Curious and meticulous
Cistern Solutions, Aj Floor Solutions and Dens 3 are sister companies that all have the same high ambitions for the work we do. We want to be at the forefront of developments and are always interested in testing new methods, designs and technologies. But the most important thing for us, even if we are looking for innovative ways to tackle problems, is to offer our customers reliable solutions that deliver on our promises. To do this, we carry out a range of tests in-house.
Why do we test ourselves?
Why try again? Is the supplier's recommendation not enough? We don't always think so, especially if the recommendation raises questions for us. So sometimes we choose to do more tests, even if our suppliers guarantee that the product meets a certain standard. It is also important for us to see how the products work in the contexts and structures where we use them.
Tests we can perform:
- Mechanical strength
- Chemical holding capacity
- How temperature affects
- How humidity affects
What are we testing?
It is mainly mechanical and chemical properties that we test. Our structures must be able to withstand both mechanical loads and chemical influences. For example, we can test the strength, tensile and flexural strength of the structure For chemicals, we test how a substance is affected by moisture, alcohol, acids (e.g. formic acid and hydrochloric acid) or soda.
How a test works
How can a test be carried out? Let's take an example: a supplier claims that a certain epoxy coating is resistant to 10% alcohol. We test the performance of the coating by exposing a sample to the specified alcohol content, sometimes even to a higher content, for some time and record what happens. Among other things, this type of test gives us a clear idea of the margins we have to work with.
Simulation of different environments
We also have the opportunity to test materials and products in a climate cabinet. In the cabinet, we can simulate different climatic conditions (heat/cold, humidity/dry) to test durability and performance under different circumstances. We can create seasonal cycles that stress the material/product in a way that resembles the environment in which it is intended to be used. This gives us a good idea of how sustainable the solution is.
Testing for certification
Our ambition is to certify the Cistern Solutions approach as a safe solution for tanks with different types of content, ranging from water and food to diesel and biogas. To obtain certification, an accredited laboratory must carry out the tests. Based on the stresses and requirements that the material/structure has to withstand, we ask the lab to perform specific tests.
We have used RISE to test the products we have developed under the product name Dens 3 - a barrier layer that stops radon, emissions and moisture. The excellent results of those tests reflect our high level of ambition for the Cistern Solutions approach as well.
We hope to return soon with documentation that shows in black and white what we already know from experience about the Cistern Solutions method - that it is a sustainable and searching solution for the renovation of all types of tanks.
