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Tank Trouble Tuesday

2023-05-09T13:18:44-05:00Tue, May 30 2023|

 

A fueling facility in Tanknology’s Gulf Coast region requested a TankCam® inspection of a 10,000 gallon, steel tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held super unleaded.

The TankCam inspection showed oxidation and minor corrosion in the tank with some corrosion along the tank walls. Sludge, debris and liquid covered the tank bottom and a drip was seen at the STP riser. Moisture was visible on the tank top near the STP riser and two other access points.

TankCam® video inspection services from Tanknology help you detect UST problems with no need for excavation or manned entry. TankCam is patent pending.

 

Tank Trouble Tuesday

2023-05-09T13:08:51-05:00Tue, May 23 2023|

 

A fueling facility in Tanknology’s Gulf Coast region requested a TankCam® inspection of a 10,000 gallon, fiberglass tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held regular unleaded.

The TankCam inspection found an active water ingress through a crack in the endcap. The inspection also found mild residue, flaking and peeling throughout tank.

TankCam® video inspection services from Tanknology help you detect UST problems with no need for excavation or manned entry. TankCam is patent pending.

 

Tank Trouble Tuesday

2023-05-09T12:08:31-05:00Tue, May 16 2023|

 

A fueling facility in Tanknology’s Gulf Coast region requested a TankCam® inspection of a 10,000 gallon, fiberglass tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held regular unleaded.

The TankCam inspection revealed an active ingress through a crack in the tank wall. A pattern of degradation around the top of the crack, including blistering, flaking and dark staining, was found in several areas of the tank wall. Widespread flaking and blistering was found in the tank and the tank bottom exhibited a build-up of sediment, residue and debris.

TankCam® video inspection services from Tanknology help you detect UST problems with no need for excavation or manned entry. TankCam is patent pending.

 

Tank Trouble Tuesday

2023-04-10T17:01:39-05:00Tue, May 9 2023|

 

A fueling facility in Tanknology’s Midwest region requested a TankCam inspection of a 6,000 gallon fiberglass tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held diesel.

The TankCam inspection found corrosion was on the ball float assembly and an unused bung. The inspection also showed residue on some areas of the lower tank walls as well as light corrosion on the STP shaft.

TankCam® video inspection services from Tanknology help you detect UST problems with no need for excavation or manned entry. TankCam is patent pending.

 

Tank Trouble Tuesday

2023-04-10T16:54:04-05:00Tue, May 2 2023|

 

A fueling facility in Tanknology’s Midwest region requested a TankCam inspection of a 10,000 gallon fiberglass tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held regular unleaded.

The TankCam inspection showed a build-up of residue on the bottom half of the tank. The tank walls exhibited some areas of white streaking and staining and corrosion was observed on one of the tank bungs. The inspection also showed that the tank bottom contained pieces of debris.

TankCam® video inspection services from Tanknology help you detect UST problems with no need for excavation or manned entry. TankCam is patent pending.

 

Tank Trouble Tuesday

2023-04-10T16:46:09-05:00Tue, Apr 25 2023|

 

A fueling facility in Tanknology’s Northeast region requested a TankCam inspection of a 6,000 gallon fiberglass tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held diesel.

The TankCam inspection showed sediment and a small amount of residual liquid on the tank bottom . The inspection also showed that oxidation and corrosion covered the STP shaft.

TankCam® video inspection services from Tanknology help you detect UST problems with no need for excavation or manned entry. TankCam is patent pending.

 

Tanknology Acquires Northwest Tank and Environmental

2023-04-20T16:10:06-05:00Thu, Apr 20 2023|

Austin, TX – Tanknology Inc., the global leader in environmental compliance testing, inspection services and fuel quality solutions has announced the acquisition of Northwest Tank and Environmental Services (Northwest Tank), a Woodinville, Washington-based provider of underground storage tank (UST) compliance services and meter calibrations.

“The transaction is expected to provide significant benefits to both companies’ customer base by adding highly skilled employees, expanding geographic capacity and offering additional proprietary testing and inspection services. Northwest Tank shares in our commitment to a customer-centric culture and delivery of a highest quality of service“ said Allen Porter, Tanknology President and CEO.

“I am extremely proud of what Tanknology has accomplished over the last 35 years as the industry-best service provider, and innovator and manufacturer of industry-leading technologies and equipment,” Porter continued. “Our objective has always been to meet the compliance needs of our customers and international partners. The integration of Northwest Tank’s expertise, services, and processes, further expands this mission and positions Tanknology toward many years of growth and industry leadership.”

Northwest Tank provides UST compliance services in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana and conducts meter calibrations in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

“Northwest Tank and Environmental Services is excited to be joining Tanknology,” said Remy Cano, President of Northwest Tank. “Our customers will benefit from our ability to integrate Tanknology’s industry-leading technologies, systems and processes. By joining with Tanknology, Northwest Tank will enhance our capacity for delivery of service and be able to offer our customers additional services and resources. As a part of Tanknology our employees will have greater depth and breadth of support and increased opportunities.”

Northwest Tank and Environmental Services can be reached by emailing info@nwtank.com or by calling (800) 742-9620.

Tank Trouble Tuesday

2023-04-10T16:36:37-05:00Tue, Apr 18 2023|

 

A fueling facility in Tanknology’s Midwest region requested a TankCam inspection of a 9,000 gallon fiberglass tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held premium unleaded.

The TankCam inspection showed the tank bottom contained sediment and a small amount of residual liquid. Oxidation and corrosion covered the STP shaft.

TankCam® video inspection services from Tanknology help you detect UST problems with no need for excavation or manned entry. TankCam is patent pending.

 

Tank Trouble Tuesday

2023-04-10T16:28:26-05:00Tue, Apr 11 2023|

 

A fueling facility in Tanknology’s Midwest region requested a TankCam inspection of a 10,000 gallon fiberglass tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held premium unleaded.

The TankCam inspection showed sediment and debris on the tank bottom. When vacuum was pulled on the tank, bubbling was observed at one end of the tank. The bubbles appeared to be coming from a crack or hole in the lower tank wall or tank bottom. Peeling was observed at the tank seam and blistering was observed on a large area of tank wall and on the endcap.

TankCam® video inspection services from Tanknology help you detect UST problems with no need for excavation or manned entry. TankCam is patent pending.

 

Tank Trouble Tuesday

2023-04-10T16:25:48-05:00Tue, Mar 28 2023|

 

A fueling facility in Tanknology’s Midwest region requested a TankCam® inspection of a 8,000 gallon, steel tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held diesel.

The tank bottom contained a build-up of sludge and residual liquid. An area at the top of an endcap and a seam on the tank appeared to be deflected or bent. Oxidation was observed throughout 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.

 

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