CASE STUDY
Denso Steelcoat™ Tank Base Protection System Used for National Grid LNG Tank Bases
Exposed Surface Coatings
Project Data
| Location | Isle of Grain, U.K. |
| Client | National Grid |
| Contractor | JPV Painters |
| Products | Steelcoat™ Tank Base Protection System |
| Date | 2017 |
Project Details
The Denso Steelcoat™ Tank Base Protection System is being used at the Isle of Grain National Grid site on four of their LNG storage tanks. The installation work was carried out by contractors JPV Painters of Brentwood.
To meet various operating conditions at the Isle of Grain National Grid site the Denso Tank Base System was chosen to give effective protection.
Following surface preparation, Denso Hi-Tack™ Primer and Denso Primer D™ were applied. Densyl™ Mastic was then applied in the gap between the tank and the base. This not only provides a sealant between the concrete and tank base to prevent entrapment of water but also a smooth profile when applying the following Denso Hi-Tack™ Tape. A single layer of Denso Ultraseal RT™ Tape was applied and then finally a topcoat.
The Denso Steelcoat Tank Base Protection System is flexible enough to move with the tank when it gets filled and emptied and provides a tough outer armouring. The highly weather resistant system provides a long-lasting solution to Tank Base problems.
The National Grid LNG Storage Tank
After surface preparation is complete, Denso primers must be applied followed by Densyl™ Mastic to fill all the gaps between the tank and base prior to adding the tape layers
The Denso Hi-Tack™ Tape is applied
After a single layer of Denso Ultraseal RT™ Tape is applied, a coat of Denso™ Topcoat completes the Denso Steelcoat™ system application
The completed system
The National Grid LNG Storage Tank
After surface preparation is complete, Denso primers must be applied followed by Densyl™ Mastic to fill all the gaps between the tank and base prior to adding the tape layers
The Denso Hi-Tack™ Tape is applied
After a single layer of Denso Ultraseal RT™ Tape is applied, a coat of Denso™ Topcoat completes the Denso Steelcoat™ system application
