Powdered activated carbon is a treatment agent for removing dissolved organic contaminants, heavy metals, and micropollutants from industrial wastewater. Storing and dispensing it reliably requires a purpose-engineered silo system.
Southern Metal Fabricators fabricated a 2,750 cubic feet vessel that is 12 feet in diameter and 48 feet tall for wastewater treatment. We fabricated the structural shell and skirt from A36 carbon steel for strength and economy. The all process-contact components installed are 316 stainless steel, chosen for its superior corrosion resistance.
Fabrication followed AWS D1.1 welding standards, and quality control was continuous throughout. The silo was assembled to the fullest extent possible before shipping to Tennessee, minimizing field assembly complexity for the on-site installation crew.
The finished silo was sand blasted, painted, and insulated. From approval drawings to delivery was less than 10 weeks.
| Powdered Activated Carbon Self-Contained Storage Silo | Self-Contained Storage Silo - 1x |
| Processes Used | Saw; CNC; Shear Cut; Plate Rolling |
| Equipment Used | Not Applicable |
| Part Dimensions | 12’-0” diameter x 48’0” overall height |
| Materials Used | A36 carbon steel plate, 316 stainless steel pipe, aluminum (ladders) |
| Finishes | Sand Blasted; Painted; Insulated |
| Quality Control | Inspected for quality during fabrication process, photographed, and documented |
| Timeline | 8–10 weeks after receipt of approval drawings |
| Delivery Location | State of Tennessee |
| Standards | AWS D1.1 |
