JP7329944B2 - How to modify the storage device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a storage device retrofitting method and storage device.

Conventionally, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a repair method for a gas holder as a storage device.

Japanese Patent No. 5596834

A variable-capacity storage device includes a foundation, a storage body comprising a bottom plate, base pillars, side plates, a roof, and the like provided on the foundation, and a piston provided to be able to move up and down inside the storage body. mainly have Such gas holders have different piston seal structures, and roughly speaking, there are two types. Specifically, the gas holder has a sealing device provided on the piston portion for ensuring airtightness between the inner surface of the side plate and moves up and down together with the piston portion. is attached to the rubber membrane, and the rubber membrane ensures airtightness between the bottom plate and the piston part.

The two types of gas holders described above can be applied according to the properties of the gas to be stored. For example, in the case of gas containing a large amount of dust, there is a risk that the dust will enter between the seal device and the inner surface of the side plate, shortening the seal life. Therefore, a rubber film seal structure is suitable. On the other hand, since gases containing benzene, toluene, xylene, etc. deteriorate the rubber film, the sealing structure of the sealing device is suitable.

Here, in a facility having a storage device, if the gas to be stored in the storage device is changed, the existing storage device will be removed and a new storage device will be installed due to suitability or inadequacy as described above. The removal and installation of such a storage device has the problem that construction costs such as foundation work costs, material costs, and production costs increase, and the construction period is long.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for remodeling a storage system and a storage system that can reduce the construction cost and the construction period compared to installing a new one.

In order to achieve the above object, a method for remodeling a storage device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a cylindrical storage body, a piston arranged to move up and down inside the storage body, and a sealing device mounted around the piston so as to be movable up and down to ensure airtightness between the storage body and the piston, wherein the piston and the sealing device are combined with the a step of removing the piston to the outside of the storage body; a step of arranging a new piston inside the storage body so that it can move up and down; and a step of installing a rubber film between the new piston and a side plate of the storage body. ,including.

In a method for modifying a storage device according to an aspect of the present invention, an opening for carrying the piston and the sealing device out of the storage body and carrying the new piston into the storage body is provided as the opening. It is preferable to include a step of providing the side plate of the reservoir main body, and a step of providing a closing portion for closing the opening after the new piston is carried into the storage main body.

In the method for remodeling a storage device according to an aspect of the present invention, the step of installing the rubber film includes the step of installing a body-side fixture for attaching the rubber film to the side plate of the storage unit body; It is preferable to include a step of installing a piston-side fixture for attaching the rubber film, and a step of attaching the rubber film to the body-side fixture and the piston-side fixture.

In a method for remodeling a storage device according to an aspect of the present invention, the step of installing a level weight device for assisting the elevation of the new piston in the storage unit main body, and connecting a wire of the level weight device to the new piston. and a step of performing.

In a method for remodeling a storage device according to an aspect of the present invention, the steps of adjusting the length of the wire and the inclination of the new piston; , is preferably included.

In the method for remodeling a storage device according to an aspect of the present invention, an existing emergency exhaust system is installed in the storage unit body so as to allow exhaust from the inside of the storage unit body to the outside, and the existing emergency It is preferable to include a step of leaving or removing the emergency exhaust system and a step of installing a new emergency exhaust system.

In the method for remodeling a storage device according to an aspect of the present invention, a gas inlet/outlet pipe capable of supplying and exhausting air is installed in the storage unit body, and the inside of the storage unit main body of the gas inlet/outlet pipe is installed. and installing the suction prevention net of the rubber film in the opening of the gas inlet/outlet pipe from which the extending portion has been removed.

The method for remodeling a storage device according to an aspect of the present invention preferably includes the step of placing weight adjustment concrete in the new piston.

In the method for modifying a storage device according to an aspect of the present invention, the anti-rotation device for preventing rotation of the piston is engaged with the anti-rotation device that protrudes from the inner surface of the main body of the storage unit and is continuously provided in the vertical direction. and a projection to be installed, preferably including the step of removing said anti-rotation device and leaving said projection.

In order to achieve the above object, a storage device according to an aspect of the present invention includes a cylindrical storage body, a piston arranged to move up and down inside the storage body, the piston and the storage part. and a rubber film that secures airtightness between the side plate of the main body and the side plate of the main body of the storage part, wherein the side plate of the main body of the storage part has a closed part in which an opening is closed by welding.

