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Working conditions inside an
insulated form has several inherent advantages.
For example, delays due to weather are virtually
eliminated, and the quality of work can be easily
controlled. The temperature inside the insulated
form stays within a comfortable range, and due to
conditions of high relative humidity, the
shotcrete regularly surpasses the required design
strength of 4,000 psi. DOMTEC® International's
roof membrane and insulation envelope insure
water tightness and virtually eliminate the
occurrence of condensation. The insulation
protects against large temperature fluctuations
maximizing the stored product's quality. The life
of the dome structure itself is also enhanced by
protecting it from freeze/thaw cycles that can
sometimes destroy non-insulated concrete.
DOMTEC®
International domes are ideal
for storing most bulk products, including;
cement, cement clinker, concentrates, flyash,
fertilizers, gypsum, salt, soda ash, coal, grains
and many others.
The dome's ability to withstand
heavy products piled high against the walls
minimizes the dome's diameter and the plant space
it must occupy. This compactness and the dome's
inherent strength reduces costs for the dome's
fill conveying systems, which can be shorter in
length and supported on the dome structure. For
example, domes already constructed are supporting
more than 100 m. tonnes of load from a head
house, fill conveyor structures and dust
filters.
DOMTEC®
International carefully
controls all phases of the monolithic dome's
design and construction. Delivering consistent
high quality to the client is the prime
objective.
Domes can be constructed in a
variety of configurations: Normally domes are
near hemispherical in shape. However, they may
also be tall like silos (with a vertical
cylindrical base section); or they may be
relatively low in profile, for example; the
dome's height could be only 25% of its
diameter.
Product Handling:
A dome advantages is it's round
shape is adaptable to a variety of reclaim
systems for automated withdrawal of stored
products. Both mechanical and pneumatic systems
are functioning well in DOMTEC®
International domes around the
world. Likewise, many domes continue to be
unloaded by means of front end loaders. Each
monolithic dome is designed to meet the
objectives of the client most efficiently. Do
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