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Lipp tank building system
Technical overview
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Introduction
In industry, agriculture and communities, the proper storage and processing of solids
and liquids places extremely demanding requirements on the containers - especially
where toxic and aggressive substances are concerned. Back in 1970 Xaver Lipp first
developed a unique technology to meet this requirement. Since then the construction
and materials used in the patented Lipp GmbH Dual-Seam System have been
developed continuously, proving time and again the value and effectiveness of the
system, now with over 3,000 tanks and containers constructed globally, each new
installation as precise and reliable as the last.
The Lipp Dual-Seam
System at a glance
• High static stability
• Corrosion-resistant
• Long life
• Completely impermeable
• Substrate-flexible thanks to specific choice of materials
• Automated, efficient on-site production
• Low assembly and investment costs
• Minimal installation space required
• Low maintenance costs
• TUV tested and certified
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Technology
Lipp Dual-Seam System
Conventional systems are often unsuitable for the optimum, safe storage of solid or liquid substances –
premature corrosion, leaks and problems with safety are the result. Flexibility is another important factor.
Containers must be flexible with regard to their size and substrate and optimally adaptable to the local
conditions. The award winning Lipp Dual-Seam System has proven itself - lastingly and the world over - for
almost 40 years.
Edge folding principle
The principle of the Lipp Dual-Seam System is as follows: steel bands
are folded over twice at their edges, interconnecting them so that even
aggressive liquids in the container’s interior find no attackable surfaces
for corrosion and maximum impermeability is achieved for the optimum
storage of solid, liquid and gaseous substances.
The tanks and containers are manufactured from metallic materials, which
are matched to the chemical and physical properties of the respective
contents which are to be stored and treated.
Corrosion resistance
They are characterised by outstanding quality. Due to their extreme stability, even the largest containers are
resistant to horizontal pressure, meaning maximum safety is ensured.
The effective means against premature corrosion: an edgeless, smooth surface on the interior. Another specific
benefit: the size of the containers is steplessly variable between three and more than 40 metres in diameter.
Onsite installation
With the transportable assembly devices also conceived by Lipp, steel bands can be assembled into containers
- on site - in the desired size and with a variable diameter, in any location. A tested and largely automated
manufacturing process permits fast, flexible, efficient assembly with a minimal installation space requirement.
A Lipp Dual-Seam System is believed to be the fastest, simplest way to flexibly build reliable containers and tanks.
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Materials
Verinox
Steel and stainless steel are becoming increasingly
expensive; however, special stainless steels are
indispensable for the storage and processing or
handling of corrosive liquids. Lipp has developed the
duplex material, Verinox, to make optimal use of the
economic advantages of the Lipp Dual-Seam System
in these applications.
A stainless-steel band and a hot-dip galvanised steel
band are joined with a connecting band. As a result,
the proportion of expensive stainless steel is reduced
considerably, as are the total costs. The specification
of the stainless-steel band is variable, depending on
the requirements of each tank.
The interior of each container or tank design is lined
with stainless steel throughout, while the exterior
consists of galvanised steel from top to bottom. The
decisive economic advantage: the same benefits at
lower costs!
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Standard applications
(The core technology, engineering and materials are adapted to match individual installations to provide the
optimum solution.)
Containers for water, waste water,
sewage sludge
In liquid container construction, the
selection of a suitable material is decisive
for preventing corrosion and ensuring the
greatest possible impermeability and safety.
Possible materials include aluminium,
galvanised steel or high-alloy stainless steels.
The cost-benefit ratio is especially favourable
with the material combination “Verinox”
developed by Lipp.
Containers for bio, sewage and landfill gas
A high level of functional and operational
safety as well as efficiency are the most
important criteria for the construction
and operation of gas containers. Lipp
has developed a patented system for
pressureless dry gas storage, which has
been used successfully for over 20 years.
Container diaphragm covers
The Lipp stainless-steel diaphragms, excellently suited for the covering of large-scale containers and tanks,
are intelligently designed and therefore as high-quality as they are low-cost. They cover existing steel or
reinforced concrete containers with a self-supporting diameter of up to 100 metres.
Lipp KomBio Reactor for sewage treatment plants
This digester, with an integrated gas accumulator, offers an innovative, economical solution for energy
production and anaerobic stabilisation of sewage sludge. It has been used worldwide for more than ten years.
