Center Enamel Provides Glass-Fused-to-Steel Tanks for Brazil Drinking Water Project
Created on 2024.10.17
Center Enamel Provides Glass-Fused-to-Steel Tanks for Brazil Drinking Water Project
Center Enamel successfully completed a pivotal Brazil Drinking Water Project in September 2022, significantly enhancing municipal potable water storage and distribution capabilities in the region. This project underscores Center Enamel's dedication to providing innovative, hygienic, and highly durable containment solutions that address community water supply challenges under diverse climatic conditions.
Project Overview and Technical Specifications
Located in Brazil, this municipal water infrastructure initiative required a robust, corrosion-resistant, and certified safe storage solution to maintain a secure supply of clean drinking water. Center Enamel supplied a precision-engineered Glass-Fused-to-Steel (GFS) tank paired with an advanced aluminum geodesic dome roof:
● Project Location: Brazil
● Application Area: Drinking Water Storage (Potable Water)
● Completion Time: September 2022
● Operation Status: Construction completed and fully operational
● Tank Dimensions: 15.29m x 4.8m (H), 1 Tank
● Tank Cover: Aluminum Geodesic Dome Roof
● Total Tank Volume: 880m3
● Material Technology: Glass-Fused-to-Steel, certified to international drinking water standards (such as NSF/ANSI 61 and AWWA D103-09), ensuring zero contamination, superior hygiene, and long-term durability.
Advanced Engineering for Potable Water Security
Potable water storage demands strict adherence to public health standards, corrosion prevention, and structural resilience. Center Enamel's GFS technology combined with aluminum geodesic dome roofs delivers unmatched performance:
● Certified Potable Water Safety: High-temperature fusing (820C to 930C) of porcelain enamel glass onto high-strength structural steel creates an inert, non-porous interior surface that prevents bacterial growth and chemical leaching.
● Corrosion-Resistant Aluminum Roof: The integrated aluminum geodesic dome roof provides superior weather resistance, UV reflection, self-supporting structural integrity, and protection against airborne contaminants without requiring internal support columns.
● Rapid Modular Erection: Prefabricated bolted panels allow efficient on-site installation, reducing construction time and labor costs while maintaining strict quality control.
Potable Water Storage Tank Technologies
Evaluation Parameter | Center Enamel Glass-Fused-to-Steel (GFS) Tanks | Cast-in-Place Concrete Reservoirs | Traditional Welded Carbon Steel Tanks |
Water Hygiene & Safety | Inert glass surface prevents bacterial growth, biofilm formation, and chemical leaching | Prone to interior concrete micro-cracking, water absorption, and algae growth | Requires continuous food-grade epoxy linings that degrade and flake over time |
Installation Speed & Rigging | Rapid modular bolted assembly completed efficiently on-site | Extremely slow civil construction requiring lengthy formwork, pouring, and curing | Slow field construction requiring complex manual welding and field coatings |
Maintenance Requirements | Minimal; smooth glass surface is easy to clean and requires no repainting | Moderate; requires periodic crack sealing and interior waterproofing | High; requires recurring abrasive blasting and interior coating renewals |
About Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co., Ltd. (Center Enamel)
Established in 2008, Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co., Ltd. (Center Enamel) is Asia's leading manufacturer of modular bolted storage tanks and environmental containment systems. Operating from advanced manufacturing facilities, the company specializes in comprehensive R&D, engineering design, precision manufacturing, and global installation services.
Center Enamel's core product portfolio includes Glass-Fused-to-Steel (GFS) tanks, Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) tanks, stainless steel tanks, galvanized steel tanks, and aluminum geodesic dome roofs. Adhering strictly to international quality benchmarks such as ISO 9001, ISO 28765, AWWA D103-09, NSF/ANSI 61, and EN 1090, Center Enamel has successfully delivered thousands of high-performance storage systems across more than 100 countries worldwide, supporting municipal drinking water, wastewater, and industrial projects.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What was the scope of Center Enamel's contribution to the Brazil Drinking Water Project?
A: Center Enamel supplied one high-performance Glass-Fused-to-Steel tank measuring 15.29m x 4.8m (H) equipped with an aluminum geodesic dome roof, delivering a total volume of 880m3.
Q: When was the Brazil Drinking Water Project completed?
A: The project was successfully completed in September 2022, and the facility is fully operational and supplying clean water to the region.
Q: Why are Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks recommended for potable water storage?
A: GFS tanks combine the high structural strength of steel with an inorganic glass coating that is non-porous, corrosion-resistant, and certified for drinking water safety (NSF/ANSI 61), ensuring clean and safe water storage for over 30 years.
Q: What are the benefits of the aluminum geodesic dome roof used in this project?
A: The aluminum geodesic dome roof offers exceptional corrosion resistance, lightweight structural strength, self-supporting design without internal columns, and effective protection against rainwater and biological contamination.
Q: What international quality standards do Center Enamel's drinking water tanks meet?
A: Center Enamel manufactures its bolted tanks in strict compliance with globally recognized benchmarks, including AWWA D103-09, ISO 28765, NSF/ANSI 61, and ISO 9001.
Q: How does modular bolted construction benefit municipal water projects?
A: Modular bolted construction allows standardized factory manufacturing, eliminates hazardous on-site welding, and accelerates installation schedules, enabling municipal projects to become operational faster.
Discuss your upcoming municipal drinking water or potable water storage project with Center Enamel's engineering team today. Request a Technical Quotation / Submit Project Specifications to review customized tank volumes, aluminum roof options, and verified global case studies.
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