COMPLETE STORAGE TANK

COATING PROTECTION

Hempel offers a range of coating solutions

for the COMPLETE protection of storage tanks:
Tank linings for the storage of crude oil, bio-fuels, chemicals, water,
petroleum products and vegetable oils.
Exterior tank coating systems, tailor-made to customers needs.
Coating systems for efficient storage tank maintenance.

TyPES Of STORAGE TANKS

A tank coating serves two purposes namely protecting
your cargo as well as your tank. We offer various tailored
solutions depending on the type of cargo to be stored as well
as the environment in which the tank will be located.

Water tanks
Water storage is very important in a world where potable water has become a scarce resource. Larger tanks made
from steel or concrete will need to be protected on all interior surfaces with special certified coatings in order to
ensure the potable water quality.
Crude oil tanks
Typically crude oil tanks are large. We find them close to where the oil is explored and in connection with refineries.
When stored, crude oil has a tendency to separate in two phases, of which the water phase collects at the bottom.
Such water phase is corrosive and, therefore, it is vital to coat this part of the tank with a suitable lining.
fuel tanks
Fuel tanks represent the highest number of tanks as they hold all the gasoline, fuels and oils needed to run the motors
of the world. The major fuel tank farms are located at the refineries and in industrial or coastal areas with a developed
infrastructure for shipping and land transportation. Smaller fuel tank farms are found in almost all airports, seaports
and urban areas around the world. Like crude oil tanks, most petroleum fuel tanks are just coated on the interior bottom
surfaces only.

Chemical tanks
The number of liquid chemicals to be stored is ever increasing. Hempel tailors the specifications to the tank operators
requirements based on proven coatings and linings.
Bio-fuels
Bio-fuels covers a large number of different liquids derived from organic matter or biomass. Bio-fuels have been known
and available since the first motors were invented in the 19th century. Today bio-fuels are world-wide trading commodities
as they are used as substitutes for petroleum fuel products. Of the many types of bio-fuels available bio-ethanol and
bio-diesel are the main products today. Both bio-ethanol and bio-diesel are widely used as a blend with petroleum fuels
and in some areas of the world they are used as a pure fuel for automobiles and machinery. Hempel has a proven coating
assortment available for bio-fuel tanks.

Tank linings
Name

Typical Use

Product
Features

HEMPADUR 35900

As an interior lining in tanks, pipelines etc. for crude oil,

water and produced water up to 93C

High-build
Solvent-free
Excellent adhesion
Resistance to high temperatures
Specially developed for Oil&Gas segment

HEMPADUR 35760

As a tank lining for new and old storage tanks

containing oils, fuels, bio fuels and a wide range of
chemicals.
It can be used in conjunction with fibre glass to form
a resilient reinforced tank lining.

High-build
Solvent-free
Excellent chemical resistance
Excellent durability

Resistance

High temperature
resistance

Crude oil
Water
Produced Water
Bio fuels

Up to 93C

Oils
Fuels
Bio fuels
Wide range of chemicals

In water (no temperature gradient):

Up to 45C
For crude oil with up to 5% water
phase: up to 60C

VOC
Content

22g/l

35g/l

Color
Shades

Certificates
and Approvals

20320/Cream

NORSOK M-501 rev. 6,

systems 7A, 7B, 7C, 3C, 3E, 3D
ARAMCO APCS-2E
IMO PSPC (COT Test)
Shell
Chevron

20320/Cream*

British defence standard 80-97

annex GEI 1541
SEA France
Transport and Storage of Oil, Gas, Fuel (Air
BP)

HEMPADUR 35560

As a lining in potable water tanks and pipelines.

High-build
Solvent-free
Excellent resistance to fresh water

Potable water

Up to 45C (no temperature

gradient)

0g/l

50900/Red
20320/Cream
10500/Light Grey

Water Research Centre (WRAS)

according to BS 6920 (up to 35oC)
NFS-61 (Drinking Water Systems
Components) by NFS International
Norwegian Health Authorities
NORSOK M-501 rev. 6, system 3A,
prequalified to systems 7A and 7B
Tested according ANSI/AWWA C210-07 for
internal use in pipelines for potable water
services

HEMPELS VINYL ESTER GF 35910

As a lining in immersed environments where superior

resistance to chemical attack is required. It is also a
good choice for aggressive atmospheric and spillage
conditions.

Reinforced with glass flakes

High-build
Superior resistance to chemicals

Most chemical
environments
with pH range 0 to 13
demineralised water
solvents

Up to 95C in sea water

356g/l

11630/Off-white

ARAMCO APCS

HEMPADUR 85671

As an interior lining in tanks, pipelines etc. for hot

water, brine, crude oil, etc.
For coating of potable water tanks.
As a primer coat in specific painting systems.

