Includes internal ladders and manways for inspection, often featuring a central pipe for instrument routing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Top &amp; Bottom Manways<\/b>: Heavy-duty, pressure-rated ports for maintenance and emergency access.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Fireproofing &amp; Insulation<\/b>: Columns are typically encased in fire-resistant materials, and the shell can be outfitted with polyurethane foam or perlite insulation for cryogenic service.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Safety Relief System<\/b>: Dual high-capacity pressure relief valves (PRVs) and vacuum breakers to prevent over-pressurization.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Product Advantages<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"8\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Optimal Stress Distribution<\/b>: The spherical shape eliminates &#8220;weak spots&#8221; or corners, allowing for thinner walls compared to cylindrical tanks at the same pressure rating.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Minimal Surface Area<\/b>: A sphere has the smallest surface-area-to-volume ratio, which significantly reduces the rate of heat gain from the environment (critical for refrigerated storage).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Space Efficiency<\/b>: Spheres provide massive storage volumes (up to 10,000m\u00b3 or more) while occupying a much smaller ground footprint than a battery of smaller horizontal tanks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Reduced Evaporation Loss<\/b>: The high-pressure design allows the product to remain in a liquid state at ambient temperatures, eliminating the need for constant boil-off gas (BOG) management.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Long-Term Structural Integrity<\/b>: Designed with a high safety factor against seismic activity and wind loads due to the aerodynamic shape and symmetrical support system.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Material &amp; Specifications<\/b><\/h3>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"11\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Specification<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Primary Materials<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,0\">High-tensile Carbon Steel (Q345R, ASME SA516 Gr.70) or Low-temp Alloy Steel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Design Codes<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1,0\">ASME Section VIII Div. 1\/2, GB\/T 12337, or API 620<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Manufacturing Method<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"11,3,1,0\">Factory-pressed segments \/ On-site professional welding<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">NDT Testing<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,0\">100% Radiographic (RT), Ultrasonic (UT), and Magnetic Particle (MT) testing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Volume Capacity<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,0\">50m\u00b3 to 10,000m\u00b3+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Technical Parameters<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"14\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Working Temperature Range<\/b>: -50\u00b0C to +50\u00b0C (Specialized cryogenic designs available for LNG\/Oxygen down to -196\u00b0C).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Design Pressure<\/b>: Typically ranging from 0.5 MPa to 3.0 MPa (up to 30 bar).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Corrosion Allowance<\/b>: 1.0 mm to 3.0 mm depending on the aggressiveness of the stored medium.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Application Scenarios<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"17\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">LPG &amp; 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