Romão Tecnologias’ Internal Floating Roofs (IFR) are advanced solutions designed for storage tanks of volatile liquids such as crude oil, gasoline, and other chemicals. Essentially, an IFR is a floating structure mounted inside the tank that rests directly on the surface of the stored liquid. This feature allows the roof to float in sync with the product level, eliminating the vapor space between the liquid surface and the fixed roof of the tank.
The primary goal of an Internal Floating Roof (IFR) is to drastically reduce the vapor space above the liquid. By minimizing this space, the concentration of flammable and polluting vapors is significantly reduced. The IFR structure is equipped with perimeter seals that ensure an effective seal between the floating roof and the tank’s inner wall, preventing vapor leakage. This sealing is crucial for the system’s efficiency.
The design, manufacturing, and installation of our Internal Floating Roofs strictly follow the requirements of API 650 Appendix H (Welded Tanks for Oil Storage), an internationally recognized standard that establishes the criteria for oil storage tanks. This compliance ensures the quality, safety, and performance of our IFRs.
Romão Tecnologias’ IFRs are built with lightweight and durable materials such as aluminum or stainless steel, ensuring longevity and compatibility with a wide range of chemicals. The modular design facilitates installation and maintenance, minimizing tank downtime.
By eliminating the vapor space, IFRs significantly reduce the evaporation of the stored product. This results in considerable financial savings for companies, as less product is lost to the atmosphere, optimizing the profitability of the operation.
The reduction of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions into the atmosphere directly contributes to environmental protection and compliance with increasingly stringent environmental regulations. Our IFRs are an effective solution for emission management.
The floating roof layer acts as a thermal barrier, helping to maintain the product’s temperature more stable. This is particularly beneficial for temperature-sensitive products, reducing the need for heating or cooling and, consequently, lowering energy costs.
Eliminating the vapor space and ensuring effective sealing reduces the concentration of flammable vapors, drastically lowering the risk of fires and explosions inside the tank. This is a critical safety advantage for any storage facility handling volatile products.
Adhering to API 650 Appendix H ensures that our IFRs meet the highest engineering and safety standards, facilitating approval during audits and inspections.
Internal floating roof technology for those seeking the best cost/benefit ratio, the floats are cylindrical and their efficiency in reducing emissions is 80% to 90%.
The most effective internal floating roof technology in reducing emissions, the floats are plates that are in direct contact with the liquid, promoting a reduction in emissions of over 95%.
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