Good resistance at high temperatures

Good adhesion

Hot water
Brine
Crude oil
Potable water

In water (maximum gradient 15C):

up to 90C

316g/l

11150* / Light grey*

Danish Welding Institute-Section 175.300 U.S.

FDA
Newcastle Occupational Health & Hygiene
IMO FTP Code Part 5, Test for Surface
Flammability (IMO Res. A.653(16)) (China
Classification Society - CCS)
Transport and Storage of Oil, Gas, Fuel (Air BP)
Potable Water, Statens Institut for Folkehelse
Norway

HEMPADUR 15400

As a tank lining for fuels and gasoline

Excellent chemical resistance

Wide range of chemicals

In water (no temperature gradient):

up to 50C

463g/l

10000/White*

NORSOK M-501 system no. 3 Water

research Centre (WRAS) Folkehelseinstituttet
ARAMCO APCS 2A, 2B, 2C British Defence
standards 80-97 annex G EI 1541

HEMPELS GALVOSIL 15700

SPECIAL ZINC SILICATE SYSTEMS for

a wide range of fuels and chemicals and with
outstanding resistance against abrasion.

Self-curing
Excellent chemical resistance

Most chemical
environments
with pH range 6 to 9

For aqueous cargoes the maximum

temperature for storage is 45C.
Non-aqueous cargos - the maximum
temperature for storage is 90C.

434g/l

19840/Metal grey

NORSOK M-501 rev.4, system 3B

recommended for system 3G
ASTM A-490 Class B
FDA
*other shades according to assortment list

Examples of typical tank lining systems

A typical tank lining system for tanks containing petroleum and bio-fuels:

A reliable system with 5 15 years durability / corrosivity category C5-l according to ISO 12944

Coating system

DFT

Coating system

DFT

HEMPADUR 15590

50 m

HEMPADUR MASTIC 45880 / 4588W

90 m

HEMPADUR 35760

500 m

HEMPADUR MASTIC 45880 / 4588W

90 m

HEMPATHANE HS 55610

60 m

A typical tank lining system for K1, K2, K3, biofuel content, crude oil and water up to 93C:
Coating system

DFT

HEMPADUR 85671

50 m

HEMPADUR 35900

500 m

Benefits:
Improved works performance
Excellent corrosion protection
High chemical resistance
High visibility due to light colours & glossy surface
Long lifetime up to 20 years

A highly durable system with 15+ years durability / corrosivity category C5-l according to ISO 12944
Coating system

DFT

HEMPADUR MASTIC 45880 / 4588W

130 m

HEMPADUR MASTIC 45880 / 4588W

130 m

HEMPATHANE HS 55610

60 m

HEMPADUR MASTIC 45880 is a high build, high volume solids, epoxy paint, which forms a hard and tough
coating. It is suitable as a primer and intermediate coat in heavy duty systems where low VOC and high film build
are required.
The polyurethane topcoat, HEMPATHANE HS 55610, assures a long-lasting appearance with excellent gloss and
colour retention.

Tank Exterior Coatings

In addition to a wide range of tank linings, Hempel also offers proven coating systems for tank exteriors for all
corrosive environments, according to ISO 12944.
Benefits:
Surface tolerant coatings that provide good steel penetration
Possibility to apply in high DFT, which leads to higher efficiency and time saving during application
Winter grade versions that cure at low temperatures (down to -10C)
Environmentally friendly solutions, with low VOC
Hempel specialists can define a tailor-made system, depending on specific customer needs.

Storage tank maintenance

For maintenance, HEMPEL specialists can identify the most suitable protective system, based on the original
coating, scale of damage, corrosive environment and storage tank content.
In addition, we can support our customers in setting up repair coating work procedures so that the best possible
results can be achieved.
Benefits:
Proven systems for maintenance
Fibre technology for tank bottom repair
Cost-effective solutions
Short out of order time

Typical Tank Exterior Coating Systems

A cost efficient system with up to 5 years durability / corrosivity category C5-l according to ISO 12944
Coating system

DFT

HEMPADUR MASTIC 45880

190 m

HEMPATHANE HS 55610

60 m

Fibre technology in tank bottom repair

Adding fibres to different materials to boost both strength and flexibility is now a common practice in modern
industry. Hempel is one of the first manufacturers to apply and optimise this technology to protective epoxy coatings.
The use of fibres increases the tensile strength and flexibility compared with conventional epoxy coatings. It also
cuts down on the risk of cracks occurring in tank bottom coatings, and therefore minimises any subsequent
corrosion of the steel.

