Storage Tanks and Cooling Tower — Pricing
Indicative price ranges for TPO (Tyre-derived Pyrolysis Oil) storage tanks and cooling towers at three tyre pyrolysis plant capacity tiers — essential equipment for oil product storage and process cooling water management.
| Equipment | Low (3–6 TPD) | Mid (8–12 TPD) | High (15–20+ TPD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage Tanks | ₹4–7 lakh (10–20 KL) | ₹7–12 lakh (20–40 KL) | ₹12–20 lakh (40–60 KL, multiple) |
| Cooling Tower | ₹2–4.5 lakh | ₹4–8.5 lakh | ₹8–15 lakh |
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How to read this table
- Rows are the two equipment items; columns are the three capacity tiers (Low 3–6 TPD, Mid 8–12 TPD, High 15–20+ TPD).
- Storage tank volume noted in each cell is the total storage volume at that tier — actual capacity required depends on dispatch frequency and buyer order cycle.
- Cooling tower sizing must be matched to the heat exchanger and condenser specifications — undersized cooling leads to lower oil yield regardless of condenser quality.
About this table
Two utility equipment items that every tyre pyrolysis plant must invest in but that are often underestimated in capital budgets are oil storage tanks and the cooling tower. Storage tanks hold Tyre-derived Pyrolysis Oil (TPO) between production and dispatch. The cooling tower provides the chilled water supply that makes the condenser and heat exchanger function — without adequate cooling capacity, the condensation train cannot condense vapours efficiently, reducing oil recovery.
The Storage Tanks at the low tier hold 10–20 kilolitres (KL) of TPO — adequate for a few days of production at 3–6 TPD. These are typically mild steel tanks with an internal coating (epoxy or similar) to prevent oil corrosion of the steel. At mid tier (20–40 KL), the tanks are larger and typically sit in a bunded enclosure. High-tier plants run multiple tanks at 40–60 KL total capacity — a multi-tank arrangement also provides product segregation (separating oil from different reactor cycles or feedstock types) and maintains redundancy so dispatch can continue while one tank is being cleaned or inspected. Under Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) rules, oil storage above certain volume thresholds requires PESO-certified tank design and a fire suppression system around the tank enclosure — this is not an optional upgrade but a legal requirement for commercial-scale storage.
The Cooling Tower supplies and recirculates cooling water to the condenser and heat exchanger — the water absorbs heat from the condensing vapour and pyrolysis oil, then returns to the cooling tower to shed that heat to ambient air through evaporative cooling. Cooling tower sizing must match the heat load of the condensation system — undersized cooling towers result in higher cooling water temperatures that reduce condenser efficiency and oil yield. Fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) cooling towers are the standard specification for corrosive pyrolysis plant environments because they resist the mildly acidic condensate that can carry over into cooling water.
Key insights
- PESO compliance for TPO storage tanks above the threshold volume is a legal requirement, not an option — operators must confirm current PESO storage regulations for petroleum-type products before specifying tank design.
- Multi-tank arrangement at high tier provides product segregation and operational redundancy — a single-tank layout creates a production bottleneck whenever the tank requires cleaning or inspection.
- Cooling tower undersizing is a hidden yield penalty — an undersized cooling tower raises cooling water temperature, reducing condensation efficiency and leaving recoverable oil in the vapour stream.
- FRP (fibre-reinforced plastic) cooling tower material is the appropriate specification for pyrolysis plant environments — standard galvanised steel towers corrode rapidly in mildly acidic cooling water that carries pyrolysis vapour carryover.
Methodology & sources
Price ranges are indicative for Indian market procurement as of 2024–2025. Storage tank prices vary with volume, material (mild steel with epoxy vs SS 304), and whether PESO-certified pressure testing is included. Cooling tower prices vary with heat load capacity, material (FRP vs steel), and cooling efficiency. PESO compliance costs for oil storage should be assessed separately. All prices exclude GST, civil foundations, bunding, and fire suppression systems.
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