Custom Loading Arm Applications
System
Design|Liquid
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Loading Systems Catalog
OPW Engineered Systems takes pride in its ability to custom-design
and manufacture loading arms for specialized applications. With our extensive
experience it’s likely our engineers have already solved most situations
you may encounter. However, with the many varying factors that impact fluid
dynamics, there are no hard-and-fast rules for determining exactly what type
of loader must be used in each installation. Personal preference, operating
experience and methods, safety requirements and local customs all warrant
consideration
In order to design a loading arm for your
application, we consider the following:
- Liquid product to be handled (Temperature & Pressure)
- Type of tank or container to be used
- Flow rate
- Adequate capacity without excessive pressure drop
- Physical facility dimensions and limitations
- Adequate horizontal and vertical range
- Ease of operation
- Ease of maintenance
- Special requirements
- Cost
Within the limits of design and functionality, nothing
is too special. As industries have become more aware and responsive to environmental
issues, loading systems offer a sound solution to the extremely critical
process of transferring hazardous products from bulk storage tanks to rail
or road vehicles.
All units can be factory pre-assembled and tested, and
all OPW Engineered Systems products are built to the highest quality standards.
