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    GUIDE SPECIFICATION

    Vertical Above Ground Fiberglass Briners


    Single Wall and Double Wall

    1. Scope
    This specification covers the design, manufacture and supply of single and double wall,
    fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) bulk briners for above ground, vertical installations in
    sodium chloride brine applications, with pressures not exceeding 15 psig external and/or
    15 psig internal above any hydrostatic head.

    2. General
    2.1 Acceptable Manufacturers:

    a. BrineMaker, Inc. 800-998-7345 www.brinemaker.com

    b. Pre-Approved equal

    2.2 Applicable Codes, Standards and Qualifications – FRP Tanks covered under this
    specification shall be filament wound or contact molded conforming to the appropriate
    specifications set forth in this document.

    2.2.1 ASME – RTP 1 – Reinforced Thermoset Plastic Vessels for use in corrosive
    or hazardous service environments.

    2.2.2 ASTM D3299 - Filament Wound Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Resin
    Chemical Resistant Tanks

    2.2.3 ASTM D4097 - Contact Molded Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Resin
    Chemical Resistant Tanks (Formerly covered under NBS-PS 1569).

    2.2.4 ASTM D2563 – Standard Practice for Classifying Visual Defects in Glass
    Reinforced Plastic Laminate Parts – Minimum of Acceptance Level III

    2.2.5 ASTM C581 – Standard Practice for Determining Chemical Resistance of


    Thermosetting Resins

    2.2.6 API 12P (Modified) – Shop Fabricated, Atmospheric, Vertical, Cylindrical


    Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Tanks (modified to allow for tanks that
    exceed 1500 barrels in capacity and fittings that are specified by the owner)

    2.3 Manufacturer must be able to document ASME RTP-1 accreditation

    2.4 Manufacturer must be able to document a minimum 10 year successful FRP briner
    manufacturing track record.

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    3. Materials
    3.1 The resin used shall be a commercial-grade corrosion resistant thermoset that has
    either been evaluated in a laminate by test in accordance with ASTM C581 or that has
    been determined by previous documented service to be acceptable for the service
    conditions.

    3.2 The resin shall contain no pigment, dyes, colorants, fillers (sand/silica) or extenders,
    except as follows:

    3.2.1 A thixotropic agent that does not interfere with visual inspection of laminate
    quality, or with the required corrosion resistance of the laminate, may be added
    for viscosity control but may not be used in the inner surface layer.

    3.2.2 Resin pastes used to fill crevices before overlay shall not be subject to the
    limitations of 3.2.

    3.2.3 Ultraviolet absorbers shall be added to the exterior surface for improved
    performance and resistance to weather.

    3.3 Reinforcement Materials (Glass):

    3.3.1 Chopped Strand Mat - Chopped strand mat shall be constructed from
    chopped commercial-grade E-CR or E-type glass strands bonded together using
    a binder. The strands should be treated with a sizing that is chemically
    compatible with the resin system used.

    3.3.2 Continuous Roving - Continuous roving shall be a commercial-grade E-CR


    or E-type glass fiber with a sizing that is chemically compatible with the resin
    system used.

    3.3.3 Woven Roving - Woven roving shall be in accordance with ASTM


    Specification D2150.

    3.3.4 Surface Mat Veil - The reinforcement used for the inner surface shall be
    composed of either commercial-grade chemical resistant glass surface mat, an
    organic-fiber surface mat or carbon veils as recommended by the resin
    manufacturer for the specified chemical service environment.

    4. Laminate Construction Requirements


    Structural Tank – The corrosion resistant laminate comprising the structural tank (bottom
    base, cylindrical shell, top head) shall consist of a corrosion resistant barrier comprised
    of an inner surface layer and interior layer as well as a structural layer. In double wall
    applications, the laminate shall also comprise an interstitial space between the corrosion
    resistant barrier and the structural outside wall of the vessel, which can monitored for
    leaks in the primary vessel.

    4.1. Inner Surface Layer - The inner surface layer directly exposed to the sodium
    chloride service environment specified, shall be a resin-rich layer 0.010 to 0.020 inches
    thick, reinforced with suitable chemical-resistant glass fiber surface mat, organic fiber
    surface mat or carbon veil in accordance with 3.3.4.

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    4.2 Interior Layer - The inner surface layer exposed to the corrosive environment shall
    be followed with a layer composed of resin and reinforced only with non-continuous
    glass-fiber strands applied in a minimum total of 3 oz/ft2. The combined thickness of the
    inner surface and interior layer shall not be less than 0.10 inches.

    4.2.1 Glass content of the inner surface layer and the interior layer combined
    shall be 27%, +/-5% by weight.

    4.2.2 The degree of cure of the laminate shall be such as to exhibit Barcol
    hardness on the inner surface (corrosion barrier) of at least 90% of the resin
    manufacturer's minimum specified hardness for the cured laminate. Note: use of
    synthetic veils will reduce Barcol hardness readings.

