What tank design and agitation system prevent phase separation during bitumen emulsion storage?

Storage tanks should minimize dead zones and maintain gentle circulation without breaking the emulsion. Best practice includes vertical tanks with conical bottoms, temperature control that avoids hot spots, and low shear agitation such as slow paddles or side entry mixers. Recirculation loops with suitable pumps can keep uniformity if shear is controlled. Over agitation can destabilize the emulsion, while no mixing can allow creaming or sedimentation. Sampling points at multiple heights help verify stability over storage time.