Many industries rely upon long term, large quantity storage solutions. Frac tanks are a necessity especially in remote areas. But storing water and other temperature-sensitive materials in these mobile units can pose a real problem when the weather doesn’t cooperate.
What Are Frac Tanks?
Frac Tanks are portable, steel, storage containers capable of holding thousands to tens of thousands of gallons of liquid or solid materials. Common storage materials include petroleum products, saline water, proppants, and other chemicals. Some frac tanks contain internal motors that stir and churn materials to keep its contents evenly mixed and distributed.
Frac Tank Freeze Problems
Truthfully speaking, these large-quantity storage tanks are built to last. They are designed to be tough, durable, and to function under a spectrum of conditions. However, there is one condition that few (if any) frac tanks are equipped to deal with on their own, freezing temperatures.
By the time operators notice ice build up in their tanks, the damage is already done. As fluids freeze, they expand and can cause ruptures in tank walls, valves, pipes, pumps, you name it. Not only are sub-freezing temperatures detrimental to the tank itself, they can destroy the contents within.
So, how do you keep an enormous steel tank warm during winter conditions?
Powerblanket Frac Tank Solutions
Here at Powerblanket, we specialize in oil and gas line freeze protection. If you’re familiar with our ready-to-ship heating products for drums, totes, barrels, buckets, valves, manifolds, and other seemingly small applications, then you may be surprised to learn that Powerblanket carries large scale heating products as well…even for frac tanks.
Fast Custom Heating
Powerblanket is proud to offer the fastest turn around in the market for custom heating solutions. Our world class engineers are at the ready to innovate tailor-made heating solutions for any frac tank size.
We excel at customizing our patented heating solutions. Powerblanket can also fit perfectly around your specific valve, instrumentation, and pipe configuration.
In addition, our custom solutions include safe heating for hazardous locations. If your frac tank storage involves hazardous or combustible materials, we can provide C1D2 certified heating for any situation.
The Powerblanket Advantage
The combined power of heavy duty weather proof insulation and even heat distribution will keep your tank functioning well below freezing. Our patented technology eliminates hot and cold spots over the whole surface area, no matter how large. So if you have the need to mobilize a frac tank to a region that experiences cold weather, you no longer have to worry about what to do when the needle drops. Powerblanket has you covered, quite literally. Contact us to find the perfect frac tank heating solutions for you at 866.957.5538 or [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of a FRAC tank?
Frac tanks are large, portable steel containers used primarily in the oil and gas industry to store substantial volumes of liquids like water, chemicals, and petroleum products, facilitating efficient fluid management and storage.
What is the use of FRAC?
Frac tanks serve as temporary and movable storage solutions for both hazardous and nonhazardous liquids and solids, including petroleum products and agricultural waste, until they can be properly disposed of.
How many gallons of water does a frac tank hold?
A typical frac tank can hold up to 21,000 gallons (500 barrels) of various liquids, such as fresh water, waste water, fuel, and chemicals, making them essential for large-scale industrial operations.
What does frac stand for?
In the context of frac tanks, "frac" is short for "fracturing," referring to the tanks' use in hydraulic fracturing operations to store and manage fluids necessary for the process.
Powerblanket's custom tank heaters provide freeze protection, making your business more sustainable and efficient.
