A new shell of a water tank belonging to the water supply department of Steel Authority of India Ltd’s Rourkela Steel Plant’s (RSP) town engineering wing, developed in house by the fabrication shop was commissioned by Mr HK Jain GM of Rourkela Steel Plant. One of the water tanks of the water supply department had become defunct for the last 2 years because of extensive corrosion of its shell which was made of mild steel sheets. The corrosion had resulted in heavy leakage all around necessitating replacement of the complete shell. A proposal for procuring of a new shell from the market was initiated. However, the fabrication shop collectively took up the challenging task of fabricating a new tank shell using in house resources. The design department developed the necessary fabrication drawing and water supply. As a result the new shell has been developed from stainless steel plate which will provide corrosion free long life and ensure carrying of potable water in a safe and hygienic manner to every nook and corner of the steel city. The newly developed shell is provided with partition chambers, gangway and rear ladder to take care of vehicle as well as operational safety. The tank as of now has a carrying capacity of 9000ltrs and is fitted with a diesel pump that can supply water to a greater height compared to the previous tanker. The tank is the first of its kind at RSP.
