Tank Coatings for

Storage of Biodiesel
Biodiesel
Providing a positive net effect on the environment
What is biodiesel?
Biodiesel is the name for a variety of ester-based fuels (fatty
esters) generally defined as the monoalkyl esters made from
vegetable oils or sometimes from animal fats through a simple
transesterification process.
Biodiesel is a clean-burning alternative to petroleum diesel. It can
be used in virtually any diesel engine without modification. Used
in its pure form it is known as neat biodiesel or B100. It will blend
with petroleum-based fuel in any proportion so it is common to
use blends of 20% (B20) or 50% biodiesel (B50) in 80 to 50%
petroleum-based fuel.
Protecting your investment
The Jotun range of internal tank linings enables a coating to
be selected specifically for the environment in which the tank
operates and the product stored.
These products will protect the stored product from contamination
and at the same time protect the internal surfaces of the tank from
corrosion resulting from its contents.
These products meet current and proposed VOC and emissions-
related environmental legislation.
There are many solutions for coating tanks for biodiesel storage,
from phenolic epoxies to vinyl ester systems.

For biodiesel within the specifications related to

ASTM D 6751 / EN 14214:2003
the following systems can be used:
Jotun recommends:

Tankguard HB 3 coats x 100 microns DFT

or Tankguard Storage 2 coats x 150 microns DFT

If these limits are exceeded, or the user wishes to build-in security

for future biodiesel specification changes, Jotun recommends the
following system:

Different sources Chemflake Special 2 coats x 750 microns DFT

In 2002 the world biodiesel sources were:

Chemflake Special
RAPESEED SUNFLOWER SOYABEAN PALM OTHERS
One coat and finished
OIL OIL OIL OIL

84% 13% 1% 1% 1%

Application of Chemflake Special Final inspection. Ready in 72 hours

Jotun internal tank linings
Effective, fast, economical protection of storage tanks
Chemflake Special Tankguard Storage
Phenolic epoxy:
Chemflake Special is a high build glass flake reinforced vinyl ester
Flexible DFT range 125200 microns
coating specially designed for high temperature service and ideally
suited for tanks for the storage of biodiesel. Chemflake Special Easy to apply 2 coat system can be applied in 1 day
has a world proven record of providing long lasting protection of Extended over-coating 30 days allows for delays
storage tanks coupled with fast application and curing benefits Good curing times shorter down time
when compared with more traditional epoxy coatings.
Self as holding primer maintains system integrity
The benefits of Chemflake Special

Estimated costs like for like specification

Materials Application Cure days
Tankguard HB
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Flexible DFT range 80150 microns
Easy to apply 3 coat system
EPOXY

Smooth surface after application

Easy to clean when required
CHEMFLAKE
Light colours for easy inspection

Materials Paint, thinner, consumables

Labour Applicators, stand by man
Plant DH compressors, fuel, transport, etc
Site services Fire, safety, medical,
PTW (permit to work) system Case study
Chemflake Special protects
9 biodiesel storage tanks
Ultra high build glass flakes within the coating overlap, bind
and reinforce to provide a tough, virtually impermeable film.

Chemflake Special can be applied in a single coat of up to

600750 microns saving time and cost in application whilst
providing exceptional protection and pit filling capability.

Chemflake Special can be re-coated in 23 hours.

Rapid curing means the tank can be back in commission in

72 hours.

Ease of application, fast re-coating intervals and high build

minimises the number of coats required keeping down time to a
minimum whilst maximising protection.

75% savings in total working time compared with traditional

epoxy linings.

Chemflake Special provides exceptional protection in storage

tanks for biodiesel. It has proven its effectiveness against crude
oil up to 95C, naphtha and refined petroleum, slop tanks, waste
water, distilled water up to 60C, acids and alkalis and a wide
variety of chemicals.
Chemflake Special is preferred for use at high temperatures
being temperature resistant, in dry conditions, up to 150C
without decomposition.
Chemflake Special was chosen as the internal tank lining to protect
9 biodiesel storage tanks being refurbished in conjunction with
Pyeroy Group at Seal Sands near Middlesborough in the UK.
A total of 4,500m2 of metalwork was protected. Jotun provided
technical consultation, working with the client and contractor to
ensure that all aspects of the procedure were discussed prior to
commencement of the project thus easing its progress.
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