AD Systems set to benefit from new high yield tank system
05/02/2013 BCI Process
With current UK market conditions now favouring anaerobic digestion plants for sustainable power, BCI Process has brought the most advanced and efficient German design of tank system to the UK, one that is designed specifically for anaerobic digester installation.As any UK operator will attest, traditional panel built slurry tanks are notorious for corroding, springing leaks and in some cases simply failing - creating at best a constant headache of maintenance, and at worst an environmental incident. Concrete tanks are no better as they tend to suffer other issues such as poor heating control, liner perforation, crumbling and awkward pipework interfaces.
Available now in the UK is an innovative tank system that employs a stainless steel inner surface and galvanised steel exterior. Using a patented design and construction method the tanks are actually manufactured on-site. Using this method creates a smooth uniform corrosion free inner surface and a continuous external ridge that provides the structural rigidity to allow for a 48m diameter tank to be erected without the need for any additional external support, seals, panels or bolts.
Andy Shedden European Sales & Marketing Manager at BCI Process is responsible for introducing the system to the mainstream UK market, "We have been installing food and waste grade pipework, vessels and tanks for over 30 years and the first time we saw one of these containers being erected over in Germany we just knew we had to supply it in the UK. The tanks are fast to put-up and light-years ahead of some traditional panel designs in terms of integrity and longevity."
"The feed-in electricity tariffs available across Europe and the UK are really driving the sales of these tanks, because they perform faultlessly for decades no matter what you put in them. Being pressure sealed they are suitable for slurry and also gas handling, so perfect for an anaerobic digester."
Many farms, utility companies and consortiums are looking at the problems right now and we have received an awful lot of interest, so much so that we are moving to purpose built new premises just to cope with demand and have put all our install teams through the training, working closely with the manufacturer Lipp Systems to ensure we can meet demand.
Over 3,000 Lipp tanks have been installed worldwide as far apart as Japan and Central America, the majority are farming related applications with a large number of European installations forming part of anaerobic digestion plants for local renewable power generation. The Lipp tanking system is now available with full technical support from specialist BCI Process.
For further information, please contact Andrew Shedden:
BCI Process, Brewchem House, Steeton Grove, Steeton, Keighley, West Yorks. BD20 6TT Tel: +44 (0) 1535 657585 Fax: +44 (0) 1535 657 588 Email: andrew.shedden@bciprocess.com Web: www.bciprocess.com
Print this articleShare article:
Process and Control Today are not responsible for the content of submitted or externally produced articles and images. Click here to email us about any errors or omissions contained within this article.