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GFS Bio Gas Tank

GFS BIO GAS DIGESTOR Tank

Glass-Fused Steel (GFS) tanks by Rostfrei Steels are perfectly suited for biogas plants. These tanks feature a premium glass enamel coating on both sides of the steel plates, combining the strength of steel with the corrosion resistance of glass. This ensures a long lifespan, minimal maintenance, and cost efficiency.

Biogas digesters are advanced systems engineered for the anaerobic digestion of organic waste, producing biogas and digestate. These systems are essential for sustainable waste management and renewable energy production, offering an eco-friendly solution to waste disposal challenges while contributing to energy independence. Biogas is a renewable energy source generated through the anaerobic digestion of organic matter in an oxygen-free environment. This process yields a gas primarily composed of methane (CH₄), carbon dioxide (CO₂), and hydrogen sulphide (H₂S). Biogas is produced in airtight tanks known as anaerobic digesters, which treat various organic materials, including agricultural waste, manure, municipal waste, plant matter, sewage, green waste, and food waste. The biogas produced can be utilized in a range of applications, such as:

  • Domestic cooking fuel
  • Liquefied transport fuel
  • Electricity generation for power grids
  • Production of bio-methane
BIO GAS DIGESTOR

Understanding a Biogas Plant

 

A biogas plant is an anaerobic digester designed to process biodegradable waste, such as farm waste, human waste, and crop residues. It operates in an environment devoid of light and oxygen, enabling anaerobic microorganisms to digest the biomass and produce biogas. This biogas, which consists of methane, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen sulphide, can be harnessed for various purposes, including electricity generation, gas-powered appliances, heating systems, steam boilers, and incinerators.

 

Key Processes of Digestion: The digestion process in biogas plants typically involves two temperature-dependent methods:


A. Mesophilic Digestion

  • Optimal Temperature: 30°C to 38°C
    (or ambient temperatures between 20°C and 45°C)
  • Primary Microorganisms: Mesophiles


B. Thermophilic Digestion

  • Optimal Temperature: 30°C to 38°C
    (or ambient temperatures between 20°C and 45°C)
  • Primary Microorganisms: Mesophiles

 

The Design Standards followed for Glass-Fused-to-Steel (GFS) tanks –


AWWA D103:
This standard is published by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and provides guidelines for the design, construction, and inspection of bolted steel tanks for water storage.

Glass Fused Steel Tank – PROCESS & TECHNOLOGY

A brief process of creating Glass-Fused-to-Steel (GFS) tanks involves several precise steps to ensure the quality and integrity of the finished product:    

tank

Nut & Bolt holes & manhole drilling/punching

Pre-Heating

Shot blasting process

Fusion-Process

Enamelling Process

Post-Baking

Quality Check

       Here’s an overview of the typical quality check process – 

  • Spark Test
  • DFT
  • Impact test

Installation Process

      A. Top-to-Bottom Assembly

  • Start by assembling the top ring and roof.
  • Use jacks to lift the structure.
  • Add subsequent rings from the top down by bolting them beneath the existing assembly.

    B. Adding Rings & Accessories

  • Continue ring installation, progressively adding new rings at the bottom as the structure is lifted.
  • Install ladders, manholes, nozzles, and other accessories during this stage, based on the tank design and layout.

    C. Anchoring

  • After full assembly, anchor the tank to the foundation.
  • Use J-bolts or chemical fasteners to ensure structural stability and resistance to uplift or lateral loads.

Types of Roofs We offer-

1. GFS – Fixed Leakproof Roof

2. Double Membrane Roof: Designed for different pressure ranges, offering flexibility and ease of installation.

MATERIAL CODES​

  • Sheet– IS2062.
  • Nuts And Bolts- ISO 898 – 1
  • Anchors– 8.8 Grade
  • PU Sealant– Migration Behaviour EN 1186, EN 13130, CEN/TS 14234, ISEGA, Certificate No. 46763 U 18
    Sewage Installations wastewater, As Per Report No 36142/98
  • Double Liner Membrane Roof 
Alpha Fire (2)

KEY ADVANTAGES OF ROSTFREI Glass Fused Steel TANKS

APPLICATIONS OF GLASS FUSED STEEL – BIOGAS DIGESTOR TANKS

COLOR OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Rostfrei GFS tanks are available in three colour options.