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INTRODUCTION

PIPECO was formed in 1984 as an engineering hardwarecompany and ventLrres into sectional panel water tankbusiness in 1989.To date, PIPECO has 20 yea rs' experie nce inthe business that can provide water storage solution for a

variety of applications ranging from I m3 to 5000m3. PIPECO is

now one of the largest sectiona tank suppliers in world,supplying both pressed steel and GRP/ FRP sectional watertanks to /\4alaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, l\,4yanmat Brunei,U.A.E, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, lraq, Oman, Lebanon,Jordan, Algeria, Sudan, France, Begium, Tahiti, Australia,Maldives, Seychelles, South Africa, Romania, Bahrain, Sierra

Leona and etc.

The production facilities are housed in two factories locatedin Shah Alam and Pon Klang, Malaysia, with combined33,OOOm' area and an annua prodLrction capacity of 300,000GRP / FRP tank panels and 50,000 pressed steel tank panel.This allows PIPECO to fulfi I customer's needs withcompetitive pricing, prompt delivery and consistent, highquality produ.ts.

PIPECO strives to provide the best quality product to thecustomer To achieve this objective, PIPECO undertakes a

production quallity management system that complies to theISO 9001:2008 standard, and has been accredited since 2003.This ensures that the tank panel and accessories are producedunder the most stringent quality audit and meet the requiredstructural and durability performance. By using advancedproduction facilities and empioyinq a team of highly skilledproduction staff, PIPECO is able to ensure that the tank paneland tank accessories prodLrced conform to a consistent highquality standard.

ln addition, customer services are the highest concern forPIPECO. Therefore, PIPECO is involved in advisinq the c ientsthrough all stages of the tank provision, from the initialdesign stage, supply and installation stages up to the finalcommissioning stage. This ensures that the specific needs ofthe customers are rnet up to the hiqhest possible level.

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Standard iSingapore Standard 55245: I995 Cross reference to British Standard BSJ491 Patt 3.1994and BS EN 13280:2001

Materials:Resin- lsophthalic unsaturated polyester resin conforming to BS 3532 specificationFiberGlass Low alkalifibre glass conforming to Jls R3411 to R3417 or BS 3396, BS 3496

and BS 3749 specifications

Te5ting Method:BS 27a2

Manufacturing Process :

Sl\,4c hot pressed compression moulding

Tank Structural Support :

: StandardType rHot Dipped Galvanised Steel

OptionalType : External Braced type (Metal-Free tank internalfor non- partitioned tank only).

: Standard Type:55 304Tie-Rod or Cleat / Angle Stay

Optional Type : SS 3 1 6Tie Rod or Cleat / Angle Stay

: PVCVertical Poles and GRP roof panel stiffener

Non toxic PVC foam

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RoofSupport

Sealant:

Bolt, Nuts, washers :

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Hot Dipped Galvanised steelSS 304/A2 or SS 316/44

SS 304/42 (ln-contact with water)5S 316/A4 (ln-contact with water)

StandardOptional

StandardOptional

: Hot Dipped Galvanised Steel or unless otherwise specified

Ladder:External Standard: Hot Dipped Galvanised Steel

lnternal - Standard : PVC

Optional : GRP or 3I6

Water Level lndicator:Standard : Reversed Reading Mechanical Ball FloatType with MouseOpljonal : Direct Reading ClearTubeType

Nozzle Panel :

Flatpanelswill be providedforanytypeof piping materials

BASE PANEL

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Base Panel 1m x 1m

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Top Panel 1m x 0.5m

SIDE PANEL

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TOP PANEL

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Performance of Panels

Tensile Strength (lMN/m':)

Bending Strength (MN/m'?)

Elastic Modulus in Bend (l\4N/m')class content (Yo)

Barcol HardnessWater Absorption (%)

103170

135803959

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>70 (min)> 100 (min)

> 6000 (min)> 25 (min)>30 (min).

1.0 (max)

NOZZLE / FLAT PANEL MANHOLE

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Nozzle/Flat Panel 1m Y I m Nozzle/Flat Panel lm x 0.5m

PRE-INSULATED PANEL

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By encapsulating a 25mm - 50mm layer of rigid polyurethane foam, PIPECO pre-insulatedpanel could maintain the desired water temperature stored inside the tank under extremetemperature condition. PIPECO pre insulated panel could be selected for water storage wherethere i5 a need to stabilize the temperature against extreme heat or freezing conditions so toprevent dew formation.

