Popular Facts about Dome Structures

A dome is typically an element of architecture that resembles the upper half of sphere. Dome structures are curved – they have no angles and no corners – and they enclose an enormous amount of space with the minimum of materials as they don’t require interior supports. Despite their slenderness, dome structures are some of the strongest and stiffest structures in existence today. There is no denying that the domes are amongst the strongest architectural forms to have been developed in the construction industry. Listed below are some important facts about dome structures that have revived their demand in the modern construction industry:-

·  Bulk storage domes are extremely efficient and cost effective structures as they are lighter in weight as compared to other building styles. In addition they can be constructed with significantly lesser material and provide a much longer life.

· The absence of any corners, angles and flat surfaces make these structures highly resistant to high pressure winds and hurricanes. This is because the winds are able to pass smoothly over their circular shape while creating minimal turbulence due to excessive air pressure. This makes dome structures aerodynamically stable.

· Most modern buildings having dome shaped structures use the geodesic domes which are specially engineered for efficient utilization of space besides making the construction highly economical.

· Given the inverted circular design of the dome shaped structures, the dissipation of energy is also carried out in a highly efficient manner. This means that the various sections of structures can be rapidly heated and cooled in an even manner.

About Hindustan Alcox

With over 30 years of experience, Hindustan Alcox Limited is one the leading dome manufacturers. We use the latest technology to create aesthetically appealing structures that offer the benefits of long life and economical construction.

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Challenges in Pet-coke Storage

Petcoke is a bye product / undesirable product of oil refining cracking process. Petcoke is often used because of its high-calorific value as well as lower handling cost per unit of Heat Content.

In comparison to coal, petcoke is categorized as a material with low volatile,  lower ash content, high fixed carbon content and high sulphur content. It is also used as a complementary fuel in cement industries.

Challenges in Petcoke Storage:-  

·    During Petcoke storage, temperature of the exhaust gas increases if petcoke is introduced with raw material resulting into increased gas volume and increased specific heat consumption. In that situation, the benefits should be worked out considering reduction in Kiln production and increased fuel consumption.

·     Petcoke has some toxic contents like vanadium, nickel etc, which go along with dust. Hence, plants which dispose the return dust have to ensure that the concentration of these compounds do not exceed the limits defined by the environmental laws.

·  Due to the establishment of large outdoor petcoke storage, many concerns about possible public health consequences by petcoke emission have been raised. Moreover during its bulk storage, many problems like spontaneous combustion, fugitive emission etc can occur at any stage of transportation, storage and handling.

These are some major challenges which are faced during the storage of petcoke. Petcoke storage sheds are the ultimate solution of these problems. These sheds are designed in such a way that these problems of spontaneous combustion, fugitive emission can be controlled without any loss to the stockpiles quality.

About Hindustan Alcox Limited

Over past three decades, Hindustan Alcox limited the well versed and proficient organization emerged as India’s apex coal storage shed manufacturer holds a tremendous experience in producing petcoke storage shed. Depending on different factors like geology, demographics climate etc they provide the best petcoke storage shed. 

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