LS Desulphurisation System for the biological desulphurisation of biogas and sewage gas
The LS desulphurisation system from Lipp enables a high degree of desulphurisation, consequently
prolonging the service life of the biogas system – and that without chemical additives or additional disposal
costs. This module, which is used between a digester and a gas processing plant, uses micro-organisms
and the corresponding process conditions to reduce the hydrogen sulphide contained in biogas.
 
Refurbishing, alternative utilisation or volume expansion of existing containers
Thanks to mobile assembly technology, Lipp can build cylindrical containers in a great variety of sizes on site
and place them on existing steel or reinforced concrete tanks using a mobile crane. This technology enables
the rapid repair of damaged containers as well as changes in utilisation and volume to be increased.
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Anaerobic Technology
LIPP KomBio Reactor
Fermenters with an integrated gas accumulator
LIPP KomBio Reactors: The innovative and economically outstanding solution for energy production and
stabilisation of sewage sludge has been used for over ten years in many countries. This is because quick
realisation, low investment costs, high operating safety and the long service life speak for themselves. The
system is modular and suitable for any larger waste-water treatment plant.
Benefits of anaerobic sludge stabilisation and energy production:
• Production of renewable energy and the reduction of fossil carbon dioxide emissions
• Low noise level
• Flexibility with regard to waste composition
• Compact systems
all of which are fully utilised by the LIPP KomBio Reactor.
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Waste Water Treatment
Liquid containers for water, waste water, sewage sludge, etc.
Made of stainless steel or galvanised steel – from 15 to in excess of 5,000 m³
The protection of bodies of water and the environment is the goal of responsible, modern waste-water
treatment. The permissible pollutant concentration in the local waterway is set by the local environmental
authority and must be strictly complied with.
Typical applications:
• Rain basins
• Fire extinguishing water containers
• Buffer containers
• Waste-water tanks
• Stackable sludge containers
• Activation tanks
• Percolating filters
• Final sedimentation tanks
• Mixing and compensation tanks
• Digesters
• Landfill percolating water tanks
• Process containers
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Waste Water Treatment
Liquid containers for water, waste water, sewage sludge, etc.
Made of stainless steel or galvanised steel – from 15 to in excess of 5,000 m³
Lipp always selects the appropriate material to be used while taking the respective conditions into
account. This choice is based on the properties of the liquids and the resulting static requirements for the
containers. Lipp is a specialist company according to Section 19 of the German Water Management Law
and impresses with regard to impermeability, long life and professional execution of the design with well
thought-out, solid finishing in every detail.
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Diaphragm Cover
Lipp stainless-steel diaphragm cover for covering large-scale steel and armoured (reinforced)
concrete containers.
Legislation relating to odour control, which has
become increasingly strict over the past few years,
has led to a need for safe covering of tanks with
material that produces bad odours. This concerns
areas of municipal waste-water disposal and the
chemical, pharmaceutical and food processing
industries. The Lipp stainless-steel diaphragm is an
obvious choice for the perfect covering of existing
steel or reinforced concrete tanks and its Lipp DualSeam System containers.
The self-supporting, light-weight diaphragm design
of stainless steel - with high mechanical strength and
resistance to ageing - enables tanks with diameters
of up to 100 m to be spanned. The stainless steel
material is designed to withstand snow loads and
high winds, while at the same time sealing the tank.
The Lipp stainless-steel diaphragm cover is corrosionresistant, gas and vapour diffusion resistant and not
susceptible to UV radiation or damage. The lightweight
design of the diaphragm is excellently suited to
covering volatile and explosive substances, and, in
the case of an explosion, prevents airborne debris.
Welding work at the installation site is eliminated by
prefabricating the diaphragm at the plant.
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Complete
prefabrication of
the membrane
at the plant
Gas accumulators
Patented system for pressureless gas storage from 30 – 3,000 m³ for sewage, landfill or biogas.
High functional and operating safety as well as investment and maintenance costs are aspects to be
focused on when selecting, building and operating gas containers. For 20 years now, a system for
pressureless dry gas storage, developed by Lipp, has proven itself and has met all past and present
requirements. 
This system consists of a bubble-shaped storage balloon and a steel container produced with the Lipp
Dual-Seam System, which protects the container from mechanical damage and the effects of weathering.