Top Panel 1m x I m

Skid Base Specifications for GRP / FRP sectional water tank

*4m x 4m skid base illustration

l.0ml.5m2.0m2.5m3.0m3.5m4.0m

not providedC-channel 100mm x 50mmC-channel 100mm x 50mmC-channel 125mm x 65mmC-channel 125mm x 65mmC-channel 150mm x 75mmC-channel i 50mm x 75mm

not providedAngle 50mm x 50mmAngle 50mm x 50mmAngle 65mm x 65mmAngle 65mm x 65mmAngle 75mm x 75mmAngle 75mm x 75mm

1000mm c/c1000mm c/c1000mm c/c'l000mm c/c1000mm c/c1000mm c/c1000mm c/c

*PIPECO reserv€s the right to provide alternate skid base designs

PIPECO recommends an ideal concrete plinth size of 300mm (W) x 600mm (H),

with maximum variance in height of not more than 2mm

Overview of internal structural support for GRP/FRPsectional water tank

PIPECO GRP/FRP sectional water tank is constructed with bottom, side andtop panels, completes with external and internal structural reinforcementand necessary tank accessories to facilitate water storage

AirVentManhole

Pole Support

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Top Panel

Corner Angle

WaterLevellndicator RoofSupport

Side PanelEody Angle

Side PanelSupport

lnternal Ladder

Sray Plate

Or.in / PitP"n"l--&

Bottom Panel

Flat Bar

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Top PanelSide Panel

Bottorn PanelDrain/Pit Panel

Body AngleCorner Angle

Side PanelSupportFlat Bar

Stay Plate

PolePole Support

Tie RodRoof Support

ln Corner Bracket

Access ManholeAir Vent

Water Level lndicatorlnternal LadderExternal Ladder

Overview of external structural support forGRP/FRP sectional water tank

Air Vent

ln corner Bracket

port

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HDG Rod

c-channel

Body Angle

External BracingSupport

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Pole Sup

BottomPole Support

side I BeamSupport Bracket

Tube Level lndicator

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Flat Bar

Drain / Pit Panel

External Ladder

Pole

Manhole

Roof Support

lnternal Ladder

Side Panel Support

Side I Beam

Flat BarBody AngleSide Panel SupportC ChannelVerticallBeamHDG Rod

Side I Beam SupportBracketExternal BracingSupport

Access Manholelnternal LadderExternal Ladder

Tube Levellndicator

Top Panel

Side Panel

Bottom PanelDrain / Pit Panel

PolePole SupportRoof SupportBottom Pole Supportln Corner Bracket

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Standard:PIPECO pressed steel sectional water tank constructed with hydraulically pressed flanged panels,

conform to Bs I564: 1975

Materials:The steel used in the manufacture ofthe tank plates, stays and cleats conform to the requirements

of BS 4360:1972 grade 43A or l5O equivalent

Flanges of Plates:The tank plates are pressed with a combined doub e flange at an a ngle of45 degree and 90

degree to the face ofthe piate on four sides

5tay5 and Cleat5:The stays and cleats are made of steel angle bar and steel plate

Bolts, Nuts and Wa5he15:

Hot Dipped Galvanised steel bolt5, nuts and washers for internal and externai

Jointing Materia15 i

Non toxic PVC foam to be used foralljointing between tank panelflange

Tank Cover:Paneltype or pitched type stee I cover s u pported bytrusses 600 x 600 square manhole and

100mm air-vent supplied as standard foreach compartment

Water Level lndicator:Mechanical Ball FloatType

Ladder:Aluminiurn or HDG Steel ladderfor internal and external ac.ess

Finish:(a) Hot Dip Galvanised conform to BS 729 or l5o equivalent(b) Black Bituminous Coated

4th slde panel5

3rd side panels

2nd side panelsl st side panels

Bottom panels5mm5mm

5mm5mm5mm

5mm5mm5mm5mm

5mm5mm5mm6mm6mm

Standard Thickness for 1m x t mTank Panel

Standard Thickness for 1,22m x 1.22m Tank Panel

5th side panels4th side panels3rd side panels2nd side panels

1st side panels

Bottom panels

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l. S<opeThis Bitish Standad specifes requirement for pressedsleel sectional rectangulartanks, working underapressure not greater rhan the static head correspondingto the depth ofthe tanks, built up of pressed steel plares1220mm square used to contain cold wat€r, hot water,potable liquids,.ertain oils and chemicals.Tanks may b€constructed as follows:

