Vertical storage tank construction technology and vertical storage tank

Through modular construction technology, the vertical storage tank is divided into top cover and tank bottom modules, which are prefabricated in the prefabrication plant and assembled on site. This solves the problem of long construction period of traditional storage tanks and realizes efficient and low-cost tank construction.

CN120646409APending Publication Date: 2025-09-16CHINA NUCLEAR IND 23 CONSTR
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Application Number
CN202511107797.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-08-08
Publication Date
2025-09-16

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Technical Problem

Traditional storage tank construction methods have a long construction period and require on-site hot work, which affects construction progress and feasibility.

Method used

Using modular construction technology, the vertical storage tank is divided into a top cover module and a tank bottom module, which are prefabricated in a prefabrication plant and assembled and welded on site, including the assembly of the top cover, top cover I-beam assembly, bottom plate, shell wall, shell wall steel ring, first container, second container and cooling pipe assembly.

Benefits of technology

It achieves mass production, shortens construction period, improves assembly accuracy and efficiency, reduces construction cost and time, and avoids the restrictions of on-site hot work.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of engineering construction, in particular to a vertical storage tank construction technology and a vertical storage tank. The vertical storage tank construction technology comprises the steps that according to the structure of a vertical storage tank, the vertical storage tank is divided into a top cover module and a tank bottom module; prefabricating a top cover module and a tank bottom module; and the top cover module and the tank bottom module are assembled and welded. According to the modular construction, all modules are prefabricated in a prefabrication factory, batch production can be achieved, and large-scale economy is achieved; the prefabricated part of modular construction is not limited by field conditions, manufacturing and assembling of a plurality of modules can be processed in parallel, so that the overall construction period is remarkably shortened, the compactness of the construction period is ensured, more professional equipment and technologies can be utilized when prefabrication is conducted in a controllable environment, and the assembling precision and the assembling efficiency are improved; compared with a traditional vertical storage tank construction process, the construction efficiency and the production cost are remarkably reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of engineering construction, in particular to a vertical storage tank construction process and a vertical storage tank. Background Art

[0002] Storage tanks, as essential equipment for storing liquids or gases, play a key role in numerous sectors, including energy and chemical engineering. Traditionally, tank construction is often done on-site, resulting in lengthy construction cycles. Furthermore, hot work, which requires a rigorous approval process and imposes certain safety requirements on the surrounding environment, significantly impacts the construction schedule and feasibility of the tanks. Summary of the Invention

[0003] (1) The problem to be solved by the present invention is that the existing storage tank construction method has the problem of long construction period.

[0004] (2) Technical solution In order to solve the above technical problems, an embodiment of the present invention provides a vertical storage tank construction process, wherein the vertical storage tank includes: a top cover, a top cover I-beam assembly, a bottom plate, a shell wall, a shell wall steel ring, a first container, a second container, a third container and a cooling pipe assembly; The top cover is connected to the top cover I-beam assembly, and the first container, the second container, and the cooling pipe assembly are all suspended below the top cover; the lower end of the shell wall is connected to the bottom plate, the shell wall steel ring is connected to the lower end of the outer side of the shell wall, the third container is connected to the inner side of the shell wall, and the upper end of the shell wall is connected to the top cover; The vertical storage tank construction process includes the following steps: According to the structure of the vertical storage tank, the vertical storage tank is divided into a top cover module and a tank bottom module; Prefabricating the top cover module and the tank bottom module; The top cover module and the tank bottom module are assembled and welded.

[0005] Furthermore, the top cover module includes: the top cover, the top cover I-rib assembly, the first container, the second container and the cooling pipe assembly.

[0006] Furthermore, the prefabricated roof module comprises the steps of: Cutting, blanking, welding and manufacturing the top cover according to the size of the top cover; Welding the top cover I-beam assembly according to the size of the top cover I-beam assembly; Welding the top cover and the top cover I-beam assembly; The first container, the second container and the cooling pipe assembly are mounted on the top cover.

[0007] Furthermore, the prefabricated roof module further comprises the steps of: A tank hole is welded to the top cover.

