Patent ID: 6971537
Filing Date: 2005-12-06
Classification: F17C

Abstract:
1. A support arrangement for a semi-membrane tank comprising: an array of support members disposed adjacent to the semi-membrane tank, the semi-membrane tank having at least one substantially horizontal wall and one substantially vertical wall; a first plurality of support assemblies connecting the array of support members to the at least one horizontal wall and providing support for the horizontal wall in a substantially vertical direction while permitting relative sliding motion therebetween in at least one substantially horizontal direction, each of the first plurality of support assemblies comprising: a second plurality of support assemblies connecting the support members to the at least one vertical wall and permitting relative sliding motion therebetween in at least one substantially horizontal direction, each of the second plurality of support assemblies comprising: wherein the second plurality of support assemblies permits relative sliding motion between the array of support members and the vertical wall in a substantially horizontal direction and a substantially vertical direction.