List of references
Here are a small selection of references for Hempels tank coatings. For more information please contact your local
Hempel office.
HEMPADUR 35900

HEMPADUR 15400

Project name

Owner

Country

Year

Subsegment

SONATRACH, ARZEW

STATOIL

Algeria

2013

Downstream-Tank and storage terminals

HEMPADUR 35760
Project name

Owner

Country

Year

Subsegment

OTT-er Phase 2

Oiltanking Terneuzen

The Netherlands

2013

Downstream-Tank and storage terminals

2 Gasoline Tanks (Tanks N.2 & N.3)

Erg Petroli

Italy

2011

Downstream-Tank and storage terminals

ATB Vitol Storage Tank Terminal

(841,000 cbm for fuel oil & distillate tanks)

ATT Tanjung Bin Sdn Bhd

Malaysia

2012

Downstream-Tank and storage terminals

Petrogal Expansion project - Tanks

Petrogal

Portugal

2011

Downstream-Refineries

Vitol Tanjung Bin

Vitol (ATB)

Singapore

2012

Downstream-Tank and storage terminals

HEMPADUR 35560
Project name

Owner

Country

Year

Subsegment

Egypt Potable Water Pipe Line

Egypt Government

Egypt

2011

Pipelines-Potable water pipelines

IBS Pipe Line

Algeria Goverment

Algeria

2011

Pipelines-Potable water pipelines

Rania Pipe Line

Iraq Government

Turkey

2010

Pipelines-Potable water pipelines

Project name

Owner

Country

Year

Subsegment

Parque de Neves - JET A1 tank

ENCO - Empresa Nacional

de Combustiveis e Oleos,
S.A.R.L.

Portugal

2010

Downstream-Tank and storage terminals

Petrogal Expansion project - Tanks

Petrogal

Portugal

2011

Downstream-Refineries

Sonangol - 2 Fuel tanks

Sonangol E.P.

Portugal

2010

Downstream-Tank and storage terminals

HEMPELS GALVOSIL 15700

Project name

Owner

Country

Year

Subsegment

Datteln Power Plant

EON

Germany

2012

Power Generation-Coal fired power plants

Gnyu Power Plant

EON

Hungary

2011

Power Generation-Gas fired power plants

Maasvlakte power plant

EON

The Netherlands

2012

Power Generation-Coal fired power plants

MIOS EDF EC Gdask

EDF EC Gdask

Poland

2013

Infrastructure-Infrastructure, others

Wilhelmshaven 8 STS

Eurogate, APMT

Germany

2011

Infrastructure-Cranes

Environmental concern

HEMPELS VINYL ESTER GF 35910

Project name

Owner

Country

Year

Subsegment

50 Zacns Tank Wagons - 62 Cbm For HCL Transport

GATX

Slovakia

2011

Rail new construction

Jubail Export Refinery Project - Package 6

(Tank Farm)

Saudi Aramco Total Refining

and Petrochemical Co.
(SATORP)

Saudi Arabia

2012

Downstream-Tank and storage terminals

Neste Oil Singapore NExBTL Plant (Tankage)

Neste Oil

Singapore

2009

Downstream-Petrochemical plants

HEMPADUR 85671
Project name

Owner

Country

Year

Subsegment

Boiler on 4th block in Kozienice power plant

unknown

Poland

2011

Power Generation-Boilers

epro fuel storages

epro

Czech Republic

2011

Downstream-Tank and storage terminals

Irsching 4 Power Plant

EON

Germany

2011

Power Generation-Gas fired power plants

Hempel supports the protection of the environment and is fully committed to adhere to the strict environmental
demands. We work actively to reduce the impact of our operations on human health and the environment, within
the limits of sound economics and currently available technologies.
Therefore, our range of coatings includes very low VOC products, which allow our customers to comply with the
most demanding environmental requirements.
Note:
The data, specifications and recommendations provided in this brochure are obtained from individual product data
sheets. This is a summary only, not complete information and is subject to change. Therefore, it is exclusively the
responsibility of the user to obtain accurate, complete and appropriate information in relation to any particular
intended use of these and other Hempel products. Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing, the products are
supplied and all technical assistance is provided subject to Hempels general terms and conditions of sale, delivery
and service. Product data are subject to change without notice, so you should continue to monitor the latest
version of the individual product data sheets.

EN 02/2014 EN

HEMPEL A/S
Lundtoftegrdsvej 91
DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby
Denmark
Tel. +45 45 93 38 00
Fax. +45 45 88 55 18
E-mail: hempel@hempel.com
www.hempel.com