Mobile storage container systems

Abstract

Apparatuses and methods of storing materials, such as liquids, are provided. Mobile storage container systems are disclosed that include or can be erected using multiple transportable storage tanks arranged to form a perimeter and lined with a liner. The transportable storage tanks can include lateral extension panels and/or height extension panels to increase a perimeter and/or a depth of the storage container formed by the multiple transportable storage tanks.

1 . A method of erecting a mobile storage container, the method comprising:
 arranging a plurality of transportable storage tanks to define a perimeter of a mobile storage container;   extending a liner through an interior of the perimeter; and   coupling the liner to the plurality of transportable storage tanks to form the mobile storage container.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 coupling together adjacent transportable storage tanks of the plurality of transportable storage tanks with a coupling mechanism.   
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the coupling mechanism comprises one or more cables. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the coupling mechanism comprises a plurality of sets of one or more cables, and wherein coupling comprises securing adjacent transportable storage tanks with a set of one or more cables of the plurality of sets. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein securing adjacent transportable storage tanks comprises securing a first end of a set of one or more cables to a transportable storage tank of the plurality of transportable storage tanks and securing a second end of the set of one or more cables to an adjacent transportable storage tank of the plurality of transportable storage tanks. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the coupling mechanism comprises a pin configured to engage a first eye on a given transportable storage tank of the plurality of transportable storage tanks and a second eye on an adjacent transportable storage tank of the plurality of transportable storage tanks. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 transitioning one or more lateral extension panels of each transportable storage tank of the plurality of transportable storage tanks from a stowed configuration to an operational configuration.   
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein coupling the liner to the plurality of transportable storage tanks includes coupling the liner to the plurality of lateral extension panels. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 7 , further comprising:
 coupling together adjacent transportable storage tanks of the plurality of transportable storage tanks by coupling a lateral extension panel of a given transportable storage tank to an adjacent transportable storage tank.   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 7 , further comprising:
 coupling together the plurality of transportable storage tanks by coupling a lateral extension panel of given transportable storage tank to a lateral extension panel of an adjacent transportable storage tank.   
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 filling the transportable storage tanks.   
     
     
         12 . A method of storing a liquid material, the method comprising:
 positioning a plurality of transportable storage tanks to define a perimeter of a mobile storage container;   coupling a liner to the plurality of transportable storage tanks to form the mobile storage container, with the liner extending between the plurality of storage tanks through an interior of the perimeter; and   filling the mobile storage container with a liquid material.   
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising:
 filling the transportable storage tanks with the liquid material.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising:
 coupling together the plurality of transportable storage tanks using a coupling mechanism separate and distinct from the liner.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the coupling mechanism comprises one or more cables. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein coupling comprises utilizing the coupling mechanism to secure each transportable storage tank of the plurality of transportable storage tanks to an adjacent transportable storage tank of the plurality of transportable storage tanks. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising:
 transitioning one or more lateral extension panels of each transportable storage tank of the plurality of transportable storage tanks from a stowed configuration to an operational configuration extending laterally outward from the transportable storage tank.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein coupling the liner to the plurality of transportable storage tanks includes coupling the liner to the plurality of lateral extension panels. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 17 , further comprising:
 coupling together the plurality of transportable storage tanks by coupling a lateral extension panel of a transportable storage tank to an adjacent transportable storage tank.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 17 , further comprising:
 coupling together the plurality of transportable storage tanks by coupling a lateral extension panel of given transportable storage tank to a lateral extension panel of an adjacent transportable storage tank.