The gas is stored without pressure in the storage balloon which is made from fabric-reinforced plastic,
which is resistant to biogas.  
The pressure required for later consumption is generated with a gas blower in the consumer line. This
system operates very safely and is virtually wear-free. Sizes between 30 and over 3,000 m³ are available,
depending on the individual requirements.
The content level is measured mechanically and appears on a display in the form of a measuring staff with a
pointer and - as an option - the tank can be fitted with an electronic measuring device, which is connected
to a graphical display.
All gas containers are designed in accordance with the applicable safety regulations and have DVGW
(German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water) approval.
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Liquid Manure Tanks
Durability based on a tank material specifically designed for livestock waste
Slurry storage is an increasing problem for livestock farmers across world– restrictions on spreading
especially during winter months can lead to a storage headache. This issue can been compounded by the
increased rainfall and resulting ground conditions.
The efficient on-site production allows for fast, inexpensive assembly of silos with a variable diameter
between 3 and 30 metres, with a choice of stirring options available.
The advantages at a glance:
• High quality and a long service life
• Excellent stability thanks to Lipp Dual-Seam System
• Free choice of RAL colours
• Expansion option
• Short construction time
• Construction without container boarding and scaffolding
• Type statics
• DIBT approval
• Broad assortment of peripheral accessories
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Biogas systems with modular design
Modular design
When opting for a biogas system, the focus should be on the manufacturer’s experience. Ultimately, it is not
merely a question of economic profitability, but essentially also that of an optimal concept. Here Lipp already
has over 30 years of experience and has continually developed the technology during that time.
The Biogas systems from Lipp are based on a well-rounded systems concept with regard to consulting,
development, production and assembly. With comprehensive know-how and the use of proven
technologies, such as the Lipp Dual-Seam System, Verinox material and high-quality accessories, the
highest possible level of quality is achieved with excellent efficiency.
A Lipp biogas system is coordinated in line with local conditions
in every regard, enabling complete systems or individual
components (e.g. storage containers, digesters, gas storage
systems, etc.) to be supplied. The owner also has the option of
providing their own services to lower the investment costs.
Thanks to the use of additional modules (e.g. an upstream
pasteurisation stage or advanced processing technologies
before and/or after digestion), there are virtually no limits to the
diversity of digestable substrates possible. Optimised measuring
and control technology enables perfect monitoring and control of
the system.
Lipp was awarded the RAL seal of quality for the high-quality
design of its biogas plant system.
Optimum operating safety
Sinking and floating layers are avoided with horizontal and
vertical mixing. Prior to plant construction, coordination is carried
out with the future plant owner in order to define the optimum
stirring technique based on the respective substrate. Operational
safety is ensured through the closed reaction room, external
drive of the stirring mechanism and externally mounted electrical
control systems. 
Intelligent Design
Variable dimensions and substrate-flexible stirring technology
also allow the use of more problematic substrates. The wall
heating system mounted on the outside of the digester wall
provides for optimum fermenting conditions and a high gas yield.
Fast installation – lower costs
Low assembly costs are possible through the use of the Lipp
Dual-Seam System technology and on-site production. The
provision of the foundation slab and assistance during assembly
reduce costs further.
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Ligavator/Betavator
System for utilising optimised biomass for animal feed or energy production
For over two decades, the Lipp Ligavator System has proven itself in the agricultural sector in terms of the
liquid preservation of wet maize and grain. This has developed into the Lipp Betavator System as a storage
method for beets and other root crops and for the production of low-loss silage.
Both systems are excellently suited for feeding pigs and cattle. They allow for energy-saving,
environmentally-friendly, fully automated use of the feed, independent of the weather.
Both biomass storage systems are meanwhile used
with equal success in the area of energy production
with Lipp biogas systems.
The crops are mixed in the Lipp Ligamix to form a
substrate and subsequently fed by pump into the
Ligavator/Betavator. Removal can also be automated
with a pump.
With regard to the use of renewable raw materials
in biogas systems, this system offers not only the
advantage of being suitable for automation, but also
considerably reduces the dwell time in the digester,
making it very efficient and economical. All containers
are equipped with the familiar advantages of the proven
Lipp Dual-Seam System and the Lipp material Verinox.
Other advantages include the considerable reduction in
the use of process energy and consistently high quality
thanks to fully automated production technology.
