Issues regarding the design of acrylic storage tanks. Material selection and insulation measures for small storage tanks under 20 cubic meters
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This post was last edited by 475684908 on 2017-8-17 at 20:42. The capacity of the storage tank is within 20 cubic meters; material 304 is considered for use. To maintain the temperature of the acrylic at 15–30°C, there are currently two options for insulation measures: one involves installing internal coiled tubes without a mixing device, with circulation facilitated by a pump to promote heat exchange. Another approach is to install a heat exchanger externally for circulating heat exchange. Do any of you colleagues have experience in designing such equipment? Also, does a smaller volume of the storage tank result in a more moderate self-polymerization reaction of acrylic acid?
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The purpose of the external circulation is not only for heat exchange but also to prevent acrylic acid from remaining stationary in the pipelines for long periods, which could lead to the loss of effectiveness of the polymerization inhibitor and subsequent self-polymerization. A 20-cubic-meter tank isn’t very large; the internal coil together with the pump for circulation should be sufficient. For long-term storage of acrylic acid, it is better to design a nitrogen-oxygen mixed gas flow.