[0008] Furthermore, the tank bottom module includes: a bottom plate, a shell wall, a third container and a shell wall steel ring.

[0009] Furthermore, the prefabricated tank bottom module comprises the following steps: Cutting and blanking the base plate according to the size of the base plate to produce the base plate; The shell wall is manufactured by cutting, blanking, welding and so on according to the size of the shell wall; Welding the bottom plate and the shell wall; Cutting and welding the shell wall steel ring according to the size of the shell wall steel ring; Welding the shell wall steel ring to the shell wall; The third container is mounted on the shell wall.

[0010] Furthermore, before installing the first container, the second container and the cooling pipe assembly on the top cover, the following steps are further included: The first container and the second container are assembled and welded.

[0011] Furthermore, the third container is installed in front of the shell wall, further comprising the steps of: Assemble and weld the third container.

[0012] Furthermore, assembling and welding the top cover module and the tank bottom module includes the following steps: The roof module is lifted by the equipment, and the first container, the second container and the cooling pipe assembly are assembled into the shell wall.

[0013] Another embodiment of the present invention further provides a vertical storage tank, which is manufactured using the above-mentioned vertical storage tank construction process.

[0014] Beneficial effects of the present invention: The present invention provides a construction process for a vertical storage tank, comprising: a top cover, a top cover I-beam assembly, a bottom plate, a shell wall, a shell wall steel ring, a first container, a second container, a third container, and a cooling pipe assembly; wherein the top cover is connected to the top cover I-beam assembly, and the first container, the second container, and the cooling pipe assembly are all suspended below the top cover; the lower end of the shell wall is connected to the bottom plate, the shell wall steel ring is connected to the lower end of the outer side of the shell wall, the third container is connected to the inner side of the shell wall, and the upper end of the shell wall is connected to the top cover; The vertical storage tank construction process includes the following steps: According to the structure of the vertical storage tank, the vertical storage tank is divided into a top cover module and a tank bottom module; Prefabricating the top cover module and the tank bottom module; The top cover module and the tank bottom module are assembled and welded.

[0015] Modular construction can achieve mass production and economies of scale by prefabricating each module in a prefabrication plant. The prefabricated part of modular construction is not restricted by site conditions and can handle the manufacture and assembly of multiple modules in parallel, thereby significantly shortening the overall construction period and ensuring the compactness of the construction period. Prefabrication in a controlled environment can utilize more professional equipment and technology, improving assembly accuracy and efficiency. Compared with the traditional vertical storage tank construction process, construction efficiency and production costs are significantly reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the specific embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a top cover module provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of a tank bottom module provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the assembly of the top cover module and the tank bottom module.

[0018] Icons: 100-top cover module; 110-top cover; 120-top cover I-beam assembly; 130-first container; 140-second container; 150-cooling pipe assembly; 160-tank hole; 200-tank bottom module; 210-bottom plate; 220-shell wall; 230-third container; 240-shell wall steel ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0020] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the invention as claimed, but rather merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.

[0022] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer" and the like indicate positions or locations based on the positions shown in the accompanying drawings, or the positions or locations in which the inventive product is typically placed when in use. These terms are intended solely to facilitate the description of the present invention and to simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used solely to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "overhanging" do not necessarily imply that a component must be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but rather that it can be slightly tilted.

