Problems with the steam heating coil in horizontal tanks
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Horizontal tanks are usually heated using low-pressure steam coils. Is stainless steel usually used for oil pollution tanks? Additionally, how is the distance between the coiled tube and the bottom of the tank determined? Thank you!
It depends on whether the oily waste you’re talking about is highly corrosive, and whether there are strict requirements for preventing water contamination in the oily waste you need to handle. If not, the price of stainless steel remains very high. Under normal circumstances, carbon steel pipes perform well as long as the welds are properly treated. The distance from the coiled tube to the bottom of the tank should generally take into account the space needed for removing impurities and for welding operations; 30–50 centimeters is a suitable range.