The report is responsible for showing the pressure retaining materials that go into making the pressure vessel up to the code’s standard. The document is the official record that certifies that the vessel was tested and meets ASME code requirements. The vessels are only certified if they pass the testing done by a third party.

The third-party inspector is an Authorized Inspector, or “A.I.”. Wessels has an A.I. on the premises between 40 to 50 hours each week to inspect and test ASME compliant vessels. Wessels also has a Quality Control specialist on site during the testing. If manufactured together on the same day, tanks of the same model may go on the same data report, but different models are put on different reports.

If you would like to request a data report on a vessel you are purchasing or have purchased, you can request the document from our customer service department at 317-888-9800. Because each tank built to ASME code has a data report, Wessels does not charge a fee for the documents. However, if someone from your project team requests to be on site during testing and documentation, please be aware there is a fee to arrange. If you have further questions about data reports or the ASME code stamp, you can contact us on our website at www.westank.com or 317-888-9800.

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Courtney Neville is a new member of the Wessels Company family. Courtney has been in our customer service department for about 6 months and covers reps in our southern territory.  Her favorite part of the job is getting to help her customers. She enjoys spending time with her family and likes to hike and go camping.  During football season she can be found rooting for the Buffalo Bills. Her favorite food is Chinese, and her favorite color is Teal.

Courtney fast facts:
Favorite color:  Teal
Interesting fact: Attended cosmetology school
Favorite food: Chinese
Likes: Spending time with family, hiking and camping

Courtney Neville
Director of Sales
E-mail: cneville@westank.com
Phone: 317-888-9800 Ext. 1029

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There are many reasons to upgrade from a plain steel compression tank to a newer bladder diaphragm tank. The main benefit is to reduce maintenance in a typical HVAC system. Compression tanks are prone to waterlogging, which causes loss of pressure control in the system. Unlike a compression tank, bladder diaphragm tanks separate the air from the water, so they cannot become waterlogged. Bladder tanks are also space-saving because they are typically smaller in size.

Wessels often fields questions about how to convert compression to bladder tanks, so we’ve developed several easy tools. Our free tank sizing software can do the work for you. However, for a deeper understanding of the math involved, we recommend following along below to find the formula and charts that will help you determine what size and kind of bladder diaphragm tank is the best replacement for you.

The basic formula simplifies to this:

Now let’s see how we get there and what it means.

Installing a new bladder diaphragm tank can improve the overall function of your HVAC system and greatly reduce maintenance. The conversion formula and charts below will help ensure you get the most out of your system.

Want to skip the math? Simply click the “Size Your Tank Now” button on our website, or download the app to your phone, and use the free compression conversion tool now:

Download from the iOS App Store

Download from the Android Marketplace

Still have questions? Be sure to check out our FAQ or contact us directly via Live Chat or by calling our offices at 317-888-9800

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Doug Fritts is part of the Wessels Company’s engineering department.  Doug has been a design engineer for about 3 years.  He attended Purdue University Calumet and in his spare time he enjoys drawing, woodworking and playing with his kids.  He also has hobbies which take him outside like fishing, hunting and para cording.  Doug can be found rooting for the Dallas Cowboys, Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Bulls.

Doug fast facts:                                                

Likes: Drawing, woodworking, playing with his kids

Hobbies: fishing, hunting and sports

Nickname: Frittzy

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