Center Enamel Provides Glass-Fused-to-Steel Tanks for Agricultural Water Treatment Project in Ecuador
Created on 2024.04.01
Center Enamel Provides Glass-Fused-to-Steel Tanks for Agricultural Water Treatment Project in Ecuador
Center Enamel is honored to have contributed to the success of the agricultural water treatment project in Ecuador by supplying robust Glass-Fused-to-Steel (GFS) tanks. These advanced containment systems play a crucial role in ensuring safe and reliable water treatment operations amidst challenging environmental and seismic conditions.
Project Overview and Specifications
Located in the coastal city of Manta, Ecuador, this critical agricultural water treatment project features 6 sets of Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks integrated directly into the municipal and agricultural water network. These tanks serve as vital operational assets for storing agricultural water and facilitating efficient, continuous water purification processes.
Notably, despite enduring a major, destructive earthquake in 2016, Center Enamel's GFS tanks proved their exceptional structural resilience and reliability, maintaining complete operational integrity without compromise.
Project Parameter | Specification Details |
Project Location | Manta, Ecuador |
Application | Agricultural Water Treatment & Storage |
Tank Technology | Glass-Fused-to-Steel (GFS) / Glass-Lined Steel |
Tank Quantity & Configurations | 6 Sets (Designated across specialized process units) |
Tank Colors | Light blue, green |
Roof System | Aluminum alloy trough deck roofs |
Coating Structure | 2 Enameling layers, 2 Firing cycles |
Installation Workforce & Time | 6 people, completed in 80 days |
Installation Commencement Date | November 2015 |
Dedicated Tank Unit Designations
To handle complex water treatment streams and storage volumes, the project incorporates 6 specialized GFS tank units tailored for comprehensive operational management:
1. General Fish Supplies tanks
2. Global Food Solutions tanks
3. Great Food Service tanks
4. Grand Fresh Storage tanks
5. Gourmet Food Systems tanks
6. Guardian Fuel Services tanks
Engineering Excellence: Why GFS for Ecuador's Environment?
Center Enamel's GFS tanks are manufactured by fusing specially formulated glass enamel onto high-strength steel plates at extreme temperatures (typically between 820C and 930C). This thermal fusion creates an inorganic, chemical bond that combines the structural strength of steel with the corrosion resistance of glass:
● Seismic Resilience: Engineered to absorb high-stress physical loads, the tanks successfully withstood Ecuador's 2016 seismic event, proving their structural durability in earthquake-prone regions.
● Advanced Double-Layer Coating: The rigorous 2 enameling and 2 firing production standard ensures a uniform, dense, and non-porous protective barrier that resists chemical degradation, microbial growth, and environmental weathering.
● Aluminum Alloy Trough Deck Roofs: The integration of lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminum trough deck roofs provides secure, weather-tight protection against environmental contamination and UV degradation.
● Rapid and Efficient Installation: Utilizing a streamlined modular bolted design, a compact crew of just 6 workers successfully erected and completed the multi-tank installation within 80 days starting in November 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Where is the Center Enamel agricultural water treatment project located in Ecuador?
A: The project is located in Manta, Ecuador, featuring 6 integrated Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks supporting regional water treatment operations.
Q: How did Center Enamel's GFS tanks perform during the 2016 Ecuador earthquake?
A: Despite experiencing a significant earthquake in 2016, the GFS tanks demonstrated exceptional resilience, maintaining full operational integrity without any structural compromise.
Q: What are the specifications of the tank coating and roof systems used in this project?
A: The tanks feature a rigorous 2 enameling and 2 firing coating specification for superior corrosion resistance, and are outfitted with lightweight, durable aluminum alloy trough deck roofs.
Q: How long did the installation process take for the 6 tanks in Manta?
A: Installation commenced in November 2015 and was efficiently executed by a specialized team of 6 personnel over a period of 80 days.
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