In the storage device according to the aspect of the present invention, it is preferable that the storage device has projections that protrude from the inner surface of the storage body and are continuously provided in the vertical direction.

The present invention can convert a storage device that uses a seal device to a storage device that uses a rubber membrane while still utilizing the reservoir body. As a result, according to the present invention, the construction cost and construction period can be reduced as compared with the construction of a new building.

1 is a side view of a storage device according to an embodiment of the invention; FIG. FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the storage device according to the embodiment of the present invention taken in a direction perpendicular to the vertical direction. FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a longitudinal section taken at the center of the storage device body of the storage device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a method for modifying a storage device according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 5 is a side view showing a method for modifying a storage device according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 6 is a schematic view of a vertical cross section taken at the center of the storage device main body showing the method for remodeling the storage device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a schematic view of a vertical cross section cut at the center of the storage device main body showing a method of remodeling the storage device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Below, embodiment which concerns on this invention is described in detail based on drawing. In addition, this invention is not limited by this embodiment. In addition, components in the following embodiments include components that can be easily replaced by those skilled in the art, or components that are substantially the same.

In this embodiment, a modification method for modifying an existing storage system into a different type of storage system and a storage system modified into a different type will be described.

First, the existing storage device will be explained. FIG. 1 is a side view of a storage device according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the storage device according to the present embodiment taken in a direction orthogonal to the vertical direction. FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a vertical cross section cut at the center of the storage device main body of the storage device according to this embodiment.

The storage device stores gas. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the existing storage device has a storage body 1 having a cylindrical outer shape. The storage unit body 1 has a cylindrical side plate 2 erected on a foundation 4 (see FIG. 3) and a roof 3 provided on the top of the side plate 2 . Although not shown in the drawings, the storage body 1 has a disc-shaped bottom plate placed on the base 4 and surrounded by the side plates 2 . The side plate 2 is reinforced by a corridor 5 and a base pillar 6. - 特許庁

The corridor 5 is attached to the outer wall surface of the side plate 2, as shown in FIGS. The corridors 5 are provided in an annular shape along the circumferential direction of the cylindrical side plate 2 , and are provided in plurality in the vertical direction of the side plate 2 .

As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of base posts 6 are arranged along the side plate 2 in the circumferential direction. The base column 6 has a base column 6A projecting inward of the side plate 2 and a base column 6B in contact with the outside of the side plate 2. As shown in FIG. The base pillar 6A is positioned point-symmetrically to the center of the reservoir main body 1 .

The storage device has a gas inlet/outlet pipe 7 at the bottom of the storage body 1 . A gas (for example, gas) G is supplied to or discharged from the storage unit body 1 through the gas inlet/outlet pipe 7 . As shown in FIG. 3, the gas inlet/outlet pipe 7 has an extending portion 7a that partially penetrates the later-described piston support 11 and extends into the storage portion main body 1. As shown in FIG. The extending portion 7a is positioned below a deck 8e provided on the piston 8 and described later.

The reservoir has a piston 8 inside the reservoir body 1 . The piston 8 vertically partitions the interior of the storage unit body 1, and smoothly moves up and down along the inner surface of the side plate 2 according to the inflow and outflow of the gas G from the gas inlet/outlet pipe 7, thereby releasing the gas G. Store or discharge. With this structure, the storage device can be a variable capacity tank in which the lower space defined by the piston 8 can be varied.

A support frame 8a is fixed to the upper surface of the outer peripheral portion of the piston 8 . The support frame 8a has an upper guide roller 8b and a lower guide roller 8c that contact the side plate 2 at the position of the base pillar 6B shown in FIG. 2 or the base pillar 6A. The inclination of the piston 8 is suppressed by an upper guide roller 8b and a lower guide roller 8c.

The piston 8 has a foot ring 8d provided in the circumferential direction, as shown in FIG. A support frame 8a is fixed to the foot ring 8d. The foot ring 8 d is filled with balance concrete to adjust the weight of the piston 8 . The piston 8 descends by its own weight while its weight is adjusted by balance concrete (indicated by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 3), and rises by the pressure of the gas G stored under the piston 8 (indicated by the solid line in FIG. 3). . The storage device can adjust the pressure of the gas G to a predetermined pressure by adjusting the weight of the piston 8 with balance concrete or the like. As shown in FIG. 3, the piston 8 is formed in a dome shape that is convex upward, and a deck 8e is stretched on a frame that is combined with circumferential and radial beams.

