Colgate-Palmolive Ethanol Storage
Project Description
TfA Project Group were engaged to design an ethanol storage and blending facility for the manufacture of mouthrinse at the Colgate Palmolive plant in the Gold Coast. The facility incorporated a 30kL bulk storage tank with unloading and discharge pump within a roofed bund. A blending tank, two mixing tanks and controls were installed within the manufacturing areas for production.
TfA Contribution
TfA’s role included full detailed design documentation of the tank and piping system, the bund and roof structure, building modifications within the manufacturing area and procurement support. TfA also provided site inspections during construction.
Challenges
The proposed facility was required to fit within the confines of the existing plant structure and required considerable care to prevent hazardous zones impacting existing operational areas. The facility had to be installed without interruption to existing production.
