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Protection concepts / Fixed Systems

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Sanad Canopy

مظلة سند

An arched, tensioned net canopy over a storage tank with a safety gap.

Status: Development concept — subject to study and testing

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Conceptual visualisation — Sanad Canopy: Overall view of the canopy and support masts
Conceptual visualisation — Sanad Canopy: Overall view of the canopy and support masts

Image 1 — Overall view of the canopy and support masts (conceptual)

Overview

The concept

A pre-tensioned cable-net canopy covering the roof and upper walls of a fuel tank, supported by external masts and a steel compression ring, without adding load to the tank itself. The concept keeps a clear gap between the net and the tank roof.

Proposed purpose

To study a passive physical layer that separates a tank from objects approaching from above or at an angle, as part of an integrated protection system.

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Conceptual visualisations — Sanad Canopy

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Conceptual visualisation — Sanad Canopy: Overall view of the canopy and support masts
Conceptual visualisation — Sanad Canopy: Close-up of the compression ring and net edge
Conceptual visualisation — Sanad Canopy: Low view of anchoring cables and safety gap
Conceptual visualisation — Sanad Canopy: View from the opposite side
Conceptual visualisation — Sanad Canopy: Top view of the radial cable layout
Conceptual visualisation — Sanad Canopy: Side view of the gap between net and tank roof
Conceptual visualisation — Sanad Canopy: Overall view of the canopy and support masts
Conceptual visualisation — Sanad Canopy: Low view of anchoring cables and safety gap
Conceptual visualisation — Sanad Canopy: Top view of the radial cable layout
Conceptual visualisation — Sanad Canopy: Close-up of the compression ring and net edge
Conceptual visualisation — Sanad Canopy: View from the opposite side
Conceptual visualisation — Sanad Canopy: Side view of the gap between net and tank roof
Introductory details

Applications, components and considerations

Potential applications

■  Fixed- or floating-roof fuel tanks

■  Fuel depots at airports and ports

■  Storage areas within refineries

Components (overview level)

■  High-strength, UV-resistant fibre net

■  Non-metallic or stainless edge cables

■  Galvanised steel or GFRP masts

■  Earthed steel compression ring

Integration & maintenance

■  Early coordination with firefighting, foam systems and access routes

■  Earthing integrated with the existing lightning protection

■  Wind-load analysis to local codes

■  Periodic checks of tension and connections per the maintenance plan

Note: Images and models are conceptual visualisations for presentation and development purposes. Any actual application is subject to engineering study, testing and the required approvals.

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