About M S Storage Tank 16 KL

16 KL Mild Steel (MS) Storage Tank Detailed Description

A 16 KL MS Storage Tank is a fabricated cylindrical storage vessel designed to store 16,000 liters (16 cubic meters) of liquid under atmospheric pressure. The tank is manufactured using high-quality mild steel plates conforming to IS 2062 Grade  and fabricated as per applicable design codes.

1. Design & Construction Details

• Capacity: 16,000 Liters.

• Type: Vertical / Horizontal Cylindrical Tank

• Design Pressure: Atmospheric

• Design Temperature: Ambient (up to 50C unless specified)

• Corrosion Allowance: 0.5 mm (as per service condition)

Typical Dimensions (Indicative Can Vary):

For Vertical Tank:

• Diameter: Approx.6.5 Feet

• Height (Shell): Approx. 18.27 Feet

(Exact dimensions depend on design requirements.)

2. Material Specification

• Shell & Bottom Plate: MS Plate (IS 2062)

• Roof Plate: MS Plate

• Structural Supports: MS Channels / Angles

• Fasteners: MS / High tensile bolts (if applicable)

3. Fabrication Process

• Plates cut using CNC / gas cutting.

• Shell formed by rolling machine.

• Welding by qualified welders using ARC & MIG process.

• Welding joints inspected visually and by DP test .

• Hydrostatic testing conducted before dispatch.

4. Standard Fittings & Accessories

• Inlet nozzle

• Outlet nozzle

• Drain nozzle

• Air vent

• Manhole (600-715 mm dia) with cover

• Level indicator provision

• Ladder (for vertical tank)

• Lifting lugs

5. Surface Preparation & Coating

External Surface:

• Surface cleaning by mechanical method / sand blasting (SA 2.5 optional)

• Two coat red oxide / zinc-rich primer

• Internal Surface:

• Epoxy coating (for water/chemical storage)

• Bitumen coating (for underground tank)

• As per liquid compatibility

6. Testing & Inspection

• Dimensional inspection

• Weld visual inspection

• Hydrostatic water test  mimium 2 hours

• Leakage test for nozzles

• Third-party inspection.

7. Approximate Weight (Indicative)

Depending on plate thickness :

• Approximate empty weight: 

(Exact weight depends on thickness and accessories.)

8. Applications

• Raw water storage

• Fire fighting water tank

• Process water tank

• Diesel storage

• Chemical storage (with suitable lining)

• Effluent collection tank