{"id":36867,"date":"2026-04-16T12:14:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T10:14:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pronal.com\/?post_type=projets&#038;p=36867"},"modified":"2026-04-16T16:10:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T14:10:56","slug":"replacement-flexible-tank-sewage-sludge","status":"publish","type":"projets","link":"https:\/\/www.pronal.com\/en\/projets\/remplacement-citerne-souple-boues-epuration\/","title":{"rendered":"Replacement of a flexible tank for sewage sludge after 20 years of use"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeInDown&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A durable flexible tank serving sanitation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"485\">In the <strong>sanitation sector<\/strong>, local authorities must rely on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pronal.com\/en\/produit\/flexible-storage-tanks\/waste-and-chemical-effluents\/flexible-effluent-tanks\/\"><strong>storage solutions that are reliable, durable, and capable of adapting<\/strong><\/a> to evolving needs. Our expertise in the field of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pronal.com\/en\/produit\/flexible-storage-tanks\/waste-and-chemical-effluents\/flexible-effluent-tanks\/\"><strong> sewage sludge and effluent storage<\/strong><\/a> has enabled us to meet our client\u2019s requirements by providing robust, high-performance equipment over the long term. The example of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.st-etienne-cuines.fr\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>municipality of Saint-\u00c9tienne-de-Cuines<\/strong><\/a>, in Savoie, perfectly illustrates this adaptability as well as the longevity of the installations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"828\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In <strong>2001<\/strong>, the municipality called on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pronal.com\/en\/\"><strong>Pronal<\/strong><\/a> to install <strong>a flexible tank dedicated to the storage of sewage sludge<\/strong>. The project was based on a <strong>capacity of 200 m\u00b3<\/strong>, incorporating a <strong>mixer to ensure effective homogenization of the sludge.<\/strong> This solution guarantees <strong>perfect tightness<\/strong> as well as <strong>resistance suited to the nature of the stored effluent.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A reliable installation for over 20 years<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"452\">Over the years, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pronal.com\/en\/product-category\/flexible-storage-tanks\/\"><strong>flexible tank<\/strong><\/a> has demonstrated its full reliability in what is nevertheless a demanding environment. <strong>For more than 22 years<\/strong>, it has maintained its performance, highlighting the quality of the technical fabrics used by <strong>Pronal<\/strong>, designed to <strong>withstand the chemical and mechanical stresses of sewage sludge<\/strong>. This longevity confirms the relevance of the initial choice and the<strong> ability of Pronal solutions to stand the test of time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"755\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In <strong>2023<\/strong>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.st-etienne-cuines.fr\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>municipality of Saint-\u00c9tienne-de-Cuines<\/strong><\/a> once again called on Pronal to upgrade its installation. As requirements had changed, it was no longer necessary to maintain a<strong> volume of 200 m\u00b3.<\/strong> After analysis, a reduction in capacity proved to be the most suitable solution to optimize operations.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeInRight&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;36864&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;96px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;36859&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeInRight&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A new optimized and adapted flexible tank<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"387\">The choice then turned to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pronal.com\/en\/product-category\/flexible-storage-tanks\/\"><strong>150 m\u00b3 flexible tank<\/strong><\/a>, better sized to meet the current needs of the local authority. One of the key aspects of the project lies in the <strong>reuse of the mixer installed in 2001<\/strong>. <strong>Still in perfect working condition, this equipment was retained and integrated into the new flexible tank<\/strong>, thereby reducing costs and making the most of existing, still high-performing equipment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"755\">The installation of this new flexible tank was carried out as a continuation of the previous setup, <strong>without requiring major civil engineering work<\/strong>. Thanks to the flexibility of <strong>Pronal<\/strong> solutions, it is possible to precisely adapt volumes and technical characteristics to site constraints, while ensuring excellent resistance to <strong>sewage sludge<\/strong> and <strong>simplified operation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"959\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">This project in <strong>Saint-\u00c9tienne-de-Cuines<\/strong> illustrates <strong>Pronal<\/strong>\u2019s ability to support local authorities over the long term by offering storage solutions that are <strong>reliable, scalable, and economically<\/strong> <strong>relevant.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"181\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pronal.com\/en\/contact-quote\/\"><strong>Do you have a project, a specific constraint, or a particular need ?<\/strong><\/a> Our teams are here to listen, analyze your requirements, and offer a solution tailored to your operational needs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"286\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pronal.com\/en\/contact-quote\/\"><strong>Contact us<\/strong><\/a> to continue the discussion and work together to develop efficient and sustainable solutions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeInDown&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] A durable flexible tank serving sanitation [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] In the sanitation sector, local authorities must rely on storage solutions that are reliable, durable, and capable of adapting&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":36869,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false},"project_categories":[],"class_list":["post-36867","projets","type-projets","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Replacement of a flexible tank for sewage sludge after 20 years<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Replacement of a flexible tank for sewage sludge after 20 years of use. 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