Greenfield Terminal Construction
The Client
Client: Port Bonython Fuels (wholly owned by Mitsubishi Corporation)
Location: Port Bonython Road, Port Bonython, South Australia
The Project
Greenfield foundation and tank installation.
Scope:
- Design and installation of civil foundations for three 42M diameter tanks
- Design and installation of tank foundation geo-synthetic layer and implementation of leak detection system
- Design of three 42M diameter x 20.4 meter high, fixed roof carbon steel tanks for diesel storage
- In-house fabrication of all steel components including floor, shell, roof, nozzles, support structure and stairs
- Simultaneous construction of tanks at Greenfield site using best practice methodology
- Application of protective coatings both internally and externally, including base of tank floor
- Extensive vacuum box testing in lieu of hydrostatic test due to the lack of available water in the area
- Further non-destructive testing including magnetic particle, ultrasonic methods and radiography
