LPG TANKS AND EQUIPMENT

for liquefied petroleum gases, storage and service.
Lapesa is an international benchmark in the engineering, development and manufacture of tanks for LPG storage, transportation and service.

With the endorsement of more than 50 years as manufacturers of pressure vessels, Lapesa leads the Spanish market and has among its client portfolio the most important multinational energy companies, the most prestigious engineering companies and the best professionals in the sector, as well in international markets, in more than thirty countries around the world, which already have Lapesa products for all kinds of projects related to LPG.

STATIC TANKS

STATIC TANKS

Horizontal aboveground tanks • Horizontal underground tanks • Vertical aboveground tanks

Static tanks for LPG storage for aboveground or underground installation, according to European Directive 2014/68 / CE and CE marking. Under requirement, according to ASME VIII div. 1 and ASME marking, or adapted to the regulatory requirements and the specific requirements of the place or country of destination. All capacities, up to 400 m3.

HORIZONTAL tanks Ø: 1000, 1200, 1500 y 1750 mm
HORIZONTAL tanks Ø: 2200 y 2450 mm
HORIZONTAL tanks Ø: 3000, 3500, 3800, 4000 y 4200 mm
VERTICAL tanks
Tanks with internal VAPORIZER
Tanks with internal VAPORIZER
Tanks with atmospheric VAPORIZER
Tanks with atmospheric VAPORIZER
Accessories
Accessories
AUTO-GAS SKIDS

AUTO-GAS SKIDS

Horizontal aboveground SKID • Vertical aboveground SKID • Underground SKID

Autonomous units for storage and service of LPG, with pumping equipment and dispenser or filling column, integrated in the frame together with the LPG tank. With incorporated transfer equipment, it allows the supply of LPG to the vehicle in liquid phase. The whole assembly is factory-assembled ready to operate, just by fixing it to the ground with an earthing connection and providing the electrical power supply panel.

Horizontal aboveground SKID
Horizontal aboveground SKID
Vertical aboveground SKID
Vertical aboveground SKID
Underground SKID
Underground SKID
TRANSPORTATION AND SERVICE

TRANSPORTATION AND SERVICE

Transportable bottles • ISO-containers • Semi-trailers

Transportable bottles, ISO-containers and semi-trailer tankers and on truck, for the transport and service of LPG, manufactured under applicable European standards and Directives (ADR, ISO, CSC,… etc.). Volumetric capacity for transport tanks and transfer equipment, adapted to the specific requirements of the client.

Transportable bottles
Transportable bottles
ISO-containers
ISO-containers
Semi-trailer
Semi-trailer
Tank trucks
Tank trucks

VAPORIZATION SYSTEMS

“FEED OUT” vaporization systems • Modular vaporization and heating equipment

Forced vaporization systems, which are complemented by the natural vaporization capacity of the tank, for installations with high gas consumption and limited space.

“FEED OUT” vaporization systems
“FEED OUT” vaporization systems
Modular equipment vaporization and heating
Modular equipment vaporization and heating

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is LPG?
The acronym LPG stands for Liquefied Petroleum Gases. Within this family are gases such as propane, butane and their mixtures. They owe their name to their origin in the distillation of petroleum.
What regulations apply to the manufacture of tanks for LPG in the EU?
The only mandatory guideline in the manufacture of LPG static tanks in the EU is the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED 2014/68/EU). The choice of the standard or code for its design and manufacture is the responsibility of the manufacturer.
Is it necessary to install a cathodic protection system to protect underground LPG tanks?
The Lapesa LPG underground tanks will be provided with a cathodic protection system, unless our clients confirm, by means of a study of the aggressiveness of the ground, that it is not necessary. We recommend that both the definition of the protection system and the aggressiveness study be carried out by specialized companies.
How is the status of the sacrificial anodes checked in an installed underground tank?
By measuring the potential between the tank and the ground, which, measured with respect to the copper-copper sulfate reference electrode, should be equal to or less than -0.85 V, or -0.95 V maximum when there is a risk of corrosion by sulfate-reducing bacteria (higher potentials will be allowed for a limited time in the event of stray currents).
Are LPG tanks required to carry a CE marking?
Yes. Compliance with Directive 2014/68/EU is mandatory, so CE marking is mandatory within the European Community.
Are LPG tanks required to carry an ATEX marking?
LPG tanks can be installed in ATEX zone, and in fact create their own ATEX zone. However, as they do not have their own source of ignition (static electricity is not considered a source of ignition for these purposes), they are not required to incorporate ATEX marking.
Why are most LPG tanks horizontal?
Difficulty in installation, the problems in level measurement and possible condensation in pipes, make the horizontal installation the most widely used option.