water containment tank Articles
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Muddled waters - pipeline abandonment
An oil company had three subsea pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico that were severed by mudslides caused by a hurricane. CETCO Oilfield Services, working in conjunction with two other companies, used coiled tubing to clean and abandon the three damaged sections of the subsea pipelines. The sections of broken pipelines were buried in mud at a water depth of 200 feet. Because the pipelines could not ...
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Tank Ice and Tank Damage
For those of us who live in “cold country" where winter temperatures consistently drop below freezing, ice in your potable water storage tanks is an ever-present threat. Serious tank damage and serious repair costs can occur if tank ice is not addressed. "Raise The Roof" Consider this example of how quickly ice build-up can cause major problems for a potable water tank. Ice build-up ...
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Bushfire and water quality
Bushfires pose a great risk to drinking water quality in water tanks, water catchment facilities and water supply infrastructure. Generation of large amounts of smoke, ash and debris leads to contamination of water in water tanks and on roof catchment infrastructure like gutters. In extreme cases, it is possible that fire retardants or foams used to control the fire may also be deposited on roof ...
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Water Bottling Plant Chooses Greyline for Level Control - Case Study
Culligan were able to double up level monitoring of two tanks with one instrument because pairs of identical-sized tanks were interconnected with a 2” pipe near their base. The Greyline SLT32 was calibrated to display the combined volume of both tanks. This function worked with a two vertical tanks as well as a pair of horizontal round tanks where the SLT32’s HRT round tank volume ...
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Water bottling plant chooses Greyline for level control - Case Study
When of Calgary Alberta needed to automate water tank levels at their bottling plant in Calgary Alberta they called on Packaging of High River, Alberta for system advice. They selected Greyline SLT32 Ultrasonic Level Monitors with digital level display and programmable control relays for level control in five stainless steel tanks. Culligan were able to double up level monitoring of two tanks ...
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Water bottling plant chooses Greyline for level control - Case Study
Culligan were able to double up level monitoring of two tanks with one instrument because pairs of identical-sized tanks were interconnected with a 2” pipe near their base. The Greyline SLT32 was calibrated to display the combined volume of both tanks. This function worked with a two vertical tanks as well as a pair of horizontal round tanks where the SLT32’s HRT round tank volume ...
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Water Storage Tank Liners for Fish Tank in Israel - Case Study
Water storage tank liners are often the tough and flexible HDPE geomembrane liners with high resistance to chemicals and corrosion. Water storage tank liners are produced from high density polyethylene resin by film-blowing process, three-layer pressing technology, adding 2% carbon black, antioxidant, anti-aging and UV-resistance component. Water tank liners are among the most durable and ...
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The Importance of Tepid Water
The most widely accepted international standard for safety showers and eye/face wash equipment, ANSI Z358.1-2014 specifies a tepid water supply to the shower, vital to ensuring worker safety. What is tepid water? Tepid water is controlled within a fixed temperature range - 16 to 36°C (60 to 100°F). The ANSI standard specifies a tepid water supply for at least 15 minutes when ...
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MEET Peter and Ann Woollett from Nardoo Station in the Gulf of Queensland
Peter and Ann sure had their work cut out for them when they purchased Nardoo Station back in 2010. Peter describes the Station as containing “old, outdated water tanks” and “turkey nests” which were not adequate to water their 6,500 cattle. What has been your biggest challenge as graziers? For Peter and Ann, 2013 through to 2017 saw a long dry period which resulted in an ...
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AST regional fuel distribution and services provider – Case Study
The Challenge This Tanknology client is one of the largest regional wholesale petroleum marketers in the US, currently operating 15 bulk-fueling locations with more than 100 Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs), supplies, fuel and lubricants to thousands of clients across multiple states. The company is an expansion mode, with frequent acquisitions. Tanknology historically has supported the company ...
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Solar water pumps for the uganda orphanages case study
Solar Water Pumps for two Ugandan orphanages The Challenge Uninterrupted supply of water to two orphanages located 420 metres apart The Solution The borehole is located between two orphanages, an upper and lower site. The pump and panels are located at a small building erected especially to house the equipment. This simple solution provides continuous supply of water at the upper site, ...
By SCL Water
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AST Emergency back-up and mission critical fueling systems- Case Study
The Challenge This Tanknology client is a large operator of hospitals and healthcare facilities, spanning multiple states. They operate more than 200 fuel storage tanks, roughly 75 percent aboveground and 25 percent underground. The tanks are specifically for back-up power generation. The company is in acquisition mode, with new facilities periodically added to their portfolio. Backup ...
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A triple play for CETCO oilfield services - treating hydrostatic test water
CETCO Oilfield Services was selected to treat and discharge approximately 150,000 barrels of hydrostatic test water in Houston, Texas. The water was treated and discharged into a nearby stream under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit from the State of Texas. The permit also required that there be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam, no discharge of ...
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Evidence Shows Need to Address Pathogenic Bacteria in U.S. Drinking Water Systems
Legionnaires’ disease is on the rise. Unfortunately, efforts to prevent Legionnaires’ disease to date have focused on building water systems rather than the municipal water supply. Building water systems are too far downstream to correct the problem, and, as a result, these efforts have been ineffective in curbing the incidence of legionellosis. It is unrealistic to place on building ...
By Evapco Inc.
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If there’s Something Oxidized in Your Neighborhood, Who You Gonna Call? One Step Rust Converters!
So it is no surprise why Interstate’s most popular product on the market, is appropriately named ‘1Step Rust Killer’. 1Step has eased the worries of many who regularly encounter rust buildup and corrosion. Known for selling mostly rust converters, Interstate Products Inc.’s rust converter has never failed to convert the most damaging rust surfaces even on some of the ...
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Groundwater: Low-flow Purging and Sampling
Significant timesavings, improved sample process integrity, quality assurance and minimal quantities of potentially contaminated purge water to manage - are attractive as the focus on groundwater quality sharpens and economics demand best cost-benefit based methods Water has become a vitally important resource. Maintaining its quality and quantity and avoiding pollution are set to be watched ...
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Water Level Sensors: Applications, Operation and Types
What is a Water Level Sensor? A water level sensor is an essential instrument that monitors the water level in various containers, tanks, and reservoirs. These devices employ different technologies to measure water levels accurately, making them indispensable in industrial, municipal, and environmental applications. Water Level Applications Water level sensors find applications across various ...
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