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Accessories - Industrial
The whole is more than the sum of its parts. This is especially true for the tank solutions and systems
from Lipp, as here particular attention is paid to all parts with regard to quality, safety, longevity and
cost efficiency. 
A broad range of products is available for the technical equipment of all tanks. These are partially
produced at our own plant and are partially purchased via partners or carefully selected suppliers
with whom Lipp maintains a long, trusting relationship.
These include:
• Container roofs
• Container bottoms
• Container insulation
• Pump and stirring technology
• Overflow gutters
• Steps, platforms and operating bridges
• Over-pressure and under-pressure protection devices
• Piping construction
• Professional installation by experienced engineers
• Solid, well thought-out finishing in every detail
• Particular attention is paid to impermeability
• Openings or passages can also easily be installed following extension or installation
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Accessories - Agriculture
Whether grain silos, biogas systems or liquid manure containers, Lipp places the greatest importance on quality,
safety, a long service life and cost efficiency in terms of its entire product portfolio - including accessories.
The whole is more than the sum of its parts. This is especially true for the tank solutions and systems from
Lipp, as here particular attention is paid to all parts with regard to quality, safety, longevity and cost efficiency.
A broad range of products is available for the technical equipping of all containers. These are partially
produced at our own plant and are partially purchased via partners or carefully selected suppliers with
whom Lipp maintains a long, trusting relationship.
These include:
• Container roofs
• Container bottoms
• Container insulation
• Pump and stirring technology
• Overflow gutters
• Steps, platforms and operating bridges
• Over-pressure and under-pressure protection devices
• Piping construction
• Professional installation by experienced engineers
Solid, well thought-out finishing in every detail.
Particular attention is paid to impermeability. Openings
or passages can also easily be installed following
extension or installation.
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Lipp – about the company
Environmental Technology
Waste Water Treatment
Anaerobic Technology
Bulk Material Storage
Special Applications
That is how Xaver Lipp, the company’s founder and an
inventor, and his son Roland Lipp, the current CEO,
characterise the family-owned company Lipp GmbH.
Special machines for the construction of tank and silo
plants and sheet-metal machining are the focus of Lipp,
from the village of Tannhausen in the Eastern Württemberg
region of Germany. It provides everything from individual
components to entire systems.
Industry & Communities
Tanks and System Solution
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for solid, liquid
and gaseous media
An extensive product range serves to meet all requirements
of industrial, agricultural and municipal waste disposal,
as well as the storage and handling of solid, liquid and
gaseous substances.
Having its own production process for tank construction
enables Lipp to produce individual solutions for every
customer across the world.
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its traditions, but with its creative energy and that of its
partners it now has a worldwide influence and will continue
to expand with new ideas in the future.
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Certifications
Bauartbeschreibung
(design description)
Allg. bauaufsichtliche
Zulassung bis 2015
(general technical
approval until 2015)
Bescheid über abgelegte
Typenstatik (notification
about type statics)
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Certifications
Fachbetrieb nach WHG §19
(specialized company according
to Federal Water Act §19)
Verinox
The material named Verinox is being used for more than 20 years with the storage of aggressive
substances.
The galvanized steel is the carrier material and the doubling from stainless steel is on the side of the
substance.
Different qualities of stainless steel can be chosen (e.g. 1.4301 (304) or 1.4571 (316i).
The ideal stainless steel quality depends in the purpose of the operation.
Gutachten Verinox
(opinion Verinox)
The used stainless steel is cold rolled and so it has a very high crystal density.
Because of that the better surface quality guaranties a very high corrosion resistance against the
storage materials.
The outside carrier material galvanized steel is separated from the stainless steel through an endless
acrylic tape and is a very good protection against influences of the weather.
The tanks made of Verinox are suitable for the storage of problematic and sensitive filling media as
there are:
Water, waste water, sewage, sludge, feeding materials and a lot of different products of the chemical,
the pharmaceutical and the plastic industries.
Bankverbindungen
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Geschäftsführer
Manuel Lipp, Karin Lipp-Mayer
Eingetragen beim
Amtsgericht Ulm Nr. HRB 510059
LIPP GmbH
Industriestraße 27
73497 Tannhausen
Germany
Fon +49 7964 | 90 03-0
Fax +49 7964 | 90 03-27
[email protected]
www.lipp-system.de
Verinox-Beschreibung
(Verinox description)
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