The storage device has an anti-rotation device 9, as shown in FIG. The anti-rotation device 9 prevents the piston 8 from rotating in the circumferential direction. The anti-rotation device 9 is provided on the foot ring 8 d and prevents the rotation of the piston 8 by engaging with a projection that is the base pillar 6 A projecting inside the side plate 2 .

The storage device has a sealing device 10 between the side plate 2 and the piston 8, as shown in FIG. The sealing device 10 prevents leakage of the gas G stored inside. The seal device 10 is provided on the foot ring 8d of the piston 8 and continuously arranged in the circumferential direction, and presses the seal material against the side plate 2 by static pressure of oil, for example. Rubber or an iron plate is used as the sealing material. Moreover, the sealing device 10 may press the sealing material against the side plate 2 by elastic force or the like other than the static pressure of the oil.

The storage device has a piston support 11, as shown in FIG. The piston support 11 is mounted with the foot ring 8d of the piston 8 that has descended inside the storage body 1, and supports the piston 8 at the lowest position.

The storage system has an oil recovery system 12 as shown in FIG. When part of the oil in the seal device 10 flows down along the inner surface of the side plate 2, the oil recovery device 12 recovers this oil. The oil recovery device 12 has a bottom oil groove 12a, an oil circulation device 12b, an oil riser pipe 12c, and a reserve oil tank 12d. The bottom oil groove 12 a is provided on the lower side inside the reservoir main body 1 and stores the oil that has flowed down along the inner surface of the side plate 2 . The oil circulation device 12b, the oil riser pipe 12c, and the reserve oil tank 12d are provided outside the storage unit body 1, and the oil circulation device 12b separates the water mixed in the oil accumulated in the bottom oil groove 12a. Then, the oil after separation is pushed up to the reserve oil tank 12d above through the oil rising pipe 12c by the circulation pump. Oil flows down from the reserve oil tank 12 d to the inner surface of the side plate 2 through a slit (not shown) and is returned to the sealing device 10 .

The storage system has an emergency exhaust system (existing emergency exhaust system) 13, as shown in FIGS. The emergency exhaust device 13 exhausts gas from the interior of the storage body 1 to the outside in an emergency such as when the gas G inside the storage body 1 exceeds an allowable storage amount.

In this embodiment, the piston 8, the anti-rotation device 9, the sealing device 10, the piston support 11, and the oil recovery device 12 are referred to as a piston portion as a configuration related to the piston 8.

Next, a method for remodeling the existing storage system described above and a remodeled storage system will be described. FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing a method for remodeling a storage device according to this embodiment. FIG. 5 is a side view showing a method for remodeling a storage device according to this embodiment. FIG. 6 is a schematic view of a vertical cross section taken at the center of the storage device main body, showing the method for remodeling the storage device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a schematic view of a vertical cross-section taken at the center of the storage device main body showing the method for remodeling the storage device according to the present embodiment.

First, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, an opening 21 is provided in the side plate 2 (step S1). The opening 21 is used to carry out a member to be removed to the outside of the storage body 1 or carry in a member to be installed inside the storage body 1 . In addition, the opening 21 can also be used to carry heavy equipment into the interior of the storage unit main body 1 or carry out heavy equipment to the outside of the storage unit main body 1 as necessary.

Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, the piston portion is removed (step S2). The piston portion consists of a piston 8, an anti-rotation device 9, a seal device 10, a piston support 11, and an oil recovery device 12. These are dismantled and removed, and the internal structure of the storage body 1 is changed from the opening 21 to the storage portion. It is carried out to the outside of the main body 1 . Also, the emergency exhaust system (existing emergency exhaust system) 13 is dismantled and removed (step S3). In step S2, the base pillar (protrusion) 6A with which the anti-rotation device 9 is engaged remains.

Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the level weight device 22 is installed (step S4). The level weight device 22 has a weight 22a and a wire 22b. The wire 22b has one end connected to the weight 22a and the other end connected to a new piston 27, which will be described later. The wire 22b is supported in the middle by a pulley 22c and is tensioned, and its one end and the other end are vertically movable. As the newly installed piston 27 moves up and down, the level weight device 22 assists the elevation of the newly installed piston 27 by raising and lowering the weight 22a arranged outside the storage unit main body 1 via the wire 22b. In step S4 of the present embodiment, the level weight device 22 is provided with a wire 22b, a pulley 22c, and a weight 22a connected to the wire 22b.

Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the new emergency exhaust system 23 is installed (step S5). The function of the new emergency exhaust system 23 is the same as that of the emergency exhaust system (existing emergency exhaust system) 13, and it The inside of the storage unit body 1 is exhausted to the outside.

Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the body-side fixture 25a for attaching the rubber film 24 to the reservoir body 1 is installed (step S6). The rubber film 24 is a rubber sheet formed in an annular shape. Together with the piston 27, the interior of the storage body 1 is partitioned vertically. The body-side fixture 25 a is for attaching the rubber film 24 to the inner surface of the reservoir main body 1 , and is arranged along the circumferential direction to ensure airtightness with respect to the inner surface of the reservoir main body 1 .

Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the extending portion 7a of the gas inlet/outlet pipe 7 to the inside of the storage portion main body 1 is cut and removed, and the suction preventing net 26 is installed (step S7). The suction preventing net 26 prevents suction of the rubber film 24 when the gas G is discharged from the inside of the storage body 1 through the gas inlet/outlet pipe 7 .

Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, a new piston 27 and a new piston support 28 are installed (step S8). The new piston 27 has a fender 27a and a deck 27b. The fender 27a extends upward along the inner surface of the reservoir main body 1 and is formed in an annular shape along the circumferential direction. The fender 27a supports the swollen rubber film 24 and receives internal pressure applied to the rubber film 24 when the new piston 27 is moved up and down. The deck 27b is formed in a dome shape that protrudes upward by being stretched on a frame that is combined with circumferential, radial, and vertical beams. The new piston support 28 mounts the new piston 27 that has descended inside the storage unit body 1 and supports the new piston 27 at the lowest position. The new piston support 28 comes in several forms. For example, FIG. 7 shows a new domed piston support 28 . The new dome-shaped piston support 28 has a dome portion 28a that supports the lower side of the deck 27b, and a support portion 28b that supports the dome portion 28a. Although not shown in the drawings, the new piston support includes a support portion 28b inserted into the deck 27b, or a new piston 27 that descends inside the storage unit body 1 like the piston support 11 shown in FIG. There is a pedestal type in which weight adjustment concrete 29 described later is placed in and supports the newly installed piston 27 at the lowest position. The new piston support installed in this embodiment can adopt any of the forms described above.

Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, a piston-side fixture 25b for attaching the rubber film 24 to the new piston 27 is installed (step S9). The piston-side fixture 25b is for attaching the rubber film 24 to the outer periphery of the new piston 27, and is arranged along the circumferential direction to ensure airtightness with respect to the outer periphery of the new piston 27. As shown in FIG.

Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, weight adjustment concrete 29 is placed on the new piston 27 (step S10).

Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the rubber film 24 is installed (step S11).

Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the opening 21 opened in step S1 is closed (step S12). When closing the opening 21 , the closing portion 21 a that serves as the lid of the opening 21 is welded to the side plate 2 to seal the opening 21 .

Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the level weight device 22 is connected to the new piston 27 (step S13). That is, the other end of the wire 22b is connected to the new piston 27. As shown in FIG.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 4, the length of the wire 22b of the level weight device 22 and the inclination of the new piston 27 are adjusted and a test run is performed (step S14). For example, by changing the length position of the other end connected to the new piston 27, the length of the wire 22b and the inclination of the new piston 27 can be adjusted. The test run can be performed, for example, by supplying a test gas from a blower connection nozzle or the like with a blower.

By the way, the method for remodeling the storage device of this embodiment does not have to follow the order of the steps described above. However, an opening 21 is provided in the side plate 2 (step S1), the piston portion is removed (step S2), a new piston 27 and a new piston support 28 are installed (step S8), and a rubber film 24 is installed (step S11). ) and closing the opening 21 (step S12) are performed in this order.

