Inventory what is there
Document the installed equipment and operating conditions before selecting replacement or additional components. Include handling rates, utility service, available space and equipment condition.
Test the connections
Review discharge elevations, receiving routes, reclaim, truck access and shutdown requirements. A new storage vessel may also require changes to filling, takeaway or electrical service.
Plan phases explicitly
Separate first-phase purchases from future buildout. Reserve expansion space, identify dependencies and request a complete scope for each phase. Do not assume an existing foundation or structure is suitable without review.
General planning information · Updated October 7, 2026 · Editorial contact: Knopp Construction. This guide is not a model-specific operating instruction or an engineered design.