A frac tank is a steel storage tank used to hold water, typically used for fracing wells in the oil and gas industry.  A  frac tank may also be used to store any liquids like run-off water, diesel fuel, glycol, oils, or waste products.  In the oilfields, the material is held in a frac tank and connected by a hose or pipeline to a pump that will flow it down the wellbore at a high pressure to push open the formation.

Oilfield frac tanks come in many shapes and sizes but some of the more common sizes and names include 21,000-gallon tanks for on-site storage of fluids, 18,100 gallon, 400BBL,  6,900 gallon, 4,900 gallon, 2,400 gallon,  630 gallon and so forth.

Many companies operating in cold climates have problems with frac water and pipelines freezing.  A revolutionary new product has been engineered by the folks at Powerblanket specifically for insulating and frac tank freeze protection.  They have offices in both Canada and the US.  Read more about this innovative heating solution by visiting Powerblanket online at:

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A common method used for tank heating. This method would be our top recommendation if it weren’t for three factors. Complexity, cost, and insulation.

You can see by the picture, it’s not easy to set up. These heaters retail higher than their competitors, and they provide zero insulation. As soon as the power cuts out, the temperature is going to immediately drop.

Another common method for heating. The metal strip placed around the base heats up, and over time heats the whole tank. We don’t recommend this one.

Like the pipe inserts, there is no insulation. No insulation means a constant power flow is necessary to keep contents at optimal temperatures. Not to mention, it can take up to 18 hours for one of these little bands to heat up the tank in the first place.

We’ve done our research and have decided that Powerblanket is the most cost effective, insulating and efficient option currently on the market. It’s just as simple as it looks.

Wrap your tanks in an electric blanket, turn up the heat and watch it go. The patented heat-spreading technology ensures an even temperature throughout the tank. Since it’s a blanket, it’s sure to keep the tank warm even during a power outage.

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When working with compressed gases you will quickly learn that each gas has its sweet spot. In a liquid propane (LP) tank for example, part of the volume is occupied by liquid and part is occupied by gas. The pressure of the gas is governed by the temperature of the liquid. When a propane tank gets too hot during warm summer months, liquid heats, gases expand, often causing release valves to engage. Too cold, and pressure will fall creating the opposite effect… No pressure! So how do you find that sweet spot and keep your propane pressure at MAXIMUM safe output?

¹⁾ Boiling point of LPG-gas at atmospheric pressure

For years, methods for oil & gas tank heating were limited and often dangerous… until now!  Powerblanket has developed a series of oil tank heaters and large silo tank wraps that heat, insulate, and protect materials from the effects of harsh winter weather.  Availalble in both 120v & 240v models, Powerblanket is the most affordable method for heating and warming large tanks, drums, cylinders, and silos. 

Powerblanket’s are so effective at insulating and protecting tanks and drums, that some customers forgo the heated portion of the blanket and simply order the Powerblanket for its effective ability to insulate their tanks and keep heat from escaping.  (Large dairy cheese holding tank pictured below with non-electric Powerblanket).