Tank Trouble Tuesday
A fueling facility in Tanknology’s Midwest region requested a TankCam inspection of a 15,000 gallon fiberglass tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held premium unleaded.
The TankCam inspection showed that the tank bottom contained sediment and a small amount of residual liquid while 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
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
A fueling facility in Tanknology’s Midwest region requested a TankCam inspection of a 8,000 gallon lined steel tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held unleaded.
The TankCam inspection showed no active water ingress during the inspection. The inspection showed many irregular surfaces in the lining material and corrosion in the manway and along endcap seam.
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
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
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 diesel.
The TankCam inspection showed an active water ingress near the ATG bung. The inspection also showed a possible crack near the ATG bung and corrosion on the STP shaft. Residue was also seen on the side 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.