{a) with external flanges;(b) with internal bottom fla nges, enernalsideand

Two types are specified:Iyp€ i.With a combined doubleflangeatan angleof45" and 90' to the plane of the plate on all four sidesas illustGted in figure I The plates oftype 1 tanksare hot pressed complete.Iype 2. With a single fange at an angle of90"to rheplane ofthe p ate on each of two, there orfour sidetdependinq on its position in the tank.Type 2 tanksare cold pressedas illustrated in figure 2, with theflange corners we ded.

This standard does not provide fortanks subject to eadhorotherexterna pressureotherthanwind pressure.

NoTE.Foranillustrationof atypicaltankextema ilansesseenq!re3. For approximate weights and fu nomina capacities { withoutfteeboard)ofopen top ta.ks seetab es I toa,

Tanks can also be assembled with all flanges internalwith the addition of other components, but because ofthe diffrculty ofassembling and maintaining rht type oftank they are not preferred-

All tanks can be supplied with open or closed top.lnformation on erection and supports is also included.

2. ReferencesThe titles ofthe British Standards refeffed to in this stan-dard are listed on the inside backcover.

3. lnformation to be supplied with the enquiryand order

The following information, as appropriate,should besupplied by the purchaser with his enquiry or ord-"r.

(a) Iype of tank required (clause t), type of cover (ifany), numb€rand posilion and typeofmdnholer<r. numher of divi.roni it rpquired

(b) Capacity required in lit€rs ordimensions inr.illimeters in multiples of 1220 mmand whethercny p'ovrs on i o be -dde fo. fulur. .xt"niionand ifany level indicator! are rcquir€d.

(c) Limiting .onditions, ifany, as to spaceandaccessibilityfor erection, and whetherth€ tankwi be€rected in a bujding orexposed totheweather, andtheheiqht aboveground eve it is to be installed.(d) Nature and d€nsity ofliqLridforwhich thetank is

'eqLi..d.l''o ro.rve pa n.u d \robegrver.ltwarp..rdrewhether hard or soft.The rate ofil ing and emptying thetank, head fluctuations and cycles perday.(€)

^4axinrum and minimum temp€rarures and

approxinrate rate ofiuctuation and position of heating

(f) Any special requirements as tojointing materialandas to internaland externalcoating or lagqing.

NOIE: n the ab,en.e ofany.pecialrequnemens ohecoat ofasuitab e primlhs painrwillbe applied 1o prore.tthetahk durinqde ivery and erstion. A minimh of two further .oaB shou d be

(g) Particulals ofconnections and drillinq required andprecise location on tankwith dinrensioned sk€tches,hdvi,rg reqard ro pos5rble tutLro r4quiremenrs(h)Whether externalaccess ladder, are required and, ifso, parti.u a15to be given.(i) Details ofany existinq or propoled supponingstructure and height of bottom oftank above groundlevel so that the necessdry scaffolding arrangements.an be made to complywith statutorysafety rcgulations.(j) Whether tla nsverse supporting bearel, are r€quiredand, ifso, particulars as to span and end suppon to begiven.(k)Whetherthe tank is to be used for otherthaf astationary application.(l) Whether nspection will be made by therepresenttive ofthe purchaser afthe works ofthe

(m)Wheth€r erection is to be carried out by themanufacturer at site; ifso, information as to siteconditions and acce5sibiityro beqiven bythe

4.Working tempelaturesForthe purpose ofthis standatu cold iquids are defined asthose having a temperature not exceeding 38.C and hotliquids are defi ned as those having a temperature ex.eeding38'C but lessthan I00'C.ln the case oftanks to hold hot iquids, care shallberaken inuse to avoid excessive vibration or turbulence.Tanks fortemperatures higher than 100'c should be the subject ofmutual arrangement between the p!rchaser and rhe

5. Materials5.1The steel used in the manufacture of the plates,

stays. cleats and pads for connections shall conform tothe requirements of 85 4360: 1972 grade 43A or 8512149: Part 1: 1972 material HR 14.

