Can 30% methanol storage tanks be made of carbon steel?
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Dear all: Can a methanol storage tank with a 30% concentration be manufactured using carbon steel material, with 0.1% hydrogen peroxide also present? The storage tank has a capacity of about 200 cubic meters. If that’s not possible, can storage tanks be made of carbon steel and then coated with an anti-corrosion layer? Thank you!
Can a methanol storage tank with a 30% content be manufactured from carbon steel material, even when it also contains 0.1% hydrogen peroxide? No! Formic acid corrosion can occur easily. If that’s the case, is it possible to use carbon steel for the storage tanks and then apply anti-corrosion measures? It can generally be done.
2# Mindfulness: If the temperature requirement is 60°C, can a carbon steel cylinder be used with an anti-corrosion material lining? Is the plan feasible? Because ordinary carbon steel is around 130 K, while stainless steel is 300 K. Thank you!
Your tank isn’t very large; it’s advisable to use stainless steel or carbon steel, with anti-corrosion treatment being a practical option. In terms of cost, the latter option is slightly cheaper. I specialize in anti-corrosion work in this area.