For bitumen emulsion, you need a specialized storage tank with mixing and temperature control, since the product tends to separate and lose stability over time. The key requirement is continuous or periodic agitation to keep the emulsion homogeneous.
In practice, tanks are usually equipped with an agitator or circulation pump, as well as temperature and level control systems. For example, GlobeCore’s SBE-type tanks are designed specifically for bitumen emulsion storage and can include mixing systems to maintain product quality during storage .
If the emulsion needs to be stored for longer periods or in variable climates, insulated or heated tanks are recommended to maintain stable viscosity and prevent degradation .
So overall, the best solution is a heated (or insulated) storage tank with an integrated mixing system, and GlobeCore offers such tanks as part of complete bitumen emulsion production and storage lines.