Meeting DEF Requirements for Secure Storage
Since diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) can’t be exposed to carbon steel, fiberglass is the ideal tank material for DEF storage. Unlike tanks made of other materials, a fiberglass tank does not require added corrosion protection, special equipment or costly maintenance. One of the advantages of underground storage of DEF is its storage temperature requirements. Adding Xerxes’ Truchek® hydrostatic monitoring provides the added security of continual monitoring and tank-testing capability.
Diameters
Nominal diameters
up to 12 feet
Capacities
600 to 60,000 gallons
2,900 to 150,000 liters
Models
Corrosion-resistant
double-wall
Installations
One-piece, factory-fabricated tanks for quick and easy installation
Why choose a Xerxes DEF tank?
- Tank and accessory materials are backed by extensive third-party testing for urea DEF (AUS32)
- No special coatings or linings are needed to protect product integrity
- Tank is factory-cleaned with deionized or distilled water before shipping
- Corrosion-resistant fittings are sealed to prevent contamination
- Underground storage eliminates the need for temperature controls
Tank materials and geometry create structural strength
- Premium resin and glass-fiber reinforcement provide internal and external corrosion resistance
- Cylindrical tank with rounded end caps is designed to withstand the stresses of underground storage.
- Integrally manufactured fiberglass ribs function like I-beams that enhance tank strength.
- Our patented 3D Parabeam® glass fabric bonds tank walls together for added strength.
- Tank is designed to withstand H-20/HS-20 axle loads.
Xerxes tanks meet – or exceed – industry standards
Several industry standards address the growing need for diesel exhaust fluid storage.
PEI/RP1100
Meets Requirements
ISO 22241
Meets Requirements
ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC
1316:2018-listed tank
AUS32
Tested for Urea DEF Storage
DEF Tanks Success Stories
Fuel Retailer - Texas, US
Shipping a tank ready to store DEF is a natural solution for major retailer
When a major fuel provider was looking for a DEF tank for a distributor, the clear choice for the Texas travel plaza project was a Xerxes fiberglass tank. The fuel retailer wanted to work with a company that had proven technical knowledge in fuel-product storage options. With East Texas temperature fluctuations, avoiding aboveground storage was a plus because DEF freezes when it’s stored below 12° F. Complicating things, when stored at temperatures above 77° F. for extended periods, DEF’s shelf life can be significantly reduced. Our DEF tanks don’t require special equipment or maintenance to maintain optimal temperatures for the product. Another plus is that our tanks can be repurposed for other fuels in the future. That all provides valuable long-term flexibility to a tank investment.
Travel Center - California, US
Designed to meet the stringent requirements for DEF storage
When the Twenty-Nine Palms Bank of Mission Indians opened its first Shelee’s Travel Center, nearly a quarter million gallons of fuel products were safely and securely stored underground in Xerxes tanks. In addition to six 40,000-gallon tanks storing different grades of fuel and diesel, it also had an 8,000-gallon diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank.
Since DEF can’t be exposed to carbon steel, a corrosion-resistant fiberglass tank, backed by a 30-year limited warranty, is the ideal tank for long-term secure storage of DEF.