[0024] In the description of the present invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they may refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they may refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they may refer to internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a vertical storage tank construction process for building a vertical storage tank; the vertical storage tank can be used for storing solids or liquids, and the vertical storage tank includes: a top cover 110, a top cover I-beam assembly 120, a bottom plate 210, a shell wall 220, a shell wall steel ring 240, a first container 130, a second container 140, a third container 230 and a cooling pipe assembly 150; wherein the top cover I-beam assembly 120 is formed by welding a plurality of two crosses; the top cover 110 is a circular structure, and the top cover I-beam assembly 120 is welded to the upper surface of the top cover 110 to play a supporting and reinforcing role; the shell wall 220 is a cylindrical structure, and there is a bottom plate 210 at the lower end, and the bottom plate 210 is a circular flat head, and the bottom plate 210 is connected to the shell The lower end of the shell wall 220 is welded, and the top cover 110 is welded to the upper end of the shell wall 220, so that the top cover 110, the shell wall 220 and the bottom plate 210 together form a closed cavity; the shell wall steel ring 240 is annular in structure, which is mounted on the lower end of the outer side of the shell wall 220 and welded to the shell wall 220; the first container 130, the second container 140 and the cooling pipe assembly 150 are all suspended below the top cover 110, and the third container 230 is installed on the inner side of the shell wall 220; the first container 130, the second container 140, the third container 230 and the cooling pipe assembly 150 are all located in the closed cavity surrounded by the top cover 110, the shell wall 220 and the bottom plate 210, and the cooling pipe assembly 150 is distributed in an eight-part melon slice pattern.

[0027] The vertical storage tank construction process provided by the embodiment of the present invention includes the following steps: According to the structure of the vertical storage tank, the vertical storage tank is divided into a top cover module 100 and a tank bottom module 200; Prefabricated top cover module 100 and tank bottom module 200; The top cover module 100 and the tank bottom module 200 are assembled and welded.

[0028] The vertical storage tank construction process provided in this embodiment is as follows: before construction, the vertical storage tank is first modularly designed according to its structure, and the vertical storage tank is divided into a top cover module 100 and a tank bottom module 200; thereafter, the top cover module 100 and the tank bottom module 200 can be prefabricated separately in a prefabrication plant; finally, the prefabricated top cover module 100 and tank bottom module 200 are transported to a delivery site, and the top cover module 100 and the tank bottom module 200 are assembled and welded at the construction site.

[0029] The vertical storage tank construction process provided in this embodiment uses modular construction to prefabricate each module in a prefabrication plant, thereby enabling mass production and achieving economies of scale. The prefabricated portion of the modular construction is not restricted by site conditions and can handle the manufacture and assembly of multiple modules in parallel, thereby significantly shortening the overall construction period and ensuring the compactness of the construction period. Prefabrication in a controlled environment can utilize more professional equipment and technologies, thereby improving assembly accuracy and efficiency. Compared with traditional vertical storage tank construction processes, construction efficiency and production costs are significantly reduced.

[0030] In the vertical storage tank construction process provided by an embodiment of the present invention, since the top cover I-beam assembly 120 is welded to the upper surface of the top cover 110, and the first container 130, the second container 140 and the cooling pipe assembly 150 are suspended on the lower surface of the top cover 110, the top cover 110, the top cover I-beam assembly 120, the first container 130, the second container 140 and the cooling pipe assembly 150 are divided into a top cover module 100.

[0031] Furthermore, the vertical storage tank construction process provided by the embodiment of the present invention, wherein the prefabricated top cover module 100 comprises the following steps: The top cover 110 is manufactured by cutting, blanking, welding and so on according to the size of the top cover 110; The top cover I-beam assembly 120 is welded and manufactured according to the size of the top cover I-beam assembly 120; Welding the top cover 110 and the top cover I-beam assembly 120; The first container 130 , the second container 140 , and the cooling pipe assembly 150 are mounted on the top cover 110 .

[0032] In this embodiment, when prefabricating the top cover module 100, the circular top cover 110 is cut and blanked according to the size of the top cover 110; and a plurality of I-beams are cut and blanked according to the size of the top cover I-beam assembly 120, and each material is welded to form the top cover I-beam assembly 120; after the top cover 110 and the top cover I-beam assembly 120 are prefabricated, the top cover I-beam assembly 120 can be welded to the upper surface of the top cover 110; thereafter, the first container 130, the second container 140 and the cooling pipe assembly 150 are installed on the top cover 110.

[0033] Furthermore, the vertical storage tank construction process provided by the embodiment of the present invention further includes the following steps before installing the first container 130, the second container 140 and the cooling pipe assembly 150 on the top cover 110: The first container 130 and the second container 140 are assembled and welded.

