Weight-Optimised Chemical Tankers

It depends on the materials, construction, and specific product specification of the tank.

Different products impose different requirements on factors such as tank material, corrosion resistance, seals, valves, piping, and cleaning. Therefore, the chemical tanker is specified based on the products the customer expects to transport.

Depending on the construction, a VM Tarm chemical tanker can for example be developed for the transport of:

• AdBlue
• glycol
• bitumen
• liquid manure
• process chemicals
• oil products such as rapeseed oil, hydraulic oil, lubricating oil, and waste oil
• acids such as sulfuric acid, nitric acid, and acetic acid
• bases such as sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide
• products such as ethanol, methanol, and acetone
• iron chloride
• washing water and other industrial liquids.

The specific tank must always be assessed and constructed for the product to be transported.

The material is selected based on the product that is to be transported and the technical requirements for the tank.

VM Tarm works, among other things, with:

• stainless steel
• acid-resistant steel
• duplex steel
• aluminium

For special chemicals, solutions can also be used, for example, lining the inner surfaces of the tank with rubber and piping in PP.

The crucial aspect is that the tank, piping, valves, seals, and other components are compatible with the transported product.

Yes. A VM Tarm chemical tanker can be built with one or more separate chambers.

The number and size of the chambers are adapted to the customer's transport tasks. VM Tarm builds solutions with one to five chambers, although chemical tankers with more than four chambers are less common.

A tanker with multiple chambers can make it possible to transport different products or volumes on the same trip, when the products and applicable regulations allow it.

Tank volume is customised to the transport task, the vehicle, and the applicable weight and dimension requirements.

VM Tarm has experience with tank solutions from approximately 1,300 litres up to 75,600 litres.

The optimal capacity depends, among other things, on:

• the density of the product
• the vehicle's own weight
• the desired payload
• the number of chambers
• chassis and axle configuration
• weight and dimension requirements in the country where the tanker is to be used.

Yes. VM Tarm constructs chemical tankers based on the customer's specific transport task and work process.

The chemical tanker can be customized with respect to:

• tank volume
• number and size of chambers
• tank materials
• valves
• loading and unloading system
• pumping equipment
• location of connections
• chassis and axle configuration
• insulation
• sheathing in, for example, fiberglass or polished stainless steel
• rubber lining of the tank
• PP piping
• slosh baffle
• hoses and hose boxes
• manhole hatches and cleaning hatches
• flow meter
• level measurement
• control
• weight optimisation for the individual market.

The final solution always depends on the product, the transport task, and applicable regulations.

A chemical tanker can be constructed for different types of loading depending on the product and the customer's facility.

The tanks can, for example, be built for:

• top loading
• bottom loading
• loading via external pump
• loading with the tanker's own pump.

The specific solution is tailored among other things to the product's characteristics, the customer's terminal or production facility, and the requirements for the working environment.

A chemical tanker can be unloaded in several different ways depending on the product and tank construction.

This can occur, for example:

• by free discharge
• via pump
• by pressurizing the tank.
• Valves, piping and connections are placed and dimensioned based on the customer's workflow.

The cleaning solution depends on the transported product and the requirements for the next load.

The chemical tanker can, among other things, be constructed with manhole shafts and cleaning shafts, providing access for cleaning with, for example, spray heads or cleaning hoses.

The internal surfaces and piping of the tank can simultaneously be designed with a focus on good emptying and cleaning-friendliness.

CIP systems are not necessarily used on chemical tankers, as the tank's construction and approval requirements may impose specific demands on the cleaning system.

The risk of contamination is reduced through correct tank construction, piping, valve control, and cleaning.

If the tank has multiple compartments, the individual compartments and their piping and valve systems can be constructed to keep the products separate.

This can include:

• separate piping
• multiple valves
• lockable or sealable valves
• cleaning-friendly surfaces
• proper draining of the tank and pipes.

The specific solution depends on the products being handled.

The safety equipment is customized to the product, the transport task, and the specific tank configuration.

It may include:

• gangway
• safety railing
• rail or system for fall protection
• emergency stop
• secure placement of valves
• operation of valves from a distance of discharge and hoses
• ventilation system
• work lights
• hose pipes and cabinets for equipment.

The tank's work areas can also be designed with a focus on the driver’s access, working height, and daily operation.

Yes. A VM Tarm chemical tanker can be developed around the customer's specific transport, loading, and unloading processes.

It may be relevant, for example, in the case of special requirements for:

• connections
• flow
• working height
• valve control
• pump system
• integration with terminals or existing production facilities.

VM Tarm works with customised solutions within the applicable technical and legal requirements.

The right chemical tanker is not only chosen based on tank volume. The entire tank solution must fit the product, transport task, and the driver's work process.

It is important to assess:

• which products are to be transported
• chemical compatibility
• any ADR requirements
• tank material
• tank volume
• number of chambers
• loading and unloading system
• cleaning
• tare weight and payload
• driving patterns and transport distance
• the driver's working conditions
• service and maintenance.

There is not one fixed price for a VM Tarm chemical tanker, as the tanks are configured according to the specific transport task.

The price depends on, among other things:

• tank volume
• material
• number of chambers
• chassis and axles
• pump and piping system
• safety equipment
• insulation
• control
• degree of customisation.

Contact VM Tarm to get an assessment of the solution that fits the specific transport task.