LR certifies VRV Asia Pacific cryogenic storage tank

LR certifies VRV Asia Pacific cryogenic storage tank

Lloyd’s Register Energy has inspected and certified a 28-metre high cryogenic storage tank for VRV Asia Pacific Pvt. Limited, a first of its kind in India using ‘cold strengthening’ technology.

“During this complex design and manufacturing process of the cryogenic tank, we received excellent response and support from Lloyd’s Register Energy,” said G.L. Rangnekar, Managing Director of VRV Asia Pacific. “There was only one company we would trust to certify such a project, and that is Lloyd’s Register Energy.”

Lloyd’s Register Energy surveyors were involved during the manufacturing of the vessel to ensure the equipment was built to specified construction codes and India’s Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) regulation.

PESO stipulates the design of the structural support and foundation for the tank must be verified by an independent body. Lloyd’s Register Energy is an approved inspection body by PESO for pressure tanks. The end user, Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases, nominated Lloyd’s Register Energy for the design appraisal work to ensure compliance.

The tank is the largest to be made in India using a technique called ‘cold strengthening’. VRV’s tank will operate in temperatures of -196˚C and has a storage capacity of approximately 433,000 litres.

 

Press Release, September 2, 2014; Image: VRV