LPG Rail Car Tanks

High-Quality Industrial Tanks for Reliable Storage

Built in accordance with Association of Rail Road (AAR) standards in addition to ASME Section I and Section VIII (Div. I and Div. II) standards.

Trenergy has successfully completed a high capacity production line with 18 work cells, 80 workers capable of producing 1 32,000 gallon (10’ diameter X 52’ long) crude oil tank car tank every 8 hours.

CNC plate rolling station with custom material handling fixtures for uniform, consistent forming at a high pace
2 bed Submerged arc welding station with automatic seam tracking & operator monitoring via camera feed
Custom designed hydraulic manipulator bed for quick and accurate circ seam fit up

Trenergy can build tanks that transport or store Crude Oil, LNG, Propane and a variety of other liquids and chemicals using materials ranging from mild steel to stainless and a variety of nickel alloys.

Use Cases & Applications:

Trenergy builds tanks that transport or store crude oil, LNG, propane, and a variety of other liquids and chemicals. These tanks are ideal for chemical processing plants, water treatment facilities, and food and beverage industries.

Technical Specifications:

• Material: Stainless Steel, Mild Steel, Nickel Alloys
• Thickness: From 3/8” to 8”
• Diameter: From 18” ID to sizes so large they can only be shipped by water
• Temperature Range: -40°C/°F to 540°C / 300°F

Key Considerations in Tank Fabrication

Tank cars are essential for transporting various materials, including crude oil and ethanol. The Association of American Railroads (AAR) emphasizes the critical role railroads play in moving energy resources and other essential commodities. Given the importance of tank cars in the supply chain, their fabrication process is quite interesting.

The fabrication of tanks involves several critical steps and considerations. These include:

Material Handling and Forming: Rolling steel plates into cylindrical shells requires careful handling and precise equipment.
Welding Procedures: Welding is a crucial aspect of tank fabrication, with both longitudinal and circumferential seams needing strong, reliable welds.
Fitting and Alignment: Proper fitting and alignment of tank components are essential for structural integrity.
Quality Control and Inspection: Throughout the fabrication process, quality control measures are necessary to identify and address defects. Non-destructive examination (NDE) is used to check for weld quality and identify issues such as slag inclusions or lack of penetration.
Safety: When crude oil is classified as a hazardous material, the freight rail industry continuously updates its hazmat operations to ensure its safe transportation. To further enhance safety, railroads advocate for robust tank car standards, supporting federal regulations that mandate higher-grade steel, enhanced thermal protection, improved valves and fittings, and thicker tanks.

With Stress Relieving and NDE personnel certified to perform UT, RT, MT, testing, leak testing and hardness testing, Trenergy is ready to tackle any tank or project you may have. Give us a call today to see what we can do for you.

LPG Rail Car Tanks

Technical Specifications:

Key Considerations in Tank Fabrication

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