Glass-Fused-to-Steel AD Tanks: The Ultimate Solution for Anaerobic Digestion

Glass-Fused-to-Steel AD Tanks: The Ultimate Solution for Anaerobic Digestion

At Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co., Ltd. (Center Enamel), we provide top-of-the-line Glass-Fused-to-Steel (GFS) Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Tanks that are specifically engineered for efficiency and durability in biogas production and wastewater treatment applications. Our Glass-Fused-to-Steel AD Tanks combine the best of both worlds: the strength and resilience of steel with the corrosion resistance and longevity of glass enamel. This makes them the ideal choice for anaerobic digestion projects, such as those used in biogas production and wastewater treatment.

What are Glass-Fused-to-Steel AD Tanks?

Glass-Fused-to-Steel AD Tanks are bolted steel tanks coated with a layer of glass enamel that is fused to the steel at high temperatures. This unique manufacturing process ensures that the tanks are highly resistant to corrosion, easy to maintain, and offer a long lifespan. They are designed to facilitate the process of anaerobic digestion, which is widely used to treat organic waste materials, produce biogas, and reduce harmful environmental impacts.

These AD tanks are particularly well-suited for wastewater treatment plants, biogas production facilities, and industrial applications, where they handle the storage of organic waste, sludge, and effluent for digestion and biogas generation. By utilizing Glass-Fused-to-Steel technology, these tanks offer exceptional performance, even in the most challenging environmental conditions.

As a leading storage tank manufacturer worldwide. Center Enamel can provide Glass-Fused-to-Steel (GFS) tanks, fusion bonded epoxy tanks, stainless steel tanks, galvanized steel tanks and aluminum geodesic dome roofs, Wastewater and Biogas Project Equipments for global customers.

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Why Choose Glass-Fused-to-Steel AD Tanks?

1. Superior Corrosion Resistance

The primary benefit of Glass-Fused-to-Steel is its exceptional corrosion resistance. This is especially important for anaerobic digestion tanks, which are exposed to organic materials and chemicals in the digestion process. The glass enamel coating provides a smooth, non-porous surface that is resistant to acidic, alkaline, and corrosive substances, including sulfuric acid, methane, and other biogas components.

This advanced coating helps prolong the tank's lifespan and reduce maintenance by preventing rust, corrosion, and microbial growth, ensuring the tank remains functional and reliable over many years of operation.

2. Long-Term Durability and Reliability

Our Glass-Fused-to-Steel AD tanks are built to last for over 30 years, even in harsh and challenging environments. This makes them an incredibly cost-effective investment for anaerobic digestion systems, offering a low total life cycle cost. These tanks are ideal for large-scale industrial applications, where durability and reliability are crucial.

The combination of glass enamel and steel ensures that the tank remains robust, able to withstand the rigors of continuous operation, temperature fluctuations, and chemical exposure. Glass-Fused-to-Steel AD tanks are engineered for maximum durability, reducing the risk of failure and downtime.

3. Modular and Flexible Design

Glass-Fused-to-Steel AD Tanks are highly modular and can be customized to fit a variety of project needs. Whether you need a small biogas digester for a local farm or a large-scale anaerobic digestion system for an industrial facility, we offer modular tank sizes ranging from 20m³ to 60,000m³.

The modular design allows for easy expansion and the addition of tanks to accommodate growing biogas production or increasing wastewater treatment capacity. This makes the tanks a scalable solution that can evolve with the needs of your business.

4. Fast and Easy Installation

One of the most significant advantages of Glass-Fused-to-Steel AD Tanks is their easy and fast installation. The bolted tank construction allows the components to be pre-manufactured in a factory and then shipped to the site, where they can be quickly assembled. This reduces construction time, operational delays, and overall installation costs.

Thanks to the modular design, our tanks can be assembled in as little as a few days, ensuring minimal disruption to your anaerobic digestion operations.

5. Sustainability and Energy Efficiency

Glass-Fused-to-Steel AD Tanks are an eco-friendly choice for anaerobic digestion and biogas production. Anaerobic digestion is already a sustainable process that reduces organic waste and produces renewable biogas for energy generation. When combined with Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks, this process becomes even more sustainable, as the tanks’ long lifespan and low maintenance needs help reduce resource consumption and waste over time.

