In the development of the new VT and VTC series, Chart Ferox took advantage of their long term experience in the manufacture of cryogenic vessels and close collaboration with leading industrial gas companies resulting in safe, easy and economical operational tanks

The new VT and VTC series tanks are vertical, stationary, pressure vessels with vacuum perlite insulation for long-term storage of cryogenic liquefied gases under pressure.

The new VT series tanks are available in capacities of 3,000 to 60,000 liters and pressures of 18, 22 and 37 bar in accordance with and conforming to EC directive 97/23/EC (PED- Pressure equipment directive). Tank design is in accordance with EN 13458-2.

The new VTC series tanks are available in capacities of 4,000 to 67,000 liters and a pressure of 22 bar in accordance with and conforming to EC directive 97/23/EC (PED- Pressure equipment directive). Tank design is in accordance with EN 13458-2.

Materials used in the new range remains unchanged although some dimensions have been modified with respect to material availability, thereby shortening lead times.

To improve manipulation and handling all tanks are equipped with 4 stainless steel transport brackets. Furthermore design of the legs has been modified to ensure high corrosion resistance.

Flatter outer heads allow further improvement of easy access and operation of external plumbing by applying customized piping modules.

These products are guaranteed for 5 years in terms of vacuum integrity and either a 3 year durable environmentally friendly surface coating for industrial standards or optionally 5 years for the application of a thicker coat of paint.

Manufacture of the VT 11/18 prototype will be completed in October 2009. During January and February 2010, Chart Ferox will be switching production to the new design and by March only the new design of tanks will be manufactured.

More detailed technical information about the new VT tanks can be found in the VT series leaflet available in English language. The leaflet for VTC tanks is almost complete and will be available in short while on our web site. As with all highly engineered and high performance products, customers should carefully read and adhere to operational and safety instructions and information accompanying the Chart Ferox new VT and VTC tanks in order to ensure safety and best performance.

Established in 1981, Flow Instruments & Engineering is engaged in the development, production and distribution of flow measurement systems for the gas industry. The company is based in Solingen, Germany. For more information, visit: http://www.flow-instruments.de/

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Previous News

Apr 01, 2008, Chart Acquires Flow Instruments & Engineering in Germany.
Jan 23, 2008, Chart Industries Promotes Hans Lonsain to Head Its European Distribution and Storage Operations.
February 6, 2007, New small standard tanks EVT3 and EVT6 with super insulation.
August 8, 2006, First of five of the world's largest-ever vacuum insulated LNG storage tanks rolls out of Chart Ferox factory Czech Republic
June 1, 2006, Chart Ferox announces base price increases on bulk storage & packaged gas equipment
November 10, 2005, Ferox and Cryo AB to jointly manufacture and market cryogenic semit-trailers
September 22, 2005, Chart Ferox to deliver the largest shop-constructed vacuum insulated tanks in the world
August 3, 2005, Chart Industries, Inc. announces agreement to sell the company to First Reserve Corporation
June 27, 2005, Chart-Ferox announces Gasnor LNG satellite plant expansion at Elkem
June 08, 2005, Chart announces Construction of the Largest Tank in its History
January 04, 2005, Gasnor starts up new LNG Satellite Plant at Titania
November 24, 2004, Transport of the Vertical Storage Tank for Nitrogen service from Ferox Decín to Russia by ship
September 30, 2003, Large LNG Satellite Plant Installed
July 31, 2003, Ferox Signed Cooperation Agreement with N-GINE Corporation
July 08, 2003, Chart Industries files Chapter 11 Petition to implement "Pre-Packaged" ReorganizationPlan
June 27, 2003, Liquid Hydrogen Tanks
May 30, 2003, LNG driving for large sizes
May 21, 2003, MULTIGAS and FEROX
March 26, 2003, Ferox and Air Products agreed to sign Multi-Year European Supply Contract
February 25, 2003, Thermax - Ferox Alliance
December 2, 2002, Press Report:Liquefied Natural Gas
October 16, 2002, Ferox awarded Norwegian LNG orders
September 27, 2002, Thermax - Ferox Alliance

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