External Steel / Internal Membrane Gas Holder
External Steel / Internal Membrane Gas Holder

External Steel / Internal Membrane Gas Holder

The external-steel internal-membrane holder uses a steel shell for structural loading and an internal membrane for gas-tight separation. It suits projects with stricter demands on appearance, weathering, and design pressure.

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Product Overview

A gas-storage format with higher rigidity and cleaner appearance

The external-steel internal-membrane holder uses a steel shell for structural loading and an internal membrane for gas-tight separation. It suits projects with stricter demands on appearance, weathering, and design pressure.

It is often selected for urban projects, industrial parks, and standardized facilities where storage performance must also fit the surrounding built environment.

Steel-shell form control
Orderly appearance
Higher design pressure
External Steel / Internal Membrane Gas Holder

Core Advantages

Advantages for industrial project delivery

Built around stable operation, efficient installation, and lower long-term maintenance risk for industrial projects.

01

Higher Structural Rigidity

The steel shell resists wind, snow, and external mechanical loading, giving the holder a more stable overall form.

02

Better for Urban Environments

Its clean elevation and paintable façade make it suitable for projects with stronger demands on site image and visual coordination.

03

Broader Design Pressure Range

Where higher pressure stability or special downstream duty is required, the external-steel format is easier to reinforce by design.

04

Well-Suited to Standardized EPC Work

Platforms, ladders, and peripheral equipment connect more naturally to the overall steel structure.

Technical Specifications

Key specifications and operating boundaries

Typical Volume Range300-30,000 m3
Design Pressure5,000-30,000 Pa
Shell MaterialS235 / S355 carbon steel or equivalent
Corrosion ProtectionHot-dip galvanizing or coating system
StructureSteel shell + internal membrane separation
Service Life15-20 years

Safety Design

Three-level safety protection

Level 1 Protection

Mechanical safety valves provide first-response protection and reduce peak load on the shell and membrane.

Level 2 Protection

Pressure, temperature, and blower or valve states are monitored together to keep pressure control precise.

Level 3 Protection

Hard interlocks with flare, power generation, and process headers trigger shutoff, relief, or switchover according to defined logic.

Structural Design

Dual-channel design

A dual-channel air path creates more even membrane support pressure inside the shell, improving stability and dynamic response on large-diameter units.

Material Standards

Material standards and product features

The steel shell and membrane system have clearly separated roles for targeted optimization.

The outer anti-corrosion system can be specified to match local exposure class.

Platforms, ladders, and access points integrate naturally with the steel structure.

Main Structure

Main Material Structure

Outer ShellRolled steel shell, coated or galvanized
Internal MembraneGas-tight PVDF-coated membrane system
Corrosion ProtectionGalvanizing / epoxy-rich primer / top coat
AccessoriesHDG steel, SS304, SS316, or FRP on request

Membrane Performance

Methane permeability and membrane specifications

Membrane SystemHigh-barrier gas-tight membrane
Methane Permeability< 28 cm3/(m2·day·atm) at 23°C
Pressure AdaptabilityDesigned for reinforced pressure duty
Fatigue ResistanceSuitable for long-term cyclic service
Weather ResistanceMatched to steel-shell outdoor service
Welding MethodControlled hot-wedge welding process

Project Inquiry

If you already have process data, we can move straight into proposal and quotation

Send the capacity, site conditions, and preferred finish or structure, and we will prepare a project-specific recommendation.

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