In addition, the energy efficiency of the anaerobic digestion process can be improved when using GFS tanks, contributing to green energy production from organic waste.

6. Comprehensive Global Compliance

Our Glass-Fused-to-Steel AD Tanks meet the highest industry standards, ensuring that they are compliant with global requirements for anaerobic digestion, biogas production, and wastewater treatment. These tanks comply with internationally recognized standards, such as:

AWWA D103 for bolted steel tanks.

ISO 28765 for wastewater and effluent storage.

NSF/ANSI 61 for drinking water and biogas systems.

ISO 9001 for quality management systems.

BSCI and ISO 45001 for worker safety.

This compliance ensures that our tanks are suitable for use in biogas and wastewater treatment systems across the globe.

Applications of Glass-Fused-to-Steel AD Tanks

Glass-Fused-to-Steel AD Tanks are highly versatile and are used in a variety of anaerobic digestion applications, including:

Biogas Production: These tanks are ideal for anaerobic digesters that convert organic waste into biogas for energy production, providing a sustainable source of renewable energy.

Wastewater Treatment: Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks are perfect for storing and treating industrial wastewater and sewage, reducing pollutants and generating clean water.

Farm Waste Management: Our tanks are used in agriculture to treat cow dung, pig manure, and other organic waste, creating biogas and reducing the environmental impact.

Sludge Storage: After the anaerobic digestion process, the remaining sludge is stored in these tanks before disposal or further treatment.

Why Choose Center Enamel's Glass-Fused-to-Steel AD Tanks?

Corrosion-Resistant: Our GFS AD tanks are engineered with a durable glass enamel coating, ensuring resistance to corrosion from biogas and wastewater chemicals.

Long-Life Cycle: Center Enamel's tanks provide a 30+ year lifespan, making them a cost-effective choice for biogas and wastewater treatment systems.

Customizable: Modular design allows for easy expansion, with tank sizes ranging from small-scale to large-scale systems.

Fast Installation: Pre-fabricated and bolted assembly reduces installation time and minimizes operational delays.

Compliant with Global Standards: Our tanks adhere to AWWA D103, ISO 28765, NSF/ANSI 61, and more, ensuring global compliance and safety.

If you're looking for a reliable, durable, and sustainable solution for anaerobic digestion, biogas production, or wastewater treatment, Glass-Fused-to-Steel AD Tanks from Center Enamel are the perfect choice. With superior corrosion resistance, a long lifespan, and modular scalability, these tanks will ensure your anaerobic digestion system performs at its best for decades to come.

Contact Center Enamel today to learn more about our Glass-Fused-to-Steel AD Tanks and how we can help optimize your biogas or wastewater treatment operations with a cost-effective and sustainable solution.

Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co.,Ltd is a professional manufacturer dedicated to the design and fabrication of bolted storage tanks since 1989. Our products range includes Glass-Fused-to-Steel (GFS) tanks, fusion bonded epoxy tanks, stainless steel tanks, galvanized steel tanks and aluminum geodesic dome roofs. With professional enameling R&D team and more than 20 enameling patents, Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co.,Ltd has become the leader in bolted tanks industry of Asia. Our products are certified to ISO 9001, CE, NSF/ANSI 61, WRAS, ISO 28765, LFGB, BSCI, ISO 45001 and other international standards.

Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co., Ltd is not only the first manufacturer in China which produces Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks, but also the most experienced professional bolted tanks manufacturer in Asia. The engineering & design, product testing and quality system of Center Enamel Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks is in strict accordance with AWWA D103-09, OSHA, ISO 28765, NSF/ANSI 61, NFPA and other international standards. Center Enamel Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks are wildly used in drinking / potable water, industrial effluents, municipal sewage, bio-energy, landfill leachate, agriculture and other applications. Until 2023, Center Enamel bolted tanks have been exported to more than 100 countries including USA, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Indonesia, Russia, UAE, Panama, Brazil and South Africa etc., the superior tank quality and prompt service gains us worldwide recognition.

As an outstanding containment and cover system provider with more than 30 years of experience, Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co., Ltd sincerely expects to establish long-term cooperation with the local partners throughout the world and make continuous contribution to the development of the industry.