Storage Tanks & Silos
Integrated Storage Solutions for Oil, Gas & Industrial Applications
Storage tanks and silos play a critical role in oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, water, and industrial processing facilities by ensuring safe containment, operational continuity, and product quality preservation. Mechasol provides custom-engineered storage tank and silo solutions covering atmospheric, low-pressure, pressurized, and special-service applications.
All tanks and silos are designed and manufactured in accordance with API, ASME, AWWA, EN, AD2000, and PED/CE standards, ensuring compliance with international regulations and long-term operational safety.
Mechasol solutions are delivered as field-erected tanks, shop-fabricated units, modular assemblies, or EPC turnkey scopes, depending on project size, site conditions, and schedule requirements.
Atmospheric Storage Tanks
API 650 Field-Erected Storage Tanks
Mechasol designs and constructs API 650 atmospheric storage tanks for a wide range of liquid products requiring large-volume, low-pressure storage.
Typical Stored Media
Crude oil and petroleum fuels
Biodiesel and ethanol
Vegetable oils
Asphalt and bitumen
Brine water and process water
Drilling fluids and muds
Fertilizer solutions (UAN)
Design Features
Fixed roof or floating roof configurations
Carbon steel or stainless steel construction
Custom diameters and shell heights
Seismic and wind load design per site conditions
These tanks are commonly used in refineries, tank farms, terminals, and industrial plants where high capacity and long service life are required
Storage Tanks
AWWA D100 Water Storage Tanks
For municipal and industrial water storage applications, Mechasol provides AWWA D100 compliant steel water tanks.
Applications
Potable water storage
Fire water storage systems
Industrial process water
Utility and infrastructure projects
Fire water tanks can also be designed in compliance with FM Global requirements, ensuring compatibility with fire protection systems in oil & gas and industrial facilities.
Pressurized & Special-Service Storage Tanks
Spherical Storage Tanks
Spherical tanks represent one of the most efficient solutions for pressurized gas storage, particularly for LPG and similar products. Their geometry allows uniform stress distribution, enabling higher operating pressures with optimized material usage.
Key Characteristics
Typical capacities: 1,000 m³ to 5,000 m³
Optimized volume-to-cost ratio around 5,000 m³
Suitable for LPG, propane, butane, and similar pressurized products
Designed to ASME Section VIII, AD2000, and EN standards
Due to practical thickness limitations, higher storage capacities are achieved by interconnecting multiple spherical tanks into tank farms, ensuring scalability and operational flexibility
Storage Tanks
Asphalt Tanks & Oxidizers
Mechasol designs heated asphalt storage tanks and asphalt oxidizers for refinery and infrastructure applications.
Design Considerations
Internal or external heating coils
High-temperature insulation systems
Mixing and circulation arrangements
Venting systems designed for high-temperature service
These tanks are engineered to ensure uniform temperature distribution and product stability during long-term storage.
Clarifiers, Digesters & Industrial Process Tanks
For water and wastewater treatment plants, Mechasol supplies:
Clarifiers
Digesters
Sludge and chemical storage tanks
These tanks are designed to support biological, chemical, and physical treatment processes, commonly used in industrial water treatment, municipal infrastructure, and environmental projects.
Storage Tank Equipment & Accessories
Mechasol provides a complete range of storage tank equipment, engineered to enhance safety, operability, and environmental compliance.
Floating Roof Systems
Internal floating roofs (aluminum or steel)
Primary and secondary seals
Vapor loss minimization
Reduced emissions and product losses
Venting & Overpressure Protection
Pressure vacuum vents
Breather vents
Emergency vents
Emergency relief vents
These systems protect the tank against overpressure and vacuum conditions during filling, emptying, and thermal expansion.
Safety & Monitoring Accessories
Flame arresters
Gauge hatches
Tank liquid level indicators
Sight glasses
Roof drain systems
Floating suction units
Product & Environmental Protection
Oil skimmers
Swivel and pivot joints
Corrosion-resistant materials and coatings
All accessories are selected based on stored media, environmental conditions, and regulatory requirements
Storage Tanks
Silos for Bulk Material Storage
Mechasol designs and manufactures steel silos for bulk solids handling across industrial sectors.
Typical Applications
Cement and fly ash
Minerals and powders
Fertilizers and chemicals
Agricultural products
Silo Design Features
Vertical cylindrical construction
Flat or conical bottom configurations
Aeration systems and discharge aids
Explosion venting and dust control (where required)
Silos are engineered to ensure mass flow, structural stability, and safe discharge behavior, even under challenging material characteristics.
Engineering, Fabrication & EPC Capabilities
Mechasol provides full engineering and EPC services for storage tanks and silos, including:
Design calculations and drawings
Foundation and civil interface design
Coating and corrosion protection systems
Cathodic protection (where required)
On-site erection, hydrostatic testing, and commissioning
FAT, documentation, and operator training
Mechasol Advantage in Storage Solutions
Broad portfolio covering atmospheric, pressurized, and special-service tanks
Compliance with global standards (API, ASME, AWWA, EN, PED)
Custom engineering for project-specific requirements
High-quality fabrication and strict QA/QC processes
EPC, modular, and field-erected execution capabilities