[0034] In this embodiment, the above-mentioned first container 130 and second container 140 can be purchased finished products, or they can be assembled and welded at the prefabrication site. When the first container 130 and the second container 140 are assembled and welded at the prefabrication site, the first container 130 and the second container 140 need to be assembled and welded before the first container 130, the second container 140 and the cooling pipe assembly 150 are installed on the top cover 110. It should be noted that the top cover 110 can be cut, blanked and welded according to the size of the top cover 110, the top cover I-beam assembly 120 can be welded according to the size of the top cover, and the first container 130 and the second container 140 can be assembled and welded at the same time.

[0035] The vertical storage tank construction process provided by the embodiment of the present invention further includes welding the tank hole 160 on the top cover 110 in the step of prefabricating the top cover module 100 .

[0036] In the vertical storage tank construction process provided by the embodiment of the present invention, the bottom plate 210 is welded to the lower end of the shell wall 220, and the shell wall steel ring 240 is welded to the lower end of the outer side of the shell wall 220. At the same time, the third container 230 is installed in the shell wall 220 and connected to the inner side of the shell wall 220. Therefore, the bottom plate 210, the shell wall 220, the shell wall steel ring 240 and the third container 230 are converted into a tank bottom module 200.

[0037] Furthermore, the vertical storage tank construction process provided by the embodiment of the present invention, wherein the prefabricated tank bottom module 200 comprises the following steps: Cut and cut the base plate 210 according to its size to produce the base plate 210; The shell wall 220 is manufactured by cutting, blanking, welding and so on according to the size of the shell wall 220; Welding the bottom plate and the shell wall 220; The shell wall steel ring 240 is cut and welded according to the size of the shell wall steel ring 240; Welding the shell wall steel ring 240 to the shell wall 220; The third container 230 is mounted on the housing wall 220 .

[0038] In this embodiment, when prefabricating the tank bottom module 200, a circular bottom plate is cut according to the size of the bottom plate 210; and the shell wall 220 is cut according to the size of the shell wall 220, and rolled and welded to produce the shell wall 220; then, the shell wall 220 and the bottom plate 210 are welded; after the shell wall 220 and the bottom plate 210 are welded, the third container 230 is installed on the inner side of the shell wall 220, and the prepared shell wall steel ring 240 is welded to the lower end of the shell wall 220.

[0039] Furthermore, the vertical storage tank construction process provided by the embodiment of the present invention further includes the following steps before the third container 230 is installed on the shell wall 220: The third container 230 is assembled and welded.

[0040] In this embodiment, the above-mentioned third container 230 can be a purchased finished product, or it can be assembled and welded at the prefabrication site. When the third container 230 is assembled and welded at the prefabrication site, the third container 230 needs to be assembled and welded before the third container 230 is installed on the shell wall 220. It should be noted that cutting and blanking according to the size of the bottom plate 210 to produce the bottom plate 210, cutting and blanking according to the size of the shell wall 220 to produce the shell wall 220, cutting and blanking according to the size of the shell wall steel ring 240 and welding to produce the shell wall steel ring 240 and assembling and welding the third container 230 can be carried out simultaneously.

[0041] Another embodiment of the present invention further provides a vertical storage tank, which is manufactured using the above-mentioned vertical storage tank construction process.

[0042] In this embodiment, the vertical storage tank includes: a top cover 110, a top cover I-beam assembly 120, a bottom plate 210, a shell wall 220, a shell wall steel ring 240, a first container 130, a second container 140, a third container 230 and a cooling pipe assembly 150; wherein the top cover I-beam assembly 120 is formed by welding a plurality of two cross-sections; the top cover 110 is a circular structure, and the top cover I-beam assembly 120 is welded to the upper surface of the top cover 110 to play a supporting and reinforcing role; the shell wall 220 is a cylindrical structure, and there is a bottom plate 210 at the lower end, the bottom plate 210 is a circular flat head, the bottom plate 210 is welded to the lower end of the shell wall 220, and the top cover 110 and the shell wall 220 are welded. The upper end is welded, so that the top cover 110, the shell wall 220 and the bottom plate 210 together form a closed cavity; the shell wall steel ring 240 is annular in structure, which is mounted on the lower end of the outer side of the shell wall 220 and welded to the shell wall 220; the first container 130, the second container 140 and the cooling pipe assembly 150 are all suspended below the top cover 110, and the third container 230 is installed on the inner side of the shell wall 220; the first container 130, the second container 140, the third container 230 and the cooling pipe assembly 150 are all located in the closed cavity surrounded by the top cover 110, the shell wall 220 and the bottom plate 210, and the cooling pipe assembly 150 is distributed in an eight-part melon slice pattern.

