The
Patel Fibre’s technical Department is maintained to provide
you with assistance and advice on any problem of acid or alkali
– proof construction. Write them your service conditions
to obtain prompt recommendations and design suggestions. No
obligations of course.
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NOTES
When
lining the concrete tanks or similar equipments, the concrete
should be first protected with a membrane of Mastic compound.&
M.S. Tanks should be protected with Rubber or P.V.C. depending
upon the acids being handled and temperature of the Solution.
The membrane is then protected with acid – proof brick
lining, consult us for definite recommendations.
After giving enough time for proper curing with acid .
The
place of Brick lining work must be kept dry at all times until
mortar is hard and cured.
The
bricks should be dry and clean.
Acid
– proof bricks should not be to put at temperatures
below 10oC.
Keep
the joints thin up to 4 to 5mm.
Butter
the bricks with excess mortar and slide them in place, than
tap them in place, then tap them firmly to produce thin joints,
cut off mortar that is extruded from joints.
Allow
brick lining work to cure for at least two days, then paint
joints with 20% Hydrochloric or 30% Sulphuric Acid before
placing in service.