5.2 Bolts, studs, nuts and washe6 shall be made fromsteel complying with the requirements of 8S 4190.BoJc a nd n uts sha ll be hexagonal, b lack fin ish, screwedlso metric complying with the requircments of Bs

4190, where applicable.Wash€rs shall .omply with therequirements of BS 4320: 1968 from'F:

6. Dimensions ol unit platesThe nominal size of unit plates shall be 1200 mmsquare.the actua I overa ll d imen sions depending uponthe particular manufacturer of the plates. Th€ size oftanks shall be spe.ified as multiples of the nominal

7.Thi<kness of unit platesZl Forcold liquids with a d€nsity not exceeding ] 0 thenominal thickness of the plat€ from which the unitplates are pressed shall be not less than:

Tank 1220mm in depthlbottom, sidesand ends. 5

Tank 2440 mm in depth:bottom, sidesand ends. s

Tanl(s 3660 mm in depth:bottom. sides and ends. s

Tanks 4880 mm in depth:-bottom, and 6rst t er of sid€sand ends 6

-!econd, third and top ti€rs ofsides and ends. 5

Z2 For hot liquids with a d€nsity not exceeding 1.0 noplate shall less than 6 mm in thickness.Z3 For cold or hot liquids with a density greater than] 0 the platethicknesses shall be a matterfor mutualafiangement between the purchaserand the

8. Permissible stressesThe calculated stress in any stay and attachment andbolts shall comply with th€ requirements of Bs 449,dnd any allowanca thar "1ay be requled tor (or.o5 orshallbeadded to the calculdted thickness.

9. Flanges of plateP.te shal be pressed with a combined double flange at ananqle of 45' and 90" to the face ofthe plate on allfour sides(type 1 figure 1) or a single flange at an angle of 90" to thep ate on each of two, three orfoursides (type 2 igure 2),theflanqes ho ed according tothe respective position ofthe piaten rhe tankand freefrom irregularities.

The w dth ol the flanqe, shall be not less than 45 mm, theholes for the bo ts hav nq a .learance of 1.5 rnm in diameter,the bo ts h.v n9 a min mum diameter of l4 mm (Ml4). The5pacing of bo ts holes sha not exceed 76.2 mm pitch.

10. Jointinq materialThejointinq to be !sed for tank rha I be suitable for theconditions and shal be a matter for mutual agreementbetween ihe purcha5er.nd manufacturer. Anyjointing lsedsha be insolub e in the I qu d to be stored and, wherenecessary, sha lbe non'tox c.

11. Bolts, studs, nuts and washersBohr, studs nut, and washeB shall be in accordance with th€requ remenr specified in s.2. Each flange bo ts sha I be fttedwith one fla1 washer under the nut and the d arileter of thebo ts shal be not ess than '14 mm (Ml4).

12. Stayingi2. / Th€ sldes and ends ofal tanks shallbesupported by staysat thejunction of two or more plates the stays sha lmadeftommild steelrolled sections calculated in ac.ordancewith clause7. Stays shall be attached to the plates by boltinq to cleats ofequal strength bolted to tank pates; stay attachments tocleats and c eats to tank plates shall be calculated taking intoaccount eccentricity of loading.The ends of the stays shall beattached to the c eats ortank plate, by bolts.12.2 5tays sha I connect sider to bottom, ends to bottomandi or hor zonta ly sides and sides to ends generaly inaccord.ncewthfigureS.

13. ConnectionsiJ. / Pads for connections, tapped bosses, screwed flanges orsockets, as may be requ red bythe purchaser, shallbe weldedto the nside or outside or bohed tothetank plate. Pads shallbe dr I ed, and/ ortapped as ne.elsary to suit flanges.omp y nq wth the requirements of 854504, or such otherstandard as specified by the purchaser Single pads shall beprovided for connection on one side ofth€ plate and doublep.d5 for connection on both sides ofthe plate.Tapped sockssha compywiththe requirenrents specifred in BS 1387.Typicaltypes ofwelded connections are shown in fgures 3 to

l4.Weldlng of <onn€ctionsWelds for connections shall be made by rhe metalare process complying with the requirements of BS

1856 and by means of covered electrodes comply-inq with the requirements of85639 r1972 sections land 2:grade l.

l5.5upportsAll tanks shall effectively supported in accordancewith the manufacturer's recom m endations a ndtolerances. Supports shall he provided rontinuouslyunder each bottom flang€ in one direction at 1220rnm centers,Tanks with internalbo(om flanges canalso rest direcdy on a flats level base Asand/bitumen bed 50 mm thick is recommended inthat case. Where steel joists a re used they sha ll bedesigned to carry the imposed load with a

maximum deflection of one five,hundredth of thespan, Attention js drawn to the extra reaction on thesupports under the side, end and division plateswhen thestays ofsides, ends and divisions areinc ined to th€ bottom ofthe tank.