Disassembling and removing the emergency exhaust system (existing emergency exhaust system) 13 (step S3) may be performed at the same time as removing the piston portion (step S2). Installation of the leveling weight device 22 (step S4) is not limited as long as it is before connecting the leveling weight device 22 to the new piston 27 (step S13). The installation of the new emergency exhaust system 23 (step S5) is not limited as long as it is performed before the trial operation (step S14). The installation of the body-side fixture 25a of the rubber film 24 on the storage unit body 1 (step S6) is not limited as long as it is performed before the installation of the rubber film 24 (step S11). Cutting and removing the extending portion 7a of the gas inlet/outlet pipe 7 to the inside of the storage unit main body 1 and installing the suction prevention net 26 (step S7) is before installing the new piston 27 (step S8). is preferred. The installation of the piston-side fixture 25b of the rubber film 24 on the new piston 27 (step S9) is performed after the installation of the new piston 27 and the new piston support 28 (step S8) and the installation of the rubber film 24 (step S11). ), there is no limitation. Casting the weight adjustment concrete 29 on the new piston 27 (step S10) is performed after installing the new piston 27 and the new piston support 28 (step S8) and before closing the opening 21 (step S12). There is no limit if any. The connection of the level weight device 22 to the new piston 27 (step S13) is performed after the installation of the new piston 27 and the new piston support 28 (step S8) and the length of the wire 22b of the level weight device 22 and the length of the wire 22b of the new piston. 27 is adjusted and the test run is performed (step S14), there is no limitation. It should be noted that the emergency exhaust system (existing emergency exhaust system) 13 may not be dismantled and removed (step S3), but left as it is and the new emergency exhaust system 23 may be installed (step S5).

As described above, the method for remodeling the storage device of the present embodiment includes the cylindrical storage unit body 1, the piston 8 arranged so as to be able to move up and down inside the storage unit body 1, and a sealing device 10 attached around the piston 8 to ensure airtightness between the storage body 1 and the piston 8, wherein the piston 8 and the sealing device 10 are attached to the storage body. 1, a step of arranging a new piston 27 inside the storage part main body 1 so that it can move up and down, and a step of installing a rubber film 24 between the new piston 27 and the side plate 2 of the storage part main body 1. and including.

According to the method for remodeling the storage device of the present embodiment, the storage device using the sealing device 10 can be remodeled into a storage device using the rubber membrane 24 while using the storage unit main body 1 . As a result, according to the method for remodeling the storage device of the present embodiment, construction costs such as foundation construction costs, material costs, and production costs and construction period can be reduced compared to installing a new one.

In the storage device modification method of the present embodiment, the opening 21 for carrying out the piston 8 and the sealing device 10 to the outside of the storage body 1 and for carrying the new piston 27 into the storage body 1 is provided. 1, and a step of providing a closing portion 21a for closing the opening 21 after the new piston 27 is carried into the storage main body 1.

Therefore, the piston 8 and the sealing device 10 can be carried out smoothly, and the new piston 27 can be carried in smoothly by the opening 21. can be made

In the method for modifying the storage device of the present embodiment, the step of installing the rubber film 24 includes the step of installing the body-side fixture 25 a for attaching the rubber film 24 to the side plate 2 of the storage unit body 1 , and 24, and a step of attaching the rubber film 24 via the body side fixture 25a and the piston side fixture 25b.

Therefore, the rubber film 24 can be installed by these steps.

In the method for modifying the storage device of the present embodiment, the step of installing the level weight device 22 for assisting the elevation of the new piston 27 in the storage unit body 1, and the step of connecting the wire 22b of the level weight device 22 and the new piston 27. and

Therefore, by installing the level weight device 22, the storage device can be modified to use the rubber membrane 24. FIG.

The method for modifying the storage device of the present embodiment includes the steps of adjusting the length of the wire 22b and the inclination of the newly installed piston 27, and after the adjustment step, performing a trial operation of raising and lowering the newly installed piston 27.

Therefore, while the wire 22b of the level weight device 22 is being adjusted, a trial operation of raising and lowering the new piston 27 can be performed.

In the storage device modification method of the present embodiment, the existing emergency exhaust system 13 is installed in the storage unit body 1 so as to allow exhaust from the inside of the storage unit body 1 to the outside. 13, and a step of installing a new emergency exhaust system 23.

Therefore, a new emergency exhaust system 23 can be provided for use in a storage system using a rubber membrane 24 .

In the storage device modification method of the present embodiment, the gas inlet/outlet pipe 7 is installed in the storage unit body 1 so as to be capable of supplying and exhausting air. It includes a step of removing the extending portion 7a and a step of installing a suction preventing net of the rubber film 24 in the opening of the gas inlet/outlet pipe 7 from which the extending portion 7a has been removed.

Therefore, the gas inlet/outlet tube 7 can be adapted to suit storage devices using rubber membranes 24. FIG.

The method for remodeling the storage device of the present embodiment includes a step of placing weight adjustment concrete 29 on the newly installed piston 27 .

Therefore, the gas inlet/outlet tube 7 can be adapted to suit storage devices using rubber membranes 24. FIG.

