Vertical prefabricated steel tank: checklist of choice for the supplier
A vertical prefabricated steel tank is not just a large metal container, but a full—fledged engineering structure, the correct choice of which directly affects the safety of storage, the timing of the commissioning of the facility and the final cost of the project. For the supplier, such a tank is an area of increased responsibility: errors at the stage of choosing volumes, equipment or delivery dates almost always result in alterations on site, disruption of installation schedules and additional costs.
In recent years, prefabricated vertical tanks have been actively replacing classic welded solutions at water, petroleum products, fire reserves, and industrial fluids storage facilities. The vertical water tank is particularly in demand — the modular design with bolted connections and factory-ready elements allows you to shorten the production time, simplify delivery and assemble directly on site without complicated welding work. At the same time, such tanks are designed and manufactured within the framework of current standards, primarily the requirements of GOST 31385-2023 and GOST R 52910-2008, which regulate the parameters of vertical cylindrical steel tanks, their structures, materials and operating requirements.
However, there are no universal solutions here. The same 500 or 1000 m3 tank can be assembled with different internal and external protection, different equipment composition, roof type, foundation requirements and logistics. That is why, when choosing a collection tank, it is important to think not "according to the catalog", but through the prism of the tasks of a specific facility, operating conditions and regulatory requirements.
This article provides a practical checklist for the supplier: what to look for when choosing a vertical prefabricated steel tank, how to match the volume with actual storage conditions, what equipment to install immediately and what can be added later, and how to correctly estimate the timing of manufacture, delivery and installation without illusions and unpleasant surprises on the construction site.
How to fix the requirements in the TOR according to GOST 31385-2023: product, volume, modes, climate
The technical specification is a key document that directly affects the design of the tank, the correctness of calculations and the absence of "surprises" at the stage of manufacture and installation. GOST 31385-2023 explicitly states that the design of vertical cylindrical steel tanks must be carried out on the basis of the customer's technical specifications, and its composition and completeness are critical to ensure safe and long-term operation. It's not clear
