Tank Trouble Tuesday
A fueling facility in Tanknology’s Southwest region requested a TankCam inspection of a 10,000 gallon steel tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held regular unleaded.
The TankCam inspection found corrosion throughout the tank, including the side walls and tank top and corrosion tubercles at the tank top. Dirt and sediment could be seen 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.
A fueling facility in Tanknology’s Southwest 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 found a possible unused bung next to STP. The inspection also showed corrosion throughout the tank, including the side walls and tank top and corrosion tubercles at the tank top. Dirt, sediment and large debris could be seen 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.
A fueling facility in Tanknology’s Southwest region requested a TankCam inspection of a 12,000 gallon lined, fiberglass tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held regular unleaded.
The TankCam inspection found possible cracks on the tank side wall. Blisters were observed throughout tank and peeling was found on the lower portion of tank side wall. In addition, flaking was visible at the bungs on the tank top and exposed tank fibers were visible on the tank side wall.
TankCam® video inspection services from Tanknology help you detect UST problems with no need for excavation or manned entry. TankCam is patent pending.