In the modification method of the storage device of this embodiment, the anti-rotation device 9 for preventing the rotation of the piston 8 and the anti-rotation device 9 protruding from the inner surface of the main body 1 of the storage section and continuously provided in the vertical direction engage with each other. A pillar (protrusion) 6A is installed, and includes a step of removing the anti-rotation device 9 and leaving the base pillar 6A.

Therefore, by removing the unnecessary anti-rotation device 9 but leaving the base pillar 6A, the structure of the reservoir main body 1 can be utilized.

Further, the modified storage device of the present embodiment includes a cylindrical storage body 1, a new piston 27 arranged so as to move up and down inside the storage body 1, and a side plate of the new piston 27 and the storage body 1. 2, the side plate 2 of the storage body 1 has a closing portion 21a in which the opening 21 is closed by welding.

The storage device of this embodiment has a closed portion 21a in which the opening 21 is closed by welding. Cost and construction period can be reduced.

The storage device of this embodiment has a base pillar (projection) 6A that protrudes from the inner surface of the storage body 1 and is continuously provided in the vertical direction.

Therefore, by leaving the base pillar 6A, the structure of the storage unit main body 1 can be utilized.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 storage body 2 side plate 3 roof 4 foundation 5 corridor 6 (6A, 6B) base 7 gas inlet/outlet pipe 7a extension 8 piston 8a support frame 8b upper guide roller 8c lower guide roller 8d foot ring 9 anti-rotation device 10 seal Device 11 Piston support 12 Oil recovery device 12a Bottom oil groove 12b Oil circulation device 12c Oil rising pipe 12d Reserve oil tank 13 Emergency exhaust system (existing emergency exhaust system)
21 Opening 21a Closure 22 Level weight device 22a Weight 22b Wire 22c Pulley 23 New emergency exhaust system 24 Rubber film 25a Body side fixture 25b Piston side fixture 26 Suction prevention net 27 New piston 27a Fender 27b Deck 28 New piston support 29 weight adjustment concrete G gas

Claims (9)

A cylindrical storage body, a piston arranged to be able to move up and down inside the storage body, and an airtight seal between the storage body and the piston mounted around the piston so as to move up and down together with the piston. A method for remodeling a storage device comprising:
withdrawing the piston and the sealing device to the outside of the reservoir body;
disposing a new piston inside the storage unit body so as to be able to move up and down;
installing a rubber film between the new piston and the side plate of the storage body;
A method of retrofitting a storage device comprising: a step of providing an opening in the side plate of the storage body for carrying out the piston and the sealing device to the outside of the storage body and for carrying the new piston into the storage body;
A step of providing a closing portion that closes the opening after the new piston is carried into the storage portion main body;
2. The method of retrofitting a storage device of claim 1, comprising: The step of installing the rubber membrane includes:
a step of installing a body-side fixture for attaching the rubber film to the side plate of the storage body;
A step of installing a piston-side fixture for attaching the rubber film to the new piston;
a step of attaching the rubber film to the body-side fixture and the piston-side fixture;
3. A method of retrofitting a storage device according to claim 1 or 2, comprising: A step of installing a level weight device for assisting the elevation of the new piston in the storage unit main body;
a step of connecting a wire of the level weight device and the new piston;
A method for remodeling a storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising adjusting the length of the wire and the inclination of the new piston;
After the step of adjusting, a step of performing a trial operation of raising and lowering the new piston;
5. The method of retrofitting a storage device according to claim 4, comprising: An existing emergency exhaust device is installed in the storage unit body so that exhaust can be discharged from the inside of the storage unit body to the outside,
leaving or removing the existing emergency exhaust system;
A process of installing a new emergency exhaust system;
A method of remodeling a storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, comprising A gas inlet/outlet pipe capable of supplying and exhausting air is installed in the main body of the storage unit,
a step of removing a portion of the gas inlet/outlet pipe that extends into the inside of the storage unit body;
a step of installing a suction prevention net of the rubber film in the opening obtained by removing the extending portion of the gas inlet/outlet pipe;
A method for retrofitting a storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, comprising The method for remodeling a storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, comprising the step of placing weight adjustment concrete in said new piston. an anti-rotation device for preventing rotation of the piston;
a protruding portion that protrudes from the inner surface of the storage body and is continuously provided in the vertical direction and engages with the anti-rotation device;
is installed and
A method of retrofitting a storage device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising removing the anti-rotation device and leaving the protrusion.

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