16. Closed top tanks76.7 Cover framinq members shall be designed towithstand sup€rimposed Joadings compiyinq withthe requirements of BS 449-16.2 Covers may be flat indoor use and should h€pitched or cambered for outdoor use, andjointed toensurethattheyare dust and weather prool16.3 Covers may be constructed of steel plates orother con structio na I cladding materia ls.

16.4 ln all cases clos€d top tank shall be providedwith a manhole of not less than 460 mm diameterclear opening to give access to the inside ofthe lankand with a suitable vent, filtered ifnecessary to themanufacturerl requirements to avoid pressurechanges within the tank.

17. A<<ess LaddersTanks over 1220mm deep shall be provided with asteel internal access ladder. ln covered tanks theladder shall b€ adjacent to the manhole.NOTE. E{ernal laddeE may h. provid€d requned, artention G

'18. MarkingAll tanks complying with the requirements of thisstandard shall be legibly marked as follows.(a) Manufacturer! name, mark or initial_(h)The number ofthis British Standard, i.e. BS 1564.

19. Minimum accessWhere tanks with externalflanges are to be erectedin a confined space it is essentialthata clearrnce ofnot less than 500 mm shallbe provided allroundrhe out,de dno Jnoer,ledlh Lo lactl,tdre precrion.Foraccess to the top of a closed rankthe cleardnceatthe top shall be not lessthan 750 mm.NoTE,A owan.esholldbemadeforinspectonandmaint€nanc€ in. uding valv€s or oiher extehal ttttings.

20.lnspection20.I Works inspection.The purchaser or hisrepresentative shallhave access to rheworks of th€manufacturer at all reasonable tim€s and shall be atibertyto inspectand ro reject any materiajwhichdop, rol comply with rhe requ Fments ot thi\nandard. Such inspection shall include verificationthat the unit plates will mate rogether andd\sen ble.Wherepart,a or (on pletea+on"ory;srequired at the works ofthe manufacturer, rhis shallbe the subject ofspecific arrangement berween thepurchaser and the manufactureratthe time of

20.2 Site inspection.The purchaser or hisrepresentarive shall ensur€ that 5upports are withinthe to erances required by the manufacturer beforethe commen.ement of erection.

21. ErectionErection shall be cdrried out in a.cordance with th€manufacturer's instructions,

22.TestingTesting sha I be frlling the tank with water on siteand shall be the subject of specific arranqementbetween the purchaser and the manufactureratthetime ofthe enquiry and order.Waterfor testingshall be supplied by rhe purchaser

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Standard:PIPECO pressed stainless steel sectional water tank

constructed with hydraulically pressed flanged panels

Material5:The tank panel, stays and cleats are made from

Stainless Steel Grade 304 / 316

Flanges of Plates :The tank plates are pressed with a combined

double flange at an angle of 45 degree and 90 degreeto the face ofthe plate on four sides

Bolts, Nuts and Washers:Stainless SteelGrade304/316 bolts, nuts and washer

Jointing Materials:Non toxic PVC foam to be used for alljointing between tank panel flange

TankCover:Panel type tank cover supported by trusses and poles 600 x 600 square manhole andsupplied as standard for each compartment

Water Level lndicator:Mechanical Ball FloatType

Nozzles for Connection :

Short pipe with flange or socket for all pipe connections

Ladder:lnternal ladder shall bemadeofStainlessStee 304/3l6andaluminiumforexternal ladder

4th side panels3rd side panels

2nd side panels

1st side panelsBottom panels

4th side panels3rd side panels

2nd side panels

1st side panels

Bottom panels

2.5mm2-5mm

2.5mm2.5mm2.5mm

2.5mm2.5mm3.0mm3.0mm

2.5mm2.5mm3.0mm4.0mrn4.0mm

2.5mm2.5mm3.0mm3.0mm3.0mm

2.5mm2.5mm2.5mm

2.5mm2.5mm3.0mm3.0mm

Standard Thickness for 1.22m x 1.22m Tank Panel

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