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October Emailer

First Time Tanks on the Move

In 2003, New Brunswick Power, located in Coleson Cove south west of Saint John, worked with Greatario Engineered Storage Systems, from Innerkip Ontario to come up with an environmentally friendly solution to hold their waste water.

The tanks that were built are an integral part of a treatment system which was designed to process wastewater from both the power house and the flue gas desulphurization plant of an Orimulsion-fired generating station. Each tank was required to possess a corrosion resistant layer on the interior surface.Also, the agitated tanks were fitted with internal baffles and top mounted mixers. The tanks were then interconnected with platform walkways, pipe support and steel agitator platforms. With the new process, they are now able to stabilize the water to allow for a safe release into the environment. Greatario designed and installed the complete tank and walkway package.

The amount of storage needed was 1800 m. So, four tanks at 28' dia. x 28' high were designed and erected by Greatario at a nearby warehouse, and then transported by tractor and float to the site. This is the first time Greatario has ever built off site, and then transported the bolted tank to its location. This decision was made, so that we could avoid weather issues while building in March, and so that crews could work around the clock to complete the job faster.

 June Emailer

Thames Centre expands water capacity

The Municipality of Thames Centre had a requirement for increased water storage capacity to meet the peak need during the summer months. The solution was a glass-fused-to-steel water storage system designed and built by Greatario Engineered Storage Systems, Innerkip Ontario.

The two tanks have a holding capacity of 2,500 cu/m each which more than tripled the Municipalitys previous storage volume.

Jarrod Craven, Superintendent - Environmental Services says "The existing system meant that we were tight on water supply when peak demand occurred. Now, instead of a couple of hours of reserve, we have a couple of days. The tanks are designed with glass-fused-to-steel baffles inside to provide the required chlorine control time. The tanks were built in record time and the work was very professional. The results have certainly met our expectations. The system operates exactly as Greatario people said it would"

The glass-fused-to-steel storage tanks from Greatario Engineered Storage Systems are manufactured with a silica glass coating that is impermeable to liquids and vapours. The result is a tank that resists undercutting caused by corrosion, has impact and abrasion resistance and maintains its colour through all weather conditions.

Greatario Engineered Storage Systems have been designing and building storage structures for both wet and dry materials for 20 years. The success of the many completed projects speaks volumes for the sound engineering and solid construction that goes into every Greatario built project. As well, Greatario stands behind their product with the best in after completion service.

March Emailer

Niagara Falls Builds Waste Water Tank

When the city of Niagara Falls, Ontario had a need for a waste water control facility, they turned to Greatario Engineered Storage Systems to provide both the design and the custom built holding tank. The function of the wastewater tank is to provide storage for biosolids. The tank, which measures 14.6 m diameter x 8.5 m high has a holding capacity of 1074 cubic metres of wastewater, containing a high percentage of suspended solids. This wastewater is stored for three to four days in the structure before it is trickled into the final step in the removal process.

Chris Mroczek of Hydromantis, the consulting engineering firm on the project says,

"We worked with Greatario on this project in part because of the past success with their structures on previous projects. They design and build a great product and we look forward to having this system function well."

The glass fused to steel storage tanks from Greatario Engineered Storage Systems are manufactured with a silica glass coating that is impermeable to liquids. The result is a tank that resists undercutting caused by corrosion, has impact and abrasion resistance and maintains its colour through all weather conditions.

Greatario Engineered Storage Systems have been designing and building storage structures for both wet and dry materials for almost 20 years. The success of the many completed projects speaks volumes for the sound engineering and solid construction that goes into every Greatario built project. And, Greatario stand behind their product with the best in after market service.

Contact Greatario Engineered Storage Systems to discuss your municipal and industrial storage needs.