[0043] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vertical storage tank construction process, characterized in that: The vertical storage tank comprises: a top cover (110), a top cover I-beam assembly (120), a bottom plate (210), a shell wall (220), a shell wall steel ring (240), a first container (130), a second container (140), a third container (230), and a cooling pipe assembly (150); The top cover (110) is connected to the top cover I-beam assembly (120), and the first container (130), the second container (140) and the cooling pipe assembly (150) are all suspended below the top cover (110); the lower end of the shell wall (220) is connected to the bottom plate (210), the shell wall steel ring (240) is connected to the lower end of the outer side of the shell wall (220), the third container (230) is connected to the inner side of the shell wall (220), and the upper end of the shell wall (220) is connected to the top cover (110); The vertical storage tank construction process includes the following steps: According to the structure of the vertical storage tank, the vertical storage tank is divided into a top cover module (100) and a tank bottom module (200); Prefabricating the top cover module (100) and the tank bottom module (200); The top cover module (100) and the tank bottom module (200) are assembled and welded.

2. The vertical storage tank construction process according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover module (100) comprises: the top cover (110), the top cover I-rib assembly (120), the first container (130), the second container (140), and the cooling pipe assembly (150).

3. The vertical storage tank construction process according to claim 2, characterized in that: The prefabricated roof module (100) comprises the following steps: Cutting, blanking, and welding to produce the top cover (110) according to the size of the top cover (110); Welding and manufacturing the top cover I-beam assembly (120) according to the size of the top cover I-beam assembly (120); Welding the top cover (110) and the top cover I-beam assembly (120); The first container (130), the second container (140) and the cooling pipe assembly (150) are mounted on the top cover (110).

4. The vertical storage tank construction process according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The prefabricated roof module (100) further comprises the steps of: A tank hole (160) is welded to the top cover (110).

5. The vertical storage tank construction process according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tank bottom module (200) comprises: a bottom plate (210), a shell wall (220), a third container (230), and a shell wall steel ring (240).

6. The vertical storage tank construction process according to claim 4, characterized in that: The prefabricated tank bottom module (200) comprises the following steps: Cutting and blanking the bottom plate (210) according to the size of the bottom plate (210) to produce the bottom plate (210); Cutting, blanking, and welding to produce the shell wall (220) according to the size of the shell wall (220); Welding the bottom plate and the shell wall (220); Cutting and welding the shell wall steel ring (240) according to the size of the shell wall steel ring (240); Welding the shell wall steel ring (240) to the shell wall (220); The third container (230) is mounted on the shell wall (220).

7. The vertical storage tank construction process according to claim 3, characterized in that: Before the first container (130), the second container (140) and the cooling pipe assembly (150) are mounted on the top cover (110), the steps of: The first container (130) and the second container (140) are assembled and welded.

8. The vertical storage tank construction process according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third container (230) is installed in front of the shell wall (220), further comprising the steps of: Assemble and weld the third container (230).

9. The vertical storage tank construction process according to claim 1, characterized in that: Assembling and welding the top cover module (100) and the tank bottom module (200) comprises the following steps: The top cover module (100) is lifted by the equipment, and the first container (130), the second container (140) and the cooling pipe assembly (150) are assembled into the shell wall (220).

10. A vertical storage tank, characterized in that: The vertical storage tank is manufactured using the vertical storage tank construction process according to any one of claims 1 to 9.