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Tank Trouble Tuesday

2022-12-28T11:13:55-06:00Tue, Jan 10 2023|

 

A fueling facility in Tanknology’s Northwest 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 diesel.

The TankCam inspection revealed puddles of what appeared to be water on the tank bottom. The lower half of the tank was obscured by a build-up of sludge. All metallic components inside the tank showed corrosion and tuberculation. The inspection also showed several drips from the top of the tank, but the exact origin of the ingress was unclear.

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

2022-12-28T09:48:07-06:00Tue, Jan 3 2023|

 

A fueling facility in Tanknology’s Northwest region requested a TankCam inspection of a 12,000 gallon lined, steel tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held regular unleaded.

The TankCam inspection found drips falling from an area at or around the STP riser and from the upper tank wall near the endcap. The inspection also found water staining and missing lining near the ATG riser. The video also showed sediment and debris on the tank bottom.

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

2022-11-11T18:38:54-06:00Tue, Dec 27 2022|

 

A fueling facility in Tanknology’s Midwest region requested a TankCam inspection of a 4,000 gallon fiberglass tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held mid-grade unleaded.

The TankCam inspection showed discoloration throughout the tank. Residue and flaking residue were observed in tank along with sludge and debris. The inspection also showed streaking from multiple bungs and riser pipes along with loose fibers along the center seam 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.

 

Tank Trouble Tuesday

2022-12-28T09:41:38-06:00Tue, Dec 20 2022|

 

A fueling facility in Tanknology’s Ohio Valley 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 revealed corrosion on the ball valve riser. Multiple layers of liquid were seen in the bottom of tank and an unknown liquid was observed seeping from the side of tank. Condensation was observed on the tank ceiling.

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

2022-12-13T11:29:12-06:00Tue, Dec 13 2022|

 

A fueling facility in Tanknology’s Ohio Valley region requested a TankCam inspection of a 4,000 gallon fiberglass tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held kerosene.

The TankCam inspection revealed that the metallic components of the tank exhibited light corrosion while showing that the tank bottom contained sediment 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

2022-11-11T18:25:39-06:00Tue, Dec 6 2022|

 

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 residue and discoloration on both sides of the tank. Blistering and flaking were found on endcap of tank while sludge and debris were found on the bottom 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.

 

Tank Trouble Tuesday

2022-12-13T11:25:34-06:00Tue, Nov 29 2022|

 

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

The TankCam inspection revealed oxidation and corrosion throughout the tank. Corrosion was seen on ATG riser and an spparent ingress of water was observed in ATG riser and near STP bung. Ripples caused by drops falling from near STP bung were observed during the test.

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

2022-11-11T18:12:37-06:00Tue, Nov 22 2022|

 

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

The TankCam inspection revealed mainly cosmetic blemishes in the tank. The tank bottom was obscured by the product and drips into the product pool was observed during vacuum, largely near endcap top seam at the fill end 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.

 

 

 

Tank Trouble Tuesday

2022-11-11T18:03:40-06:00Tue, Nov 15 2022|

 

A fueling facility in Tanknology’s Gulf Coast region requested a TankCam® inspection of a 6,000 gallon steel tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held E85.

The TankCam inspection revealed oxidation, residue, and minor corrosion in the tank. The inspection also showed unusual stains at striker plate and the seam between side and endcap 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.

 

Tank Trouble Tuesday

2022-11-04T16:45:56-05:00Tue, Nov 8 2022|

 

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 super unleaded.

The TankCam inspection showed that the lower half of the tank was obscured by a build-up of residue, but a possible crack was observed in the lower tank wall on either side of the tank. Debris, including a lock, was found inside 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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