MUD Solution Sheet
MUD Solution Sheet
SOLUTIONS
Bolted metal tanks for the storage and treatment of drilling muds.
Design, manufacture, building and maintenance.
APPLICATIONS
› Storage of fresh drilling muds (bentonite)
› Storage and treatment of recycled drilling muds (muds filled
with sand)
› Process water storage
SERVICES
Our know-how and experience is demonstrated by:
› An integrated engineering department capable of designing
our tanks for installation in any geographical area
› An integrated production unit in complete control of the
manufacturing process
› Our ability to provide agitator-type equipment for effective
mud mixing regardless of density
APRO INDUSTRIE › An efficient logistical service in France and abroad
For over 30 years, APRO Industrie has designed, manufactured › A team of project managers who ensure daily the follow-up
and built bolted metallic tanks, offering turnkey solutions for and the technical management of projects, from design to
liquid storage and processing. commissioning
› Supervisors and experienced fitters who install all of our tanks
APRO Industrie today: in compliance with technical and regulatory requirements
› A fleet of more than 15,000 tanks in use › A reliable and responsive after-sales service
› Tanks with capacities of up to 25,000 m3 › A deep rooted QSE (quality, security and environment)
› References all over the world corporate culture combined with a logic of continuous
› A global expertise in liquid storage improvement
› Global support for projects abroad
STANDARDS
Our tanks:
› Are manufactured according to ISO 9001 quality standards
› Meets the standards of APSAD, NF EN12845, FM (Factory
Mutual), EUROCODES, AWWA ...
› Aredesigned to withstand climatic conditions (seismicity,
wind, snow)
www.aproindustrie.com
see back page for more details about this solution >
MUD STORAGE TANKS
APRO Industrie tanks are entirely prefabricated in our factory,
guaranteeing an optimal and constant level of quality.
SHELL
››Our cylindrical tanks consist of factory prefabricated metal sheets,
delivered as a kit and bolted together on site
››Our tanks can be constructed using galvanized, glass coated,
epoxy coated or stainless steels.
››The shell is stiffened by rim angles, curved to the diameter of the
tank
››All structural elements are made of hot-dip galvanized steel
WATER TIGHTNESS
Tank water tightness can be provided by:
››Liner (factory prefabricated technical membrane fitted to the
tank’s dimensions)
››Mastic sealant (applied between sheets)
COVERS
If necessary, our tanks can be covered. APRO Industrie offers
various cover solutions to meet the characteristics of stored liquids
and the expectations of our customers.
CONCRETE SLAB
Our tanks are fixed on a concrete base which supports the weight
of the tank and water.
ANCILLARIES
››Mixer hoisted on guide bar
››Jib crane and hoist
››External aluminum caged ladder
››Access platform
››Lockable roof inspection hatch
››Manway at the bottom of the tank
››Hydrostatic level gauge
››Pipework
››Supports for upward pipes
OPTIONS
››Upward pipes (filling, overflow)
››External polyester paint, RAL color of your choice
››Water level control device