Tank Trouble Tuesday
May 142019
A fueling facility in Tanknology’s Gulf Coast region requested a TankCam® inspection of an 8,000 gallon fiberglass tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held regular unleaded.
The inspection revealed several areas with possible cracks and much of the tank bottom was covered by sludge. Peeling resin and exposed fibers were observed on the top of the tank. The tank surfaces exhibited widespread discoloration and STP shaft and bung showed corrosion.
TankCam® video inspection services from Tanknology help you detect UST problems with no need for excavation or manned entry. TankCam is patent pending.
May 072019
A fueling facility in Tanknology’s Northeast region requested a TankCam® inspection of an 8,000 gallon singlewalled fiberglass tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held super unleaded.
The inspection revealed discoloration on the tank walls and a significant amount of debris on the tank bottom. The inspection also showed blistering and flaking in several parts of the tank.
TankCam® video inspection services from Tanknology help you detect UST problems with no need for excavation or manned entry. TankCam is patent pending.
Apr 302019
A fueling facility in Tanknology’s Ohio Valley region requested a TankCam® inspection of an 8,000 gallon fiberglass tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held premium unleaded.
The inspection revealed water ingress near the fill riser and two cracks with active ingress near center seam on each side of the tank. The inspection showeed several patches in the tank as well as blistering and flaking.
TankCam® video inspection services from Tanknology help you detect UST problems with no need for excavation or manned entry. TankCam is patent pending.
