Ribbed storage tanks made of metal

Details Ribbed storage tanks made of metal Ribbed storage tanks made of metal

1989-04-26

1992-03-17

Noland, Tom

Measuring and testing

With fluid pressure

Leakage

220445, 220466, G01M 300

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050957376

ABSTRACT:
A method of making a storage tank comprises forming a cylindrical-shaped tank from thin gauge metal and adding spaced support ribs. In a preferred embodiment, an outer wall comprises of a series of sections which are at least partially separated from the tank's walls between each set of support ribs is provided. Each outer wall section is bonded to side walls of the ribs at a distance of less than about 90% of the height of the support ribs such that the ribs protrude from the outer surface of the storage tank.

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