    4.3 Structural Layer - The interior layer, and interstitial space in double wall
    applications, shall be followed by the structural layer which will be Filament Wound.

    4.3.1 Filament Wound Structural Layer - Subsequent reinforcement shall be


    continuous-strand roving in accordance with 3.3.2, that, in combination with 4.1
    and 4.2 is needed to satisfy the design requirements. Glass content of this
    filament-wound structural layer shall be 50 to 80% by weight.

    4.4 Top Head - The top head, regardless of shape, shall be able to support a single 250
    lb. load on a 4' x 4' area without damage and with maximum deflection of 1/2 % of the
    tank diameter at the area the load is applied.

    4.5 Double Wall Tanks – The interstitial space between the inner layer and structural
    wall of the tank shall be constructed utilizing a “3-D Engineering Fabric” (no substitute
    allowed) glass reinforcement material, which provides an integral bond between the two
    tank walls, while creating a defined interstice that allows for free flow of liquid.

    4.5.1 A monitoring fitting shall be provided to allow for a monitoring sensor to be


    installed near the bottom of the interstice.

    5. Fittings, Accessories and Options


    5.1 Standard Features
    Salt Fill Line: 6” tank flange and 4"fully radiused 304SS w/camlok & cap
    Brine Outlet: 2" – 4” flange with internal PVC collection plenum
    Top Manway: 24” hinged/spring loaded [access & pressure relief]
    Side Manway: 24" flanged with neoprene gasket and 304SS hardware
    Drain: 2" flange with diptube & screen
    Vent/Dust Collection: 8” flange with ducting, dust bag, hose clamps and supports
    Water Inlet: 2” – 4” flange with Internal Spiral Distribution Head
    Anchor Lugs: 304SS as required for tank size and location
    Lifting Lugs: 304SS as required for tank size

    5.2 Optional Accessories:

    Salt Level Indication: 4” flange, “bob” device, LED readout and 4-20ma output
    Freeze Prevention System: Heating system with control panel and insulation

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    Brine Level Control System: 2” flange, isolation assembly, pressure switch, controller,
    NEMA 4X controller enclosure well
    FRP Access Ladder: With boarding rails, or operator deck, or safety cage
    Gravel Bed: NSF / AWWA washed quartz gravel bed
    Seismic Design: Current IBC, OSHPD (hospitals), or governing standard
    Food Grade Tank: Post cure

    5.3 Lifting Lugs - Lifting lugs shall be provided for all tanks over 50 lbs. in weight. Lifting
    lugs are to be fiberglass, zinc plated steel, galvanized or stainless steel.

    5.4 Hold Down Lugs - Hold down lugs shall be provided on all vertical, flat bottom tanks.
    The design, number, and attachment of such lugs will be determined by the
    manufacturer based on wind, seismic and/or any additional loads that may be specified.

    5.5 Ladders and Platforms – If specified, ladders and platforms shall be constructed from
    fiberglass. All ladders and platforms shall be fitted to the individual tanks in the
    fabricator’s factory and disassembled for shipment. Ladders which exceed 20’ in height
    shall include a safety cage and shall conform to OSHA and/or PIP standards.

    5.6 Freeze Prevention System

    5.6.1 – Urethane spray foam insulation shall include an external elastomeric


    coating that allows flexibility while providing weathering resistance.

    5.6.2 – Fiberglass board insulation

    5.6.3 – Fiberglass protective overlay

    5.6.3 – Heat tracing

    6. Submittals
    Briner supplier shall submit the following for review and approval prior to fabrication of
    the tanks:

    6.1 Detailed shop drawings of each tank complete with all accessories, as specified and
    stamped by a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with demonstrated experience in the design
    of FRP tanks.

    6.2 Detailed design calculations of each tank shall be submitted and stamped by a
    Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with demonstrated experience in the design of FRP tanks.

    6.3 User’s Basic Requirements Specification (UBRS) – required by the provisions of


    ASME RTP-1 and will be submitted for review once the customer has entered all of the
    required information.

    6.4 Detailed Hydro-Test Procedure

    6.5 Detailed Barcol Hardness Test Procedure

    6.6 Fabricator’s QA Manual

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    6.7 Fabricator’s Dimension and Distortion Control Procedure

    6.8 Detailed Shipping, Handling and Installation Instructions.

    6.9 A letter from the resin supplier documenting the resin compatibility with the chemical
    service environment specified.

    6.10 Fabricator’s standard Inspection Test Plan (ITP) for shop fabricated vessels.

    7. Recommended Shipping, Handling, Storage and Installation

    7.1 Adhere to manufacturer’s recommendations

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