Although stainless steel horizontal storage tanks and vertical storage tanks belong to the storage tanks, their appearance and application fields are different, so there will be certain differences. What is the difference between horizontal and vertical storage tanks? What factors need to be considered in the selection?  we  recommend compare in terms of capacity, floor space, usage, and maintenance.

The difference between stainless steel horizontal storage tank and vertical storage tank:

1. Horizontal storage tanks are suitable for larger capacity, while vertical storage tanks are suitable for smaller capacity;

2. The horizontal storage tank occupies a larger area, while the vertical storage tank occupies a smaller area;

3. Vertical storage tanks need to consider wind load in the design, while horizontal storage tanks do not need to be considered;

4. Horizontal storage tanks need to consider the bending moment produced by the tank's own weight, while vertical storage tanks do not need;

5. The liquid level of most horizontal storage tanks is low, and the design pressure of the cylinder is slightly higher. The pressure can be calculated according to GB150. The liquid column static pressure can be ignored, while most of the vertical storage tanks have a higher liquid level. In most cases, the static pressure of the liquid column cannot be ignored.

6. The advantage of the horizontal storage tank is that it is placed lying down, so the overall height of the support frame and the tank body is generally not high. It can flow into the tank by itself when feeding, and open the bottom flange of the horizontal tank when discharging, and the discharge is more Thorough, time-saving and labor-saving. For vertical storage tanks, due to the height problem, a pump is needed to transport the material to the upper inlet of the tank when feeding, and the discharge is incomplete due to the flat bottom type when discharging.

7. Because the overall height of the tank body and the support frame is not too high for the horizontal storage tank, it is very convenient to enter the tank body for maintenance and cleaning only by using a ladder. Because of the height problem, vertical storage tanks are more troublesome in terms of maintenance and cleaning. Especially tall tanks need to be constructed with scaffolding to ensure the safety of workers, but this is very time-consuming.

The above is the difference between the stainless steel horizontal storage tank and the vertical storage tank. The difference between the stainless steel horizontal storage tank and the vertical storage tank is also its characteristic, which will be different in the application field. The horizontal storage tank occupies a larger area and is more stable, so it is suitable for outdoor use, while the vertical storage tank The tank occupies a small area, so most of them are used indoors.