Enhance LPG Tank Safety and Sustainability with Super Therm Thermal Coating Insulation

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is a vital energy source, used globally for cooking, heating and transportation. However, storing and transporting LPG comes with challenges. When exposed to direct solar radiation, uninsulated LPG tanks can experience severe temperature rises, leading to increased internal pressure, potential gas leakage, and even catastrophic safety risks like Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour Explosions (BLEVE).

Fortunately, thermal coating insulation offers a proven, innovative solution to address these risks effectively. Here’s why insulating your LPG tanks with advanced coatings like Super Therm® is a game-changer:

Improved Safety and Pressure Control

Solar radiation can heat unprotected LPG tanks to dangerous levels. Research demonstrates that insulated tanks experience up to 25% lower pressure compared to uninsulated tanks under the same conditions. By maintaining safer pressure levels, thermal coatings drastically reduce the risk of gas leaks or valve failures, protecting both assets and personnel.

Super Therm’s superior heat-blocking capability ensures that tank surfaces remain near ambient temperatures, minimising the evaporation process and stabilising internal pressures. This enhanced safety makes thermal insulation an essential choice for industries relying on LPG storage or transport.

Prevent Fuel Loss and Increase Efficiency

When LPG tanks are exposed to heat, the liquid phase evaporates, resulting in unnecessary fuel loss. Studies show that insulated tanks maintain up to 18% lower liquid-phase temperatures, directly reducing fuel evaporation. For businesses reliant on LPG, this means significant savings by maximizing the fuel available for use.

Super Therm® provides an additional economic advantage by ensuring that every drop of LPG remains usable, helping industries reduce wastage and optimise their resources.

Reduce Carbon Emissions

An outstanding thermal insulation coating like Super Therm® not only contributes to safeguard LPG storage but also contributes to global sustainability efforts. By reducing heat absorption and maintaining fuel integrity, insulated tanks require less energy for cooling and recovery processes. This translates to fewer greenhouse gas emissions, supporting a low-carbon future.

With Super Therm’s tested ability to block 96.1% of total solar heat, industries can align with environmental goals while achieving cost-effective operations.

Extend Tank Lifespan

Thermal insulation reduces thermal cycling—the repeated expansion and contraction caused by temperature fluctuations—which can weaken the structural integrity of LPG tanks over time. Coating your tanks with Super Therm® not only improves safety but also prolongs the life of your storage infrastructure, cutting down on maintenance and replacement costs.

A Proven Solution for Global LPG Tanks

With millions of LPG tanks in use worldwide, the benefits of adopting thermal coating insulation are immense. Research, such as the study conducted in the Middle East, proves that thermal coatings significantly enhance safety, reduce risks, and improve energy efficiency. Super Therm®, developed through advanced ceramic technology and extensively tested globally, offers unmatched protection for LPG tanks.

Choose Super Therm for Reliable and Sustainable Protection

Whether you’re operating a refinery, running industrial facilities, or using LPG for commercial or residential purposes, protecting your assets with thermal coating insulation is a smart and sustainable investment. Super Therm’s advanced formulation ensures safety, lowers operational costs, and helps your business contribute to a greener future.

Upgrade your LPG storage solutions today with Super Therm® and learn more about how we can help safeguard your tanks and transform your operations.

Technical Breakdown of Super Therm® for LPG Tanks

Thermal Insulation Mechanism

Super Therm® is a ceramic-based thermal insulation coating designed to block solar radiation effectively. It reflects and blocks heat rather than absorbing it, ensuring that the tank surface remains near ambient temperatures. This process reduces the conduction of heat into the tank, maintaining the internal LPG at stable temperatures and preventing pressure build-up.

• Super Therm® uses ceramic compounds to reflect 96.1% of total solar radiation, reducing the tank’s surface temperature and the risk of heat-induced expansion and evaporation​.

Safety Enhancements

Heat exposure to LPG tanks leads to increased internal pressure, posing safety risks such as valve failure or leaks. Super Therm® mitigates these risks by:

• Keeping the tank exterior cool, even under intense sunlight
• Preventing rapid thermal expansion, which could compromise structural integrity
• Eliminating condensation, a factor contributing to internal corrosion and product contamination.

Carbon Emissions and Cost Efficiency

LPG evaporation caused by heat increases both operational costs and greenhouse gas emissions. By reducing surface temperatures and evaporation, Super Therm®:

• Saves fuel by maintaining LPG in its liquid state
• Decreases energy demand for cooling systems or pressure management
• Contributes to significant carbon footprint reduction in LPG storage and transportation facilities.

Durability and Versatility

Super Therm® is not just an effective thermal insulator but also highly durable:

• It resists weathering, UV degradation, and environmental factors, prolonging tank service life
• Its water-based, non-toxic formula makes it safer for industrial and environmental applications.

The coating can be applied to both new and existing tanks, enhancing flexibility for operators. For tanks in heavy chemical or corrosive environments, Super Therm® can be combined with other coatings, such as Rust Grip® or Enamo Grip®, for added protection​.

Comparisons to Traditional Insulation

Unlike traditional jacketing systems prone to moisture accumulation and inefficiencies, Super Therm®:

• Provides a seamless, lightweight insulation solution without bulky layers.
• Does not degrade under extreme weather or prolonged use, offering consistent performance beyond six months (a common failure point for conventional systems)​.

Why Super Therm® is the Best Solution

Super Therm® offers an innovative, tested solution for LPG tank thermal management, ensuring safety, cost savings, and environmental benefits. With millions of LPG tanks globally, adopting Super Therm® can revolutionise thermal insulation standards, setting a new benchmark for energy-efficient and sustainable storage solutions.

For more technical details or to discuss a tailored solution, contact us today.