Static Equipment

Industrial Equipment - Storage Tank Design and Fabrication

A storage tank engineering case study covering 3D CAD modeling, structural assembly development, fabrication drawings, and production-ready manufacturing documentation.

Design and Development Support

📍 USA ◷ 12 weeks ♙ 2 Design Engineer ▣ Static Equipment

Project Overview

Milestone PLM delivered end-to-end product development and manufacturing documentation for a Storage Tank System, including 3D CAD modeling, structural assemblies, and fabrication drawings. The design focused on structural integrity, dimensional accuracy, manufacturability, and cost-effective production, ensuring production-ready engineering deliverable and a smooth transition to manufacturing.

The Challenge

What Made This Project Complex

Developing the Storage Tank System required careful engineering research, design development, and manufacturing planning. The team evaluated applicable standards, material specifications, structural requirements, and fabrication methods to develop a reliable, manufacturable design. The project involved translating client requirements into detailed 3D models, structural assemblies, and validated fabrication drawings.

01 Understanding project scope and client requirements.

02 Researching reference designs and applicable engineering standards.

03 Selecting suitable materials, tank dimensions, and structural components.

04 Developing tank geometry, structural assemblies, and connection details.

05 Evaluating fabrication methods and manufacturing feasibility

06 Creating detailed 3D CAD models and assembly drawings.

07 Preparing fabrication drawings, material specifications, and hardware details.

08 Ensuring all CAD models, structural designs, assembly details, and fabrication drawings meet engineering standards and manufacturing requirements.

Our Approach

How Milestone PLM delivered

Milestone PLM acted as an extended engineering team, providing end-to-end design and manufacturing support throughout the Storage Tank System development life-cycle. A dedicated team of design engineers and CAD specialists was assigned to deliver:

Key Deliverables

Storage tank concept development and mechanical design
3D CAD modeling and detailed component design
Design review, validation, and optimization
Structural design and fabrication engineering
Assembly drawings and manufacturing documentation
Material specifications and engineering standards compliance
Detailed fabrication drawing
Detailed manufacturing drawings

Delivery Process

How we structured the work

Concept Development and Planning

Reviewed the client’s requirements, reference designs, and project specifications to understand the overall project scope. Evaluated design concepts for structural integrity and manufacturability before finalizing the storage tank concept, design approach, and fabrication methodology.

Product Development

Developed detailed 3D CAD models and complete tank assemblies based on the approved design concept. Conducted design reviews and engineering optimization to ensure dimensional accuracy and design consistency. Incorporated client feedback and implemented the necessary design revisions.

Manufacturing Documentation

Prepared production-ready engineering drawings and detailed fabrication drawings with all required dimensions and specifications. Generated assembly drawings and comprehensive manufacturing documentation to support the fabrication, assembly, and installation of the storage tank system.

Glimpse of Work