MODULAR TANK SOLUTIONS
ZipaTank is an innovative new approach to above ground slurry design with a simple and robust joining mechanism to provide all reduced installation times and far greater flexibility. ZipaTank overview WHY CHOOSE ZIPATANK? Low capital cost, with fully installed costs reduced by 15% compared to a conventional field welded tank Modular design arrives to site in shipping containers Full assembly within two weeks Erected with minimum skilled labour No working at great heights top down construction Minimal maintenance Re-locatable Easy installation for remote sites and small footprints The ZipaTank consists of individual vertical tank panels that are sized for transport in conventional shipping containers. These panels are connected to the tank base and to each other using a lap plate mechanism that can be rapidly installed to form the tank shell. All ZipaTank components are designed to a minimum standard exceeding either API 650 or BS 2654 (1989) standards for above ground steel storage tanks. Customized ZipaTank packages, includes the modular tank and baffles, modular panel lid, agitator and support structure, pumps and associated piping, instrumentation and transfer systems. HyperSparge gas injection systems can also be included. Easy to install Suited to small and large installations
storage and leaching tanks that incorporates a modular the benefits of a traditional welded tank with lower costs, ZipaTank applications Tanks are available as single tank or multiple tanks, agitated or non agitated, in mining, water or agricultural applications. Concentrate storage and conditioning tanks Thickener underflow storage tanks Limestone and lime slurry storage Filter cake re-pulp Tailings processing ZipaTank base being prepared for shipping ONGOING SERVICE AND SUPPORT Flotation tanks and equipment Glencore Technology prides itself on delivering comprehensive, end-to-end support for its products, from initial design to after-market support. We strive to develop enduring relationships, so that customers can be confident of receiving the support they need to enjoy outstanding, enduring performance from our technology. Thickening and clarification tanks and equipment Acid leaching applications copper oxide ores and tailings, uranium ores, zinc calcines and refineries Sulphide oxidation plants (Albion Process, BIOX) ZipaTank section arriving at site in standard shipping container CIP/CIL processing of gold ores Water and waste applications Reagent processing and storage Mineral sands Oil and petroleum products Grains & foodstuffs ABOUT GLENCORE TECHNOLOGY Erected with minimum skilled labour Glencore Technology develops, markets and supports technologies for the global mining, mineral processing and metals extraction industries. Glencore Technology is a wholly owned subsidiary of the International Glencore group, operating in Australia, Russia, Chile, South Africa, Canada, China and the UK. WHY CHOOSE ZIPATANK? Sized to clients needs Tank and components built from materials to suit application Components arrive at site lined and painted high quality finish under factory conditions The ability to use lower cost lined components to replace alloy steel without the quality compromise often associated with field applied lined systems at remote sites Replaceable panels at wear points instead of the whole tank Suitable for highly seismic areas
ZipaTank in action Albion Process atmospheric leaching GEOPROMINING, ARMENIA 12 ZipaTanks installed with full ancillaries including internal and external attachments to tank, platforms and agitators Remote location requires adherence to earthquake design standards Operates at 30% solids at 95ºC Agitator power 160 kw, tanks LDX2101 Ambient temperature operating range -20ºC to +40ºC Man door Baffle Lap plate joiner Lap plate joiner installation ABOUT GLENCORE Glencore is one of the world s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 90 commodities. We employ around 181,000 people across more than 150 mining and metallurgical sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities. With a strong footprint in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, Glencore s industrial and marketing activities are supported by a global network of more than 90 offices located in over 50 countries. Our customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, oil and food processing industries. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities. More information is available at www.glencore.com
15% cost saving compared to conventionally welded tank design on a fully installed basis Top down construction Replaceable panels and construction with standard tools minimise costs We deal in proven technologies, not pipe dreams Safe Exceeds quality standards for above ground steel storage tanks (API 650 or BS 2654, 1989) Versatile Designed for any configuration of nozzles or roof penetrations Less than 2 week installation schedule Compared to six to eight weeks for a welded tank which also requires specialised skills
www.zipatank.com www.glencoretechnology.com Glencore operates mines throughout the world. Tough testing grounds that make our process technologies the best on earth. CONTACT Glencore Technology Pty Ltd Level 10, 160 Ann St Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia Tel +61 7 3833 8500 Fax +61 7 3833 8555 Email zipatank@glencore.com.au Chile Tel +56 2 3242 9000 South Africa Tel +27 82 441 7482 Russia & CIS Tel +7 968 826 5058 D10_GLT2623Z_10/15