CONNECTION FOR REFRIGERATED GAS STORAGE TANK

摘要

A storage tank includes a tank roof and a tank sidewalk. At least one opening is located in at least one of the tank roof or the tank sidewalk. A pipe extends through the at least one opening, the pipe having a sleeve assembly positioned around the pipe. The sleeve assembly also extends through the opening. The sleeve assembly includes a sleeve, at least one layer of insulation, and an inner flange. The inner flange is located on a first end of the sleeve and is coupled to the pipe. The sleeve, in turn is coupled to the tank such that the inner flange is located within the storage tank. The at least one layer of insulation is positioned in an annul us between the pipe and the sleeve.